Upcoming Events

Name: Capturing the Night Sky: Astrophotography for Beginners
Start: 2025-04-01T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-01T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Ames Public Library

Featured Events

Capturing the Night Sky: Astrophotography for Beginners

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

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Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Presentation

Program Details:

Have you ever wanted to photograph a beautiful night sky, but been frustrated by your phone camera’s capabilities?

^{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 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Special Event, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

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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!

Meet Marmalade

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Special Event

Age Group:

Teens

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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!

Destination Storytime @ the Ice Arena

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Off Site

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Storytime

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Storytime

Program Details:

Join Library staff at the ice arena on the first Friday of each month for a free storytime!

After the storytime, the ice arena will offer skating and children's activities on the ice for a small fee.

Family Seed Planting

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Nature/Sustainability, Presentation, Special Event

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Nature/Sustainability, Presentation, Special Event

Program Details:

This all-ages event will explore the process of seed-starting with a Master Gardener. Learn what plants grow well in Iowa and then have the opportunity to start your own seeds to take home and care for.

Math Minds Unite

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Family, Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

Math Minds Unite is a tutoring program for any child in grades 3-8 who may need a little extra help developing math skills.

Natural Discoveries

Sunday, April 6, 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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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.

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Nursing study group

3:00pm - 5:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Nursing study groups

Tutoring

4:30pm - 6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

English language training

Troop 230 Communications Merit badge

6:00pm - 8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Communications Merit Badge

Mrs Joan Bundt

9:30am - 11:30am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Study

Groovy Gals Around Ames Book Club Meeting

5:30pm - 7:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Meeting to discuss this month’s book club selection which is The Wedding People

Elevate Housing Foundation (PPSS)

9:30am - 3:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

We will be holding our monthly team meeting. We understand that this is to be open to the public and they are welcome to join us.

Personal Financial Counseling-Smith

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Financial counseling for service member

Retired thinkers meeting

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Retired Thinkers meeting

VITA Tax Preparation

1:30pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

VITA Tax Preparation

Haileigh M

5:30pm - 7:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Study

Keys to Dementia Prevention

5:30pm - 8:30pm

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.

Iowa Communities Coalition meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Organizational meeting for coalitions organizers in Iowa. Serves to discuss best course of action for groups to take to accomplish specific objectives.

SCA Meeting

6:30pm - 8:30pm

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!

Looking for Twelve

10:00am - 12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Preparing for a small group presentation

Waters Edge Board Meeting

3:30pm - 5:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Board of Directors meetings

Big Bluestem Audubon Society Executive Board Meeting

6:30pm - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Executive Board Meeting

Tutoring

9:00am - 10:00am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

English language training

Boelter Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Productivity meeting to discuss goals and other general life plans.

Iowa Honey Producers

1:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Bid sheets for state fair. Rules and guidelines.

Ames Chinese Senior Community Meeting

1:30pm - 4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Members of Ames Chinese Senior Community will meet and enhance bonding within

Families First Team

10:00am - 12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Team meeting

UWSC Women United Money Management

11:30am - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Women United Money Management Series

Indivisible Ames

6:00pm - 8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Group Planning for Community Action Group

Youth Mental Health First Aid

9:30am - 5:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

training

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