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.
Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.
Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing.
Thrills & Chills is the book club you’ll want to join if you love a bit of spookiness while reading. It’s led by Jordan, a fan of all types of mystery and thriller novels. Explore the mystery/thriller genre with each read in this chilling but super chill book club.
Learn to create beautiful floral arrangements to take home - a different style each month!
Students will explore the art of painting portraits. Students have the choice to paint from a photo, or paint a self-portrait by using a mirror. Students will learn to explore color, likeness, and the many ways of depicting a person on canvas.
Oil paint focused, but other media are also welcome. All skill levels are welcome!
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
The cost of long-term care can quickly erase a lifetime of savings, but proper planning can make a powerful difference.
Attorney Merlaine Mosley breaks down Medicaid planning in plain language and explains lawful strategies to protect your home and assets while still qualifying for care.
Discover what planning options exist, common mistakes to avoid, and why timing matters when preparing for potential nursing home or long-term care needs.
Genealogy Plus is presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Story County Genealogical Society.
University Museums presents "Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection," an intimate exhibition in the Christian Petersen Art Museum showcasing the innovative technology and conservation science used to preserve Danish-American artist Christian Petersen's iconic terra cotta sculptures across Iowa State University's campus.