Upcoming Events

Name: Destination Storytime @ the Ice Arena
Start: 2024-09-06T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-06T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Ames/ISU Ice Arena

Featured Events

Destination Storytime @ the Ice Arena

Friday, September 6, 2024 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.

^{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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Voter Registration with League of Women Voters

Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lobby at Ames Public Library

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Voting

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Voting

Program Details:

Representatives from the non-partisan League of Women Voters will be available to register voters in the Library's lobby.

Pokémon Club

Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family, Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup

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Teen Workshop: The Factors of Suicide

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation

Program Details:

Teens will learn about risk factors of suicide, protective factors, and how to help a friend they might be worried about.

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (SUD)

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Presentation

Program Details:

During this course, attendees will learn about the basic functions of the brain, how substances affect the brain, and addiction. We will discuss why substance use disorders and mental health disorders commonly occur together.

Rosie The Riveters Of Iowa

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History/Genealogy

Program Details:

Come learn more about Iowa's own women who went to work during WW2 with local historian and author Linda McCann.

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Movies with Mainstream

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Movie

Program Details:

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Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

Pridefest: Chalk the Walk

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Family, Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: In Front of Library

Age Group: Family, Teens

Program Type: Arts/Crafts

Program Details:

Teens and families are invited to come and decorate the sidewalks outside the Library in preparation for Pridefest. Participants can write positive affirmations and draw pictures.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Hey 6th-12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food!

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