Event List

Tail Waggin' Tales

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Special Event, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Get ready to clap your hands and wag your tail!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event, Storytime

Program Details:

Get ready to clap your hands and wag your tail!

^{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.}

Keys to Dementia Prevention

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

The class aims to reduce individual risk of dementia by promoting healthy lifestyle habits.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

The class aims to reduce individual risk of dementia by promoting healthy lifestyle habits.

Meet Marmalade

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Special Event

Age Group:

Teens

Teens are invited to meet therapy dog Marmalade and her dog-mom Stephanie Peters of Plucky Paws!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event

Program Details:

Teens are invited to meet therapy dog Marmalade and her dog-mom Stephanie Peters of Plucky Paws!

^{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: German

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 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.

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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 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.}

Dry Hole Investment Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Discuss possible equity investments; current market conditions; make decisions to buy or sell equities.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Discuss possible equity investments; current market conditions; make decisions to buy or sell equities.

2025 Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Annual Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

The Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care (IA BoS CoC) convenes an annual meeting to share information on work and strategies to prevent and end homelessness.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

The Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care (IA BoS CoC) convenes an annual meeting to share information on work and strategies to prevent and end homelessness.

Study Space

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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.}

Elevate

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

We will be participating in a web conference that can be viewed by the public and they are welcome to join us.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

We will be participating in a web conference that can be viewed by the public and they are welcome to join us.

ESL Tutoring

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Purpose of Meeting:

ESL tutoring

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

ESL tutoring

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 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

Sage for Senate Meet & Greet

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Inviting the public to meet Nathan Sage, candidate for United States Senate

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Inviting the public to meet Nathan Sage, candidate for United States Senate

Big Bluestem Audubon Society

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:15pm - 8:15pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

General meeting, open to the public

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

General meeting, open to the public

Learn with the League: Current Healthcare Issues — Improving Quality and Access

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Dr. Michail Kitchell, MD. will discuss concerns regarding public and private insurance coverage and healthcare access for Americans.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Program Details:

Dr. Michail Kitchell, MD. will discuss concerns regarding public and private insurance coverage and healthcare access for Americans.

^{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 Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Boards/Government

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Boards/Government

^{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.}

Tutoring

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am

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

GSGI Meeting

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

Elevate Housing Foundation

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:15pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

We are holding our monthly team meeting. We are aware this is open to the public and they are welcome to join.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

We are holding our monthly team meeting. We are aware this is open to the public and they are welcome to join.

The Bridge Home

Friday, May 16, 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

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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:

^{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.}

Central Iowa Authors - Write In

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

We will be meeting together to write and edit our own stories for our writing event in May: Inkwell Refine and Reimagine. Everyone is welcome to join.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

We will be meeting together to write and edit our own stories for our writing event in May: Inkwell Refine and Reimagine. Everyone is welcome to join.

Co-Parenting: Communication Challenges and Legal Consequences

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Effective communication between co-parents is essential for fostering a stable and healthy environment for children.

This presentation will explore the critical role that communication plays in co-parenting.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Program Details:

Effective communication between co-parents is essential for fostering a stable and healthy environment for children.

This presentation will explore the critical role that communication plays in co-parenting.

^{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.}

Team Neutrino Recruitment Meeting

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Recruit new students for a local high school robotics team.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Recruit new students for a local high school robotics team.

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, May 17, 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.}

Tarot Anatomy: The Minors

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

In this workshop, we'll get to know the Minor Arcana of the Tarot deck. We'll learn about the four suits in Tarot, the structure of each suit, and how to use these cards in your Tarot practice.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

In this workshop, we'll get to know the Minor Arcana of the Tarot deck. We'll learn about the four suits in Tarot, the structure of each suit, and how to use these cards in your Tarot practice.

^{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, May 17, 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.}

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