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Conversation Circles. Image features cartoon people with speech bubbles containing the American, French, and Spanish flags in front of a globe and a giant book.

Conversation Circles: English

Monday, October 5, 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.

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, October 6, 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.

Selectors meeting

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Selectors meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Selectors meeting

Conversation Circles. Image features cartoon people with speech bubbles containing the American, French, and Spanish flags in front of a globe and a giant book.

Conversation Circles: English

Monday, October 12, 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.

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, October 13, 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.

That's Fun

That's Fun

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Adults

Adulthood isn’t always fun, but at the Library it can be. Connect with other adults for a different fun-filled activity each month to build community.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetup
Program Details:

Adulthood isn’t always fun, but at the Library it can be. Connect with other adults for a different fun-filled activity each month to build community.

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: German

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 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.

 

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.

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, October 15, 2026 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
Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: Chinese

Thursday, October 15, 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.

 

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Boards/Government
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Great Books 1

Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly book club meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly book club meeting

Conversation Circles. Image features cartoon people with speech bubbles containing the American, French, and Spanish flags in front of a globe and a giant book.

Conversation Circles: English

Monday, October 19, 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.

International Community Meetup

International Community Meetup

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 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.

 

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.

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, October 20, 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.

Bored? Games!

Bored? Games!

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Adults

 

Will you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetup
Program Details:

 

Will you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out!

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.

COA Engagement Team

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Engagement Team Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Engagement Team Meeting

Generative Writing Workshops

Generative Writing Workshop

Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Iowa Center for the Book, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, 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.

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, October 24, 2026 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.

 

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

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, October 24, 2026 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.

 

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.

Conversation Circles. Image features cartoon people with speech bubbles containing the American, French, and Spanish flags in front of a globe and a giant book.

Conversation Circles: English

Monday, October 26, 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.

Advocacy Workshop Series

Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Boards/Government
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
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.

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, October 27, 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.

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: German

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 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.

 

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.

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, October 31, 2026 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.

 

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.