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George Washington Carver Exhibit

All Day 2/17 - 2/26
Vestibule at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come to the Library to see the "Iowa Roots, Global Impact: The Life and Legacy of George Washington Carver" exhibit.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Vestibule
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit, History/Genealogy
Program Details:

Come to the Library to see the "Iowa Roots, Global Impact: The Life and Legacy of George Washington Carver" exhibit.

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 Clerk Interviews

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

On-Site Interviews

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

On-Site Interviews

Elevate

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:15am - 2:45pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We will be holding our monthly planning meeting. We are aware this is open to the public and they are welcome to attend.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

We will be holding our monthly planning meeting. We are aware this is open to the public and they are welcome to attend.

Tutoring

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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

Language study session

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Language study session

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Language study session

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

 

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.

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Baby Time

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup, Storytime
Age Group:
Family

 

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.

Katie Walker work

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:15pm - 3:15pm
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

I am working from this room as I need to facilitate a meeting then be downtown also immediately for another meeting.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

I am working from this room as I need to facilitate a meeting then be downtown also immediately for another meeting.

Bible study

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:15pm - 6:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Bible study

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Bible study

girl scouts troop 1506

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

bimonthly meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

bimonthly meeting

APL Archive Project

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:45pm - 8:15pm
IDEA Center Editing Station at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Organizing APL archive files and creating finding guide

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: IDEA Center Editing Station
Purpose of Meeting

Organizing APL archive files and creating finding guide

Ames History Museum: The Ames Connection to WW2's Manhattan Project

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

 

Topic — The Ames Connection to WW2's Manhattan Project

Speaker — Kathy Svec, daughter of a Project researcher

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation
Program Details:

 

Topic — The Ames Connection to WW2's Manhattan Project

Speaker — Kathy Svec, daughter of a Project researcher

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

Conversation Circles: German

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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 German. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

 

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.

Podcast Recording

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To record podcast

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

To record podcast

View from the Margins Book Group

View from the Margins Book Group

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Meetup
Age Group:
Adults

 

Check out this book group for fresh insights and lively discussion about topics relating to society, identity, and culture.

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.

Test

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Test Form

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

Test Form

Project Smyles meeting

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Project Smyles staff to do a review of storytime materials.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Project Smyles staff to do a review of storytime materials.

Head Start Application Appointments

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:45am - 11:45am
Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Head Start application appointments

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Head Start application appointments

Iowa Aging & Disability Resource Center

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Social Services
Age Group:
Adults

Community Support Advocates will be available to help older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers connect with local services and support.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Services
Program Details:

Community Support Advocates will be available to help older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers connect with local services and support.

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.

WCTT Videoconference

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room #3 - 2nd 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: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Friends keeping in touch.

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Family Storytime

Thursday, February 26, 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.

 

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.

Head Start Application Appointments

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:45am - 1:45pm
Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Head Start Application Appointments

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Head Start Application Appointments

Head Start Application Appointments

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:45pm - 3:45pm
Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Head Start Application Appointments

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Head Start Application Appointments

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Social Services
Age Group:
Adults

 

Staff from UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services.

  • Thursdays, 2-3pm on the second floor

 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Services
Program Details:

 

Staff from UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services.

  • Thursdays, 2-3pm 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.