Event List

Research Staff Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Research staff meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Research staff meeting

LWV ASC Board Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Board Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting

LWV Board Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Outdoor Alliance of Story County Board Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Board Meeting of the Outdoor Alliance of Story County

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting of the Outdoor Alliance of Story County

January Babywearing Meetup

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Help caregivers with baby carriers

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Help caregivers with baby carriers

Ames Bicycle Coalition

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:15am

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

discuss priorities for 2026

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

discuss priorities for 2026

Tutoring

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am

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

Purpose of Meeting:

English language training

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

English language training

Lynn Casey

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

homeschool

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

homeschool

Braver Angels Discussion

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:30am

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Bring both political parties together and having civil conversation. Learning techniques to communicate without changing your perspectives.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Bring both political parties together and having civil conversation. Learning techniques to communicate without changing your perspectives.

AAUW (American Association of University Women

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting of the Ames branch of AAUW. Meeting will include a speaker followed by a business meeting for members.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Ames branch of AAUW. Meeting will include a speaker followed by a business meeting for members.

P.E.O. Ch IV workshop

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

to learn about our state and international projects, websites, and how to use Google suite within our chapter

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

to learn about our state and international projects, websites, and how to use Google suite within our chapter

Cub Scout Pack 159 AOL Den Meeting

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Cub Scout Pack 159 AOL Den Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Cub Scout Pack 159 AOL Den Meeting

RECORDER PLAY ALONG, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF RECORDER PLAYERS

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Getting interested recorder players together for an afternoon of playing multi-part music

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Getting interested recorder players together for an afternoon of playing multi-part music

Democratic Socialists of America - Heart of Iowa Organizing Committee

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Democratic Socialists of America - Heart of Iowa Organizing Committee restarting the chapter

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Democratic Socialists of America - Heart of Iowa Organizing Committee restarting the chapter

4-H Career Pathways Academy

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

4-H Career Pathways Academy is for students in 7-12th grade that will explore career fields and skills through workshops and guest speakers.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

4-H Career Pathways Academy is for students in 7-12th grade that will explore career fields and skills through workshops and guest speakers.

Ames Voice

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Editorial team meeting to talk about goals and ideas for the upcoming year.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Editorial team meeting to talk about goals and ideas for the upcoming year.

PEO Chapter IV Meeting

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting

girl scouts troop 1506

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

bimonthly meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

homeschool

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

homeschool

The Library will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25. The Bookmobile is closed Dec. 22 - Jan. 2

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