Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Window Painting with Bird Friendly Iowa

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

In Front of Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: In Front of Library

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability

Program Details:

Families are welcome to join volunteer artists from the Ames High Art Club and Bird Friendly Iowa as we paint and decorate the Library’s outdoor windows.

Student Fringe Festival 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Concert, Presentation

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Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

Student Fringe Festival 2025

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Concert, Presentation

Program Details:

Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

Natural Discoveries

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability, Storytime

Program Details:

Join ISU's Environmental Education Club for storytime, a craft, and fun activities based on a different ecological theme each month. Children of any age can come explore and learn more about our environment.

YSS Teen Workshop: Mental Health Awareness

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

May is National Mental Health Month! During this workshop, teens will learn steps to take to support and maintain their mental health through self-care and stress management. Fun activities will be provided!

Computer Classes

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

Tail Waggin' Tales

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Special Event, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event, Storytime

Program Details:

Get ready to clap your hands and wag your tail!

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Mental Health First Aid

9:00am - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Staff training

ESL Tutoring

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

ESL tutoring

Ames United Church of Christ

6:30pm - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Executive Board meeting

Mental Health First Aid

9:00am - 2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Staff training

Retired thinkers meeting

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Retired Thinkers meeting

AIPCA Marionette Event

1:30pm - 6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

An event to teach Ames community about Japanese marionette theater

ISU Women's Club Page Turners

3:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

girl scouts troop1506

6:00pm - 7:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

biweekly troop meeting

Keys to Dementia Prevention

6:00pm - 8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

The class aims to reduce individual risk of dementia by promoting healthy lifestyle habits.

SCA Meeting

6:30pm - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

To gather and talk about, craft, and re-enact medieval history. Newcomers welcome!

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

ESL Tutoring

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

ESL tutoring

COA DEI Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

AMOS Ames Housing Civic Academy

6:45pm - 8:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Join the Movement for Housing Justice in Ames!

Tutoring

9:00am - 10:00am

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

ESL Tutoring

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

ESL tutoring

Waters Edge Annual Meeting

6:30pm - 8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Annual Meeting

Elevate

9:15am - 4:30pm

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. We're ok if people attend. This is an all-staff meeting.

Keys to Dementia Prevention

6:00pm - 8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

The class aims to reduce individual risk of dementia by promoting healthy lifestyle habits.

Piano recital

7:15pm - 8:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

To allow the piano students of Diana Helmer to perform for others. Family and friends are invited. The general public is also welcome.

City of Ames Summer NEO

9:30am - 12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Summer new employee onboarding.

ESL Tutoring

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

ESL tutoring

Magic Lantern setup

5:00pm - 5:45pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

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