Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/12)	Mon (5/13)	Tue (5/14)	Wed (5/15)	Thu (5/16)	Fri (5/17)	Sat (5/18)
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Travel Book Sale All Day 5/10 - 5/12 Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Program Details: Stop by Literary Grounds for great deals on travel books! Select books are half price on Sunday. Presented by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. Proceeds from the Book Sale are used to enhance Library programs and services. ^{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.}
9 am					This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Mothering Circle 9:30am - 11:00am Family, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Meetup Program Details: All mothers are invited to come together to connect, explore issues, deepen intuition, and share their parenting journeys. We will address the needs and concerns of each mother so she can find compassionate support and inspiration. ^{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.}		Reservation Friendship Force of Central Iowa 9:30am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Computer Basics: Microsoft PowerPoint 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop, Technology Program Details: Drop into any of our computer classes! Computers are provided for all classes. You can guarantee your spot in a specific class by preregistering at the Library’s Adult Services Desk or by calling (515) 239-5646 extension 4. ^{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. Genealogy Plus 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy Program Details: Ask the Experts! Bring your questions about genealogical research, documentation, writing your family story, how-to-do this or that, where to find a resource, and more. ^{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. Apple Users Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meetup, Technology Program Details: The purpose of the group is to support and improve participants' use of Apple technology—iPhone, iPad, and Mac specifically. Participants can bring questions or issues they have with using Apple devices. ^{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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 5th Chinese-American Youth Artist Gallery 10:00am - 12:00pm Family, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Event Program Details: Chinese painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. ^{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. Write in the Heart of Iowa 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author/Writing, Meetup Program Details: Write in the Heart of Iowa is a community critique group dedicated to helping writers reach their goals. This drop-in writing group is open to writers of all genres. ^{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.}
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversations in English 11:30am - 12:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup ^{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. Teen Advisory Group (TAG) 11:00am - 12:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Boards/Government, Meetup Program Details: Help plan exciting library events for teens, share what you’re reading, and make new friends. There’s free pizza, too! Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. ^{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.}
12 pm					Reservation ISU Women's Club (Genealogy Division) 12:30pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room	Reservation 19th Amendment Centennial Committee 12:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Planning meeting
1 pm	Reservation iToast Toastmasters 1:30pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room			Reservation Retired Thinkers group 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Inkspots 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author/Writing, Meetup Program Details: Inkspots is a writers’ group that meets monthly to discuss and gently critique members’ writing. This is an opportunity to get good feedback and hone your skills while enjoying friendly camaraderie of others who enjoy writing. ^{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.}		Reservation Homeschool Chess Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room	Reservation Boone Toastmasters Club Anniversary 1:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Celebrate Founding Anniversary of Boone Toastmasters Club
2 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Writers’ Workshop 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Author/Writing, Meetup Program Details: 6^th-12^th graders, join author David Zimmerman for writing exercises designed to finesse your creative writing skills. ^{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.} Reservation T.T.T., Iowa BI Chapter, 2019 Camper Planning 2:30pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Completion of paperwork with families of girls going to camp.
3 pm		Reservation The Community Academy Strategic Planning Session 3:30pm - 5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room Purpose of Meeting Strategic Planning for The Community Academy.		Reservation Assistant City Manager Candidate - Public Presentation 3:30pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium	Reservation Assistant City Manager Candidate - Public Presentation 3:30pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium		This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversations in Russian 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Native and non-native Russian speakers are invited to gather for some casual conversation in Russian. ^{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.} Reservation Ames Breakfast Lions Club 3:30pm - 5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Developing youth community organization.
4 pm			Reservation Alpha Delta Kappa 4:15pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly dinner meeting				This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversations in French 4:00pm - 5:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Native and non-native French speakers are invited to gather for some casual conversation in French. ^{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.}
5 pm			Reservation Strategy Session 5:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Purpose of Meeting Group meeting
6 pm		Reservation Story County Genealogical Society 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Reservation Southdale Terrace Association 6:30pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room	Reservation Amy Klobuchar for President phone bank 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Purpose of Meeting Make volunteer recruitment calls	This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversations in Chinese 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning Program Details: Come and join other native and non-native Chinese speakers to practice conversational Chinese in a comfortable, relaxed setting! Provided in partnership with Ames Chinese Language Academy. ^{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.} Reservation Third Stanza Poets 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Reservation Library Quilters 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room	Reservation Ames MS Support Group 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Rotary Room Reservation Ames Pride 6:00pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Danfoss Room Reservation Big Bluestem Audubon Society Meeting 6:30pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mama Milk Meetup 6:30pm - 7:30pm Family, Adults This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Meetup Program Details: All nursing moms and moms-to-be are invited to a breastfeeding café. Children are welcome! Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library, Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA), and Ames Loving Support. ^{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.} Reservation AQG Hand Quilting Group 6:30pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: PEO Room
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversations in Spanish 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: IDEA Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup Program Details: Native and non-native Spanish speakers are invited to gather for some casual conversation in Spanish. ^{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. Living with Art 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Program Details: Allison Sheridan and Jerome Thompson will present "Best Intentions: Care of Collections." There will be time for questions following the lecture. Watch for more topics throughout the spring. ^{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. Ames Historical Society Lecture Series 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation Program Details: Linda McCann, author and historical researcher, will talk about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Iowa. ^{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. Big Bluestem Audubon Society Presentation 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Program Details: Bruce Ehresman will present this program, which will briefly cover the current status of Iowa’s seven nesting owl species, life history information of the Barn Owl, the different phases of Barn Owl Restoration that have occurred during the last fe ^{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. Board of Trustees 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ames Public Library Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Boards/Government Program Details: Monthly meeting of the Ames Public Library Board of Trustees. ^{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.}