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This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4 - 5 p.m, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week, along with techniques for better dancing. From 5 - 7 p.m, the floor is yours for dancing under Valerie's guidance and for working with different partners. An intermediate-level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.
$45 – $55
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Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Free
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1 event,
This 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.
$185
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6 events,
Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment.
$65
Learn and practice brush control, general principles, techniques and tricks using watercolors.
$140
Join us for our hybrid Write Together Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. 3:30 to 5 p.m. CT
Free
This month, join us for Open Hours at the Ames Writers Collective. Open hours are available for members only!
Free
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As part of Iowa State’s Art on Campus Collection, University Museums is committed to conserving and maintaining historic public art. In addition to traditional conservation methods, staff are also using new technologies—like 3D modeling and scanning. Join University Museums staff, along with Sawyer Krotz and Jake Behrens from the ISU Manufacturing and Teaching Labs, for a behind-the-scenes look at their innovative work and recent collaboration on the History of Dairying project. 
Students will explore the art of oil painting self-portraits using a mirror.
$85
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3 events,
Enjoy creative learning through the art making process using a variety of sensory materials, traditional and nontraditional supplies. 3 - 5 years with an adult partner.
$65
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Across Iowa State’s campus, the Art on Campus Collection is woven into the very walls and windows of its buildings. From shimmering stained glass to striking bronze and carved stone, explore with museum docent Dana Schumacher the stunning details that bring life and history to some of ISU’s most iconic buildings.
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The Altons & Thee Sinseers: Club Heartache Tour visit the M-Shop on Wed., Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. The McCharmlys will open the show!
$15 – $20
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4 events,
This beginner - friendly class is designed for anyone interested in exploring the graceful and expressive art of belly dance.
$50
This beginner - friendly class is designed for anyone interested in exploring the graceful and expressive art of belly dance. $10 per session.
$10
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Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.
Free
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Hot Kunch was formed at Iowa State University in 2016 via the now defunct ISU music-making club, GENRE, which helped musicians meet each other based on what sound and genres they were pursuing. What would become Hot Kunch all auditioned to be part of “The Bar Band” and ended up getting a weekly gig at Paddy’s Pub on Welch Ave. Des Moines hard-rock favorites Display Case will support the show and Ames’ own and alt-rockers, Formerly Gifted, will open.
$15 – $20
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2 events,
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Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.
Free
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Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.
Free
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2 events,
Join us at Fifth Street Writers on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Together we’ll write in community on our writing projects.
Free
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Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.
Free
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3 events,
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Join us in the Harvest Vineyard Church lobby gallery for a conversation with curator Alicia Wilkinson and several featured artists from the Restoration exhibit. This collection includes works created locally and globally — from Ames to Mexico City, Botswana, and Uganda — through collaborative art workshops focused on creativity, healing, hope, and faith.
Free
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4 - 5 p.m, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week, along with techniques for better dancing. From 5 - 7 p.m, the floor is yours for dancing under Valerie's guidance and for working with different partners. An intermediate-level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.
$45 – $55
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Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.
Free
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7 events,
Innovations in Materials and Colors Exhibition Dates:
Free
Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime at the Ames Public Library. Enjoy 30 minutes filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation. Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community. Gather 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.
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Children in grades K-5 are invited to the Library's no-school day events to create, experiment, and play with a variety of activities.
This 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.
$185
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Join us for a free performance by Sarah McQuaid, a singer-songwriter in a tradition that spans cultures and genres with peerless musicianship. |
10 events,
Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Exploring Art, 18 months - 3’s with an adult partner.
$65
Staff from Heartland of Story County will be available in the Library to connect Story County residents who are 60+ and their caregivers with programs and services. Visitors may apply for Heartland programs, explore ways to stay active and independent, find low income assistance, and learn about other resources.
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.
Learn and practice brush control, general principles, techniques and tricks using watercolors.
$140
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. 
Students will explore the possibilities of color in still life painting.
$85
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Expand your basic Kumihimo skills, by incorporating beads into your work. Using two types of fiber and seed beads, you will create a unique bracelet while learning Kumihimo beading skills.
$34 – $44
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. |
8 events,
Enjoy creative learning through the art making process using a variety of sensory materials, traditional and nontraditional supplies. 3 - 5 years with an adult partner.
