Upcoming Events

PITs Training - makeup session

1:30pm - 2:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

This is a training session for the new PITs incident tracking software, for any PIC-level staff who are unable to make it to the regular training session.

Teen Videogames

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames in the Teen Space!

A virtual reality system will be available to try out, too.

^{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.}

The Bridge Home

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

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.}

Outdoor Alliance of Story County Board Meeting

4:30pm - 6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Outdoor Alliance of Story Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Spring into a Girl Scout Adventure - Open House

4:30pm - 6:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Free try it out open house!

May babywearing meetup

5:30pm - 7:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Help caregivers with baby carriers

Baby Time

6:30pm - 7:00pm

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.}

028: Real Reads Book Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup

Program Details:

028 focuses on recently published, popular nonfiction on a variety of topics.

^{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

9:00am - 10:00am

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

Study Space

9:00am - 5:45pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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.}

Mothering Circle

9:30am - 10:30am

Family, Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Parenting babies and toddlers is full of challenges. Join this welcoming community of families as we support each other and grow together through the early years of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.

^{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.}

ISUWC Block Builders

9:30am - 11:30am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Quilt group meeting

Storybook S.T.E.M.

10:30am - 11:00am

Family

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Meetup, Storytime

Program Details:

Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages!

^{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.}

The Bridge Home

11:00am - 2:00pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

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.}

The Joyful Pals: Joy In Jesus Concert and Q&A

1:00pm - 2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

The Joyful Pals are a brand-new Children's Worship band from Ames, Iowa. This will be their first live concert along with a short Q&A afterwards. The concert will only be 25 minutes long.

Braver Angels

9:00am - 12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Meeting friendly discussion between Reds and Blues to hold America together. To heal the divide.

Study Space

9:00am - 5:45pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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.}

World Collage Day 2025

10:00am - 3:00pm

Teens, Adults

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop

Registration Required

Program Details:

Come celebrate World Collage Day with a hands-on collage workshop! Local collage artists will start the day by showing examples of their work and introducing techniques.

^{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.}

Citizens' Climate Lobby Monthly Chapter Meeting

11:00am - 12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly chapter meeting to discuss climate advocacy

Teen Silent Book Club

11:00am - 1:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Discussion

Program Details:

Hey teens, come to the Library's first 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.

^{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.}

Amnesty International meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Amnesty International is a global, nonpartisan human rights organization.

Conversation Circles: Russian

3:00pm - 4:00pm

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 Russian. 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.}

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