Event List

Teen Magic: Mikayla Oz

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Teens

Teens are invited to an up close magic experience with Mikayla Oz, where sleight of hand meets mind-bending illusions.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Teens are invited to an up close magic experience with Mikayla Oz, where sleight of hand meets mind-bending illusions.

^{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.}

International Community Meetup

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Adults

Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing.

^{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 United Church of Christ

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Board meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Board meeting

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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.}

Computer Classes

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop

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.}

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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, June 18, 2025 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.}

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

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Summer at the Library

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: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Health/Fitness, Summer at the Library

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.}

Retired thinkers meeting

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Retired Thinkers meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Retired Thinkers meeting

Life Skills for Teens

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Teens

Teens are invited to helpful sessions to help you prepare for your life ahead. Gain valuable skills and knowledge while having fun with your friends and our talented team of presenters from ISU!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Teens are invited to helpful sessions to help you prepare for your life ahead. Gain valuable skills and knowledge while having fun with your friends and our talented team of presenters from ISU!

^{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.}

Career Pathways Academy

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Career Pathways Academy program meeting location (6 times in June) for students completing grades 6-12 with care for younger siblings too.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Career Pathways Academy program meeting location (6 times in June) for students completing grades 6-12 with care for younger siblings too.

Career Pathways Academy

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Career Pathways Academy program for students completing grades 6-12 along with care for younger siblings. Meeting 6 times in June.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Career Pathways Academy program for students completing grades 6-12 along with care for younger siblings. Meeting 6 times in June.

Career Pathways Academy

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Career Pathways Academy program for students completing grades 6-12 along with care for younger siblings. Meeting 6 times in June.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Career Pathways Academy program for students completing grades 6-12 along with care for younger siblings. Meeting 6 times in June.

Big Bluestem Audubon Board meeting

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Executive Board meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Executive Board meeting

HeartCorps

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Adults

The American Heart Association’s local HeartCorps service member will be available in the Library to answer questions about heart health, check blood pressure, and demonstrate hands-only CPR.

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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:

The American Heart Association’s local HeartCorps service member will be available in the Library to answer questions about heart health, check blood pressure, and demonstrate hands-only CPR.

^{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: Chinese

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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 Chinese. 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 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.}

Friends of Ames Strings

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Training for youth Summer String Workshop staff (mostly AHS students).

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Training for youth Summer String Workshop staff (mostly AHS students).

Bored? Games!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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.}

Old Town Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

monthly board meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

monthly board meeting

African American Sites & Walking Tour with Charles Pearson

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Discussion about projects underway by Experience Black Iowa

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Discussion about projects underway by Experience Black Iowa

Family Storytime

Thursday, June 19, 2025 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.}

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Summer at the Library

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: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Health/Fitness, Summer at the Library

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.}

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, June 19, 2025 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

Green Frog with headphones and video game controller on purple gradient background.

Teen Videogames

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Teens

Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames in the Teen Space!

A virtual reality system will be available to try out too.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames in the Teen Space!

A virtual reality system will be available to try out too.

^{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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