$65
Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime at the Ames Public Library. Enjoy 30 minutes filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
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! 
Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author or on a theme. 
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025. 
Discover the bold and expressive art of printmaking using linoleum blocks. Beginners Ages 18+
$75
Don't miss Grandma Mojo's - Iowa State's premier improv comedy troupe - every other Wednesday at the M-Shop for a night filled with hijinks and hilarity, all for only $1 at the door!
$1
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11 events,
Join us for a monthly book discussion just for families that are homeschooling! This year we have selected a wide variety of books that mirror our world. Families are invited to read the book of the month (together or independently), then come to the Library for a discussion and related activities. This event and books are geared for school-age kids or middle-grade reading level, but all ages are welcome to attend. Teen Space
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025. 
Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames in the Teen Space!
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Take your lamp-work skills to the next level! Learn several ways to add fine silver wire and silver foil to your beads, adding another layer of depth to your tiny masterpiece. You may purchase MAPP gas at The Workspace or bring your own to class.
$30 – $40
This beginner - friendly class is designed for anyone interested in exploring the graceful and expressive art of belly dance.
$50
This beginner - friendly class is designed for anyone interested in exploring the graceful and expressive art of belly dance. $10 per session.
$10
Discover the joy of drawing in this fun and engaging beginner’s class designed for kids ages 9–12.
$80
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Capture the beauty of the season by painting your favorite fall leaves using wet on wet watercolor techniques.
$30
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
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Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
Free
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6 events,
Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages! Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025. Staff from Optimae Life Services will be available in the Library to connect visitors with resources for mental health, home health, and community integration services.
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Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
Free
Join Story Theater Company for the fairytale classic Once Upon a Mattress. |
13 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Join the Iowa Bonsai Association and their invited guest, the Eastern Iowa Bonsai Association at Reiman Gardens as we showcase the art and horticulture of Bonsai. 
Crafters of all ages are invited to join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts and work on their projects. Knit, crochet, embroidery, or any other fiber craft is welcome!
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.
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Nicole Baart is the author of several novels, including Where He Left Me and Everything We Didn’t Say. The cofounder of a nonprofit and mother of five, she lives in Iowa with her family. Learn more at NicoleBaart.com.
Free
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Indulge in a unique experience of sweet and savory bites perfectly paired with a flight of garden-inspired mocktails. You won't want to miss this opportunity to sip and savor this season's flavors!
$11 – $12
Join Story Theater Company for the classic fairytale Once Upon a Mattress.
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Join us for a cozy afternoon of paper crafting at the Library! Craft options include collage, junk journaling (BYOJ = bring your own journal), blackout poetry, and more. Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
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Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
Free
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Mexican Slum Rats are a five-piece alternative band hailing from Granada Hills, CA. Comprising of bassist Sebastian Felix, drummer Raco Mendoza, guitarist Benjamin Schlesinger, saxophonist Matt Shulman and singer/songwriter Kevin Villalba, the band creates an atmosphere that is overwhelming with emotion. Los Angeles-based rock trio Love Letter will support the show.
$15 – $20
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7 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Making God Laugh Auditions - Ames Community Theater, Sun., Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. and Mon., Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., casting 3 men and 2 women
Free
Join Story Theater Company for the classic fairytale Once Upon a Mattress. 
Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your decks to talk and strategize with other players, but card trading will not be allowed.
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Join the Ames Writers Collective on Sun., Nov 9 for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room, but check monitors incase the location changes. We supply notebooks, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday, Adela Solano Osmundson, a graduate of this program, will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.
Free
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4 - 5 p.m, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week, along with techniques for better dancing. From 5 - 7 p.m, the floor is yours for dancing under Valerie's guidance and for working with different partners. An intermediate-level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.
$45 – $55
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Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
Free
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10 events,
Innovations in Materials and Colors Exhibition Dates:
Free
Interdisciplinary artist Amenda Tate, a 2023 Iowa State University integrated visual arts graduate and current PhD student in human computer interaction, will unveil an interactive exhibition Nov. 10–13 at the ISU College of Design. In “Future Forest: Digital Echoes,” Tate invites visitors to wander through a paper-and-light ecosystem that reacts to presence — each visit […]
Free
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.
