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 (8/17)	Mon (8/18)	Tue (8/19)	Wed (8/20)	Thu (8/21)	Fri (8/22)	Sat (8/23)
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Summer Reading Challenge 2025 All Day 6/1–8/24 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: Ames Public Library Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer at the Library Program Details: LEVEL UP your summer fun with Ames Public Library! Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120? ^{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.}
		Closing Bookmobile Closed All Day 8/18–8/22 Branches: Off Site Description: Ames Public Library Bookmobile will be closed August 18-22. The fall schedule will begin August 25.
9 am			Reservation Mrs Joan Bundt 9:30am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting Study Reservation Heartland AEA Fall Service Area 2 Meeting 9:30am–3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Our beginning of the year kick off. Meeting new staff, welcoming back current staff, discussing new policies, assignments, discussions, planning, hopes & expectations.	Reservation Mosaic 9:30am–1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Business / Strategic Planning Meeting		Reservation Tutoring 9:30am–10:30am 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	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mothering Circle 9:30am–10:30am 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: 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.}
10 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Generative Writing Workshop 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: PEO Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Class/Workshop 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.} Reservation Mirage dance practice 10:00am–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Mirage dance practice
11 am		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL 11:00am–1:00pm 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: 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.}	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled The Bridge Home 11:00am–2:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st 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.}		Reservation FAF Strategic Planning 11:45am–1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Finalize strategic plan for Food at first	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled The Bridge Home 11:00am–2:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.}
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Conversation Circles: English 12:30pm–1:30pm 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: Danfoss Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup 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.}	Reservation Work Remote 12:30pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting Work remote after doctor's appt				Reservation 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.
1 pm	Reservation Iowa BI T.T.T. Scrapbook Event 1:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Scrapbook event for 5 girls who would of just completed a week at camp	Reservation SLIC meeting 1:00pm–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Sustainable Library Committee meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 ^{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 Retired Thinkers 1:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Discussion group	Reservation Mosaic 1:30pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Business / Strategic Planning Meeting
2 pm	Reservation 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	Reservation Digitizing cassettes 2:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Digitization Station Purpose of Meeting N/A	Reservation Digitizing cassettes 2:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Digitization Station Purpose of Meeting personal Reservation Work Remote 2:30pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting Work remote				This event is in the "Adults" group Cyclone Welcome Weekend @ APL 2:00pm–5:00pm 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: Special Event Program Details: Kick off Cyclone Welcome Weekend at the Ames Public 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.}
3 pm	Reservation Painting review 3:30pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting To review paintings connected to a collection of poems		Reservation Slide scanning 3:30pm–5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Scanning Station Purpose of Meeting Scanning slides	Reservation Water's Edge Townhome Association 3:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting WETA Board of Directors		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Silent Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens 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: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Discussion, Summer at the Library 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.}	This event is in the "Adults" group Conversation Circles: 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: 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.}
4 pm		Reservation German Tutoring 4:00pm–6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor Purpose of Meeting help with the German language Reservation Set Up for Heartland AEA Fall Service Area 2 Meeting 4:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting In addition to this set up requested reservation for Monday, 8/18/25, I was hoping to add an additional few minutes (15 minutes, so our Tuesday 8/19/25 reservation would go to 3:30)for clean up for our already requested reservation to make sure we Reservation 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			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Videogames 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens 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: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Meetup, Summer at the Library 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.} Reservation Julie Stauch For All Iowans Interview Session 4:00pm–6:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting Julie Stauch Gubernatorial Candidate For All Iowans will hold an interview session for the community to explore important topics and have a thoughtful discussion on the vision of Iowa.	Reservation Mark Lanning 4:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Digitization Station Purpose of Meeting Personal	This event is in the "Adults" group Conversation Circles: 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: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. 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.}
5 pm		Reservation Ames Community Arts Council Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting The monthly meeting of the Ames Community Arts Council. Thank you! Reservation Ames Community Arts Council Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting Board meeting of the Ames Public Library. Reservation Ames Community Arts Council Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting of the Ames Community Arts Council Board of Directors.	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group International Community Meetup 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: 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. ^{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 Chief Citizen Group 5:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting of a Citizen group with the Chief of Police.
6 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Board Game Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens 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: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Program Details: Calling all 6th-12th graders for Teen Board Game Night! ^{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 Bored? Games! 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: 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! ^{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 Conversation Circles: Chinese 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: PEO Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. 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.} Reservation League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County Voter Registration Training 6:30pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting The League of Women Voters will meet to receive training from the County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections in Story County, Lucy Martin.
7 pm			Reservation LWV Advocacy 7:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting Committee meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Conversation Circles: 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: 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. ^{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 Old Town Board Meeting 7:30pm–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 Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm 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: Boards/Government ^{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.}