Event List

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Baby Time

Wednesday, September 17, 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.}

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

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.

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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.}

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.

Baby Time

Thursday, September 18, 2025 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.}

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.

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

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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.}

Elevate

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:15am - 3:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board 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: Dale H. Ross Board 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!

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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.}

The Bridge Home

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

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.}

Teen Anime Club

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Meetup, Movie

Age Group:

Teens

Join our monthly meetup to watch some anime, talk about your favorite manga, or create your own art and manga.

Open to 6th-12th graders. Anime watched is considered to be rated G to PG13.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Meetup, Movie

Program Details:

Join our monthly meetup to watch some anime, talk about your favorite manga, or create your own art and manga.

Open to 6th-12th graders. Anime watched is considered to be rated G to PG13.

^{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.}

Author Fair

All Day

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Adults

Save the date for this year's Author Fair at Ames Public Library!

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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:

Save the date for this year's Author Fair at Ames Public Library!

^{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: 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.

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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 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: 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.

View Details

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.}

Great Books 1

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

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Conversation Circles: English

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

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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.}

The Bridge Home

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

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.}

Baby Time

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

View Details

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.}

LEGO® Builders

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Family

View Details

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.}

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, September 23, 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.

View Details

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.}

Elevate

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 9:15am - 4:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

We know this is open to the public. We're ok if people attend. This is an all-staff meeting.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

We know this is open to the public. We're ok if people attend. This is an all-staff meeting.

Baby Time

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

View Details

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.}

Conversation Circles: German

Wednesday, September 24, 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.

View Details

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.}

The Library will be closed Friday, July 4. The Bookmobile will be out of service June 30 - July 4.

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