Event List

"Pride in Progress" Exhibit

All Day 10/7 - 10/29

Vestibule at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Visit the Library to see a selection of quilts created by Iowan Ben Millet on the theme of "Pride in Progress."

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Vestibule

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit

Program Details:

Visit the Library to see a selection of quilts created by Iowan Ben Millet on the theme of "Pride in Progress."

^{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.}

Danfoss Meeting Offsite

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Offsite team meeting.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Offsite team meeting.

Retired Thinkers

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 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

Computer Classes

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop

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.}

Waters Edge HOA

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting

Kids Chess Club

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 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.

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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.}

Kellogg Housing Cooperative Members Meeting

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Members Quarterly Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Members Quarterly Meeting

Nursing Study Group

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Nursing study group

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Nursing study group

International Community Meetup

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Adults

Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing.

^{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.}

Melissa home videos

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

IDEA Center Digitization Station at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

save home videos - library staff using station unsupervised :) during off hours

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: IDEA Center Digitization Station

Purpose of Meeting

save home videos - library staff using station unsupervised :) during off hours

Iowa CCI Public School Strong

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

We have a guest speaker who will be talking about public education issues.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

We have a guest speaker who will be talking about public education issues.

DKG (active and retired teachers)

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

educational projects for Ames area

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

educational projects for Ames area

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 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.

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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.}

Librarian Interviews

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

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

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 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.

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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.}

Baby Time

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

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.}

Meeting

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

bible study

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

bible study

girl scouts troop 1506

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

bimonthly meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

bimonthly meeting

Conversation Circles: German

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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 German. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

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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 German. 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.}

View from the Margins Book Group

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Check out this book group for fresh insights and lively discussion about topics relating to society, identity, and culture.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup

Program Details:

Check out this book group for fresh insights and lively discussion about topics relating to society, identity, and culture.

^{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.}

Disability Access Point Services

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Open to all community members this meeting will allow for individuals with a disability to have face to face access with staff to assist with a variety of needs ranging from paperw...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Open to all community members this meeting will allow for individuals with a disability to have face to face access with staff to assist with a variety of needs ranging from paperwork to gathering information on resources for food, housing and oth

WCTT Videoconference

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Friends keeping in touch.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Friends keeping in touch.

Family Storytime

Thursday, October 23, 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.

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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.}

Michele Weiland

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

web meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

web meeting

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