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ISUWC Block Builders

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:15am
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting of Block Builders

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

Monthly meeting of Block Builders

Braver Angels Discussion

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Civic conversations between Republicans and democrats in a friendly manner

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

Civic conversations between Republicans and democrats in a friendly manner

RECORDER PLAY ALONG, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF RECORDER PLAYERS

Sunday, March 15, 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

Great Books 1

Sunday, March 15, 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

Discover Camp with Girl Scouts!

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We’re hosting a drop-in event during Spring Break where your girl can enjoy camp-themed activities and discover all that Girl Scout Camp offers! We would love to see you there! ...

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

We’re hosting a drop-in event during Spring Break where your girl can enjoy camp-themed activities and discover all that Girl Scout Camp offers! We would love to see you there!

Retired Thinkers

Tuesday, March 17, 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

Old Town Board

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, March 19, 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

Big Bluestem Audubon Society

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

General meeting open to the public about birds

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

General meeting open to the public about birds

Toastmasters Division A Speech Contest

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Speech Contests - International and Hunorous

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

Speech Contests - International and Hunorous

Bahá’í Naw Ruz (New Year) Celebration

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To celebrate the Bahá’í new year, Naw Ruz. All are welcome! The diversity of our Ames community makes us richer!

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

To celebrate the Bahá’í new year, Naw Ruz. All are welcome! The diversity of our Ames community makes us richer!

Girl Scout Troop 769 & 1266

Sunday, March 22, 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, March 22, 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

Project Smyles meeting

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Project Smyles staff to do a review of storytime materials.

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

Project Smyles staff to do a review of storytime materials.

Iowa State CHAARG

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

small meeting with members with a craft and light refreshments; free to anyone

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

small meeting with members with a craft and light refreshments; free to anyone

4-H Career Pathways Academy

Monday, March 23, 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.

Iowa Central Triton Tour

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Iowa Central Community College Admissions pop up visit to talk with prospective students from Ames

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

Iowa Central Community College Admissions pop up visit to talk with prospective students from Ames

Elevate

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:15am - 2:45pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We will be holding our monthly planning meeting. We are aware that this is open to the public and they are welcome to attend.

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

We will be holding our monthly planning meeting. We are aware that this is open to the public and they are welcome to attend.

girl scouts troop 1506

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

biweekly meeting

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

biweekly meeting

COA Engagement Team

Thursday, March 26, 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

Story County Democrats Central Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Meeting

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

Monthly Meeting

Songwriter Speakeasy

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Songwriting group time

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

Songwriting group time

YWCA CollegeBound

Sunday, March 29, 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.

YWCA Girls Power

Sunday, March 29, 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.