Event List

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Baby Time

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

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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.}

Storybook Science. Image features book with science-related objects and equipment.

Storybook S.T.E.M.

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

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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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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!

^{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.}

The Bridge Home

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

:

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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.}

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

:

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.

View Details

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.}

Student Fringe Festival 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Concert, Presentation

Program Details:

Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

^{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.}

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

:

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

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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.}

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

:

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

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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.}

Student Fringe Festival 2025

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

:

Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Concert, Presentation

Program Details:

Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's annual Student Fringe Festival allows students to flex their theater muscles in a celebration of innovation and creativity.

^{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.}

Natural Discoveries

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

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Join ISU's Environmental Education Club for storytime, a craft, and fun activities based on a different ecological theme each month. Children of any age can come explore and learn more about our environment.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability, Storytime

Program Details:

Join ISU's Environmental Education Club for storytime, a craft, and fun activities based on a different ecological theme each month. Children of any age can come explore and learn more about our environment.

^{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.}

Study Space

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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.}

Toddler Storytime

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

:

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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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.}

Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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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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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.}

Conversation Circles. Image features cartoon people with speech bubbles containing the American, French, and Spanish flags in front of a globe and a giant book.

Conversation Circles: English

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

:

View Details

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.}

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Adults

:

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

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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.}

YSS Teen Workshop: Mental Health Awareness

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens

:

May is National Mental Health Month! During this workshop, teens will learn steps to take to support and maintain their mental health through self-care and stress management. Fun activities will be provided!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

May is National Mental Health Month! During this workshop, teens will learn steps to take to support and maintain their mental health through self-care and stress management. Fun activities will be provided!

^{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.}

Study Space

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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.}

Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

:

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.

View Details

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.}

The Bridge Home

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

:

View Details

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.}

Baby Time

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

:

View Details

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.}

Kids Chess Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family

:

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup

Program Details:

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

^{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.}

YSS Preventative Services

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

:

View Details

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.}

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

:

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

View Details

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.}

Study Space

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

View Details

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{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.}

Computer Classes

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

:

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: 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.}

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