Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Estate Planning: The Best Plan for Your Clan

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

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Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Program Details:

Estate planning isn’t just about documents—it’s about people.

That's Fun: 2000s Music BINGO

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

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Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Adulthood isn’t always fun, but at the Library it can be. Connect with other adults for a different fun-filled activity each month to build community.

American Stories: A Reading Road Trip Iowa Episode Premier

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Program Type:

Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, History/Genealogy, Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, History/Genealogy, Special Event

Program Details:

PBS Books and the Library of Congress are hitting the road on American Stories: A Reading Road Trip. Their next stop…Iowa!

Watch for Ames Public Library director Sheila Schofer along with Iowa authors, bookstores, and more.

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Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Movie

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Teen Silent Book Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens

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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.

Fiber Arts Meetup

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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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.

Des Moines Metro Opera/Opera Iowa: Davies The Billy Goats Gruff, Saturday, March 14, 3:00pm, Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave, Ames. This event is free and open to the public

DMMO presents The Billy Goats Gruff

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, Special Event

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Concert, Special Event

Program Details:

All ages are welcome to attend Des Moines Metro Opera's free performance at the Library of The Billy Goats Gruff.

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Documents of the American Revolution Exhibit

All Day 3/1–3/31

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Vestibule

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit, History/Genealogy

Program Details:

Celebrate the 250^th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with this display of scanned historical documents dating back to the founding of the United States.

^{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.}

Revolutionary Iowans Exhibit

All Day 3/4–4/4

Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: The Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibit

Program Details:

Learn about Iowa's revolutionary history through an exhibit from Iowa PBS. Connect Iowa's local stories to the broader themes of American democracy and independence through the stories of Iowans.

Tutoring

4:30pm–6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

English language training

Conversation Circles: American Sign Language

5:00pm–6:00pm

Adults

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 American Sign Language. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

4-H Career Pathways Academy

5:00pm–7:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

4-H Career Pathways Academy is for students in 7-12th grade that will explore career fields and skills through workshops and guest speakers.

PEO Chapter KR Meeting

6:00pm–8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

We have monthly meetings as we discuss our chapter business

Southdale HOA

6:30pm–8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting

P.E.O. Ch IV meeting & program

6:30pm–8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

program on missionary travel to Africa, business meeting with installation of officers

Mrs Joan Bundt

9:30am–11:30am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Study

Democray Every Day

10:00am–11:00am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Writing and addressing postcards for Informed Voters of America

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Family

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.

Kari Musselman

12:00pm–2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Supervisor Mtg

Baby Time

1:30pm–2:00pm

Family

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Meetup, Storytime

Program Details:

Caleb and Annie meeting

2:00pm–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Zoom call

LEGO® Builders

4:00pm–5:00pm

Family

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

7 Brew Stand Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

7brew stand meeting. Understan dthat this is a public space so anyone can join - there is no information that cannot be known by the public!

President

6:00pm–8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

March meeting for AAUW. We will host a speaker and following that, have our business meeting.

Conversation Circles: Spanish

7:00pm–8:30pm

Adults

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 Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

Estate Planning: The Best Plan for Your Clan

7:00pm–8:30pm

Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Program Details:

Estate planning isn’t just about documents—it’s about people.

Tutoring

9:30am–10:30am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

English language training

Language study session

10:00am–11:00am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Language study

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Family

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Storytime

Program Details:

Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.

Baby Time

11:00am–11:30am

Family

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Meetup, Storytime

Program Details:

Senior Helpers Walk-In Caregiver Interviews

11:00am–1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Walk in interviews for our Caregiver position

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