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Ames Public Library Author Fair, Sept. 20, 2:00-5:00pm

Author Fair

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Adults

It’s time for Ames Public Library’s Author Fair!

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Special Event
Program Details:

It’s time for Ames Public Library’s Author Fair!

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.

Author Event: Pamela Grundy & Susan Shackelford, authors of "Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women’s Basketball"

Author Event: Shattering the Glass

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing
Age Group:
Adults

We all know about Caitlin Clark, but did you know that the state of Iowa played a vital role in the growth of women’s basketball across the country even before Caitlin’s rise in popularity? 

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing
Program Details:

We all know about Caitlin Clark, but did you know that the state of Iowa played a vital role in the growth of women’s basketball across the country even before Caitlin’s rise in popularity? 

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.

América del Norte by Nicolás Medina Mora

Great Reads from Great Places Virtual Author Event: América del Norte

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a virtual visit with Nicolás Medina Mora, author of “América del Norte.”

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing
Program Details:

Join us for a virtual visit with Nicolás Medina Mora, author of “América del Norte.”

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.

"Hard Hat Hank and the Sky-High Solution" by Charlotte Gunnufson, Illustrated by Brian Biggs.

Great Reads from Great Places: Author Event Hard Hat Hank and the Sky High Solution

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Special Event
Age Group:
Family

Author Charlotte Gunnufson will join us to talk about her new book, "Hard Hat Hank and the Sky High Solution" (illustrated by Brian Biggs).

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Special Event
Program Details:

Author Charlotte Gunnufson will join us to talk about her new book, "Hard Hat Hank and the Sky High Solution" (illustrated by Brian Biggs).

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.