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Conversation Circles: English

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, Meetup
Age Group:
Adults

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, 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.

No School Day at the Library

No School Day at the Library

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Family

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Program Details:

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

 

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.

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

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: American Sign Language

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 American Sign Language. 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 American Sign Language. 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.

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.<

Study Space. Need Somewhere quiet to get ready for finals? Ames Public Library has got you covered.

Study Space

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:45pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

 

Location: Danfoss Room

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

 

Location: Danfoss Room

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.

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.

Heartland of Story County at APL

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Social Services
Age Group:
Adults

Staff from Heartland of Story County will be available in the Library to connect Story County residents who are 60+ and their caregivers with programs and services.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Services
Program Details:

Staff from Heartland of Story County will be available in the Library to connect Story County residents who are 60+ and their caregivers with programs and services.

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

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

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

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Baby Time

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

Computer Class

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop

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.

Kids Chess Club

Kids Chess Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family

 

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

 

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

 

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

 

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: Spanish

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

Study Space. Need Somewhere quiet to get ready for finals? Ames Public Library has got you covered.

Study Space

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:45pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

 

Location: Danfoss Room

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

 

Location: Danfoss Room

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.

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.

Community & Family Resources at APL

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Social Services
Age Group:
Adults

Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Services
Program Details:

Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. 

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Baby Time

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

Mystery Lovers Book Group

Mystery Lovers Book Group

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Meetup
Age Group:
Adults


Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author or on a theme:

 

2025

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup
Program Details:


Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author or on a theme:

 

2025

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.

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!

Study Space. Need Somewhere quiet to get ready for finals? Ames Public Library has got you covered.

Study Space

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:45pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

 

Location: Danfoss Room

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

 

Location: Danfoss Room

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.

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

Homeschool Book Club image of child and woman with laptop computer and books on a desk in front of several pencil-shaped houses

Homeschool Book Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Teen Space at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Family

Join us for a monthly book discussion just for families that are homeschooling!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Book Discussion
Program Details:

Join us for a monthly book discussion just for families that are homeschooling!

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.