Event List

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

Teen Videogames

Thursday, May 1, 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.}

The Bridge Home

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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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:

^{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.}

Window Painting with Bird Friendly Iowa

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

In Front of Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Families are welcome to join volunteer artists from the Ames High Art Club and Bird Friendly Iowa as we paint and decorate the Library’s outdoor windows.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: In Front of Library

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability

Program Details:

Families are welcome to join volunteer artists from the Ames High Art Club and Bird Friendly Iowa as we paint and decorate the Library’s outdoor windows.

^{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.}

Student Fringe Festival 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Concert, Presentation

Program Details:

Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

^{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.}

Student Fringe Festival 2025

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Concert, Presentation

Program Details:

Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

^{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.}

Study Space

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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, May 5, 2025 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.}

YSS Teen Workshop: Mental Health Awareness

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens

May is National Mental Health Month! During this workshop, teens will learn steps to take to support and maintain their mental health through self-care and stress management. Fun activities will be provided!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

May is National Mental Health Month! During this workshop, teens will learn steps to take to support and maintain their mental health through self-care and stress management. Fun activities will be provided!

^{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.}

Study Space

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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.}

The Bridge Home

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

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.}

YSS Preventative Services

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

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.}

Study Space

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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.}

Meet Marmalade

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Special Event

Age Group:

Teens

Teens are invited to meet therapy dog Marmalade and her dog-mom Stephanie Peters of Plucky Paws!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event

Program Details:

Teens are invited to meet therapy dog Marmalade and her dog-mom Stephanie Peters of Plucky Paws!

^{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.}

Study Space

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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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Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Movie

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 Videogames

Thursday, May 8, 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.

View Details

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.}

The Bridge Home

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

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.}

Study Space

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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.}

The Bridge Home

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

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.}

Study Space

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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.}

World Collage Day 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Come celebrate World Collage Day with a hands-on collage workshop! Local collage artists will start the day by showing examples of their work and introducing techniques.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop

Registration Required

Program Details:

Come celebrate World Collage Day with a hands-on collage workshop! Local collage artists will start the day by showing examples of their work and introducing techniques.

^{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 Silent Book Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens

Hey teens, come to the Library's first Teen Silent Book Club to unwind, read, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Discussion

Program Details:

Hey teens, come to the Library's first Teen Silent Book Club to unwind, read, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks.

^{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.}

Study Space

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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.}

Math Minds Unite

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Math Minds Unite is a tutoring program for any child in grades 3-8 who may need a little extra help developing math skills.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

Math Minds Unite is a tutoring program for any child in grades 3-8 who may need a little extra help developing math skills.

^{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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