Event List

Book Sale

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Sale

Program Details:

Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more!

^{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, July 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Special Event

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: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event

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.}

Book Sale

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more!

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Sale

Program Details:

Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more!

^{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, July 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Special Event

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: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event

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.}

Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL

Monday, July 7, 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

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:

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.}

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Special Event

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, Special Event

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.}

Intro to AI (for kids!)

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library, Technology

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Have you ever wondered what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how to use it?

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library, Technology

Program Details:

Have you ever wondered what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how to use it?

^{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, July 8, 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.}

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Special Event

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, Special Event

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.}

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Special Event

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, Special Event

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.}

Life Skills for Teens: Cost of Raising a Child

Wednesday, July 9, 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.}

TAG in a speech bubble on a red background with yellow and black stars

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Boards/Government, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Boards/Government, Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

^{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.}

Sidewalk Sale

All Day 7/10 - 7/13

In Front of Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Support your local library and shop for gently-used books and more for all ages from Literary Grounds Bookstore during Summer Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames July 10-13!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: In Front of Library

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Sale

Program Details:

Support your local library and shop for gently-used books and more for all ages from Literary Grounds Bookstore during Summer Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames July 10-13!

^{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.}

Graphic of movie curtain above movie reel and ticket

Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

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.}

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Special Event

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, Special Event

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.}

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

Teen Videogames

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Summer at the Library

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, Summer at the Library

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, July 10, 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

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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.}

The Bridge Home

Friday, July 11, 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.}

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Special Event

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, Special Event

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.}

Teen Silent Book Club

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Summer at the Library

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, Summer at the Library

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.}

Pokémon Club

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family, Teens

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup, Summer at the Library

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.}

Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL

Monday, July 14, 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

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:

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.}

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Special Event

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, Special Event

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.}

The Bridge Home

Tuesday, July 15, 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

View Details

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.}

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