Literary Grounds Bookstore
Ames Public Library's used book store and cafe is the perfect place to unwind or to shop for used books that look like new!
All purchases help support the Library through the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
Shop Gently-Used Books:
- recent bestsellers
- children’s stories
- coffee table treasures
- Iowa Press
- and more!
We also sell
- Gift Certificates for those hard-to-buy-for friends and relatives
- Puppets
- Ames Public Library shirts and totes
- and more!
Upcoming Book Sales
Watch for special book sales throughout the year! >>
Find great deals on CDs and other music-related items for sale in the Literary Grounds Bookstore in celebration of Ames Music Walk!
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.
Stop by Literary Grounds in the Library's Lobby for some spooky savings on gently-used books and more!
Enjoy $1 off everything in the bookstore (except book bundles and items marked $1).
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.
Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, 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.
Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, 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.
Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, 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.
Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, 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.
Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, 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.
Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, 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.
Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, 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.
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