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Get Ready for a Pop Up Book Sale

Pop Up Book Sale

All Day 3/15 - 3/22
Lobby at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Program Details:

Stop by Literary Grounds for a sale featuring book bundles and select children's books for $1.
 

Dog-Eared Books Thrills & Chills Book Club

Dog-Eared Books Thrills & Chills Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

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

 

Protecting Assets from Nursing Home Care Costs

Protecting Assets from Nursing Home Care Costs

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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:

The cost of long-term care can quickly erase a lifetime of savings, but proper planning can make a powerful difference.

Bored? Games!

Bored? Games!

Wednesday, March 18, 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!

Colorful Crafting & Cupcakes for Teens

Colorful Crafting & Cupcakes for Teens

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Program Details:

Celebrate spring break with some fun at the Library! Come hang out and make cards or other crafts from the Teen Space's collection of kits. 

We'll also have cupcakes and other confections to fuel your creativity. 

Learn with the League: Ames Electric Utility

Learn with the League: Ames Electric Utility

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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:

 

Topic — Ames Electric Utility - Past, Present and Future

Speaker — Don Kom, Director of Electric Services, City of Ames

Teen Book vs. Movie

Teen Book vs. Movie: Book Club

Friday, March 20, 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!

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Deep Roots Book Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Nature/Sustainability
Program Details:

Join gardeners and nature enthusiasts for deep discussion of books in connection with the Ames Seed Library. 

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.

Ames Repair Café

10:00am–4:00pm
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.

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 Field Guides Vol. 1: Reading and Celebration

7:30pm–8:30pm
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. 

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.

Accessing Resources Fair

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetup, Nature/Sustainability
Program Details:

 

Join local service providers from a variety of community organizations who will share valuable resources for individuals and families.

 

Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and ACCESS.

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.

Stories of the Seasons

2:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability
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.

Deep Roots Book Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Nature/Sustainability
Program Details:

Join gardeners and nature enthusiasts for deep discussion of books in connection with the Ames Seed Library. 

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.

Deep Roots Book Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Nature/Sustainability
Program Details:

Join gardeners and nature enthusiasts for deep discussion of books in connection with the Ames Seed Library. 

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.

Deep Roots Book Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Nature/Sustainability
Program Details:

Join gardeners and nature enthusiasts for deep discussion of books in connection with the Ames Seed Library. 

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.

Deep Roots Book Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Nature/Sustainability
Program Details:

Join gardeners and nature enthusiasts for deep discussion of books in connection with the Ames Seed Library. 

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.

Deep Roots Book Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Nature/Sustainability
Program Details:

Join gardeners and nature enthusiasts for deep discussion of books in connection with the Ames Seed Library. 

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.