Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (9/01)	Mon (9/02)	Tue (9/03)	Wed (9/04)	Thu (9/05)	Fri (9/06)	Sat (9/07)
All Day		Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Ames Public Library Description: Ames Public Library will be closed Monday, September 2 for Labor Day.
8 am					Reservation Selectors meeting 8:30am - 10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
9 am				Reservation Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity Training Event 9:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting We're holding a training workshop for ISU faculty and staff and would like to use a community meeting space.	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Mothering Circle 9:15am - 10:15am Family, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Meetup Program Details: All mothers are invited to come together to connect, explore issues, deepen intuition, and share their parenting journeys. We will address the needs and concerns of each mother so she can find compassionate support and inspiration. ^{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.}
10 am				Reservation SCGS 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting SCGS Board Meeting	This event is in the "Family" group. STEM for Homeschoolers 10:00am - 11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup Program Details: Ames Public Library and ISU Extension & Outreach are teaming up to bring you a school year of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)! This event is perfect for homeschool families. ^{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.} This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Mothering Circle 10:30am - 11:30am Family, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Meetup Program Details: All mothers are invited to come together to connect, explore issues, deepen intuition, and share their parenting journeys. We will address the needs and concerns of each mother so she can find compassionate support and inspiration. ^{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.}	This event is in the "Adults" group. Apple Users Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meetup, Technology Program Details: Come to the Library to get support and improve your use of Apple technology—iPhone, iPad, and Mac specifically. Participants can bring questions or issues they have with using Apple devices. ^{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.}	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ames Pridefest: Logistics of Care 10:00am - 11:00am Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Presentation Program Details: Ames Pridefest presents Logistics of Care: Accessing Mental and Primary Health Care as a Trans or Non-Binary Person ^{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.} This event is in the "Adults" group. Write in the Heart of Iowa 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author/Writing, Meetup Program Details: Write in the Heart of Iowa is a community critique group dedicated to helping writers reach their goals. This drop-in writing group is open to writers of all genres. ^{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.}
11 am							This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ames Pridefest: "Playing Dress Up" 11:00am - 12:00pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Presentation Program Details: Ames Pridefest presents "Playing Dress Up:" Caregivers Panel ^{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.} This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ames Pridefest: Iowa Safe Schools 11:00am - 12:15pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Presentation Program Details: Ames Pridefest presents Iowa Safe Schools: Youth Activism 101 ^{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.} This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ames Pridefest: Outdoor Festival 11:00am - 8:00pm Family, Teens, Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Program Details: This year's Pridefest will feature a wide variety of vendors and live entertainment! Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library and Ames Pride. ^{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.}
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Mystery Lovers Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Program Details: Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author. September: Mary Jane Behrends Clark ^{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.}			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ames Pridefest: "Pride So White" 12:00pm - 12:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event Program Details: Ames Pridefest presents "Pride So White:" A Space for QTPOC ^{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.} This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Ames Pridefest: Qids Chill Out Room 12:15pm - 1:00pm Family, Teens This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Family, Teens Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event Program Details: Ames Pridefest presents *Qids Chill Out Room: Games & Youth Gallery Walk* ^{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.}
1 pm	Reservation Ames Chinese Language School Meeting 1:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting A Chinese language meeting.			Reservation retired thinkers group 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting biweekly discussion	Reservation Ames History Museum Committee Meeting 1:30pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Ames History Museum Committee Meeting	Reservation ISU Women's Club 1:00pm - 2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ames Pridefest: Pride Storytime & Dance Party 1:00pm - 1:45pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Ames Pridefest presents Pride Storytime & Dance Party Put on your best dress or favorite costume and join us for a pride storytime and dance party hosted by Chicago drag king Mick D! ^{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.} This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. MAMF/Pridefest: Author Mason Deaver 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author/Writing Program Details: Meet Mason Deaver, the #ownvoices author of I Wish You All the Best, a Young Adult book about a non-binary teen finding love, acceptance, and family when they’re forced from their home after coming out to their parents. ^{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.}
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Great Books 2 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup Program Details: Come discuss classic short stories and essays recommended by the Great Books Foundation. Call (515) 239-5646 ext. 4 to register or learn more. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. ^{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.}
3 pm				Reservation The Community Academy Board Meeting 3:30pm - 5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Board meeting for The Community Academy.			This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversations in Russian 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Native and non-native Russian speakers are invited to gather for some casual conversation in Russian. ^{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.}
4 pm			Reservation Public Presentation for Transit Director, City of Ames 4:00pm - 4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium				This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversations in French 4:00pm - 5:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Native and non-native French speakers are invited to gather for some casual conversation in French. ^{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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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Ames Poetry Slam 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meetup Program Details: The Ames Poetry Revival is a spoken word poetry group (collective) open to all who wish to share. The slam-style events include prizes by local artists. (Signup begins at 6:30pm) ^{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.} Reservation Pridefest Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Pridefest	Reservation Library Quilters 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room	This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversations in ASL 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Come converse in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Library! ASL is a complete, complex language that employs signs made by moving the hands combined with facial expressions and postures of the body. ^{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.} This event is in the "Adults" group. Movie Night: LGBTQ Documentaries 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Program Details: Join us for a free showing of the several LGTBQ documentaries. Title: How Stonewall Became Famous \| Op-Docs ^{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.} Reservation Story County Amateur Radio Club 6:45pm - 8:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting of Story County Amateur Radio Club, typically consisting of a presentation or exhibit followed by a business meeting.
7 pm			Reservation Ames AAUW Chapter Healthy Life Center Lecture 7:00pm - 8:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting To inform attendees about the newly proposed Healthy Life Center for Ames co-sponsored by Mary Greeley Hospital, Heartland Senior Services, Furman Aquatic Center, DMACC, and the City of Ames. This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversations in Spanish 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Native and non-native Spanish speakers are invited to gather for some casual conversation in Spanish. ^{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.}	Reservation Healthy Life Center Informational Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Reservation Ames Lacrosse Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly board meeting		This event is in the "Adults" group. MAXIMUM AMES MUSIC FESTIVAL 9 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Concert, Special Event Program Details: Performers: Elizabeth Zimmerman and Mark Haugen Ames Public Library will host free music events as part of this year’s Maximum Ames Music Festival. ^{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.}
8 pm							This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Ames Pridefest: Qid Afterparty Dance 8:15pm - 10:15pm Family, Teens Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Teens Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Not ready for the party to end? Middle and high schoolers are invited to join us at a post-Pridefest dance party, featuring a youth drag performance at Ames United Church of Christ! ^{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.}