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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! 

Musical Tour of Mexico

Musical Tour of Mexico

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Concert, Presentation
Registration Required
Program Details:

Come to a free hands-on musical tour of Mexico. Learn the names of the different rhythms from each region of the country from R. J. Hernandez of the musical ensemble Las Guitarras de Mexico.

Ames Puppet Power Community Workshop

Ames Puppet Power Community Workshop

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts

Age Group:

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

Join us for a puppet-building workshop as part of Puppet Power 2025: Applied Puppetry Conference!

Teen Silent Book Club

Teen Silent Book Club

Saturday, October 4, 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. 

No School Day at the Library

No School Day at the Library

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event
Program Details:

No school today? No problem! 

Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.

This month's theme is Crafty Kids!

Computer Classes

Computer Classes

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Program Details:

 

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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.

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

Dance practice

Ames Craft & Chat Social Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

Fiber arts meetups for 20-30 somethings in the Ames area to make friends and create something beautiful. For more information about meetings, please check out our instagram page!

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

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

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. 

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.

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.

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

Elevate

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

This is an all staff meeting and we know it is open to the public and they are welcome to join.

Amnesty International's annual "Write for Rights" event

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

Amnesty's annual “Write for Rights” event! Each year in December, all the local Amnesty International chapters in the world focus letter writing on ten cases representing different countries and continents.

Ames Craft & Chat Social Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

Fiber arts meetups for 20-30 somethings in the Ames area to make friends and create something beautiful. For more information about meetings, please check out our instagram page!

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: 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. 

Cyclone Parenting Student Network Fall Semester Celebration

4:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Celebration event wrapping up Fall semester for ISU parenting students and their families and support systems.

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.