Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Meetup, Presentation

Program Details:

Caring for someone with dementia can bring challenging moments. Join others who understand the journey and share your experiences, and leave with practical, confidence-building tools you can use right away.

Author Event: Art Cullen author of "Dear Marty, We Crapped in Our Nest: Notes from the Edge of the World"

Author Event with Art Cullen

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing

Program Details:

Join us for an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning editor, author, and journalist Art Cullen, to celebrate his new book, Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes from the Edge of the World.

Ames History Museum: A Visit from a Civil War Soldier

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

History/Genealogy, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation

Program Details:

Topic — Just Before the Battle Mother—A Visit from a Civil War Soldier

Speaker — O.J. Fargo, historian, writer, Civil War re-enactor

Menopause 101: Symptoms, Treatments, and What to Expect

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Health/Fitness, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health/Fitness, Presentation

Program Details:

Join us for a clear, straightforward overview of menopause and perimenopause. We’ll discuss typical symptoms, myths and misconceptions, and modern approaches to care.

Teen Book vs. Movie: Movie Night

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens

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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!

Silhouettes of Revolutionary War soldiers in ink with the United States Declaration of Independence in the background

American Revolution Transcribe-a-thon

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop, History/Genealogy

Program Details:

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by helping history live on!

No School Day at the Library

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

Family

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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.

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TS 2026 CRCC Program

6:30pm–8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Prep for upcoming trip to Costa Rica.

Elevate

9:15am–3:30pm

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

Selectors meeting

1:30pm–2:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Selectors meeting

July babywearing meetup

5:30pm–8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Help caregivers with baby carriers

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

Being a Courageous Citizen in these
Political polarizing times. Bringing Republicans ,Democrats and Independents together to have civil conversation that resonate with Action steps . Unafraid

Accessibility Team meeting

12:00pm–1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

APL's Accessibility Team's monthly 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

Amateur Radio License Examination

2:00pm–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Unlock endless communication possibilities. Get your amateur radio license now and enjoy emergency preparedness, global connections, and a vibrant community! FCC-certified testing sessions provided by the Story County Amateur Radio Club.

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

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

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

General Assembly of the NAACP

TS 2026 CRCC Program

6:30pm–8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Prep for upcoming trip to Costa Rica.

Held for load-in Story Theater Company

4:00pm–6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

4-6pm the Friday before for load-in.

Story Theater Company: Summer Kids Performance

9:00am–4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

9am-10:45am would be our load-in time for our set, 11am-2pm would be our rehearsal time, then 2pm would be our performance time. We will not be selling tickets to the performance, the show is open to all!

ISU Women's Club: Clutter Busters

2:30pm–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Share tips for decluttering and organizing our homes. Share progress, problems and offer ideas and encouragement.

TS 2026 CRCC Program

6:30pm–8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Prep for upcoming trip to Costa Rica.

Elevate

9:30am–3:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

We will be conducting our monthly team meeting. We are aware that this is open to the public and they are welcome to join us.

Selectors meeting

1:30pm–2:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Selectors meeting

Held for load-in Story Theater Company

4:00pm–6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

4-6pm the Friday before for load-in.

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

Being a Courageous Citizen in these
Political polarizing times. Bringing Republicans ,Democrats and Independents together to have civil conversation that resonate with Action steps . Unafraid

Story Theater Company- Summer Kids Performance

9:00am–4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Accessibility Team meeting

12:00pm–1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

APL's Accessibility Team's monthly meeting

August babywearing meetup

5:30pm–8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Help caregivers with baby carriers

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

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