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Teen Silent Book Club

Teen Silent Book Club

Friday, February 6, 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. 

Speed Friending

Speed Friending

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

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

Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:

 

That's Fun

That's Fun: '90s TV Trivia Night

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Adults
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. 

Heart of Ames

Heart of Ames: Audio & Iowa Sale

All Day 2/12 - 2/15
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 for $1 audiobooks on CD! 

We'll also feature a selection of Ames/Iowa books and photo prints. 

Graphic of movie curtain above movie reel and ticket

Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, February 12, 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:

 

Parenting Book Club: "Until the Streetlights Come On"

Parenting Book Club: "Until the Street Lights Come On"

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup
Program Details:

Join the book club for parents struggling to get their kids off screens and back to play!

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HOLD Interviews Library Aide

9:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

interviews

Iowa Total Care

9:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Team Meeting

Language study session

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

Language study session

Stacey Gilliland

12:30pm–2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

meeting

German Tutoring

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

Help with German

Clelia scanning

3:15pm–5:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: IDEA Center Scanning Station
Purpose of Meeting

Scanning

Emma

4:00pm–5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Tutor

Platform Committee Meeting

9:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Platform Committee Meeting

Four Oaks CPR & FA Class

9:30am–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

CPR & FA class for Foster and Adoptive parents to maintain their license and certification or receive the certification in order to obtain their license to care for children in foster/adoptive system.

Quiet place to crochet

1:00pm–2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Quiet place to crochet

Platform Committee Meeting

2:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Platform Committee Meeting

Ames High School Mock Trial

1:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Practicing for upcoming Mock Trial competition.

Girl Scout Troop 769 & 1266

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

troop meeting

Girl Scout Troop 769 & 1266

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

troop meeting

Interview

9:30am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Interview

Game/Reading Club for Friendship Ark

11:15am–1:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

lunch and games and books meeting

ACCESS

1:00pm–2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Client meeting

Rotary Club Grant Committee

2:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Rotary Club Grant Committee Meeting

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.

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

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

7 Brew Stand Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Have a stand meeting!

I understand that you can't have private business meetings, if anyone wanted to join they can and is open to the public!

CCR&R Training

6:00pm–8:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Training for child care providers.

girl scouts troop 1506

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

bimonthly meeting