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Small Business Weekend: November 28-December 1, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday

Small Business Weekend Sale

All Day 11/30
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 Small Business Weekend deals on gently-used books 
and more! 

Enjoy $1 off everything in the bookstore (except book bundles and items marked $1).

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:

 

Teen Silent Book Club

Teen Silent Book Club

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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. 

A Taste of Tarot

A Taste of Tarot

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Are you fascinated by Tarot but not sure where to start? 

Chanukah menorah, donuts, oil pitcher, and dreidels

Family Storytime: Chanukah Special

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Storytime

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Program Details:

Join us for a special Family Storytime all about Chanukah on Tuesday, December 9!

We'll read the Chanukah Big Book, sing songs, play a dreidel game, and enjoy Chanukah doughnuts. There will be a craft activity, too!

Graphic of movie curtain above movie reel and ticket

Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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:

 

Fiber Arts Meetup

Fiber Arts Meetup

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Program Details:

 

Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit, crochet, embroidery, or any other fiber craft is welcome! 

Please bring your own materials.

 

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