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.}

Youth Services little theater scaning

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am

IDEA Center Scanning Station at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Youth Services project to scan slides of the little theater.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: IDEA Center Scanning Station

Purpose of Meeting

Youth Services project to scan slides of the little theater.

Clinic Coordinator Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Team Collaboration/ training.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Team Collaboration/ training.

IRSH Leadership Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:15am - 3:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

To discuss how things are going within the IRSH program

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

To discuss how things are going within the IRSH program

Genealogy Plus

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Topic — Walk Where Your Ancestors Walked: Virtual Heritage Travel using AI & Online Resources

Speaker — Lisa Lisson

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History/Genealogy

Program Details:

Topic — Walk Where Your Ancestors Walked: Virtual Heritage Travel using AI & Online Resources

Speaker — Lisa Lisson

^{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.}

IPAS Bargaining Team Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Bargaining team meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Bargaining team meeting

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 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.}

Baby Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

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.}

Language study session

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Language study session

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Language study session

AEA zoom

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:45pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Host a zoom session for colleagues

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Host a zoom session for colleagues

Page Turners Book Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Book club

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Book club

Community & Family Resources at APL

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Adults

Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy.

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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 Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy.

^{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.}

Bored? Games!

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Will you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Will you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out!

^{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.}

SCA General Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

General meeting open to the public for people who love the middle ages and the arts, sciences, and fighting that occurred then. Come chat with us!

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

General meeting open to the public for people who love the middle ages and the arts, sciences, and fighting that occurred then. Come chat with us!

Old Town Board Mtg

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

monthly board mtg

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

monthly board mtg

Heartland AEA Service Area Meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

We would love to reserve for our mid year service area meeting. There will be about 100 ppl in attendance. This is similar to the meeting we held in August in your space.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

We would love to reserve for our mid year service area meeting. There will be about 100 ppl in attendance. This is similar to the meeting we held in August in your space.

Iowa Aging & Disability Resource Center

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Adults

Community Support Advocates will be available to help older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers connect with local services and support.

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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:

Community Support Advocates will be available to help older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers connect with local services and support.

^{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.}

Family Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 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.}

Mustard Seed Farm Meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Working on administrative projects for the farm, including mailing a zine about our 2025 growing season

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Working on administrative projects for the farm, including mailing a zine about our 2025 growing season

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library

Thursday, January 22, 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.}

COA Engagement Team

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Engagement Team Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Engagement Team Meeting

AEA zoom IEP

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:15pm - 5:15pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

host an informational meeting for teachers

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

host an informational meeting for teachers

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Caring for someone with dementia can bring challenging moments. Join others who understand the journey and share your experiences, and leave with practical, confidence-building tools you can use right away.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Meetup, Presentation

Program Details:

Caring for someone with dementia can bring challenging moments. Join others who understand the journey and share your experiences, and leave with practical, confidence-building tools you can use right away.

^{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.}

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