Event List

George Washington Carver Exhibit

All Day 2/3 - 2/15

Vestibule at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Exhibit, History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Come to the Library to see the "Iowa Roots, Global Impact: The Life and Legacy of George Washington Carver" exhibit.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Vestibule

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit, History/Genealogy

Program Details:

Come to the Library to see the "Iowa Roots, Global Impact: The Life and Legacy of George Washington Carver" exhibit.

^{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 Aide Interviews

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Library Aide Interviews

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Library Aide Interviews

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Family Storytime

Thursday, February 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.

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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.}

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Adults

Staff from UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services.

Thursdays, 2-3pm on the second floor

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Staff from UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services.

Thursdays, 2-3pm on the second floor

^{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

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

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

Emma

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Tutor

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Tutor

LWV Board Meeting

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Conversation Circles: Chinese

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

PEO Room 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.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

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.}

Baby Time

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

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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.}

"Free for All: The Public Library" Screening

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movie, Presentation

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 Executiv Board Meeting

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Executive Board meeting for Big Bluestem Audubon Society

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Executive Board meeting for Big Bluestem Audubon Society

Parenting Book Club: "Until the Street Lights Come On"

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Adults

Join the book club for parents struggling to get their kids off screens and back to play!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup

Program Details:

Join the book club for parents struggling to get their kids off screens and back to play!

^{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.}

HOLD Interviews Library Aide

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

interviews

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

interviews

Iowa Total Care

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm

Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Team Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Team Meeting

Storybook S.T.E.M.

Friday, February 6, 2026 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!

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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.}

Language study session

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Language study session

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Language study session

Stacey Gilliland

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

meeting

Optimae Life Services at APL

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Adults

Staff from Optimae Life Services will be available in the Library to connect visitors with resources for mental health, home health, and community integration services.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Staff from Optimae Life Services will be available in the Library to connect visitors with resources for mental health, home health, and community integration 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.}

German Tutoring

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Help with German

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Help with German

Clelia scanning

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:15pm - 5:15pm

IDEA Center Scanning Station at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Scanning

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: IDEA Center Scanning Station

Purpose of Meeting

Scanning

Emma

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Tutor

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Tutor

Teen Silent Book Club

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens

Hey teens, come to the Library's Teen Silent Book Club to unwind, read, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup

Program Details:

Hey teens, come to the Library's Teen Silent Book Club to unwind, read, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks.

^{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.}

Platform Committee Meeting

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Platform Committee Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Platform Committee Meeting

Four Oaks CPR & FA Class

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

CPR & FA class for Foster and Adoptive parents to maintain their license and certification or receive the certification in order to obtain their license to care for children in fos...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

CPR & FA class for Foster and Adoptive parents to maintain their license and certification or receive the certification in order to obtain their license to care for children in foster/adoptive system.

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