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Teen Book vs. Movie

Teen Book vs. Movie: Movie Night

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Program Details:

Hey teens, take a front row seat in the ultimate showdown: book vs. movie!

Noon Year's Eve Party

Noon Year's Eve Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

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

 

Family BINGO Blast

Family BINGO Blast

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Get out of the cold and join in a family BINGO challenge! All materials will be provided along with small prizes each round. Enjoy traditional BINGO boards as well as creative design challenges.

Teen Silent Book Club

Teen Silent Book Club

Friday, January 2, 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. 

Sidewalk Sale, Downtown Ames

Winter Sidewalk Sale

All Day 1/8 - 1/11
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 in the Library’s Lobby for Winter Sidewalk Sale deals on gently-used books and more! Enjoy $1 off everything in the bookstore (except book bundles and items marked $1).

Graphic of movie curtain above movie reel and ticket

Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, January 8, 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:

 

Teen Silent Book Club

Teen Silent Book Club

Friday, January 9, 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. 

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girl scouts troop 1506

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

bimonthly meeting

Braver Angels Discussion

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

Civic conversations between Republicans and democrats in a friendly manner

RECORDER PLAY ALONG, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF RECORDER PLAYERS

2:00pm–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

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
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly book club 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

Old Town Board

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

Big Bluestem Audubon 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 open to the public about birds

Toastmasters Division A Speech Contest

9:30am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Speech Contests - International and Hunorous

4-H Career Pathways Academy

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

4-H Career Pathways Academy is for students in 7-12th grade that will explore career fields and skills through workshops and guest speakers.

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

biweekly meeting

COA Engagement Team

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

Engagement Team Meeting

Story County Democrats Central Committee Meeting

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

Monthly Meeting

YWCA CollegeBound

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

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

YWCA Girls Power

3:00pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
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. 

Stitchery

10:00am–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Stitchery

4-H Career Pathways Academy

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

4-H Career Pathways Academy is for students in 7-12th grade that will explore career fields and skills through workshops and guest speakers.

Retired Thinkers

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

Discussion group

Braver Angels

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

Political discussion in a civil manner between Reds and Blues

IA Artists Region 6 Annual Show

12:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

Annual gathering to share artwork and critique from peers

YWCA CollegeBound

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

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

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: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

General meeting and presentation about birds. Free and open to the public.

RECORDER PLAY ALONG, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF RECORDER PLAYERS

2:00pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Purpose of Meeting

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