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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YWCA CollegeBound

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

College student led program helping Ames area students prep and get ready for college.
Booked through BA in YS but not an APL program. We just help them get rooms reserved.

YWCA Girls Power

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

This is a mentor program that meets twice a month on Sunday afternoons from 3 to 4:30 pm during which Iowa State students mentor middle school aged girls. 

YWCA Girls Power Room 2

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

This is a mentor program that meets twice a month on Sunday afternoons from 3 to 4:30 pm during which Iowa State students mentor middle school aged girls. 

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

Ames NAACP General Assembly

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

This a general meeting of the NAACP, open to all members, as well as to the public. We will handle the business of the organization and offer public programming.

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.

RWCI Committee Meeting

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

general meeting

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

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

DKG meeting (active and retired teachers)

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

educational projects for Ames area

Random Pages Book Club

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

Discuss monthly book of mutual interest.

ISUWC Pageturners

3:00pm–4:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book club discussion

Big Bluestem Audubon Society Executiv Board Meeting

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

Executive Board Meeting

SCA General Meeting

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

Come meet fellow fans of medieval times and things that went on back then!

Training

9:15am–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

we know this is open to public and they are free to join.

City DEI Team

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

City DEI Team

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 BluestemAudubon Society

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

General meeting and program. Free and open to the public.

Ames Town and Gown Book Club

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

book club

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

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.

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

SCA General 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

Come learn and craft with a group that loves the middle ages!

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