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Get ready for summer reading at your library!

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

All Day 6/1 - 8/24
Ames Public Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Ames Public Library
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Program Details:

 

LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library!

Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120?

Fiber Arts Meetup

Fiber Arts Meetup

Saturday, August 9, 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.

Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club

Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

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

 

Pirates of the Public Library Escape Room

Pirates of the Public Library Escape Room

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

Dare ye brave Ames Public Library's Pirate Escape Room? Gather your crew and work together to collect clues and solve puzzles with a pirate theme! 

ECHOES OF RESILIENCE: African American Experiences in the U.S.

ECHOES OF RESILIENCE: African American Experiences in the U.S.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

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

Join us for a series of films centering the experiences of African Americans in the United States. Stay after the film for a facilitated conversation with community members.

"Magic: The Gathering" Card Game Club

"Magic: The Gathering" Card Game Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Family, Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Meetup, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Come join other enthusiasts of "Magic: The Gathering" Trading Card Game to explore, learn, and play the game. We'll meet up Wednesdays, July 2 - August 13. 

Pirates of the Public Library Escape Room

Pirates of the Public Library Escape Room

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

Dare ye brave Ames Public Library's Pirate Escape Room? Gather your crew and work together to collect clues and solve puzzles with a pirate theme! 

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Outdoor Alliance of Story County Board Meeting

4:30pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting

August babywearing meetup

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

Help caregivers with baby carriers

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

Elevate Housing Foundation

9:30am–3:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

We are holding our monthly team meeting. We are aware this is open to the public and they are welcome to join us.

Iowa BI T.T.T. Scrapbook Event

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

Scrapbook event for 5 girls who would of just completed a week at camp

Great Books 1

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

SLIC meeting

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

Sustainable Library Committee meeting

Set Up for Heartland AEA Fall Service Area 2 Meeting

4:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

In addition to this set up requested reservation for Monday, 8/18/25, I was hoping to add an additional few minutes (15 minutes, so our Tuesday 8/19/25 reservation would go to 3:30)for clean up for our already requested reservation to make sure we

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

Ames Community Arts Council Board Meeting

5:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Ames Community Arts Council. Thank you!

Heartland AEA Fall Service Area 2 Meeting

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

Our beginning of the year kick off. Meeting new staff, welcoming back current staff, discussing new policies, assignments, discussions, planning, hopes & expectations.

Retired Thinkers

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Discussion group

Mosaic

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

Business / Strategic Planning Meeting

Mosaic

1:30pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Business / Strategic Planning Meeting

Water's Edge Townhome Association

3:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

WETA Board of Directors

Old Town Board Meeting

7:30pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly board meeting

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

3:30pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

RWCI Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

general meeting

League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County Voter Registration Training

6:30pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

The League of Women Voters will meet to receive training from the County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections in Story County, Lucy Martin.

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

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

Mirage dance practice

10:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Mirage dance practice

Amnesty International meeting

12:00pm–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Amnesty International is a global, nonpartisan human rights organization.

ISU Women's Club

9:15am–10:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting