Event List

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 1/31

Ames Public Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

All ages are invited to earn a prize for reading 30 days this winter!

3 Ways to Play:

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Ames Public Library

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

All ages are invited to earn a prize for reading 30 days this winter!

3 Ways to Play:

^{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.}

Memory Project Exhibit

All Day 1/2 - 2/1

Vestibule at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Come see portraits created by Ames High School students for this year's Memory Project.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Vestibule

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts

Program Details:

Come see portraits created by Ames High School students for this year's Memory Project.

^{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.}

Winter Sidewalk Sale

All Day 1/8 - 1/11

Lobby at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

Stop by Literary Grounds in the Library’s Lobby for Winter Sidewalk Sale deals on gently-used books and more! Enjoy $1 off everything in the bookstore (except book bundles and items marked $1).

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Sale

Program Details:

Stop by Literary Grounds in the Library’s Lobby for Winter Sidewalk Sale deals on gently-used books and more! Enjoy $1 off everything in the bookstore (except book bundles and items marked $1).

^{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.}

FLL State Tournament Prep

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Team prep for state robotic tournament.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Team prep for state robotic tournament.

Shawn Ebel

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Board games

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Board games

Meeting for Booth Setups

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:15pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Discussion for setting up booths during Cultural Show event on Jan 24th

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Discussion for setting up booths during Cultural Show event on Jan 24th

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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.}

Financial planning event

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Financial planning event

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Financial planning event

RECORDER PLAY ALONG, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF RECORDER PLAYERS

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Getting interested recorder players together for an afternoon of playing multi-part music

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Getting interested recorder players together for an afternoon of playing multi-part music

Pokémon Club

Sunday, January 11, 2026 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.}

Swift Youth Writers Group

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: 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.}

Democratic Socialists of America - Heart of Iowa Organizing Committee

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Democratic Socialists of America - Heart of Iowa Organizing Committee restarting the chapter

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Democratic Socialists of America - Heart of Iowa Organizing Committee restarting the chapter

Kari Musselman

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Mtg with a co-worker

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Mtg with a co-worker

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Toddler Storytime

Monday, January 12, 2026 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.}

Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.

Mondays, 11am-1pm on the second floor

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.

Mondays, 11am-1pm on the second floor

^{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, January 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

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.}

Kari Musselman

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

Mtg co-worker

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Mtg co-worker

GIA Meeting

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting of a local group

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting of a local group

4-H Career Pathways Academy

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

4-H Career Pathways Academy is for students in 7-12th grade that will explore career fields and skills through workshops and guest speakers.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

4-H Career Pathways Academy is for students in 7-12th grade that will explore career fields and skills through workshops and guest speakers.

Ames Voice

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Editorial team meeting to talk about goals and ideas for the upcoming year.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Editorial team meeting to talk about goals and ideas for the upcoming year.

Author Event: Lindsay Currie Bestselling author of mysteries and paranormal books for middle grade readers

Author Visit: Lindsay Currie

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Presentation, Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Teens

Come to the Library to meet New York Times bestselling author Lindsay Currie.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Presentation, Special Event

Program Details:

Come to the Library to meet New York Times bestselling author Lindsay Currie.

^{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.}

PEO Chapter IV Meeting

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting

Troop 230 PLC Meeting

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Planning upcoming meeting activities for the troop.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Planning upcoming meeting activities for the troop.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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 this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.

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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 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.}

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