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SUMMARY:The RG Express - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A Reiman Gardens holiday tradition is back! Visitors of all ages will be enchanted by the RG Express Train from Sat.\, Nov. 8\, 2025\, through Sun.\, Jan. 18\, 2026. This detailed garden scale display was created by Applied Imagination\, an internationally recognized company whose train displays merge botanical design and architecture. The RG Express is one of only 18 North American train displays of this magnitude! Walk past\, around\, and under miniature buildings and bridges built in the likeness of some of Iowa State University’s and Reiman Gardens’ most significant buildings. Don’t miss the magic of the RG Express this holiday season!  \nClosed November 22\, Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. Open until 8 p.m. on Tues.\, December 2\, 9\, and 16 to allow for special nighttime viewing of the RG Express. The lighted buildings and holiday decorations help the season come alive as the trains travel throughout our indoor conservatory.  \nDue to capacity limits\, the RG Express Train Display is not open during the Winter Wonderscape light show. This display is included in the regular price of admission (free for members and Iowa State University students). \nThe RG Express Train exhibit would not be possible without the support of the Central Iowa Garden Railway Society and Just Add Water.  \n\n\n\nGeneral admission\n$12\n\n\nseniors\, ages 65 and up\n$11\n\n\nyouth\, ages 2-12\n$6\n\n\nyouth\, under 2\nfree\n\n\nReiman Gardens members\nfree\n\n\nIowa State University students\nfree\n\n\n\nMore information about admission here: https://reimangardens.com/admission-and-hours
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/the-rg-express-reiman-gardens/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening\, language\, and literacy skills through music\, movement\, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme. Storytime Room. \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nLibrary Hours\n\nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/family-storytime-ames-public-library/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farm House Museum Holiday Exhibition - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:The Farm House Museum at Iowa State University invites you to experience Yuletide: Glad Tidings through December 18. Iowa State’s oldest building sparkles with historic holiday charm. Special events include WinterFest Open House (Dec 5\, 5 – 7 p.m.) and Santa Open House (Dec 6\, noon – 3 p.m.). Open weekdays\, noon – 4 p.m. at 601 Farm House Lane. Free admission. Learn more at museums.iastate.edu or call (515) 294-3342. \nThe historic 1860 home\, which has hosted countless holiday gatherings throughout its 165-year history\, welcomes the campus and community to experience the seasonal traditions that have brought students\, faculty\, and staff together for generations. \n“The Farm House Museum has a certain twinkle this time of year\,” said Allison Sheridan\, Farm House Museum curator. “Yuletide: Glad Tidings invites visitors to experience the warmth and beauty of historic holiday traditions in Iowa State’s oldest building. It’s a wonderful way to pause during the busy season and connect with our campus heritage – and share glad tidings\, merriment and good cheer.” \n“It’s like this house was made for the holidays\,” said Sydney Marshall\, Curator of the Art on Campus Collection and the Anderson Sculpture Garden. \nVisit Yuletide: Glad Tidings \nFarm House Museum \n601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, Iowa 50011 \nMon. – Fri.\, noon – 4 p.m. \nClosed Sat.\, Sun.\, and University holidays. Free admission\, donations welcome \nPhone: (515) 294-3342 \nAbout the Farm House Museum \nThe Farm House Museum is the oldest building on Iowa State University’s campus. Originally constructed in 1860\, the Farm House Museum first served the university as living quarters for various students\, Iowa State deans\, professors\, and farmhands. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965 as the Knapp-Wilson House\, it honors Seaman A. Knapp\, author of the federal Hatch Act of 1887\, and James F. “Tama Jim” Wilson\, who became U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under Presidents McKinley\, Roosevelt\, and Taft. Following a six-year restoration in the 1970s\, the Farm House Museum became a public museum. Today\, the Farm House Museum\, an affiliate of University Museums at Iowa State University\, serves the public and student body by displaying numerous antiques with particular emphasis on the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visit museums.iastate.edu to learn more. \nAbout University Museums \nUniversity Museums is a distinctive organization that encompasses two art museums\, a National Historic Landmark historic home museum\, a sculpture garden\, and one of the largest campus public art collections in the nation. University Museums brings world-class exhibitions with educational programming to Iowa State University\, actively acquires works of art to add to the more than 30\,000 permanent collection objects\, conserves and preserves collections\, conducts and publishes curatorial scholarship\, and fosters student engagement. University Museums is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Visit museums.iastate.edu to learn more.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/farm-house-museum-holiday-exhibition-university-museums/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Farm House Museum\, 601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Unitypoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Staff from UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services. \n\nThursdays\, 2 – 3 p.m. on the second floor\, Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room\n\nUnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball offers a full continuum of mental health services and treatment to meet the needs of our community\, from family and individual counseling to outpatient care for all ages. Eyerly Ball’s core focus is on outpatient\, residential\, community outreach\, care coordination and crisis services.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/unitypoint-health-eyerly-ball-at-the-library/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Chinese - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. PEO Room \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-chinese-ames-public-library/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Baby Time - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories\, songs\, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. Babies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event! \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/baby-time-ames-public-library-3/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Spotlight | Karen Bermann - Ames Writers Collective
DESCRIPTION:LIVE and In Person at FIFTH STREET WRITERS\, 612 5th St.\, Ames\nThurs.\, Nov. 20\, 6:30 p.m. | Books for Sale & Author Signing \nA vividly illustrated family memoir told in two voices\, father and daughter\, The Art of Being a Stranger explores the impact of displacement and historical memory across generations. Karen Bermann is professor emerita of architecture at Iowa State University. She worked on sweat equity rehabilitation in her native New York and taught first-year design in Ames and fourth-year design in Rome\, where she now lives. \nOn Exhibit & Meet the Author/Artist:\nDrawings from The Art of Being a Stranger\nThurs.\, Nov. 20: 6:30 p.m.\nFri. Nov. 21: 10:30 a.m. – noon and 1 – 6:30 p.m.\nSat. Nov 22: 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. \nin partnership with KHOI Community Radio and Dog Eared Books
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/author-spotlight-karen-bermann-ames-writers-collective/
LOCATION:Ames Writers Collective / Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th St\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Learn with the League: Immigration Unraveled - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Susan Benner\, who has worked with the immigrant community in Ames for 20 years. Susan will share definitions and concepts to help us understand the immigrant and refugee status. She will bust myths about immigrants and refugees\, sharing the realities and statistics and humanizing these members of our communities and workforce. Rotary Room. \nThere will also be discussion of current ICE and immigration enforcement across the country and in Iowa. Finally\, we will hear what we can do to support our immigrant neighbors. \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and League of Women Voters of Ames & Story County. \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \n\nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/learn-with-the-league-immigration-unraveled-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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