Upcoming Events

Name: Destination Storytime @ the Ice Arena
Start: 2025-04-04T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-04T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Ames/ISU Ice Arena

Featured Events

Destination Storytime @ the Ice Arena

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

Off Site

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Storytime

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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.

^{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 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

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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.

Parent Night: Teen Relationships

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Presentation

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation

Program Details:

Join ISU and ACCESS for an engaging session on starting meaningful conversations with your teen about relationships.

Ribbon Cutting for New Carpet

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ames Public Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Ames Public Library

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Come to the Library's 2^nd floor for a ribbon cutting event celebrating our new carpet and National Library Week!

After the ceremony, explore the Library through a scavenger hunt to earn a prize.

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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

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

Staff Development

1:00pm - 2:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

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

COA DEI Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

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

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

COA DEI Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

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

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.

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