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Stop by the Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market

Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:00am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults

 

Visit the Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market! You can check out books, movies, music for all ages, and more!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

Visit the Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market! You can check out books, movies, music for all ages, and more!

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.

No School Day at the Library

No School Day at the Library

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Family

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

September 15 will be all about SLIME!

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Program Details:

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

September 15 will be all about SLIME!

 

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 Public Library Author Fair, Sept. 20, 2:00-5:00pm

Author Fair

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Adults

It’s time for Ames Public Library’s Author Fair!

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

It’s time for Ames Public Library’s Author Fair!

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.

Speed Friending

Speed Friending

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

It is hard to make friends as an adult! Join us for a round of speed friend-matching and casual socializing. There will be guided one-on-one conversations followed by time to hang out, play games, and chat. 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetup, Special Event
Program Details:

It is hard to make friends as an adult! Join us for a round of speed friend-matching and casual socializing. There will be guided one-on-one conversations followed by time to hang out, play games, and chat. 

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.

International Friendship Fair

International Friendship Fair

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults

The International Friendship Fair offers a unique opportunity for community members and ISU international students to dispel stereotypes and gain a better intercultural understanding of one another.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

The International Friendship Fair offers a unique opportunity for community members and ISU international students to dispel stereotypes and gain a better intercultural understanding of one another.

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.

No School Day at the Library

No School Day at the Library

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Family

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Program Details:

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

 

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.

"Hard Hat Hank and the Sky-High Solution" by Charlotte Gunnufson, Illustrated by Brian Biggs.

Great Reads from Great Places: Author Event Hard Hat Hank and the Sky High Solution

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Special Event
Age Group:
Family

Author Charlotte Gunnufson will join us to talk about her new book, "Hard Hat Hank and the Sky High Solution" (illustrated by Brian Biggs).

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

Author Charlotte Gunnufson will join us to talk about her new book, "Hard Hat Hank and the Sky High Solution" (illustrated by Brian Biggs).

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.

Stop by the Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market

Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8:00am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults

 

Visit the Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market! You can check out books, movies, music for all ages, and more!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

Visit the Bookmobile at Ames Main Street Farmer's Market! You can check out books, movies, music for all ages, and more!

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.

Chinese Traditional Culture Festival

13th Annual Chinese Traditional Culture Festival

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults

 

All ages are invited to the 13th annual Traditional Chinese Culture Festival. This free event is open to the public and will celebrate Chinese culture through crafts, games, and food.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

All ages are invited to the 13th annual Traditional Chinese Culture Festival. This free event is open to the public and will celebrate Chinese culture through crafts, games, and food.

 

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.

No School Day at the Library

No School Day at the Library

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Family

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Program Details:

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

 

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.

Nutcracker Ballet + STEM

Nutcracker Ballet + STEM

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
Family

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation, Special Event
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.

No School Day at the Library

No School Day at the Library

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Family

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Program Details:

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

 

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 Volunteers

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event

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 Volunteers

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event

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 Volunteers

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event

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.

Chinese New Year Celebration

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup, Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
Family

Families in Ames are invited to help celebrate the Chinese New Year though cultural food, crafts and presentations. Presented in partnership with the local Chinese Language Academy.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Meetup, Presentation, Special Event
Program Details:

Families in Ames are invited to help celebrate the Chinese New Year though cultural food, crafts and presentations. Presented in partnership with the local Chinese Language Academy.

 

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 Volunteers

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event

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 Volunteers

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event

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 Volunteers

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event

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 Volunteers

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event

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 Volunteers

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event

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.

Battle of the Books: 5th grade

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family


The annual Battle of the Books for 5th graders will be held throughout the building. 

Teams check in between 3:30 and 4pm in the lobby.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:


The annual Battle of the Books for 5th graders will be held throughout the building. 

Teams check in between 3:30 and 4pm in the lobby.

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.

No School Day at the Library

No School Day at the Library

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Family

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Program Details:

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

 

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 Volunteers

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event

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.