Event List

Get ready for summer reading at your library!

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

All Day 6/1 - 8/24

Ames Public Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!

Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120?

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Ames Public Library

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Summer at the Library

Program Details:

LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!

Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120?

^{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.}

Bookmobile Closed

All Day 6/30 - 7/4

Off Site

Ames Public Library Bookmobile will be closed June 30 - July 4.

Closing

Branches:

Off Site

Description:

Ames Public Library Bookmobile will be closed June 30 - July 4.

Book Sale

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Sale

Program Details:

Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more!

^{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.}

Benjamin Anderson

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Conference call

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Conference call

WCTT Videoconference

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Friends keeping in touch.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Friends keeping in touch.

Class via Zoom

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Class

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Class

Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens. Open to all children under 18.

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event

Program Details:

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.

^{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.}

Mystery Lovers Book Group

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author or on a theme:

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup

Program Details:

Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author or on a 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.}

Drake Head Start

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Head Start Applications

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Head Start Applications

Magic The Gathering Card Game Club

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Come join other enthusiasts of "Magic: The Gathering" Trading Card Game to explore, learn, and play the game. We'll meet up Wednesdays, July 2 - August 13.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Meetup, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Come join other enthusiasts of "Magic: The Gathering" Trading Card Game to explore, learn, and play the game. We'll meet up Wednesdays, July 2 - August 13.

^{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.}

Financial planning- Savings, Investing, and Retirement

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:45pm - 6:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

The session is open to all and is educational in nature. No sales or solicitation will be done. The session will deal with financial planning. I plan to conduct a series of thes...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

The session is open to all and is educational in nature. No sales or solicitation will be done.

Dance Rehearsal

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Dance Rehearsal

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Dance Rehearsal

Book Sale

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more!

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Sale

Program Details:

Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more!

^{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.}

Spot Book

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

spot book

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

spot book

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event

Program Details:

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.

^{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.}

"Acting Out" Rehearsal

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

This project examines research-backed theater for young audiences as a tool for early childhood social-emotional education. A team of theater artists brings plays to local childcar...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

This project examines research-backed theater for young audiences as a tool for early childhood social-emotional education.

Conversation Circles: Chinese

Thursday, July 3, 2025 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.}

Library Closed

All Day

Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library will be closed July 4.

Closing

Branches:

Ames Public Library

Description:

Ames Public Library will be closed July 4.

Israt Z Nipa

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Writing Thesis

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Writing Thesis

Israt Z Nipa

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Writing thesis

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Writing thesis

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, July 5, 2025 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.

Cancelled

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Cancelled

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.}

Israt Z Nipa

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Writing thesis

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Writing thesis

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, July 5, 2025 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.

Cancelled

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Cancelled

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.}

Israt Z Nipa

Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Writing thesis

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Writing thesis

The Library will be closed Friday, July 4. The Bookmobile will be out of service June 30 - July 4.

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LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!

LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!