$6 – $12
Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime at the Ames Public Library. Enjoy 30 minutes filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation. Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025. Gather 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.
This 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.
$185
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With their concert entitled “PEACE,” the multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR return to North America to perform a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some classics.
$28
Making God Laugh Auditions - Ames Community Theater, Sun., Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. and Mon., Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., casting 3 men and 2 women
Free
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10 events,
Interdisciplinary artist Amenda Tate, a 2023 Iowa State University integrated visual arts graduate and current PhD student in human computer interaction, will unveil an interactive exhibition Nov. 10–13 at the ISU College of Design. In “Future Forest: Digital Echoes,” Tate invites visitors to wander through a paper-and-light ecosystem that reacts to presence — each visit […]
Free
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.
$6 – $12
Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Exploring Art, 18 months - 3’s with an adult partner.
$65
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This month, join us for our Members Open Hours at Fifth Street Writers. Interested in becoming a member? Click here for more information!
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025.
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This Veteran’s Day, join University Museums for a meaningful art walk honoring the service and sacrifice of Iowa State veterans. Explore Christian Petersen’s powerful war sculptures in the Memorial Union’s Gold Star Hall and the Anderson Sculpture Garden. This guided tour connects art with history and reflects on the legacy of Cyclone veterans.
Free
Join us for our hybrid Write Together Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. 3:30 to 5 p.m. CT
Free
Students will explore the possibilities of color in still life painting.
$85
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Learn about options for a native-friendly yard!
$12 – $24
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13 events,
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This month, join us for our Members Open Hours at Fifth Street Writers. Interested in becoming a member? Click here for more information!
Interdisciplinary artist Amenda Tate, a 2023 Iowa State University integrated visual arts graduate and current PhD student in human computer interaction, will unveil an interactive exhibition Nov. 10–13 at the ISU College of Design. In “Future Forest: Digital Echoes,” Tate invites visitors to wander through a paper-and-light ecosystem that reacts to presence — each visit […]
Free
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.
$6 – $12
Enjoy creative learning through the art making process using a variety of sensory materials, traditional and nontraditional supplies. 3 - 5 years with an adult partner.
$65
Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime at the Ames Public Library. Enjoy 30 minutes filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
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!
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025. 
Hey 6 - 12th graders, help plan exciting Library events for teens, share what you’re reading, make new friends, and eat some food! To register or find out more, visit https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/get-involved/teen-advisory-group.
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Discover the bold and expressive art of printmaking using linoleum blocks. Beginners Ages 18+
$75
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in German. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
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Ryan Niemiller is best known as the disarmingly handsome comedian and 3rd place finalist from season 14 of America's Got Talent. Despite being born with a disability in both arms, Ryan, the self-proclaimed “Cripple Threat of Comedy,” shares his views of the world from the perspective of the handicapped (and very handsome).
Free
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12 events,
Interdisciplinary artist Amenda Tate, a 2023 Iowa State University integrated visual arts graduate and current PhD student in human computer interaction, will unveil an interactive exhibition Nov. 10–13 at the ISU College of Design. In “Future Forest: Digital Echoes,” Tate invites visitors to wander through a paper-and-light ecosystem that reacts to presence — each visit […]
Free
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.
$6 – $12
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Join the Mainstream Living community for a monthly movie screening and related activity! Selected movies are appropriate for adults who are neurodivergent and/or have an intellectual disability. Movies with Mainstream is open to patrons of all ages!
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.
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025.
Interdisciplinary artist Amenda Tate, a 2023 Iowa State University integrated visual arts graduate and current PhD student in human computer interaction, will unveil an interactive exhibition Nov. 10–13 at the ISU College of Design. In “Future Forest: Digital Echoes,” Tate invites visitors to wander through a paper-and-light ecosystem that reacts to presence — each visit […]
Free
Find great deals at the Ames Public Library Book Sale on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more!
Discover the joy of drawing in this fun and engaging beginner’s class designed for kids ages 9–12.
$80
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!
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Only one man has the particular set of skills - to lead Police Squad and save the world. 
