Event List

ICTE Governing Board Meeting

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Our organization's annual face-to-face meeting of English teachers from across the state. We love meeting annually in Ames as it is a central location for our board.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Our organization's annual face-to-face meeting of English teachers from across the state. We love meeting annually in Ames as it is a central location for our board.

Ames Craft & Chat Social Club

Saturday, April 25, 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.

Hold for Battle set-up

All Day

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

APL is hosting the state-wide Battle of the Books finals the next three days. This is a hold, put in by Bri A., to get the room set up ahead of the next day's events.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

APL is hosting the state-wide Battle of the Books finals the next three days. This is a hold, put in by Bri A., to get the room set up ahead of the next day's events.

YWCA CollegeBound

Sunday, April 26, 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.

Ames NAACP General Assembly

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Mental Health Symposium Join us for a conversation about Mental Health! Jasmine Higgins Howard, MSW, LISW of NorthStar BIPOC Wellness Center, LLC will inform us about what me...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Mental Health Symposium
Join us for a conversation about
Mental Health!

Ames Antifascist Book Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Discussing "Neo Nazi Terrorism and Counter cultural fascism" by Spencer Sunshine linktr.ee/Amesantifascistbookclub

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Discussing "Neo Nazi Terrorism and Counter cultural fascism" by Spencer Sunshine
linktr.ee/Amesantifascistbookclub

Smoke Free Homes Presentation

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Meet with local property managers to discuss and assist with Smoke Free Housing policy

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Meet with local property managers to discuss and assist with Smoke Free Housing policy

Elevate

Wednesday, April 29, 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 welocme 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 welocme to attend.

SCA General Meeting

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

General meeting open to the public for people who love the middle ages and the arts, sciences, and fighting that occurred then. Come chat with us!

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 for people who love the middle ages and the arts, sciences, and fighting that occurred then. Come chat with us!

CAS Meeting

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Staff Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Staff Meeting

COA Engagement Team

Thursday, April 30, 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

IA DOT: IA's America 250 Scenic Byway Road Trips

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Host 1.0 speaking event on Iowa's Transportation History with a panel of experts; Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Host 1.0 speaking event on Iowa's Transportation History with a panel of experts; Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway

YWCA Girls Power

Sunday, May 3, 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.

ISU Women's Club Annual Meeting

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Annual Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Annual Meeting

ISU Women's Club: CLUTTER BUSTERS

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Local women gather to share tips and encouragement for decluttering their homes

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Local women gather to share tips and encouragement for decluttering their homes

Lived Experience Lounge: Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:15pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

While the Annual Meeting is going on in the Auditorium, the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care would like to offer space for individuals with lived experience to be able to ha...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

While the Annual Meeting is going on in the Auditorium, the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care would like to offer space for individuals with lived experience to be able to have a break and some time and space to decompress from the meeting.<

Iowa Balance of State CoC Annual Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

The Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care's Annual Meeting brings homeless service providers, board and community members together to learn and explore issues facing the homeless...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

The Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care's Annual Meeting brings homeless service providers, board and community members together to learn and explore issues facing the homeless system in Iowa.

Retired Thinkers

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Discussion group

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Discussion group

Elevate

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:15am - 3:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

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

SCA General Meeting

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

General meeting open to the public for people who love the middle ages and the arts, sciences, and fighting that occurred then. Come chat with us!

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 for people who love the middle ages and the arts, sciences, and fighting that occurred then. Come chat with us!

ISUWC Block Builders

Friday, May 8, 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, May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:30am

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Political discussion in a friendly manner between Reds and Blues

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Political discussion in a friendly manner between Reds and Blues

Amnesty International meeting

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Amnesty International is a global, nonpartisan human rights organization. Each month our group writes letters and sends emails on behalf of prisoners of conscience and individuals ...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Amnesty International is a global, nonpartisan human rights organization.

Accessibility Team meeting

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

APL's Accessibility Team's monthly meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

APL's Accessibility Team's monthly meeting

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