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The Bridge Home

Friday, April 11, 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
Program Details:

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

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.

Braver Angels

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting friendly discussion between Reds and Blues to hold America together. To heal the divide

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting friendly discussion between Reds and Blues to hold America together. To heal the divide

Story County Democrats Odd Year Caucus

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Odd Year Caucus

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

Odd Year Caucus

ICTE Governing Board Meeting

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Bi-annual face-to-face meeting of the Iowa Council of Teachers of English. Time to meet and strategically plan for the next six months for our organization's goals.

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

Bi-annual face-to-face meeting of the Iowa Council of Teachers of English. Time to meet and strategically plan for the next six months for our organization's goals.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Meetup

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

  Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit, crochet, embroidery, or any other fiber craft is welcome! ...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Program Details:

 

Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit, crochet, embroidery, or any other fiber craft is welcome! 

Please bring your own materials.


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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Step Into Storybooks

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Program Details:

Join us at North Grand Mall for a fun, family event that includes free books, early childhood resources, and a whole morning full of engaging learning activities for children ages ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Program Details:

Join us at North Grand Mall for a fun, family event that includes free books, early childhood resources, and a whole morning full of engaging learning activities for children ages 0-5 and their families. See you there!


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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, April 12, 2025 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. Each...

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.

Citizens' Climate Lobby Monthly Chapter Meeting

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly chapter meeting to discuss climate advocacy

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly chapter meeting to discuss climate advocacy

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversation Circles: Russian

Saturday, April 12, 2025 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 Zoom, click h...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tarot Anatomy: Major Arcana Deeper Dive

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

In this workshop, we'll explore the Major Arcana cards in depth and learn how to work with these 22 important cards. We'll work with some easy to learn spreads so th...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Program Details:


In this workshop, we'll explore the Major Arcana cards in depth and learn how to work with these 22 important cards. 

We'll work with some easy to learn spreads so that you can build your Tarot practice, too!


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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversation Circles: French

Saturday, April 12, 2025 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 Zoom, click he...

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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokémon Club

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Family, Teens
Program Details:

  Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your deck...

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

RECORDER PLAY ALONG, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF RECORDER PLAYERS

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Getting interested recorder players together for an afternoon of playing multi-part music

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

Getting interested recorder players together for an afternoon of playing multi-part music

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Swift Youth Writers Group

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meetup
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

  Teens in 6th - 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month attendees will be led through prompts and exercise...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, 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.

ames town and gown book club

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

book club meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

book club meeting

YWCA Collegebound Program

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Rotary Room at Ames Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room

Book Sisters

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Book Club Discussion

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book Club Discussion

This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, April 14, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL

Monday, April 14, 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
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...

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.

UWSC Women United Money Management

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Women United Money Management Series

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

Women United Money Management Series

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversation Circles: English

Monday, April 14, 2025 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...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library

Monday, April 14, 2025 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 floor Unit...

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.

Juneteenth Planning Meeting

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Planning Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Planning Meeting

Ames Antifascist Book Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
PEO Room at Ames Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Book club meeting

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

Book club meeting