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Water’s Edge HOA

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board of Director’s Meeting

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

Board of Director’s Meeting

Bored? Games!

Bored? Games!

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Adults

Will you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetup
Program Details:

Will you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out!

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Old Town Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 8:00pm - 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

Music Walk Music Sale

All Day 9/18 - 9/21
Lobby at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults

Find great deals on CDs and other music-related items for sale in the Literary Grounds Bookstore in celebration of Ames Music Walk!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Program Details:

Find great deals on CDs and other music-related items for sale in the Literary Grounds Bookstore in celebration of Ames Music Walk!

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Family Storytime

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

 

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Program Details:

 

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.

 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, September 18, 2025 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
Green Frog with headphones and video game controller on purple gradient background.

Teen Videogames

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Teens

 

Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames in the Teen Space!

A virtual reality system will be available to try out, too.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meetup
Program Details:

 

Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames in the Teen Space!

A virtual reality system will be available to try out, too.

 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Music Walk, Downtown Ames

Music Walk

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
In Front of Library at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Concert
Age Group:
Adults

Downtown businesses will feature musicians performing on the sidewalk and within stores. 

Stop by the Library and enjoy some live music by Lincolnway Driverz! 
 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: In Front of Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Concert
Program Details:

Downtown businesses will feature musicians performing on the sidewalk and within stores. 

Stop by the Library and enjoy some live music by Lincolnway Driverz! 
 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: Chinese

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
IDEA Center at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, Meetup
Age Group:
Adults

 

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: IDEA Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Welcome to Medicare

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Information for people turning 65 or becoming eligible for Medicare due to disability.

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

Information for people turning 65 or becoming eligible for Medicare due to disability.

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Baby Time

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup, Storytime
Age Group:
Family

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Meetup, Storytime
Program Details:

 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Big Bluestem Audubon Society

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

General meeting open the public.

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

General meeting open the public.

Big Bluestem Audubon Society - IN CASE OF RAIN

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

General meeting open the public.

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

General meeting open the public.

Learn with the League: The Future of International Students in Iowa

Learn with the League: Future of International Students in Iowa

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

This thought-provoking talk will explore the rich history of international students in the United States, with a special emphasis on Iowa and Iowa State University. 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Program Details:

This thought-provoking talk will explore the rich history of international students in the United States, with a special emphasis on Iowa and Iowa State University. 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Boards/Government
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Boards/Government

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Friends Homeschool Cooperative

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:15am
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Educational experience in Ames.

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

Educational experience in Ames.

Elevate

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:15am - 3:30pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We know this is open to the public and they are welcome to join. This is an all staff meeting.

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

We know this is open to the public and they are welcome to join. This is an all staff meeting.

Storybook Science. Image features book with science-related objects and equipment.

Storybook S.T.E.M.

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup, Storytime
Age Group:
Family

 

Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages!

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Meetup, Storytime
Program Details:

 

Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages!

 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Family Storytime

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

 

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Program Details:

 

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.

 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Ames Public Library Author Fair, Sept. 20, 2:00-5:00pm

Author Fair

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Adults

It’s time for Ames Public Library’s Author Fair!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Special Event
Program Details:

It’s time for Ames Public Library’s Author Fair!

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, Meetup
Age Group:
Adults

 

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, Meetup
Age Group:
Adults

 

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Girl Scouts Bronze Award Ceremony

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Girl Scout Troop 0409 will be presenting their Bronze Award projects and receiving their Bronze Award pins and certificates

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

Girl Scout Troop 0409 will be presenting their Bronze Award projects and receiving their Bronze Award pins and certificates

Speed Friending

Speed Friending

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

It is hard to make friends as an adult! Join us for a round of speed friend-matching and casual socializing. There will be guided one-on-one conversations followed by time to hang out, play games, and chat. 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetup, Special Event
Program Details:

It is hard to make friends as an adult! Join us for a round of speed friend-matching and casual socializing. There will be guided one-on-one conversations followed by time to hang out, play games, and chat. 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.