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120 Years of Ames Public Library Exhibit

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Vestibule at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults
Program Details:

  Celebrate the Library's 120th anniversary! Learn about the Library's history and see photos—historical and modern—honoring the long history of Ames Public Library. ...

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

 

Celebrate the Library's 120th anniversary! Learn about the Library's history and see photos—historical and modern—honoring the long history of Ames Public Library. 


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.

APL DEI Team

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 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

Benjamin Anderson

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Boards/Government, Meetup
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

  Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!  To register e-mail Etha...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Boards/Government, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food! 


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.

Unlocking Brain Fitness - Keys to Dementia Prevention

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Dementia prevention course.

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

Dementia prevention course.

Girl scout troop 01506 meeting

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

regular meeting

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

regular meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversation Circles: German

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, Meetup
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

  Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in German. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.   To join via ...

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, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Educational discussion of equity investments and possible buy/sell decisions

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

Educational discussion of equity investments and possible buy/sell decisions

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fact Check Like a Pro

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

  Savvy media consumers need to stay ahead of the curve to keep up in today's complex news environment. Join our panel of information experts for advanced tips and tricks...

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

 

Savvy media consumers need to stay ahead of the curve to keep up in today's complex news environment. Join our panel of information experts for advanced tips and tricks to stay informed in today's fast-paced world.


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.

YSS-Kids Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room

Child Care Collaborative of Iowa

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Staff meeting.

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

Staff meeting.

Friends of Bill W

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Book study

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

Book study

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults
Program Details:

  Join the Mainstream Living community for a monthly movie screening and related activity! Selected movies are appropriate for adults who are neurodivergent and/or have a...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
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...

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.

Outdoor Alliance of Story County

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Board meeting of the Outdoor Alliance of Story County

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

Monthly Board meeting of the Outdoor Alliance of Story County

Lauris Olson, Home Allies

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meet with tenant and another local non-profit housing provider as neither non-profit has wheelchair-accessible meeting area.

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

Meet with tenant and another local non-profit housing provider as neither non-profit has wheelchair-accessible meeting area.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community and Family Resources

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Social Services
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Details:

  Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment...

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

 

Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. 


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.

CK

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:45pm
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Iowa Total Care

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Studying

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Videogames

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Teens
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.  

Cancelled
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meetup
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Bridge Home

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Social Services
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Details:

  Ames Public Library is partnering with The Bridge Home to provide easy access to critical services. Staff from The Bridge Home will be available in the Library to assis...

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.

October Babywearing Meetup

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Help caregivers with baby carriers

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Help caregivers with baby carriers

This event is in the "Family" group.

Baby Time

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup, Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel ...

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.