Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Window Painting with Bird Friendly Iowa

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

In Front of Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: In Front of Library

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability

Program Details:

Families are welcome to join volunteer artists from the Ames High Art Club and Bird Friendly Iowa as we paint and decorate the Library’s outdoor windows.

Student Fringe Festival 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Concert, Presentation

Program Details:

Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

Student Fringe Festival 2025

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Concert, Presentation

Program Details:

Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

Natural Discoveries

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability, Storytime

Program Details:

Join ISU's Environmental Education Club for storytime, a craft, and fun activities based on a different ecological theme each month. Children of any age can come explore and learn more about our environment.

YSS Teen Workshop: Mental Health Awareness

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

May is National Mental Health Month! During this workshop, teens will learn steps to take to support and maintain their mental health through self-care and stress management. Fun activities will be provided!

Computer Classes

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

Tail Waggin' Tales

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Special Event, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event, Storytime

Program Details:

Get ready to clap your hands and wag your tail!

Filters

ICA- Ask me anything college application

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Help middle school and high school students with college application guidelines by question answer session from two recent college bound students.

Girl Scout Troop 769 & 1266

1:30pm - 3:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

troop meeting

Great Books 1

2:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

RECORDER PLAY ALONG, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF RECORDER PLAYERS

2:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Getting interested recorder players together for an afternoon of playing multi-part music.

Book Sisters

9:30am - 11:30am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Book Club Discussion

Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL

11:00am - 1:00pm

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:

Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.

Mondays, 11am-1pm 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.}

Conversation Circles: English

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup

Program Details:

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library

1:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm on the second floor

Tutoring

4:30pm - 6:00pm

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

YSS Teen Activity: Mental Health Bracelets

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

To celebrate Mental Health Month, teens will make Praise-lets (bracelets!) to remind themselves to be kind to themselves and passing this kindness on to others. All materials will be provided.

Ukrainian Know Your Rights Meeting

6:00pm - 8:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

To share with Ukrainians information related to Know your Rights. We may also have a short presentation related to completing a Power of Attorney for the Ukrainians.

Backyard Composting

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

Carissa Thoma from Down to Earth Living will share her years of experience composting, so you can get green in your backyard!

Girl Scouts Service Unit 501 Leaders Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting of the GS leaders in the Ames area.

ISU Parenting Student Planning Meeting

9:00am - 1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Planning for 2025-26 academic year for services and resources for ISU parenting students and their families.

ISU Parenting Student Planning Meeting

9:00am - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Meeting to plan programming, services and resources provided to parenting students and their families at ISU for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Mental Health First Aid

9:00am - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Staff training

The Bridge Home

11:00am - 2:00pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

ESL Tutoring

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

ESL tutoring

International Community Meetup

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Family, Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing.

YSS Preventative Services

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Ames United Church of Christ

6:30pm - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Executive Board meeting

Ames History Museum: Ames Oddities

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation

Program Details:

Topic — Ames Oddities: A Pictorial Tour

Speaker — Kathy Svec, museum volunteer, with help from Sharon Wirth, Bob Bourne, and Alex Fejfar

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.

Mental Health First Aid

9:00am - 2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Staff training

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Primary tabs