Event List

Cyclone Welcome Weekend @ APL

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Kick off Cyclone Welcome Weekend at the Ames Public Library!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Kick off Cyclone Welcome Weekend at the 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, August 23, 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, August 23, 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.

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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 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.}

Pokémon Club

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family, Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup, Summer at the Library

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.}

ISU Women's Club

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:15am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting

Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.

Mondays, 11am-1pm on the second floor

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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:

Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.

Mondays, 11am-1pm 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.}

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Conversation Circles: English

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

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.}

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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.

Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm on the second floor

Cancelled

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Cancelled

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.

Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm 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

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

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

Ames Antifascist Bookclub

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Ames Antifascist Book club meeting to discuss Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisher Learn more about us at https://linktr.ee/amesantifascistbookclub

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Ames Antifascist Book club meeting to discuss Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisher
Learn more about us at https://linktr.ee/amesantifascistbookclub

Ames NAACP

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

This will be a General Assembly - open to the public but especially to bring together members of the organization. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm and last approximately one hou...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

This will be a General Assembly - open to the public but especially to bring together members of the organization. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm and last approximately one hour.

Team Neutrino Awards Meeting

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting to write awards applications for submission at robotics competitions. Team Neutrino is a Story County 4-H robotics team.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Meeting to write awards applications for submission at robotics competitions. Team Neutrino is a Story County 4-H robotics team.

The Bridge Home

Tuesday, August 26, 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

Cancelled

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Cancelled

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.}

RWCI Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:15pm - 8:15pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

general meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

general meeting

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, August 26, 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.}

Deep Roots Book Group

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Nature/Sustainability

Age Group:

Adults

Join gardeners and nature enthusiasts for deep discussion of books in connection with the Ames Seed Library.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Nature/Sustainability

Program Details:

Join gardeners and nature enthusiasts for deep discussion of books in connection with the Ames Seed 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.}

Elevate

Wednesday, August 27, 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.

SCA General Meeting

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

A general meeting for lovers of history, crafting, research and all the best parts of the middle ages. Come join us!

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

A general meeting for lovers of history, crafting, research and all the best parts of the middle ages. Come join us!

Conversation Circles: German

Wednesday, August 27, 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, August 27, 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.}

Depostition

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Deposition of witness in a lawsuit, this is open to the public

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Deposition of witness in a lawsuit, this is open to the public

Disability Access Point Services

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Will allow for any community member to walk in and ask questions as it relates to disability services. This may include items such as assistance in filling out disability applicat...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Will allow for any community member to walk in and ask questions as it relates to disability services. This may include items such as assistance in filling out disability applications or assistance with food, housing or other basic needs.

City of Ames Employee Sun Health Pop Up

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

To educate City of Ames employees about staying protected from the sun, and how to identify possible skin cancer.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

To educate City of Ames employees about staying protected from the sun, and how to identify possible skin cancer.

City Community Engagement Team

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

City DEI Team

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

City DEI Team

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