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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Vestibule
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Exhibit
Program Details:
Since the 1600s, magic lanterns have been captivating audiences. Come to a special exhibit at Ames Public Library to learn about this early type of image projector and see fascinating photographs of magic lanterns and slides.
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9 am |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Dale H. Ross Board Room
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May
20
2025
Tue
ISU Parenting Student Planning Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting
Planning for 2025-26 academic year for services and resources for ISU parenting students and their families.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Danfoss Room
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Danfoss Room
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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
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This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
24
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Family,
Adults
Program Type:
Meetup
Program Details:
Parenting babies and toddlers is full of challenges. Join this welcoming community of families as we support each other and grow together through the early years of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
PEO Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
Program Details:
Topic — The Disappearance of German-Americans Speaker — Dr. Jeremy Best
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
24
2025
Sat
Generative Writing Workshop
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
PEO Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Iowa Center for the Book,
Class/Workshop
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Danfoss Room
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
19
2025
Mon
Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Social Services
Program Details:
Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.
- Mondays, 11am-1pm on the second floor
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Social Services
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
23
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Social Services
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
24
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Program Details:
Hey teens, come to the Library's first Teen Silent Book Club to unwind, read, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks.
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
19
2025
Mon
Conversation Circles: English
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language Learning,
Meetup
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1 pm |
May
18
2025
Sun
Girl Scout Troop 769 & 1266
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
19
2025
Mon
UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Social Services
Program Details:
Staff from UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services. - Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm on the second floor
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Dale H. Ross Board Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
An event to teach Ames community about Japanese marionette theater
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2 pm |
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Dale H. Ross Board Room
May
18
2025
Sun
RECORDER PLAY ALONG, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF RECORDER PLAYERS
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting
Getting interested recorder players together for an afternoon of playing multi-part music.
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3 pm |
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May
21
2025
Wed
ISU Women's Club Page Turners
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
PEO Room
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Rotary Room
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
24
2025
Sat
Conversation Circles: Russian
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language Learning,
Meetup
Program Details:
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
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4 pm |
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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
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Social Services
Program Details:
The American Heart Association’s local HeartCorps service member will be available in the Library to answer questions about heart health, check blood pressure, and demonstrate hands-only CPR.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Social Services
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
24
2025
Sat
Conversation Circles: French
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language Learning,
Meetup
Program Details:
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
International Community Meetup
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group:
Family,
Adults
Program Type:
Meetup
Program Details:
Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
19
2025
Mon
YSS Teen Activity: Mental Health Bracelets
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Program Details:
To celebrate Mental Health Month, teens will make Praise-lets (bracelets!) to remind themselves to be kind to themselves and passing this kindness on to others. All materials will be provided.
May
19
2025
Mon
Ukrainian Know Your Rights Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Danfoss Room
Purpose of Meeting
To share with Ukrainians information related to Know your Rights. We may also have a short presentation related to completing a Power of Attorney for the Ukrainians.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
19
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Program Details:
Carissa Thoma from Down to Earth Living will share her years of experience composting, so you can get green in your backyard!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
YSS Preventative Services
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Social Services
May
20
2025
Tue
Ames United Church of Christ
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
PEO Room
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This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
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!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Conversation Circles: Chinese
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language Learning,
Meetup
Program Details:
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
May
21
2025
Wed
Keys to Dementia Prevention
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
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!
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!
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7 pm |
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May
19
2025
Mon
Girl Scouts Service Unit 501 Leaders Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Dale H. Ross Board Room
Purpose of Meeting
Monthly meeting of the GS leaders in the Ames area.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Ames History Museum: Ames Oddities
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
History/Genealogy,
Presentation
Program Details:
Topic — Ames Oddities: A Pictorial Tour Speaker — Kathy Svec, museum volunteer, with help from Sharon Wirth, Bob Bourne, and Alex Fejfar
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Conversation Circles: Spanish
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Dale H. Ross Board Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language Learning,
Meetup
Program Details:
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Ames Public Library
Room:
Dale H. Ross Board Room
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