Name: Ames Butterflies Exhibit
Start: 2025-02-27
End: 2025-03-27
Location: Ames Public Library

Ames Butterflies Exhibit

All Day 2/27 - 3/27

Vestibule at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Exhibit, Nature/Sustainability

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Program Details:

Discover the stunning butterflies of Ames in this photo exhibit by Laura Beskow. This display highlights some of the beautiful pollinators that call our community home and rai...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Vestibule

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Exhibit, Nature/Sustainability

Program Details:

Discover the stunning butterflies of Ames in this photo exhibit by Laura Beskow.

^{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.}

Mrs Joan Bundt

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Study

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Study

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Family Storytime

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

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...

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.}

The Bridge Home

Tuesday, March 25, 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

Program Details:

Ames Public Library is partnering with The Bridge Home to provide easy access to critical services in our community. Staff from The Bridge Home will be available in the Libra...

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.}

Paul Carpio Reservation

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Remote work

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Remote work

Baby Time

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free t...

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.}

HeartCorps

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

The American Heart Association’s local HeartCorps service member will be available in the Library to answer questions about heart health, check blood pressure, and demonstrate hand...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

The American Heart Association’s local HeartCorps service member will be available in the Library to answer questions about heart health, check blood pressure, and demonstrate hands-only CPR.

^{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, March 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Children in grades 1-5 are invited to get creative and build with lots of LEGO®! We'll provide the bricks while the kids provide the imagination. All LEGO® will remain at the L...

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.}

Ames Jaycees - Half Shell Project Meeting

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Ames on the Half Shell project planning meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Ames on the Half Shell project planning meeting

Ames History Museum: The Making of the Ames Bicentennial Quilts

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

History/Genealogy, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Topic — Back Stories: The Making of the Ames Bicentennial and Iowa Signatures QuiltsSpeaker — Charlotte Menzel, Ames quilterThese two quilts were made by a group of inspired Ames w...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation

Program Details:

Topic — Back Stories: The Making of the Ames Bicentennial and Iowa Signatures Quilts

Speaker — Charlotte Menzel, Ames quilter

^{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, March 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. To join via...

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 Housing Foundation

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:15am - 4:15pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

We are aware that this meeting need to be open to the public and they are welcome to join us. We are holding a leadership meeting for our organization.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

We are aware that this meeting need to be open to the public and they are welcome to join us. We are holding a leadership meeting for our organization.

AJ Remote Work

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Remote work needs done while home is getting repairs.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Remote work needs done while home is getting repairs.

WCTT Videoconference

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Friends keeping in touch.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Friends keeping in touch.

AHS Orchestra Community Performance

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am

Lobby at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Program Details:

Come to the Library for a free performance by members of the Ames High School orchestra! Students will perform several small group ensembles as part of the Ames Music Initiati...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Concert

Program Details:

Come to the Library for a free performance by members of the Ames High School orchestra!

^{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, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.

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, March 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free t...

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.}

HeartCorps

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

The American Heart Association’s local HeartCorps service member will be available in the Library to answer questions about heart health, check blood pressure, and demonstrate hand...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

The American Heart Association’s local HeartCorps service member will be available in the Library to answer questions about heart health, check blood pressure, and demonstrate hands-only CPR.

^{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.}

Girl Scouts troop 1506

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Biweekly meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Biweekly meeting

Keys to Dementia Prevention

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

A course to encourage lifestyle changes that reduce individual risk of dementia.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

A course to encourage lifestyle changes that reduce individual risk of dementia.

SCA Meeting

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

To gather and talk about, craft, and re-enact medieval history. Newcomers welcome!

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

To gather and talk about, craft, and re-enact medieval history. Newcomers welcome!

Conversation Circles: German

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in German. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. To join via ...

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, March 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Check out this book group for fresh insights and lively discussion about topics relating to society, identity, and culture.Book selections include fiction and non-fiction fro...

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.}

Ben Collen

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

In person meeting/discussion of team members who all work remotely in the Ames area.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

In person meeting/discussion of team members who all work remotely in the Ames area.

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