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Photo of "Pride in Progress" exhibit featuring quilts by Ben Millet

"Pride in Progress" Exhibit

All Day 10/7 - 10/29
Vestibule at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Vestibule
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
Program Details:

Visit the Library to see a selection of quilts created by Iowan Ben Millet on the theme of "Pride in Progress."

Learn with the League: Homelessness in Ames

Learn with the League: Homelessness in Ames

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Program Details:

Join us for a panel discussion on the important topic of homelessness in our Ames community. 

Ames Puppet Power Community Parade

Ames Puppet Power Community Parade

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Meetup

Age Group:

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

Bring your puppet to life in a joyful community parade!

Teen Silent Book Club

Teen Silent Book Club

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Meetup

Age Group:

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

Hey teens, come to the Library's 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. 

Computer Classes

Computer Classes

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Program Details:

 

Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club

Sunday, October 26, 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:

 

Highway 30 Corridor Career Fairs

Highway 30 Corridor Job Fair

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

IowaWORKS will host a job fair featuring employers from the Ames area and Marshalltown from a wide range of industries.

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"Pride in Progress" Exhibit

All Day 10/7–10/29
Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Vestibule
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
Program Details:

Visit the Library to see a selection of quilts created by Iowan Ben Millet on the theme of "Pride in Progress."

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.