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Teen Book vs. Movie

Teen Book vs. Movie: Movie Night

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Program Details:

Hey teens, take a front row seat in the ultimate showdown: book vs. movie!

Noon Year's Eve Party

Noon Year's Eve Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

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

 

Family BINGO Blast

Family BINGO Blast

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Get out of the cold and join in a family BINGO challenge! All materials will be provided along with small prizes each round. Enjoy traditional BINGO boards as well as creative design challenges.

Teen Silent Book Club

Teen Silent Book Club

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup
Program Details:

Hey teens, come to the Library's Teen Silent Book Club to unwind, read, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks. 

Sidewalk Sale, Downtown Ames

Winter Sidewalk Sale

All Day 1/8 - 1/11
Lobby at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Program Details:

Stop by Literary Grounds in the Library’s Lobby for Winter Sidewalk Sale deals on gently-used books and more! Enjoy $1 off everything in the bookstore (except book bundles and items marked $1).

Graphic of movie curtain above movie reel and ticket

Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

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

 

Teen Silent Book Club

Teen Silent Book Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup
Program Details:

Hey teens, come to the Library's Teen Silent Book Club to unwind, read, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks. 

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