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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. 

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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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Story ARES Meeting

9:00am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Provide member training and practice setting up emergency response equipment.

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

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

Back Country Horsemen of Iowa - Mid Iowa Chapter

10:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Our February meeting to plan for out workdays at state and county parks in Iowa in 2026

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

Girl Scout Troop 769 & 1266

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO 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

YWCA CollegeBound

3:00pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

College student led group helping Ames students learn about and prepare for college.

APMettaMonday

9:15am–11:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Online meeting

Book Sisters

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

book discussion

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: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Ames Community Arts Council.

Ames ABC

5:30pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book club meeting to discuss second half of Fascism and Social Revolution by Rajani P. Dutt
Connect with us at
https://linktr.ee/amesantifascistbookclub

Pollinator Friendly Ames

5:30pm–7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

To discuss Pollinator Friendly Ames group and next steps for the group.

Random Pages Book Club

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

A group which gathers monthly for fellowship and to discuss a mutual book.

Library Clerk Interviews

9:00am–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

On-Site Interviews

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 this is open to the public and they are welcome to attend.

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

girl scouts troop 1506

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

bimonthly meeting

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.

Head Start Application Appointments

9:45am–11:45am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Head Start application appointments

Head Start Application Appointments

11:45am–1:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Head Start Application Appointments

Head Start Application Appointments

1:45pm–3:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Head Start Application Appointments

Tutoring

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

English language training