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Documents of the American Revolution Exhibit

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Vestibule at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with this display of scanned historical documents dating back to the founding of the United States. 
 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Vestibule
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit, History/Genealogy
Program Details:

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with this display of scanned historical documents dating back to the founding of the United States. 
 

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.

Revolutionary Iowans Exhibit

All Day 3/4 - 4/4
The Gallery at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about Iowa's revolutionary history through an exhibit from Iowa PBS. Connect Iowa's local stories to the broader themes of American democracy and independence through the stories of Iowans. 
 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: The Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
Program Details:

Learn about Iowa's revolutionary history through an exhibit from Iowa PBS. Connect Iowa's local stories to the broader themes of American democracy and independence through the stories of Iowans. 
 

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.

Mrs Joan Bundt

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Study

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Study

Democray Every Day

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Writing and addressing postcards for Informed Voters of America

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

Writing and addressing postcards for Informed Voters of America

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Family Storytime

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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.

Kari Musselman

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Supervisor Mtg

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Supervisor Mtg

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Baby Time

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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.

Caleb and Annie meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Zoom call

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Zoom call

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LEGO® Builders

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Family

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

7 Brew Stand Meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

7brew stand meeting. Understan dthat this is a public space so anyone can join - there is no information that cannot be known by the public!

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

7brew stand meeting. Understan dthat this is a public space so anyone can join - there is no information that cannot be known by the public!

President

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

March meeting for AAUW. We will host a speaker and following that, have our business meeting.

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

March meeting for AAUW. We will host a speaker and following that, have our business meeting.

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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 Spanish. 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 Spanish. 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.

Estate Planning: The Best Plan for Your Clan

Estate Planning: The Best Plan for Your Clan

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Estate planning isn’t just about documents—it’s about people. 

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

Estate planning isn’t just about documents—it’s about people. 

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.

Tutoring

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

English language training

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

English language training

Language study session

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Language study

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Language study

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Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

 

Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.

 

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

 

Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.

 

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.

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Baby Time

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Senior Helpers Walk-In Caregiver Interviews

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Walk in interviews for our Caregiver position

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Walk in interviews for our Caregiver position

Iowa State University Women's Club Gardening Group

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:15pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A local florist will be demonstrating flower arranging 30-45 minutes. This person will be the only one arranging flowers, none of the group members will be arranging flowers. "...

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

A local florist will be demonstrating flower arranging 30-45 minutes. This person will be the only one arranging flowers, none of the group members will be arranging flowers.

Meeting for Alexandra Bylund and Lynne Carey

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

I am writing a piece on the Barnes Family Inclusive Playground for the Iowa State Daily and will be meeting with Lynne Carey to discuss the background work of designing the park.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

I am writing a piece on the Barnes Family Inclusive Playground for the Iowa State Daily and will be meeting with Lynne Carey to discuss the background work of designing the park.

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Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Boards/Government, Meetup
Age Group:
Teens

 

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food! 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Boards/Government, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food! 

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 troop 1506

Wednesday, March 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

Ames Optimists Club Youth Oratorical Contest

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We will be judging the three winning speeches from youth from the Ames and Gilbert Community School Districts.

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

We will be judging the three winning speeches from youth from the Ames and Gilbert Community School Districts.

That's Fun

That's Fun: 2000s Music BINGO

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Adults

 

Adulthood isn’t always fun, but at the Library it can be. Connect with other adults for a different fun-filled activity each month to build community.

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

 

Adulthood isn’t always fun, but at the Library it can be. Connect with other adults for a different fun-filled activity each month to build community.

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.