Literary Grounds Bookstore
Ames Public Library's used book store and cafe is the perfect place to unwind or to shop for used books that look like new!
All purchases help support the Library through the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
Shop Gently-Used Books:
- recent bestsellers
- children’s stories
- coffee table treasures
- Iowa Press
- and more!
We also sell
- Gift Certificates for those hard-to-buy-for friends and relatives
- Puppets
- Ames Public Library shirts and totes
- and more!
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Now you can buy locally-printed, library-themed shirts for yourself, friends, and family with 40% of the price benefiting Ames Public Library. Now that’s what we call the perfect gift!
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Upcoming Book Sales
Watch for special book sales throughout the year! >>
Support your local library and shop for gently-used books and more for all ages from Literary Grounds Bookstore during Summer Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames July 10-13!
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.