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Big Bluestem Audubon Society

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:15pm - 8:15pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

General meeting open to the public about birds and birding. No charge for admission.

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 and birding. No charge for admission.

LWV ASC Annual Planning Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual Planning Meeting

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

Annual Planning Meeting

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. 

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

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.

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.

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

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.

girl scouts troop 1506

Wednesday, January 28, 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
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

bimonthly meeting

Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To provide training of officers and interested parties in the fields of communication and leadership.

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

To provide training of officers and interested parties in the fields of communication and leadership.

Townhall for Dave Dawson for U.S. House

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Public town hall meeting for Dave Dawson, candidate for U.S. House in Iowa's 4th Congressional District.

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

Public town hall meeting for Dave Dawson, candidate for U.S. House in Iowa's 4th Congressional District.

YWCA Girls Power

Sunday, February 1, 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. 

Retired Thinkers

Tuesday, February 3, 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

Girl Scout Troop 769 & 1266

Sunday, February 8, 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, February 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

troop meeting

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

troop meeting

4-H Career Pathways Academy

Monday, February 9, 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.

girl scouts troop 1506

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

bimonthly meeting

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

bimonthly meeting