Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Author Event: Pamela Grundy & Susan Shackelford, authors of "Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women’s Basketball"

Author Event: Shattering the Glass

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 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:

We all know about Caitlin Clark, but did you know that the state of Iowa played a vital role in the growth of women’s basketball across the country even before Caitlin’s rise in popularity? 

EcoVision: Unite, Educate, Sustain

EcoVision

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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:

EcoVision is a free community sustainability event organized by EcoTips, designed to bring together community members, students, local organizations, and environmental advocates across Story County, Iowa. 

Teen Silent Book Club

Teen Silent Book Club

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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. 

International Friendship Fair

International Friendship Fair

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

The International Friendship Fair offers a unique opportunity for community members and ISU international students to dispel stereotypes and gain a better intercultural understanding of one another.

Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:

 

América del Norte by Nicolás Medina Mora

Great Reads from Great Places Virtual Author Event: América del Norte

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing
Program Details:

Join us for a virtual visit with Nicolás Medina Mora, author of “América del Norte.”

After School Adventures image with child, rocket, ship, and more bursting out of book

After School Adventures

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

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

Kids in 1st-5th grade are invited to an After School Adventure! 

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Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park board meeting

5:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Quarterly Board Meeting

girl scouts troop 1506

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

biweekly meeting

Dry Hole Investment Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Educational discussion of equities and occasional purchase decisions

Child Care Collaborative of Iowa Mid Sioux Opportunity

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

Staff Meeting

Disability Access Point Services

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

Open to all community members this meeting will allow individuals and their caregivers to access face to face assistance ranging from assistance with paperwork to gathering information to access resources such as food, housing and other needs.

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 of the Outdoor Alliance of Story County

October Babywearing Meetup

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

Help caregivers with baby carriers

braver Angles

9:00am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Friendly discussions between Republicans and Democrats

ISUWC Block Builders

9:30am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly quilt group meeting

RECORDER PLAY ALONG, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF RECORDER PLAYERS

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

Getting interested recorder players together for an afternoon of playing multi-part music

Pollinator Friendly Ames

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

Biannual meeting of the full Pollinator Friendly Ames group to discuss progress for each subcommittee and next steps forward.

Team Neutrino Awards Meeting

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

Meeting to write awards applications for submission at robotics competitions. Team Neutrino is a Story County 4-H robotics team.

Story County Genealogical Society

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

Monthly genealogy meeting with speaker giving educational program.

Southdale HOA

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

Board Meeting

Melissa home videos

6:30pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: IDEA Center Digitization Station
Purpose of Meeting

save home videos - library staff using station unsupervised :) during off hours

Alliance Intercity Visit

1:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Lawrence, KS Chamber of Commerce visit

Melissa home videos

5:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: IDEA Center Digitization Station
Purpose of Meeting

save home videos - library staff using station unsupervised :) during off hours

AAUW (American Association of University Women

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

Monthly meeting with a speaker on a relevant topic followed by a business meeting,

Mary Greeley Hospital Board Candidate Forum

7:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

To allow the public to meet and ask questions of the candidates for the Mary Greeley Hospital Board.

Old Town Board Mtg

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

Landlord Roundtable

11:00am–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Gather community service providers and landlords/property managers

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

Big Bluestem Audubon Society

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

General meeting open to the public at no charge. There will be a presentation about birds.

Elevate

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

We know this is open to the Public and they are welcome to join. This is an all staff meeting.