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Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup
Program Details:

 

No School Day at the Library

No School Day at the Library

Monday, September 15, 2025 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.

September 15 will be all about SLIME!

 

América del Norte by Nicolás Medina Mora

"América del Norte" Book Discussion

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Iowa Center for the Book, Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Book Discussion
Program Details:

Check out a copy of América del Norte by Nicolás Medina Mora from the Library’s book club collection and join us for a discussion of this year’s adult Great Reads From Great Places selection for Iowa.

National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Lobby at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Voting

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Voting
Program Details:

 

Representatives from the non-partisan League of Women Voters will celebrate National Voter Registration Day by helping interested visitors get registered to vote.

Bored? Games!

Bored? Games!

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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!

Music Walk, Downtown Ames

Music Walk

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
In Front of Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: In Front of Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Concert
Program Details:

Downtown businesses will feature musicians performing on the sidewalk and within stores. 

Stop by the Library and enjoy some live music by Lincolnway Driverz! 
 

Learn with the League: The Future of International Students in Iowa

Learn with the League: Future of International Students in Iowa

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

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

This thought-provoking talk will explore the rich history of international students in the United States, with a special emphasis on Iowa and Iowa State University. 

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Fiber Arts Meetup

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Program Details:

 

Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit, crochet, embroidery, or any other fiber craft is welcome! 

Please bring your own materials.

 

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.

Kids Summer Blast: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 

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.

Kids Summer Blast: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 

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.

Kids Summer Blast: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 

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.

Kids Summer Blast: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 

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.

Fiber Arts Meetup

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Program Details:

 

Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit, crochet, embroidery, or any other fiber craft is welcome! 

Please bring your own materials.

 

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.

Kids Summer Blast: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 

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.

Kids Summer Blast: THEME

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event, Summer at the Library
Program Details:

Kids in 1st- 5th grade are invited to have a blast with the Library!

This week's feature: THEME
Location: Library Auditorium

Description coming soon...

 

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.