Event List

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Baby Time

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

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.}

Computer Classes

Tuesday, October 14, 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.}

LEGO® Builders

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Family

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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.}

Melissa home videos

Tuesday, October 14, 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

AAUW (American Association of University Women

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting with a speaker on a relevant topic followed by a business meeting,

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting with a speaker on a relevant topic followed by a business meeting,

Become a Dementia Friend

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Become a Dementia Friend by attending this one-hour informational session to learn about what dementia is, what it’s like to live with it, and how to communicate with and support someone living with the disease.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Program Details:

Become a Dementia Friend by attending this one-hour informational session to learn about what dementia is, what it’s like to live with it, and how to communicate with and support someone living with the disease.

^{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, October 14, 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.}

Genealogy Plus

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Topic — The Faces of Agriculture

Speaker — Dr. Paul Lasley

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History/Genealogy

Program Details:

Topic — The Faces of Agriculture

Speaker — Dr. Paul Lasley

^{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.}

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, October 15, 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 15, 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.}

Bored? Games!

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 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!

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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.}

Brains and Brews Trivia Night, Ames Public Library Fundraiser

Brains & Brews Trivia: Ames Public Library Fundraiser

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Ames Public Library Friends Foundation and Alluvial Brewing are teaming up to provide a fun-filled night of trivia to benefit Ames Public Library!

We'll also have fun raffle prizes at the event. (Cash only.)

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Ames Public Library Friends Foundation and Alluvial Brewing are teaming up to provide a fun-filled night of trivia to benefit Ames Public Library!

We'll also have fun raffle prizes at the event. (Cash only.)

^{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 Mtg

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7:30pm - 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

Family Storytime

Thursday, October 16, 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.}

Landlord Roundtable

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Gather community service providers and landlords/property managers

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Gather community service providers and landlords/property managers

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, October 16, 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

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Teen Videogames

Thursday, October 16, 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!

We have a variety of games on Switch, Switch 2, and VR.

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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!

We have a variety of games on Switch, Switch 2, and VR.

^{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: Chinese

Thursday, October 16, 2025 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.

View Details

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, October 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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.}

Big Bluestem Audubon Society

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

General meeting open to the public at no charge. There will be a presentation about birds.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

General meeting open to the public at no charge. There will be a presentation about birds.

Learn with the League: Homelessness in Ames

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Join us for a panel discussion on the important topic of homelessness in our Ames community.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Program Details:

Join us for a panel discussion on the important topic of homelessness in our Ames 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.}

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, October 16, 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, October 17, 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.

Study Session

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Writing project/study session

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Writing project/study session

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