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Ames History Museum: The Ames Connection to WW2's Manhattan Project

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

History/Genealogy, Presentation

Age Group:

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

 

Topic — The Ames Connection to WW2's Manhattan Project

Speaker — Kathy Svec, daughter of a Project researcher

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetup, Presentation
Program Details:

Caring for someone with dementia can bring challenging moments. Join others who understand the journey and share your experiences, and leave with practical, confidence-building tools you can use right away.

Outdoor Alliance

Outdoor Alliance: How the Great Plains' Waters Are Changing

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Nature/Sustainability

Age Group:

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

 

Topic — Greener and Drier: How the Great Plains' Waters Are Changing
Speaker — Dr. Amy Burgin

Teen Book vs. Movie

Teen Book vs. Movie: Movie Night

Friday, February 27, 2026 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!

Lights out Iowa! Saving Iowa's Birds and Pollinators

Lights Out Iowa! Saving Iowa's Birds and Pollinators

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Nature/Sustainability

Age Group:

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

 

Discover how artificial light is disrupting wildlife – year-round and right in your backyard. Join us to learn how light pollution affects everything from fireflies and pollinators to migrating birds and butterflies.

Purim Storytime

Purim Storytime

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

Join us for a joyful Storytime as we celebrate Purim, a Jewish holiday commemorating the bravery of Queen Esther and the saving of the Jewish people. Enjoy songs, crafts, and treats as we read the Purim Big Book!

Tarot Meetup

Tarot Meetup

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetup
Program Details:

 

Do you want to learn to read Tarot? Are you a Tarot reader looking to build community with others?

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