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Ames Craft & Chat Social Club

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Biweekly fiber arts meetups for 20-30 somethings in the Ames area to make friends and create something beautiful.

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

Biweekly fiber arts meetups for 20-30 somethings in the Ames area to make friends and create something beautiful.

SafeTALK

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To host a safeTALK workshop

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

To host a safeTALK workshop

Songwriter Speakeasy

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Songwriter Gathering

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

Songwriter Gathering

Great Books 1

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly book club meeting

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

Monthly book club meeting

YWCA Girls Power

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is a mentor program that meets twice a month on Sunday afternoons from 3 to 4:30 pm during which Iowa State students mentor middle school aged girls. 

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

This is a mentor program that meets twice a month on Sunday afternoons from 3 to 4:30 pm during which Iowa State students mentor middle school aged girls. 

Planning Meeting IowaFRW

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Planning meeting for the year

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

Planning meeting for the year

Sondra Wilson for Iowa Governor - Town Hall

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Town Hall meeting

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

Town Hall meeting

Retired Thinkers

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Discussion group

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

Discussion group

IPAS Bargaining Team Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Bargaining team meeting

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

Bargaining team meeting

Old Town Board Mtg

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

monthly board mtg

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

monthly board mtg

Heartland AEA Service Area Meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We would love to reserve for our mid year service area meeting. There will be about 100 ppl in attendance. This is similar to the meeting we held in August in your space.

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

We would love to reserve for our mid year service area meeting. There will be about 100 ppl in attendance. This is similar to the meeting we held in August in your space.

COA Engagement Team

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Engagement Team Meeting

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

Engagement Team Meeting

Muslim-Christian Cultural Exchange Meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To facilitate and deepen understanding between Muslims and Christians.

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

To facilitate and deepen understanding between Muslims and Christians.

Ames Jaycees Information Session

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Ames Jaycees Informational meeting for prospective members

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

Ames Jaycees Informational meeting for prospective members

Amateur Radio License Examination

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Unlock endless communication possibilities. Get your amateur radio license now and enjoy emergency preparedness, global connections, and a vibrant community! FCC-certified testing ...

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

Unlock endless communication possibilities. Get your amateur radio license now and enjoy emergency preparedness, global connections, and a vibrant community! FCC-certified testing sessions provided by the Story County Amateur Radio Club.

Free Mom Hugs

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:15pm - 4:45pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community get-together

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

Community get-together

Girl Scout Troop 769 & 1266

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

troop meeting

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

troop meeting

Girl Scout Troop 769 & 1266

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

troop meeting

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

troop meeting

Ames Town and Gown Book Club

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

book club

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

book club

YWCA CollegeBound

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

College student led group helping Ames students learn about and prepare for college.

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

College student led group helping Ames students learn about and prepare for college.

4-H Career Pathways Academy

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
PEO 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: PEO 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 NAACP General Assembly

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This a general meeting of the NAACP, open to all members, as well as to the public. We will handle the business of the organization and offer public programming.

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

This a general meeting of the NAACP, open to all members, as well as to the public. We will handle the business of the organization and offer public programming.

Library Aide Phone Interviews

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:30pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Library Aide Phone Interviews

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

Library Aide Phone Interviews

RWCI Meeting

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:15pm - 8:15pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

General meeting with speakers

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

General meeting with speakers