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 (11/09)	Mon (11/10)	Tue (11/11)	Wed (11/12)	Thu (11/13)	Fri (11/14)	Sat (11/15)
All Day			Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Ames Public Library Description: The Library and Bookmobile will be closed on Veterans Day.
9 am						This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Book Sale 9:00am–6:00pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Program Details: Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more! ^{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 Mothering Circle 9:30am–10:30am Family, Adults This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.} Reservation ISUWC Block Builders 9:30am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly quilt group meeting	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Book Sale 9:00am–6:00pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Program Details: Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more! ^{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 "Family" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation. ^{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 Youth Mental Health First Aid 10:00am–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting youth mental health first aid This event is in the "Family" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation. ^{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 Movies with Mainstream 10:00am–1:00pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Movie 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.} This event is in the "Family" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme. ^{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 Storybook S.T.E.M. 10:30am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup, Storytime Program Details: Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages! ^{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 Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Program Details: Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme. ^{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 "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 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 "Family" group Baby Time 11:00am–11:30am Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup, Storytime 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 ISUWC Gardening Group 11:00am–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting, brown bag lunch, and presentation by Stephanie Shepherd, IOWA DNR - Bumble Bees, Our Garden Pollinators			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Silent Book Club 11:00am–1:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group 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. ^{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 Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 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 Amnesty International meeting 12:00pm–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Amnesty International is a global, nonpartisan human rights organization.
1 pm	Reservation Ames Chinese Senior Community Meetig 1:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Fall season members meeting to build community bond Reservation Ames Storm Coaches Meeting 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 Purpose of the meeting is to gather as a coaching staff to discuss responsibilities, roster and tournament dates.	Reservation Depostition 1:30pm–5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Deposition for a lawsuit		Reservation Staff Development 1:00pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
2 pm	Reservation RECORDER PLAY ALONG, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF RECORDER PLAYERS 2:00pm–3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting Getting interested recorder players together for an afternoon of playing multi-part music This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group Pokémon Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Family, Teens This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop, 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.} This event is in the "Teens" group Swift Youth Writers Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop, 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.}						This event is in the "Adults" group Conversation Circles: Japanese 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Japanese. 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.}
3 pm	Reservation Ames Storm Coaches Meeting 3:00pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Review rosters, coaching responsibilities, choose tournament dates for 2026 season. Reservation "Sitzo" Writing with Place 3:30pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting We are hosting a creative writing workshop that will be open to the public. The workshop will explore place-based, sensory writing, with an emphasis on creative nonfiction.						This event is in the "Adults" group Conversation Circles: Russian 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Alpha Delta Kappa -Pi Chapter 4:15pm–6:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting program and meeting with BYO dinner/supper			Reservation Outdoor Alliance of Story County Board Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm 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 Outdoor Alliance of Story County	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Book vs. Movie: Book Club 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group 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! ^{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: French 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Melissa home videos 5:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Digitization Station Purpose of Meeting save home videos - library staff using station unsupervised :) during off hours Reservation Ames Voice 5:30pm–6:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Editorial team meeting to talk about current and future projects		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Group (TAG) 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Boards/Government, Meetup Program Details: Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food! ^{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 Advocacy Committee 5:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting organize advocacy committee	Reservation November Babywearing meetup 5:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Help caregivers with baby carriers This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Book Sale 5:30pm–8:30pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Program Details: Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more! ^{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.}
6 pm		Reservation Team Neutrino Awards Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting to write awards applications for submission at robotics competitions. Team Neutrino is a Story County 4-H robotics team. Reservation Nancy Long, President 6:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting Reservation Southdale HOA 6:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Board Meeting		Reservation girl scouts troop 1506 6:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting bimonthly meeting	This event is in the "Family" group Baby Time 6:30pm–7:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meetup, Storytime 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.}
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Conversation Circles: German 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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 German. 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 Dry Hole Investment Club 7:00pm–8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Educational discussion of equities; possible buying or selling decisions	This event is in the "Adults" group 028: Real Reads Book Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Meetup Program Details: 028 focuses on recently published, popular nonfiction on a variety of topics. ^{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.}