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Skills for Disagreeing Better

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

The Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically. 

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

The Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically. 

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.

Learn with the League: Immigration Unraveled

Learn with the League: Immigration Unraveled

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Hear from Susan Benner, who has worked with the immigrant community in Ames for 20 years. 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Program Details:

Hear from Susan Benner, who has worked with the immigrant community in Ames for 20 years. 

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.

Foster Parent Panel

Foster Parent Panel

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Everyone is welcome to a special event about fostering, whether you are interested in starting or are experienced and looking to connect with other families and services. 

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

Everyone is welcome to a special event about fostering, whether you are interested in starting or are experienced and looking to connect with other families and services. 

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.

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.

Terrific Tuesdays: THEME

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

Terrific Tuesdays features performers from all over the Midwest in a variety of acts. Families of all ages are encouraged to come participate and watch these amazingly talented artists and performers.

 

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

Terrific Tuesdays features performers from all over the Midwest in a variety of acts. Families of all ages are encouraged to come participate and watch these amazingly talented artists and performers.

 

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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Family

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

Join us for more fun with another presentation of today's Terrific Tuesdays at Sawyer Elementary School (4316 Ontario Street, Ames).

 

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.