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Book Discussion: The Year of Living Constitutionally

Book Discussion: "The Year of Living Constitutionally"

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

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

In The Year of Living Constitutionally, author A. J. Jacobs dons a tricorn hat and sets out to understand what exactly the Founders were thinking when they wrote the U.S. Constitution.

Bored? Games!

Bored? Games!

Wednesday, April 15, 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:

Will you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out!

Teen Book vs. Movie

Teen Book vs. Movie: Book Club

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Program Details:

Hey teens, take a front row seat in the ultimate showdown: book vs. movie!

Ames Repair Café

Ames Repair Café

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Nature/Sustainability, Special Event

Age Group:

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

 

Drop in to a free Repair Café at the Library! Volunteers will help repair broken items to give them a longer life cycle. There is no charge for repairs at the Repair Café.

No School Day at the Library

No School Day at the Library

Monday, April 20, 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.

Reading and Celebration of Iowa Field Guides Volume 1: Prairies

Reading and Celebration of Iowa Field Guides Volume 1: Prairies

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Author/Writing, Nature/Sustainability, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author/Writing, Nature/Sustainability, Special Event
Program Details:

Join in celebrating the release of Iowa Field Guides Volume I: Prairies. 

Computer Classes

Computer Classes

Tuesday, April 21, 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:

 

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Swift Youth Writers Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
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.

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
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.

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
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.

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
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.

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Author/Writing, Class/Workshop, Summer at the Library
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.