Event List

Get ready for summer reading at your library!

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

All Day 6/1 - 8/24

Ames Public Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!

Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120?

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Ames Public Library

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Summer at the Library

Program Details:

LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!

Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120?

^{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.}

Bookmobile Closed

All Day 8/18 - 8/22

Off Site

Ames Public Library Bookmobile will be closed August 18-22.The fall schedule will begin August 25.

Closing

Branches:

Off Site

Description:

Ames Public Library Bookmobile will be closed August 18-22.

The fall schedule will begin August 25.

Mrs Joan Bundt

Tuesday, August 19, 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

Heartland AEA Fall Service Area 2 Meeting

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Our beginning of the year kick off. Meeting new staff, welcoming back current staff, discussing new policies, assignments, discussions, planning, hopes & expectations.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Our beginning of the year kick off. Meeting new staff, welcoming back current staff, discussing new policies, assignments, discussions, planning, hopes & expectations.

The Bridge Home

Tuesday, August 19, 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

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

IDEA Center Scanning Station at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Scanning slides

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: IDEA Center Scanning Station

Purpose of Meeting

Scanning slides

International Community Meetup

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Adults

Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing.

^{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.}

LWV Advocacy

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Committee meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Committee meeting

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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 Spanish. 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 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.}

Mosaic

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Business / Strategic Planning Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Business / Strategic Planning Meeting

Mosaic

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Business / Strategic Planning Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Business / Strategic Planning Meeting

Water's Edge Townhome Association

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

WETA Board of Directors

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

WETA Board of Directors

Chief Citizen Group

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting of a Citizen group with the Chief of Police.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Meeting of a Citizen group with the Chief of Police.

Teen Board Game Night

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens

Calling all 6th-12th graders for Teen Board Game Night!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Calling all 6th-12th graders for Teen Board Game Night!

^{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.}

Bored? Games!

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Will you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Will you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out!

^{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.}

Old Town Board Meeting

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly board meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly board meeting

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Green Frog with headphones and video game controller on purple gradient background.

Teen Videogames

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Teens

Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames in the Teen Space!

A virtual reality system will be available to try out too.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames in the Teen Space!

A virtual reality system will be available to try out too.

^{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.}

Julie Stauch For All Iowans Interview Session

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Julie Stauch Gubernatorial Candidate For All Iowans will hold an interview session for the community to explore important topics and have a thoughtful discussion on the vision of I...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Julie Stauch Gubernatorial Candidate For All Iowans will hold an interview session for the community to explore important topics and have a thoughtful discussion on the vision of Iowa.

Conversation Circles: Chinese

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup

Program Details:

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. 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.}

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LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!

LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!