| 9 am |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        1
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Rotary Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Special Event
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          | 10 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Mar
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Mon
      
       
              
          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.   
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      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Mar
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
              
          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.   
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      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        1
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
              
          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.   
                                 | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        2
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Teen Space
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Discussion
                       
                          Program Details:  
            
 Join us for a monthly book discussion just for families that are homeschooling! 
                                 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        2
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
              
          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.   
                                 | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Fri
      
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
         
                              
              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!   
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      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        4
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sat
      
       
              
          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.   
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          | 11 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Mar
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL
         
              
          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
   
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      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        1
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Storytime Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Meetup, 
                          Storytime
                       
                                 |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        4
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sat
      
       
              
          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.  
                                 | 
              
          | 12 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Mar
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Conversation Circles: English
         
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Language Learning, 
                          Meetup
                       
                                 |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        1
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Mystery Lovers Book Group
         
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Dale H. Ross Board Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Discussion, 
                          Meetup
                       
                          Program Details:  
            
 Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author or on a theme:
   2025 
                                 |  |  |  | 
              
          | 1 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Mar
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          No School Day at the Library
         
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Storytime Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts/Crafts, 
                          Special Event
                       
                          Program Details:  
            
 No school today? No problem!  Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.   
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      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Mar
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Storytime Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Meetup, 
                          Storytime
                       
                                 |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 2 pm |  |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Optimae Life Services at APL
         
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Social Services
                       
                          Program Details:  
            
 Staff from Optimae Life Services will be available in the Library to connect visitors with resources for mental health, home health, and community integration services.   
                                 | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        4
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Conversation Circles: Japanese
         
              
          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.   
                                 | 
              
          | 3 pm | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Library Branch:
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room:
          Rotary Room
         
        
          Purpose of Meeting
         
            College student led group helping Ames students learn about and prepare for college. 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Library Branch:
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room:
          Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
         
        
          Purpose of Meeting
         
            This is a mentor program that meets twice a month on Sunday afternoons from 3 to 4:30 pm during which Iowa State students mentor middle school aged girls.  |  |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        4
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Conversation Circles: Russian
         
              
          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.   
                                 | 
              
          | 4 pm |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        2
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Teen Space
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Meetup
                       
                          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.   
                                 |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        4
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Conversation Circles: French
         
              
          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.   
                                 | 
              
          | 5 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 6 pm |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        2
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ames Public Library
         
          Room: 
          Storytime Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Meetup, 
                          Storytime
                       
                                 |  |  | 
              
          | 7 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Mar
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Conversation Circles: Spanish
         
              
          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.   
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