Name: Kids Chess Club
Start: 2025-04-15T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-15T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Ames Public Library

Ames Pollinator Committee

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

biannual meeting of the Full ames pollinator-friendly community committee

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

biannual meeting of the Full ames pollinator-friendly community committee

Kids Chess Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family

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 fr...

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.}

International Community Meetup

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Adults

Program Details:

Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing. Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Iowa...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing.

^{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.}

Teen Night: Learn About Healthy Relationships

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens

Program Details:

Hey teens, come explore the key elements of strong, respectful, and supportive relationships—whether with friends, family, or romantic partners. Pizza will be provided! P...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation

Program Details:

Hey teens, come explore the key elements of strong, respectful, and supportive relationships—whether with friends, family, or romantic partners.

Pizza 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.}

April babywearing meetup

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Help caregivers with baby carriers

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Help caregivers with baby carriers

The Art of Science - A Conversation with Artist Jill Pelto

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Join artist and science communicator Jill Pelto for a virtual presentation, discussing how she incorporates data into paintings to share stories about environmental changes.&...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Presentation

Program Details:

Join artist and science communicator Jill Pelto for a virtual presentation, discussing how she incorporates data into paintings to share stories about environmental changes.

^{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, April 15, 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

Program Details:

Ames Public Library is partnering with YSS prevention services to provide easy access to services. Staff from YSS will be available in the Library to assist individuals and f...

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, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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 Spanish. 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 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.}

Genealogy Plus

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

Topic — Researching the History of Houses and Their InhabitantsSpeaker — Lori Osmus KappmeyerHow can someone find out about the people who have lived in a...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History/Genealogy

Program Details:

Topic — Researching the History of Houses and Their Inhabitants

Speaker — Lori Osmus Kappmeyer

^{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.}

Lions Clubs of Iowa/Iowa KidSight Leadership Meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Iowa KidSight is a joint project of the Lions Clubs of Iowa and the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology. In FY23 we provided free vision screenings for over 46,000 child...

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Iowa KidSight is a joint project of the Lions Clubs of Iowa and the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology. In FY23 we provided free vision screenings for over 46,000 children ages 6 months through kindergarten across the state of Iowa.

Library Storytimes image with smiling cartoon sun in cloudy sky

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 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.}

Baby Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free t...

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.}

Starbucks planning meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

meeting for special announcement that anyone can here about

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

meeting for special announcement that anyone can here about

Retired thinkers meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Retired Thinkers meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Retired Thinkers meeting

ISU Women's Club Page Turners

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

HeartCorps

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Adults

Program Details:

The American Heart Association’s local HeartCorps service member will be available in the Library to answer questions about heart health, check blood pressure, and demonstrate hand...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

The American Heart Association’s local HeartCorps service member will be available in the Library to answer questions about heart health, check blood pressure, and demonstrate hands-only CPR.

^{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.}

Tail Waggin' Tales

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Special Event, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Program Details:

Get ready to clap your hands and wag your tail! Come to the Library for a pup-tastic storytime with therapy dog Marmalade and her dog-mom Stephanie Peters of Plucky Paws. Chil...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event, Storytime

Program Details:

Get ready to clap your hands and wag your tail!

^{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: Chinese

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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 Chinese. 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 Chinese. 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.}

Keys to Dementia Prevention

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

The class aims to reduce individual risk of dementia by promoting healthy lifestyle habits.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

The class aims to reduce individual risk of dementia by promoting healthy lifestyle habits.

Meet Marmalade

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Special Event

Age Group:

Teens

Program Details:

Teens are invited to meet therapy dog Marmalade and her dog-mom Stephanie Peters of Plucky Paws! We'll pet Marmalade as we unpack topics like dog body language, responsible pe...

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event

Program Details:

Teens are invited to meet therapy dog Marmalade and her dog-mom Stephanie Peters of Plucky Paws!

^{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.}

SCA Meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

To gather and talk about, craft, and re-enact medieval history. Newcomers welcome!

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

To gather and talk about, craft, and re-enact medieval history. Newcomers welcome!

Story County ARC VE Team Training

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Updated training for the volunteer examiner for the free amateur radio license examinations we provide.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Updated training for the volunteer examiner for the free amateur radio license examinations we provide.

St. Paul Lions and Lambs A Preschool Tour

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:15am

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Family

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Family

Program Type: 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.}

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 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.}

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