Event List

George Washington Carver Exhibit

All Day 2/17 - 2/26

Vestibule at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Exhibit, History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Come to the Library to see the "Iowa Roots, Global Impact: The Life and Legacy of George Washington Carver" exhibit.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Vestibule

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit, History/Genealogy

Program Details:

Come to the Library to see the "Iowa Roots, Global Impact: The Life and Legacy of George Washington Carver" exhibit.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Story ARES Meeting

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Provide member training and practice setting up emergency response equipment.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Provide member training and practice setting up emergency response equipment.

AIPCA Interviews

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

To interview applicants for Ames - Koshu City student exchange program

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

To interview applicants for Ames - Koshu City student exchange program

Platform Committee Meeting

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Platform Committee Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Platform Committee Meeting

Tutoring

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

English language training

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

English language training

Back Country Horsemen of Iowa - Mid Iowa Chapter

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Our February meeting to plan for out workdays at state and county parks in Iowa in 2026

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Our February meeting to plan for out workdays at state and county parks in Iowa in 2026

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Storytime

Program Details:

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Conversation Circles: Japanese

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Japanese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup

Program Details:

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Japanese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Beyla's Exploration of fantasy tropes

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

An exploration in creativity of tropes associated with the fantasy genre, and a discussion on deeper themes that could be explored.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

An exploration in creativity of tropes associated with the fantasy genre, and a discussion on deeper themes that could be explored.

Platform Committee Meeting

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Platform Committee Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Platform Committee Meeting

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup

Program Details:

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

ACS Cabaret Set Preparation

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Make set decorations for ACS Cabaret Concert

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Make set decorations for ACS Cabaret Concert

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup

Program Details:

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Girl Scout Troop 769 & 1266

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

troop meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

troop meeting

Girl Scout Troop 769 & 1266

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

troop meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

troop meeting

Chinese New Year Celebration

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Presentation, Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Families are invited to help celebrate the Chinese New Year through cultural food, crafts, and presentations.

Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Ames Chinese Language Academy.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Meetup, Presentation, Special Event

Program Details:

Families are invited to help celebrate the Chinese New Year through cultural food, crafts, and presentations.

Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Ames Chinese Language Academy.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Pokémon Club

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup

Program Details:

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

YWCA CollegeBound

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

College student led group helping Ames students learn about and prepare for college.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

College student led group helping Ames students learn about and prepare for college.

APMettaMonday

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:15am - 11:15am

Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Online meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Online meeting

Book Sisters

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

book discussion

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

book discussion

Zoom interview

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Zoom interview

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Zoom interview

Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Storytime

Program Details:

Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.

Mondays, 11am-1pm on the second floor

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.

Mondays, 11am-1pm on the second floor

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Library Clerk Interviews

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:45am - 4:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Phone interviews for library clerk

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Phone interviews for library clerk

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