Ames Public Library

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Ames Public Library

(515) 239-5646

515 Douglas Avenue

Ames, IA 50010

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Ames Public Library will be closed Monday, May 27.

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Ames Public Library Bookmobile will be closed May 27-31 The Bookmobile's summer schedule will begin June 3.

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31 2024

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Ames Public Library Bookmobile will be closed May 27-31 The Bookmobile's summer schedule will begin June 3. ...

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Ames Public Library Bookmobile will be closed July 1-5.

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5 2024

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Ames Public Library will be closed July 4.

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Ames Public Library and Bookmobile will be closed Monday, September 2.

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The Library will be closed on Veterans Day.

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Ames Public Library will be closed November 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving.

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Ames Public Library will be closed December 24 and 25.

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25 2024

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Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm

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Ames Public Library will close at 5pm on New Year's Eve. The Library will remain closed on New Year's Day.

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Ames Public Library will close at 5pm on New Year's Eve. The Library will remain closed on New Year's Day. ...

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The Library will be closed on New Year's Day.

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Ames Public Library will be closed Monday, February 17, for a Staff Training Day.

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Ames Public Library will be closed Sunday, April 20.

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Ames Public Library will be closed Monday, May 26.

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Ames Public Library will be closed July 4.

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Ames Public Library and Bookmobile will be closed Monday, September 1.

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Ames Public Library will be closed November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving.

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Ames Public Library will be closed December 24 and 25.

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The Library will be closed on New Year's Day.

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Ames Public Library will be closed July 4.

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Ames Public Library will be closed December 24 and 25.

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25 2026

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The Library will be closed on New Year's Day.

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Ames Public Library will be closed July 4.

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Ames Public Library will be closed July 4. ...

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Ames Public Library will be closed December 24 and 25.

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Dec 24

25 2027

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The Library will be closed on New Year's Day.

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