Upcoming Events

Name: Macramé Exhibit
Start: 2024-05-01
End: 2024-05-26
Location: Ames Public Library

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Macrame heart with a bowl of wooden beads and an "Artizin Studios" wooden tag

Macramé Exhibit

All Day 5/1 - 5/26

Vestibule at Ames Public Library

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Arts/Crafts, Exhibit

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Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Vestibule

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Exhibit

Program Details:

This month, marvel at Artizin Studio's macramé masterpieces by Ms. Gala.

^{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.}

Community Input Open House

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Meetup

Program Details:

Let your voice be heard! We are in the process of planning the future of Ames Public Library and we need your input. Drop in to share feedback with library staff and have an impact on the future of Ames Public Library!

Computer Classes

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop

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Ames History Museum - From Pioneer Tilden to National Leader Forker

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

History/Genealogy, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation

Program Details:

Topic — From Pioneer Tilden to National Leader Forker: Physical Education at Iowa State

Speaker — Jan Beran, Prof. Emerita, Iowa State University

Computer Classes

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop

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Summer Reading Challenge 2024

All Day 6/1 - 8/22

Ames Public Library at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Summer at the Library

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: Summer at the Library

Program Details:

Do you love free stuff? Are you between the ages of 0 and 120?

Then join our Summer Reading Challenge starting June 1 - August 22 and earn prizes for tracking your reading!

Three Ways to Play:

Teen Tie-Dye

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Meetup, Summer at the Library

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Meetup, Summer at the Library

Program Details:

The Library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) invites all 6th-12th graders to a free tie-dye party at Bandshell Park.

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Braver Angels

9:15am - 11:30am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Discussing topic in a civic engagement manner . Braver Angels with respect

Animatic

1:15pm - 3:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

School Project

Great Books 2

1:30pm - 3:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

monthly book discussion

ames Town and gown book club

3:00pm - 4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

book club

Ames High Web: Journalism Workshop

1:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Bri A. created this reservation and approved the use of this room. One more reservation will be coming through for the last, shorter day. Chantal filled out the program proposal form but a room reservation is a better fit.

Unlocking Brain Fitness - Keys to Dementia Prevention

1:30pm - 4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Education on how to reduce individual risk of developing dementia.

Travel Sparq Pre-Trip Classes

6:30pm - 8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

This is a pre-trip meeting for our Pacuare Sea Turtle Program to prepare our students for the upcoming trip to Costa Rica. We will teach them about cultural norms and set expectations along with getting to know each other.

Ames High Web: Journalism Workshop

1:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Youth Action Board

4:30pm - 6:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Mission: End youth homelessness by involving youth voices and input.

Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.

Evolve Partners

6:15pm - 8:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Support Group

Ames High Web: Journalism Workshop

1:00pm - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

APL DEI Team

3:00pm - 4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Ages & Stages Questionnaire Training

6:30pm - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Ames Dry Hole Investment Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Discussion of equity investments and trends, and possible investment decisions.

Vita Tax Service

10:00am - 4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Follow up tax consultation for taxpayers with incomplete returns

Ames High Web: Journalism Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Outdoor Alliance of Story County Board Meeting

5:00pm - 6:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Outdoor Alliance of Story County Monthly Board Meeting

June babywearing meetup

5:30pm - 7:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Help caregivers with baby carriers

German Tutoring

6:30pm - 7:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Mirage Dance practice

10:00am - 1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Purpose of Meeting

Regular dance practice

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

Book Sisters

9:30am - 11:30am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Rotary Room

Purpose of Meeting

Book Club Discussion

Travel Sparq Pre-Trip Classes

6:30pm - 8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of 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

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