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Parenting Circle

Parenting Circle

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Teen Space at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Meetup
Age Group:
Family, Adults
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 pre...

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.

Generative Writing Workshops

Generative Writing Workshop

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Iowa Center for the Book, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

  Do you dream of writing “someday,” but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you already write, but you’re stuck. Generative writing is the best way to start writing or to...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, 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.

Nutcracker Ballet + STEM

Nutcracker Ballet + STEM

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Come explore how ballet and STEM connect! Families are invited to the Library for a sneak peak of The Nutcracker Ballet, coming to Stephens Auditorium December 14 ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation, Special Event
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.

Cub Scout Pack 159 Webelos Den

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Cub Scout den meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting

Cub Scout den meeting

Mayurum

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Tarot Anatomy 101

Tarot Anatomy 101

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

  In this workshop, we'll explore what makes a Tarot deck. Susan Harper, Ph.D., will take you on a brief tour through the standard Tarot deck and familiarize you with ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

 

In this workshop, we'll explore what makes a Tarot deck.

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

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, Meetup
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

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

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

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, Meetup
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

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

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.

Girl Scout Troop 467 Meeting

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting for girl scout troop

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting for girl scout troop

Girl Scout Troop 769 & 1266

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Bridging & Investiture Ceremony

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Bridging & Investiture Ceremony

Ames Chinese Senior Community Meeting

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room

Young Writers' Workshop

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

YWCA Collegebound Program

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room

Bookmobile Closed

All Day 11/25 - 11/29
Off Site

Ames Public Library Bookmobile will be closed November 25-29.

Closing
Branches:
Off Site
Description:

Ames Public Library Bookmobile will be closed November 25-29.

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Toddler Storytime

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

  Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.  

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, November 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Social Services
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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...

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, November 25, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, Meetup
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

  Gather for casual conversations in English. The focus of this group is to help English Language Learners gain confidence and fluency in a comfortable and fun setting. L...

Cancelled
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, November 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Social Services
Age Group:
Adults
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 fl...

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.

Light Painter Documentary Screening

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Team Neutrino Awards Meeting

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Ames Community Arts Council Board Meeting

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The monthly meeting of the Ames Community Arts Council.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Ames Community Arts Council.

Meeting

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Health Insurance

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Health Insurance

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Family Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
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...

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. Helping you navigate through life's hardships.

The Bridge Home

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Social Services
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Details:

  Ames Public Library is partnering with The Bridge Home to provide easy access to critical services in our community. Staff from The Bridge Home will be available in the...

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.