Upcoming Events

Name: Tail Waggin' Tales
Start: 2025-04-02T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-02T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Ames Public Library

Featured Events

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!

^{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.}

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

Program Type:

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.

Teen Workshop: Youth Employment

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

Join us at the Library’s Teen Space for an engaging presentation by YSS's Youth Employment team on how to apply for jobs.

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Story Theater Company: WInnie the Pooh KIDS

9:00am - 4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

9am-10:45am would be our load-in time for our set, 11am-2pm would be our rehearsal time, then 2pm would be our performance time. We will not be selling tickets to the performance, the show is open to all!

Book Sisters

9:30am - 11:30am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Book Club Discussion

Ames Climate Action Team

7:00pm - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Elevate Housing Foundation

9:30am - 3:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

We are holding our monthly team meeting. We are aware this is open to the public and they are welcome to join us.

Great Books 1

2:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Retired thinkers meeting

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Retired Thinkers meeting

Old Town Board Meeting

7:30pm - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly board meeting

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

3:30pm - 4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Mirage dance practice

10:00am - 1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Mirage dance practice

ISU Women's Club

9:15am - 10:15am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting

COA DEI Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Story County Democrats Central Committee Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Committee Meeting

Retired thinkers meeting

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Retired Thinkers meeting

Story County Genealogical Society

5:30pm - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly genealogy meeting.

Ames Climate Action Team

7:00pm - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Staff Development

1:00pm - 2:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Retired thinkers meeting

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Retired Thinkers meeting

Old Town Board Meeting

8:00pm - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly board meeting

Reading Incentive Team Meeting

3:30pm - 4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Big Bluestem Audubon Society

6:30pm - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

General meeting open the public.

Great Books 1

2:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

COA DEI Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Retired thinkers meeting

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Retired Thinkers meeting

Retired thinkers meeting

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Retired Thinkers meeting

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