Event List

Conversation Circles: German

Wednesday, June 11, 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.}

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Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Movie

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.}

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Family Storytime

Thursday, June 12, 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.}

Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens. Open to all children under 18.

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event

Program Details:

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.

^{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.}

Kids Summer Blast: Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Location: Library Auditorium

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Location: Library Auditorium

^{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 Puzzle Competition

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Teens

See how far you and your team of 4 can get on a 500-piece puzzle in just 75 minutes! (Teams can be made at the event.)

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

See how far you and your team of 4 can get on a 500-piece puzzle in just 75 minutes! (Teams can be made at the event.)

^{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.}

Dana McNamara

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Career Planning Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Career Planning Meeting

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Teen Videogames

Thursday, June 12, 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.}

The Bridge Home

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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.}

Outdoor Alliance of Story County Board Meeting

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

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

June babywearing meetup

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Help caregivers with baby carriers

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Help caregivers with baby carriers

Baby Time

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.}

028: Real Reads Book Group

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

028 focuses on recently published, popular nonfiction on a variety of topics.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup

Program Details:

028 focuses on recently published, popular nonfiction on a variety of topics.

^{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.}

Kids Create

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family

Drop in and enjoy a fun craft or activity for children and their grown-ups.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Drop in and enjoy a fun craft or activity for children and their grown-ups.

^{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

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Creating Purposeful Partnerships Through Effective Meetings Workshop

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Workshop/training

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Workshop/training

Mothering Circle

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Adults

Parenting babies and toddlers is full of challenges. Join this welcoming community of families as we support each other and grow together through the early years of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Parenting babies and toddlers is full of challenges. Join this welcoming community of families as we support each other and grow together through the early years of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.

^{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.}

Exam -

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 9:45am - 1:15pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

test

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

test

The Bridge Home

Friday, June 13, 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.}

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Health/Fitness, Special Event

Program Details:

Having a full stomach of good food is important! Eat a free lunch weekdays this summer from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Library's Auditorium.

^{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 Silent Book Club

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens

Hey teens, come to the Library's first Teen Silent Book Club to unwind, read, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Discussion

Program Details:

Hey teens, come to the Library's first Teen Silent Book Club to unwind, read, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks.

^{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.}

Braver Angels

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Friendly discussions between Republicans &Democrats

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Friendly discussions between Republicans &Democrats

Toastmasters DEC Training and Business Meeting

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting is three fold: 1. Meeting is to train incoming district leaders for the 2025-2026 Toastmasters year. 2. Have breakout sessions for outgoing and incoming officers of lesso...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Meeting is three fold:
1. Meeting is to train incoming district leaders for the 2025-2026 Toastmasters year.
2. Have breakout sessions for outgoing and incoming officers of lessons learned.

Fiber Arts Meetup

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit, crochet, embroidery, or any other fiber craft is welcome!

Please bring your own materials.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts

Program Details:

Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit, crochet, embroidery, or any other fiber craft is welcome!

Please bring your own materials.

^{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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