Event List

Depostition

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Deposition of witness in a lawsuit, this is open to the public

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Deposition of witness in a lawsuit, this is open to the public

City of Ames Employee Sun Health Pop Up

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

To educate City of Ames employees about staying protected from the sun, and how to identify possible skin cancer.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

To educate City of Ames employees about staying protected from the sun, and how to identify possible skin cancer.

Benjamin Anderson

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Interview

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Interview

City Community Engagement Team

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

City DEI Team

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

City DEI Team

The Bridge Home

Thursday, August 28, 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

Cancelled

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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.}

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

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.

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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.}

Group study

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Studying for remote classes.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Studying for remote classes.

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

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

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

bi-weekly fiber meetups for 20-30 somethings in the Ames area to make friends and create something beautiful!

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

bi-weekly fiber meetups for 20-30 somethings in the Ames area to make friends and create something beautiful!

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.

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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, 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.

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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.}

"12 to Try" Reading Challenge Ends

All Day

Ames Public Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

The 2024-25 "12 to Try" reading challenge ends Sunday, August 31.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Ames Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

The 2024-25 "12 to Try" reading challenge ends Sunday, August 31.

^{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.}

"12 to Try" Reading Challenge Begins

All Day

Ames Public Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Try a reading remix in 2025-26!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Ames Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Try a reading remix in 2025-26!

^{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.

Work aids

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am

IDEA Center Scanning Station at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Scanning clinical work aids

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: IDEA Center Scanning Station

Purpose of Meeting

Scanning clinical work aids

1st Five Consultants

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

1st Five HHS consultants 1/2 day meeting.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

1st Five HHS consultants 1/2 day meeting.

The Library and Bookmobile will be closed Monday, September 1, for Labor Day.

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