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Ten Beautiful Things Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 11/27
Family, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Vestibule
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Iowa Center for the Book, Arts/Crafts, Exhibit
Program Details:

 

See the winning entries to the Ten Beautiful Things photo contest, inspired by the book by Molly Beth Griffin. Entries came from all over Iowa, celebrating the beauty of our state.

 


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 "Adults" group.

Parenting Circle

9:30am - 10:30am
Family, Adults
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.

coordinator

9:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

discuss council rezoning actions

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Generative Writing Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Nutcracker Ballet + STEM

10:30am - 11:30am
Family
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.

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

Cub Scout den meeting

Mayurum

1:30pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tarot Anatomy 101

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversation Circles: Russian

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
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.

Conversation Circles: French

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting for girl scout troop

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

Bridging & Investiture Ceremony

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Danfoss Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: PEO Room

Bookmobile Closed

All Day 11/25 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Off Site
Description:

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

This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Family
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

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Nancy DeVine Study Room

11:45am - 1:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Telehealth meeting with counselor in West Des Moines

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversation Circles: English

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
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.