Event List

Democracy Every Day

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Write and address postcards

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Write and address postcards

Diabetes Education

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Provide diabetes education

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Provide diabetes education

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Baby Time

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

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.}

Diabetes Education

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Diabetes Education

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Diabetes Education

LEGO® Builders

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: 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.}

Nhd final project

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

To finish a school project

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

To finish a school project

Iowa Central Triton Tour

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Iowa Central Community College Admissions pop up visit to talk with prospective students from Ames

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Iowa Central Community College Admissions pop up visit to talk with prospective students from Ames

Reading

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Reading

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Reading

Ames History Museum: A Visit from a Civil War Soldier

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

History/Genealogy, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Topic — Just Before the Battle Mother—A Visit from a Civil War Soldier

Speaker — O.J. Fargo, historian, writer, Civil War re-enactor

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation

Program Details:

Topic — Just Before the Battle Mother—A Visit from a Civil War Soldier

Speaker — O.J. Fargo, historian, writer, Civil War re-enactor

^{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: Spanish

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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 Spanish. 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 Spanish. 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.}

Deep Roots Book Group

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Nature/Sustainability

Age Group:

Adults

Join gardeners and nature enthusiasts for deep discussion of books in connection with the Ames Seed Library.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Nature/Sustainability

Program Details:

Join gardeners and nature enthusiasts for deep discussion of books in connection with the Ames Seed Library.

^{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.}

Elevate

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:15am - 2:45pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

We will be holding our monthly planning meeting. We are aware that this is open to the public and they are welcome to attend.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

We will be holding our monthly planning meeting. We are aware that this is open to the public and they are welcome to attend.

Head Start Application Appointments

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Taking Drake 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

Taking Drake Head Start Applications

Starbucks planning meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

planning for the quarter

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

planning for the quarter

Language study session

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 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, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

View Details

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.}

Head Start Application Appointments

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Taking Drake 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

Taking Drake Head Start Applications

Head Start Application Appointments

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Taking Drake 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

Taking Drake Head Start Applications

Starbucks planning meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

planning meeting for the quarter

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

planning meeting for the quarter

Association of Financial Consultants

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

The Association of Financial Consultants is a registered non-profit dedicated to financial education for the public. This is a free, public educational seminar on estate planning ...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

The Association of Financial Consultants is a registered non-profit dedicated to financial education for the public. This is a free, public educational seminar on estate planning fundamentals, including wills, trusts, and healthcare directives.

girl scouts troop 1506

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

biweekly meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

biweekly meeting

Reading

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Readings

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Readings

Conversation Circles: German

Wednesday, March 25, 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.

View Details

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.}

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