Event List

Generative Writing Workshops

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Iowa Center for the Book, Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

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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: German

Wednesday, August 26, 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.

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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 26, 2026 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.}

Library Closed

All Day

Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library and Bookmobile will be closed Monday, September 7.

Closing

Branches:

Ames Public Library

Description:

Ames Public Library and Bookmobile will be closed Monday, September 7.

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, September 17, 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

Advocacy Workshop Series

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Boards/Government

Age Group:

Adults

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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.}

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

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

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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.}

Library Closed

All Day

Ames Public Library

The Library and Bookmobile will be closed on Veterans Day.

Closing

Branches:

Ames Public Library

Description:

The Library and Bookmobile will be closed on Veterans Day.

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, November 19, 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

Library Closed

All Day 11/26 - 11/27

Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library and the Bookmobile will be closed November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving.

Closing

Branches:

Ames Public Library

Description:

Ames Public Library and the Bookmobile will be closed November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving.

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, December 17, 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

Library Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library will be closed December 24 and 25.

Closing

Branches:

Ames Public Library

Description:

Ames Public Library will be closed December 24 and 25.

Library Closes at 5pm

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library will close at 5pm on New Year's Eve. The Library will remain closed on New Year's Day.

Closing

Branches:

Ames Public Library

Description:

Ames Public Library will close at 5pm on New Year's Eve. The Library will remain closed on New Year's Day.

Library Closed

All Day

Ames Public Library

The Library will be closed on New Year's Day.

Closing

Branches:

Ames Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed on New Year's Day.

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, January 21, 2027 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

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, February 18, 2027 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

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, March 18, 2027 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

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, April 15, 2027 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

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, May 20, 2027 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

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, June 17, 2027 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

Library Closed

All Day

Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library will be closed July 4.

Closing

Branches:

Ames Public Library

Description:

Ames Public Library will be closed July 4.

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, July 15, 2027 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

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, August 19, 2027 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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