Toddler Storytime – Ames Public Library
Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United StatesFamilies with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
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Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL – Ames Public Library
Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United StatesStaff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.
America 250: Prairie, Plows, and the People’s College – University Museums
Farm House Museum 601 Farm House Lane, Ames, IA, United StatesAmerica 250: Prairie, Plows, and the People’s College will honor the key people, moments and experiences that have been centered within the Farm House Museum, campus’ first building. This exhibition will explore America’s 250th through 250 primary source objects from honoring the land of the original Indigenous people to the plowing of the prairie, campus development and the fostering of generations of democratic and innovative citizens.
Free
The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System – Youth Matinee Series – Stephens Auditorium
Stephens Auditorium 1900 Center Dr, Ames, IA, United StatesWhen the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip!
$4
Conversation Circles: English – Ames Public Library
Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United StatesGather for casual conversations in English. The focus of this group is to help English Language Learners gain confidence and fluency in a comfortable and fun setting. Library staff will pair native and non-native speakers and provide themes, questions, and topics for conversation.
Conversation Circles: American Sign Language – Ames Public Library
Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United StatesGather (in person or online) for casual conversations in American Sign Language. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group – Ames Public Library
Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United StatesCaring for someone with dementia can bring challenging moments. Join others who understand the journey and share your experiences, and leave with practical, confidence-building tools you can use right away.
Wheel Throwing (March), Ages 18+ – Octagon Center for the Arts
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesThis class will guide you through shaping clay on the wheel, from centering to finishing simple forms. It’s perfect for beginners or intermediate potters who wish to practice and hone their skills. All materials provided. All finished work will be available 10 - 14 days after the class ends.
$185
Author Event with Art Cullen – Ames Public Library
Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United StatesJoin the library for an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning editor, author, and journalist Art Cullen, to celebrate his new book, Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes from the Edge of the World.
In, Dear Marty, Cullen explores the relationship between farming and the environment, and the devastating effects of agriculture on Iowa’s rural communities. The author will read from his new book, then be joined by Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore for a conversation and audience Q&A.
Cullen will be available to sign books after the presentation. Books will be available for purchase on site through Ice Cube Press.
Free
Exploring Art March – Octagon Center for the Arts
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesChildren and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Toddlers will create their own works of art while learning new skills like arranging, gluing, coloring over texture, painting with different objects, moving through transitions and imitating art making processes. Activities will focus on age appropriate, playful, artistic and sensory materials.
$65