Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Teen Silent Book Club

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

Teens

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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.

Speed Friending

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Meetup

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Pokémon Club

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup

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That's Fun: '90s TV Trivia Night

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Adulthood isn’t always fun, but at the Library it can be. Connect with other adults for a different fun-filled activity each month to build community.

Heart of Ames: Audio & Iowa Sale

All Day 2/12 - 2/15

Lobby at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Sale

Program Details:

Stop by Literary Grounds for $1 audiobooks on CD!

We'll also feature a selection of Ames/Iowa books and photo prints.

Graphic of movie curtain above movie reel and ticket

Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Movie

Program Details:

Parenting Book Club: "Until the Street Lights Come On"

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup

Program Details:

Join the book club for parents struggling to get their kids off screens and back to play!

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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: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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