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Menopause 101: Symptoms, Treatments, and What to Expect

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
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

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
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
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

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
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.

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.

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Documents of the American Revolution Exhibit

All Day 3/1–3/31
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Vestibule
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit, History/Genealogy
Program Details:

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with this display of scanned historical documents dating back to the founding of the United States. 
 

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.

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.

Elevate

9:15am–2:45pm
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 planning meeting. We are aware that this is open to the public and they are welcome to attend.

Head Start Application Appointments

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 Drake Head Start Applications

Starbucks planning meeting

9:30am–1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

planning for the quarter

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

WCTT Videoconference

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

Personal Study Room Request

11:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Personal use of the study room for various uses (e.g., preparing paperwork, searching for jobs).

Head Start Application Appointments

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 Drake Head Start Applications

Starbucks planning meeting

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

planning meeting for the quarter

Association of Financial Consultants

4:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

The Association of Financial Consultants is a registered non-profit dedicated to financial education for the public. This is a free, public educational seminar on estate planning fundamentals, including wills, trusts, and healthcare directives.

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

Matthew Kornder

6:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Taking a proctored exam with 2 hour limit - FCC GROL license with Ship Radar Endorsement

Reading

6:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Readings

Conversation Circles: German

7:00pm–8:00pm
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 German. 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.

Menopause 101: Symptoms, Treatments, and What to Expect

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

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.

View from the Margins Book Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup
Program Details:

 

Check out this book group for fresh insights and lively discussion about topics relating to society, identity, and culture.

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.

Iowa Aging & Disability Resource Center

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:

Community Support Advocates will be available to help older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers connect with local services and support.

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.

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.

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Services
Program Details:

 

Staff from UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services.

  • Thursdays, 2-3pm on the second floor

 

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.

Tutoring

2:30pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

English language training

Meeting for Alexandra Bylund and Sheila Lundt

3:00pm–3:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

I am meeting with one of the original designers/minds behind the Barnes Family Inclusive Park to learn more about the park.