Event List

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 1/31

Ames Public Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

All ages are invited to earn a prize for reading 30 days this winter!

3 Ways to Play:

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Ames Public Library

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

All ages are invited to earn a prize for reading 30 days this winter!

3 Ways to Play:

^{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.}

Memory Project Exhibit

All Day 1/2 - 2/1

Vestibule at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Come see portraits created by Ames High School students for this year's Memory Project.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Vestibule

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts

Program Details:

Come see portraits created by Ames High School students for this year's Memory Project.

^{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.}

Project Smyles staff meeting

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Storytime evaluations and reviews as a team.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Storytime evaluations and reviews as a team.

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Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Boards/Government, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Boards/Government, Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

^{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 scouts troop 1506

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

bimonthly meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

bimonthly meeting

That's Fun

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Adulthood isn’t always fun, but at the Library it can be. Connect with other adults for a different fun-filled activity each month to build community.

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Registration Required

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Registration Required

Program Details:

Adulthood isn’t always fun, but at the Library it can be. Connect with other adults for a different fun-filled activity each month to build community.

^{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.}

Tutoring

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Tutoring Session

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring Session

Tutoring

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Tutoring session

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring session

Conversation Circles: German

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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 German. 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 German. 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.}

Amar

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Work.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Work.

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Family Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 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.}

Friendship Ark games and books

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

lunch, games and reading

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

lunch, games and reading

Zoom meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Zoom call

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Zoom call

Dana McNamara

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Career Planning Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Career Planning Meeting

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Adults

Staff from UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services.

Thursdays, 2-3pm on the second floor

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Staff from UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services.

Thursdays, 2-3pm 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.}

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Story County Civil Service Commission Annual Board Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

2026 Annual Meeting open to the public

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

2026 Annual Meeting open to the public

Bible study

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Bible study

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Bible study

Conversation Circles: Chinese

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

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

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup

Program Details:

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. 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.}

LWV Ames

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Annual Planning Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Annual Planning Meeting

Big Bluestem Audubon Society

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:15pm - 8:15pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

General meeting open to the public about birds and birding. No charge for admission.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

General meeting open to the public about birds and birding. No charge for admission.

Baby Time

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Meetup, Storytime

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.}

LWV ASC Annual Planning Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Annual Planning Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Annual Planning Meeting

Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

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