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Computer Classes

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

 

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.

International Community Meetup

International Community Meetup

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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.

 

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.

Dog-Eared Books Thrills & Chills Book Club

Dog-Eared Books Thrills & Chills Book Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
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.

Ames History Museum: Ames’ Athletes Who Made it to the Big Time

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

 

Topic — Ames’ Athletes Who Made it to the Big Time

Speaker — Tom Kroeschell, former Iowa State Athletics Communications Director

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation
Program Details:

 

Topic — Ames’ Athletes Who Made it to the Big Time

Speaker — Tom Kroeschell, former Iowa State Athletics Communications Director

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

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

 

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.

Elevate

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:15am - 3:30pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We Know this is open to the public and they are welcome to join. This is an all staff meeting.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

We Know this is open to the public and they are welcome to join. This is an all staff meeting.

Genealogy Plus title next to old photos of family, journals, and files

Genealogy Plus

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

 

Topic — Telling the Story of Sgt. Robert W. Wilson in WWII

Speaker — John Wilson

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Program Details:

 

Topic — Telling the Story of Sgt. Robert W. Wilson in WWII

Speaker — John Wilson

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.

Community & Family Resources at APL

Wednesday, May 20, 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. 

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.

Trauma Informed Care

Trauma Informed Care

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Social Services
Age Group:
Adults

 

Discover how trauma impacts individuals and learn about ways you can support healing in your community.

PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM

A Zoom link will be poster here before the event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Social Services
Program Details:

 

Discover how trauma impacts individuals and learn about ways you can support healing in your community.

PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM

A Zoom link will be poster here before the event.

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!

Bored? Games!

Wednesday, May 20, 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!

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, May 20, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

monthly board meeting for neighborhood association

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

monthly board meeting for neighborhood association

Getting Started with Medicare

Getting Started with Medicare, Part 1

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Adults

 

This session introduces Medicare and the enrollment process. A Social Security Office will offer an overview of the electronic Medicare application, including a live demonstration on how to complete the application.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetup
Program Details:

 

This session introduces Medicare and the enrollment process. A Social Security Office will offer an overview of the electronic Medicare application, including a live demonstration on how to complete the application.

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, May 21, 2026 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
Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: Chinese

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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.

 

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.

Big Bluestem Audubon Society

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:15pm - 8:15pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A meeting about birds and conservation, free and open to the public

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

A meeting about birds and conservation, free and open to the public

Ames Choose FI

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Local Social Club of Choose FI

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Local Social Club of Choose FI

Learn with the League: The History of the 4-H

Learn with the League: The History of 4-H

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

 

Join the League of Women Voters of Ames & Story County and Ames Public Library for a presentation on the history of 4-H, America’s largest youth development organization.   

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Program Details:

 

Join the League of Women Voters of Ames & Story County and Ames Public Library for a presentation on the history of 4-H, America’s largest youth development organization.   

 

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 Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Boards/Government
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Boards/Government

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.

Getting Started with Medicare

Getting Started with Medicare, Part 2

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Adults

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

Teen Book vs. Movie

Teen Book vs. Movie: Movie Night

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Hey teens, take a front row seat in the ultimate showdown: book vs. movie!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Program Details:

Hey teens, take a front row seat in the ultimate showdown: book vs. movie!

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.

Generative Writing Workshops

Generative Writing Workshops

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Iowa Center for the Book, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, 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.

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, May 23, 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.

 

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

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, May 23, 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.

 

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.

Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family, Teens

 

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.