Event List

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Family Storytime: Juneteenth Special

Saturday, June 7, 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 a special storytime celebrating Juneteenth!

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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 a special storytime celebrating Juneteenth!

^{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 Help

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Run into a brick wall? Not sure where to start researching your roots?

Stop by this meetup of local genealogists to get help with research, software and writing your family story.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History/Genealogy

Program Details:

Run into a brick wall? Not sure where to start researching your roots?

Stop by this meetup of local genealogists to get help with research, software and writing your family story.

^{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: Russian

Saturday, June 7, 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.

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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 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: French

Saturday, June 7, 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.

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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 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.}

Pokémon Club

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, 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.}

SmallTalk Summer 2025

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Family

Registration and partnership through RRSC

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

Registration and partnership through RRSC

^{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

Monday, June 9, 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.}

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

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Summer at the Library

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, Summer at the Library

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.}

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, June 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

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.}

Juneteenth Planning Meeting

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Planning Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Planning Meeting

Career Pathways Academy

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Career Pathways Academy program meeting location (meeting 6 times in June) for students that have completed grades 6-12 and care for younger sibling if needed.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Career Pathways Academy program meeting location (meeting 6 times in June) for students that have completed grades 6-12 and care for younger sibling if needed.

Career Pathways Academy

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Career Pathways Academy program for students completing grades 6-12 along with care for younger siblings. Meeting 6 times in June.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Career Pathways Academy program for students completing grades 6-12 along with care for younger siblings. Meeting 6 times in June.

Career Pathways Academy

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Career Pathways Academy program meeting location (meeting 6 times in June) for students that have completed grades 6-12 and care for younger sibling if needed.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Career Pathways Academy program meeting location (meeting 6 times in June) for students that have completed grades 6-12 and care for younger sibling if needed.

Southdale HOA

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

board meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

board meeting

Trans & Nonbinary 101

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Join One Iowa to learn more about issues related to the Trans and Nonbinary community.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Program Details:

Join One Iowa to learn more about issues related to the Trans and Nonbinary 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.}

Ames Climate Action Team

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Aging Resources of Central Iowa

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Adults

Staff from Aging Resources of Central Iowa will be available in the Library to provide information about maximizing the quality of life, independence, health, and safety of older adults.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Staff from Aging Resources of Central Iowa will be available in the Library to provide information about maximizing the quality of life, independence, health, and safety of older adults.

^{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.}

Vision to Learn- Eye Screenings

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

In Front of Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Social Services, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Children and families are invited to meet with an eye doctor to receive a free eye exam and screening. Vision to Learn is an area non-profit providing vision services to those who need it- FREE of charge!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: In Front of Library

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Health/Fitness, Social Services, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Children and families are invited to meet with an eye doctor to receive a free eye exam and screening. Vision to Learn is an area non-profit providing vision services to those who need it- FREE of charge!

^{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.}

Terrific Tuesdays: Habitat Heroes with Blank Park Zoo

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family

Terrific Tuesdays features performers from all over the Midwest in a variety of acts. Families of all ages are encouraged to come participate and watch these amazingly talented artists and performers.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Terrific Tuesdays features performers from all over the Midwest in a variety of acts. Families of all ages are encouraged to come participate and watch these amazingly talented artists and performers.

^{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

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st 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

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Summer at the Library

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, Summer at the Library

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.}

Baby Time

Tuesday, June 10, 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.}

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, June 10, 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.

View Details

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.}

Vita Tax Service

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Follow up tax consultations

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Follow up tax consultations

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