Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, March 23, 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.

Author Event: Art Cullen author of "Dear Marty, We Crapped in Our Nest: Notes from the Edge of the World"

Author Event with Art Cullen

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing
Program Details:

 

Join us for an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning editor, author, and journalist Art Cullen, to celebrate his new book, Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes from the Edge of the World.

A Visit from a Civil War Soldier

Ames History Museum: A Visit from a Civil War Soldier

Tuesday, March 24, 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 — Just Before the Battle Mother—A Visit from a Civil War Soldier

Speaker — O.J. Fargo, historian, writer, Civil War re-enactor

Menopause 101: Symptoms, Treatments, and What to Expect

Menopause 101: Symptoms, Treatments, and What to Expect

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

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Presentation

Age Group:

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

 

Join us for a clear, straightforward overview of menopause and perimenopause. We’ll discuss typical symptoms, myths and misconceptions, and modern approaches to care.

Teen Book vs. Movie

Teen Book vs. Movie: Movie Night

Friday, March 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!

Silhouettes of Revolutionary War soldiers in ink with the United States Declaration of Independence in the background

American Revolution Transcribe-a-thon

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, History/Genealogy

Age Group:

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

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by helping history live on! 

No School Day at the Library

No School Day at the Library

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

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

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

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Graduate Advisory Meeting

9:00am–10:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Advisory meeting over Zoom between grad school faculty advisor and student.

Project Smyles meeting

9:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Project Smyles staff to do a review of storytime materials.

RealClear Quarterly Meeting

9:00am–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

This is a central location for some of our staff to meet up between out offices. We have done a quarterly meeting here before and enjoyed the space! We are also happy to move to a smaller room like the Dale H.

IPR meeting room reservation

11:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

I am interviewing a source for a story for my news outlet.

Megan

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

Video call

District Manager

1:45pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Software training through video conference

Tutoring

4:15pm–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

Iowa State CHAARG

5:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

small meeting with members with a craft and light refreshments; free to anyone

4-H Career Pathways Academy

5:00pm–8:00pm
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.

Readings

6:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Reading

Mrs Joan Bundt

9:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Study

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

Democracy Every Day

11:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Write and address postcards

Diabetes Education

11:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Provide diabetes education

Diabetes Education

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Diabetes Education

Nhd final project

4:30pm–6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

To finish a school project

Iowa Central Triton Tour

5:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Iowa Central Community College Admissions pop up visit to talk with prospective students from Ames

Reading

6:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Reading

Elevate

9:15am–2:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

We will be holding our monthly planning meeting. We are aware that this is open to the public and they are welcome to attend.

Head Start Application Appointments

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

Taking Drake Head Start Applications

Starbucks planning meeting

9:30am–1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

planning for the quarter

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 session

Head Start Application Appointments

11:30am–1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Taking Drake Head Start Applications

Head Start Application Appointments

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Taking Drake Head Start Applications