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Big Bluestem Audubon Society

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Executive Board meeting for Big Bluestem Audubon Society

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

Executive Board meeting for Big Bluestem Audubon Society

Story County Democrats Central Committee Meeting

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Committee Meeting

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

Monthly Committee Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Event: Austin Frerick

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Come to the Library for a presentation by Austin Frerick, author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Presentation
Program Details:

Come to the Library for a presentation by Austin Frerick, author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry.


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, August 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Bridge Home

Friday, August 29, 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

 

Cancelled
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.

Amnesty International meeting

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Amnesty International is a global, nonpartisan human rights organization. Each month our group writes letters and sends emails on behalf of prisoners of conscience and individuals ...

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

Amnesty International is a global, nonpartisan human rights organization.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, August 30, 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.

 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, August 30, 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.

 

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library and Bookmobile will be closed Monday, September 1.

Closing
Branches:
Ames Public Library
Description:

Ames Public Library and Bookmobile will be closed Monday, September 1.

Retired Thinkers

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Discussion group

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

Discussion group

Rob Sand Town Hall

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Rob Sand's annual 100 Town Hall Tour across the state. Coming to Ames on September 2 at 6:45pm.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Rob Sand's annual 100 Town Hall Tour across the state. Coming to Ames on September 2 at 6:45pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, September 2, 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.

 

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 3, 2025 at 9:15am - 3:30pm
PEO 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: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Lovers Book Group

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Meetup
Age Group:
Adults


Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author or on a theme:

 

2025

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup
Program Details:


Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author or on a theme:

 

2025


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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Conversation Circles: Chinese

Wednesday, September 3, 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.

 

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.

This event is in the "Family" group

Homeschool Book Club

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Teen Space at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Family

Join us for a monthly book discussion just for families that are homeschooling!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Book Discussion
Program Details:

Join us for a monthly book discussion just for families that are homeschooling!


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.

LWVASC Board Meeting

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Meeting

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

Monthly Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Conversation Circles: Chinese

Thursday, September 4, 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.

 

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.

Tutoring

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

National Book Festival Livestream

All Day
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults

Stop by the Library to watch livestreamed video from the National Book Festival in Washington D.C.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing
Program Details:

Stop by the Library to watch livestreamed video from the National Book Festival in Washington D.C.


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.

Iowa Young Birders Board Meeting

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is our annual in-person Board Meeting for Iowa Young Birders.

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

This is our annual in-person Board Meeting for Iowa Young Birders.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, September 6, 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.

 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, September 6, 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.

 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Conversation Circles: English

Monday, September 8, 2025 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.