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Amateur Radio License Examination

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Great Books 1

Sunday, April 19, 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, April 19, 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. 

4-H Career Pathways Academy

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 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: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
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.

Retired Thinkers

Tuesday, April 21, 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

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.

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

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. 

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

Heartland AEA Service Area Meeting

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Professional development for Heartland AEA staff

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

Professional development for Heartland AEA staff

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

RECORDER PLAY ALONG, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF RECORDER PLAYERS

Sunday, May 17, 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, May 17, 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

Retired Thinkers

Tuesday, May 19, 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

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 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, May 21, 2026 at 6:15pm - 8:15pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A meeting about birds and conservation, free and open to the public

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

A meeting about birds and conservation, free and open to the public

COA Engagement Team

Thursday, May 28, 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

PEO Chapter HN

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 12:45pm - 3:15pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Speaker on NASA and STEM efforts with non-profit business meeting and social half-hour with refreshments.

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

Speaker on NASA and STEM efforts with non-profit business meeting and social half-hour with refreshments.

Retired Thinkers

Tuesday, June 2, 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

Retired Thinkers

Tuesday, June 16, 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

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, June 18, 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

Great Books 1

Sunday, June 21, 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

COA Engagement Team

Thursday, June 25, 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

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, July 16, 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