028 focuses on recently published, popular nonfiction on a variety of topics. |
10 events,
Find great deals at the Ames Public Library Book Sale on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more!
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.
$6 – $12
Parenting babies and toddlers is full of challenges. Join this welcoming community of families as we support each other and grow together through the early years of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.
Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages! Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025.
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Hey teens, take a front row seat in the ultimate showdown: book vs. movie! Every month, we'll feature a teen book that's been made into a movie. Come to the book club to chat about the book and eat snacks. OR come to movie night to watch the movie version and eat snacks. OR, come to both! 
This year try something new and sustainable for your holiday decor - a dried floral wreath!
$59 – $92
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Only one man has the particular set of skills - to lead Police Squad and save the world.
Join Story Theater Company for the fairytale classic Once Upon a Mattress. |
16 events,
Find great deals at the Ames Public Library Book Sale on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more!
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.
$6 – $12
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Mark your calendars for our 2nd Annual Holiday Market at Reiman Gardens. Bring your friends and family for a relaxing holiday shopping experience while enjoying the beauty of Reiman Gardens. Enjoy art, food, shopping, butterflies, the RG Express Exhibit, and the beauty of the Gardens.
$4 – $10
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Join The EcoTheatre Lab and Ames Writers Collective for a community Climate Change Theatre Action workshop!
Free
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. 
Hey teens, come to the Library's Teen Silent Book Club to unwind, read, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks.
Join Story Theater Company for the classic fairytale Once Upon a Mattress.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Japanese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
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The second annual Empty Bowls soup supper will be held on Sat., Nov. 15 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation (2622 Lincoln Way, Ames). Soup will be served in an artist-made bowl that ticket holders get to keep, along with bread, and dessert.
$30
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Only one man has the particular set of skills - to lead Police Squad and save the world. |
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5 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Find great deals at the Ames Public Library Book Sale on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more!
Join Story Theater Company for the classic fairytale Once Upon a Mattress.
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4 - 5 p.m, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week, along with techniques for better dancing. From 5 - 7 p.m, the floor is yours for dancing under Valerie's guidance and for working with different partners. An intermediate-level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.
$45 – $55
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Only one man has the particular set of skills - to lead Police Squad and save the world. |
6 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime at the Ames Public Library. Enjoy 30 minutes filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025. Gather 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.
This 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.
$185
This year try something new and sustainable for your holiday decor - a dried floral wreath!
$59 – $92
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14 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Exploring Art, 18 months - 3’s with an adult partner.
$65
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This month, join us for our Members Open Hours at Fifth Street Writers. Interested in becoming a member? Click here for more information!
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.
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025.
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.
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This month, we'll be joined by Drum Iowa for yoga and a drum circle!
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Join Drum Iowa for an afternoon of yoga and drumming! We’ll start with 45 minutes of yoga with a gentle djembe drum accompaniment. A community drum circle will follow.
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Enjoy a fun evening of hands-on STEAM activities with Iowa State University's Toying with Technology Teacher Candidates. Come play, make, and learn!
Free
Students will explore the possibilities of color in still life painting.
$85
Learn to create beautiful floral arrangements to take home - a different style each month!
$43 – $62
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12 events,
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This month, join us for our Members Open Hours at Fifth Street Writers. Interested in becoming a member? Click here for more information!
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.
$6 – $12
Join the Iowa Bonsai Association and their invited guest, the Eastern Iowa Bonsai Association at Reiman Gardens as we showcase the art and horticulture of Bonsai.
Enjoy creative learning through the art making process using a variety of sensory materials, traditional and nontraditional supplies. 3 - 5 years with an adult partner.
$65
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Topic — Tales from Slovenia: A Visit to My Ancestral Country | Speaker — Dr. Peter Orazem Dr. Orazem will share his experience of visiting his ancestral county of Slovenia and tell some family stories of his trips.
Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime at the Ames Public Library. Enjoy 30 minutes filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
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!
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025.
Discover the bold and expressive art of printmaking using linoleum blocks. Beginners Ages 18+
$75
Will you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out! Tabletop games will be available to play, or bring a favorite to share. All gaming experience levels are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Everyone 18 or older is welcome. 
