Event List

Documents of the American Revolution Exhibit

All Day 3/1 - 3/31

Vestibule at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Exhibit, History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Celebrate the 250^th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with this display of scanned historical documents dating back to the founding of the United States.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Vestibule

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit, History/Genealogy

Program Details:

Celebrate the 250^th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with this display of scanned historical documents dating back to the founding of the United States.

^{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.}

Revolutionary Iowans Exhibit

All Day 3/4 - 4/4

The Gallery at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

Adults

Learn about Iowa's revolutionary history through an exhibit from Iowa PBS. Connect Iowa's local stories to the broader themes of American democracy and independence through the stories of Iowans.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: The Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibit

Program Details:

Learn about Iowa's revolutionary history through an exhibit from Iowa PBS. Connect Iowa's local stories to the broader themes of American democracy and independence through the stories of Iowans.

^{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.}

Pop Up Book Sale

All Day 3/15 - 3/22

Lobby at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Stop by Literary Grounds for a sale featuring book bundles and select children's books for $1.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Sale

Program Details:

Stop by Literary Grounds for a sale featuring book bundles and select children's books for $1.

^{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.}

Landy’s presentation prep

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Using room to practice an interview presentation

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Using room to practice an interview presentation

Conversation Circles: Japanese

Saturday, March 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.}

Ames Community Moms Group meeting

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

The monthly meeting of Ames Community Moms Group. Our usual space is no longer available and the new space we secured is likely unavailable for 3/21.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

The monthly meeting of Ames Community Moms Group. Our usual space is no longer available and the new space we secured is likely unavailable for 3/21.

Ames Community Moms Spillover Room

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

So the children have a room nearby to play in while their mother's talk in the Danfoss Room.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

So the children have a room nearby to play in while their mother's talk in the Danfoss Room.

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, March 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.}

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, March 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, March 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

troop meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

troop meeting

Girl Scout Troop 769 & 1266

Sunday, March 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

Pokémon Club

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

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

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.}

Graduate Advisory Meeting

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:15am

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Advisory meeting over Zoom between grad school faculty advisor and student.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Advisory meeting over Zoom between grad school faculty advisor and student.

Project Smyles meeting

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Project Smyles staff to do a review of storytime materials.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Project Smyles staff to do a review of storytime materials.

RealClear Quarterly Meeting

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

This is a central location for some of our staff to meet up between out offices. We have done a quarterly meeting here before and enjoyed the space! We are also happy to move to a ...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

This is a central location for some of our staff to meet up between out offices. We have done a quarterly meeting here before and enjoyed the space! We are also happy to move to a smaller room like the Dale H.

Book Sisters

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

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

book club discussion

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

book club discussion

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 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, March 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.}

Megan

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Video call

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Video call

Conversation Circles. Image features cartoon people with speech bubbles containing the American, French, and Spanish flags in front of a globe and a giant book.

Conversation Circles: English

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Learning, 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.}

District Manager

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:45pm - 4:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Software training through video conference

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Software training through video conference

Tutoring

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:15pm - 6:00pm

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

Conversation Circles: American Sign Language

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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 American Sign Language. 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 American Sign Language. 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.}

Iowa State CHAARG

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

small meeting with members with a craft and light refreshments; free to anyone

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

small meeting with members with a craft and light refreshments; free to anyone

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