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After School Adventures image with child, rocket, ship, and more bursting out of book

After School Adventures

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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! 

Tarot Meetup

Tarot Meetup

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetup
Program Details:

 

Do you want to learn to read Tarot? Are you a Tarot reader looking to build community with others?

Aging in Place: Adaptive Solutions

Aging in Place - Adaptive solutions

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Program Details:

 

Older adults and their caregivers are invited to learn about maintaining safety, independence, and confidence while aging in place through education on adaptive and assistive equipment, with no obligation to purchase anything.

Teen Silent Book Club

Teen Silent Book Club

Friday, April 3, 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. 

That's Fun

That's Fun: Mario Kart Tournament

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Adults
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.

Computer Classes

Computer Classes

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

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

 

Grow Native: Start with Our Seed Bank

Grow Native: Start with Our Seed Bank

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Nature/Sustainability, Presentation

Age Group:

Family, Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Nature/Sustainability, Presentation
Program Details:

 

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Revolutionary Iowans Exhibit

All Day 3/4–4/4
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: The Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibit, History/Genealogy
Program Details:

Learn about Iowa's revolutionary history through an exhibit from Iowa PBS. Connect Iowa's local stories to the broader themes of American democracy and independence through the stories of Iowans. 
 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Cornerstone Kids Vision Planning

9:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Vision Planning

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Program Details:

 

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.

 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Cornerstone Kids Vision Meeting

11:15am–1:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Vision meeting

Zoom Meeting

12:00pm–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Zoom meeting

Baby Time

1:30pm–2:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Meetup, Storytime
Program Details:

 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Presentation prep

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: IDEA Center Editing Station
Purpose of Meeting

work on presentation

After School Adventures

4:00pm–5:00pm
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! 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park

5:00pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Annual meeting

Matthew Kornder

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

FCC Ship Radar License Exam - Proctored remotely

Conversation Circles: Spanish

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Elevate

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

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

Head Start Applications

9:30am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Taking Head Start preschool applications with families.

Language study session

10:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Language study session

Community & Family Resources at APL

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Services
Program Details:

Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction, substance abuse treatment, problem gambling treatment, and mental health therapy. 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

WCTT Videoconference

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Friends keeping in touch.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Program Details:

 

Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.

 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Baby Time

11:00am–11:30am
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Meetup, Storytime
Program Details:

 

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Head Start Applications

11:30am–1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Taking Head Start preschool applications with families.

Mystery Lovers Book Group

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup
Program Details:


Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author or on a theme:

 

2026

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

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

Head Start Applications

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Taking Head Start preschool applications with families.

French Conversation

3:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

French conversation.

Gunpla Club Ames

3:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

These meetings serve as the main way for members of this niche community to convene. We discuss topics in the hobby and upcoming releases, plus build model kits while we do so.