Check out this book group for fresh insights and lively discussion about topics relating to society, identity, and culture. Book selections include fiction and non-fiction from a wide variety of perspectives and marginalized identities.
Don't miss Grandma Mojo's - Iowa State's premier improv comedy troupe - every other Wednesday at the M-Shop for a night filled with hijinks and hilarity, all for only $1 at the door!
$1
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7 events,
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.
$6 – $12
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.
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
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!
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A 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.
Free
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Hear from Susan Benner, who has worked with the immigrant community in Ames for 20 years. |
6 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages! Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025. Staff from Optimae Life Services will be available in the Library to connect visitors with resources for mental health, home health, and community integration services.
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Hey teens, take a front row seat in the ultimate showdown: book vs. movie! Every month, we'll feature a teen book that's been made into a movie. Come to the book club to chat about the book and eat snacks. OR come to movie night to watch the movie version and eat snacks. OR, come to both!
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Sign up your team (or yourself) to play ten rounds of trivia covering a range of topics from nature to sports and everything in between. Bring your own snacks and beverages and compete for silly prizes and bragging rights. The room opens at 6:30 p.m., trivia starts promptly at 7 p.m.
$15
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4 events,
Do you dream of writing “someday,” but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you already write, but you’re stuck. Join this FREE monthly writing workshop for adults, which provides a safe space for writers of all stages and genres to generate stories inspired by prompts.
Free
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. Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. |
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4 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your decks to talk and strategize with other players, but card trading will not be allowed.
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Everyone is welcome to a special event about fostering, whether you are interested in starting or are experienced and looking to connect with other families and services. A panel of current foster parents will talk about their journeys through the foster care system. Representatives from local organizations supporting foster families will be available to share information and answer questions.
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Dubbed “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard), Matthew West has notched 38 No.1 songs combined as an artist and songwriter and has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications.
$32
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6 events,
The Octagon will hold the 3rd annual Winter Market, featuring great finds on holiday-themed artworks from local artists and week-by-week special deals.
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.
$6 – $12
Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime at the Ames Public Library. Enjoy 30 minutes filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation. Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025. Gather 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. |
8 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Exploring Art, 18 months - 3’s with an adult partner.
$65
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.
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025.
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.
Join us for our hybrid Write Together Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. 3:30 to 5 p.m. CT
Free
Children in grades 1-5 are invited to get creative and build with lots of LEGO®! We'll provide the bricks while the kids provide the imagination. All LEGO® will remain at the Library, so bring a camera to capture a photo of your build. Please leave your own LEGO® at home so they don't get mixed up with the Library's. Storytime Room. |
5 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime at the Ames Public Library. Enjoy 30 minutes filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
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!
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To kick off the holiday season, experience the magic of cirque like never before with the all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland!
$38
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2 events,
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.
$6 – $12
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4 events,
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.
$6 – $12
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Stop by for a hands-on, drop in workshop where we’ll be crafting fragrant smudge stick bundles inspired by the traditions of Yule and the winter solstice. Learn about the meaning of the shortest day of the year, discover the plants and herbs used in these seasonal creations, and help us prepare hundreds of bundles for the Conservatory’s holiday display.
$11 – $12
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. |
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2 events,
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.
$6 – $12
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6 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime at the Ames Public Library. Enjoy 30 minutes filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation. Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025. Gather 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. |
10 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Exploring Art, 18 months - 3’s with an adult partner.
$45
Staff from Heartland of Story County will be available in the Library to connect Story County residents who are 60+ and their caregivers with programs and services. Visitors may apply for Heartland programs, explore ways to stay active and independent, find low income assistance, and learn about other resources.
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.
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025.
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.
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.
$6 – $12
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. |
8 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime at the Ames Public Library. Enjoy 30 minutes filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.
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!
Mystery readers, come talk about books by a selected author or on a theme.
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025. 
Bring your friends and get creative with Maker Nights at Reiman Gardens!
$15 – $30
Don't miss Grandma Mojo's - Iowa State's premier improv comedy troupe - every other Wednesday at the M-Shop for a night filled with hijinks and hilarity, all for only $1 at the door!
$1
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9 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Join us for a monthly book discussion just for families that are homeschooling! This year we have selected a wide variety of books that mirror our world. Families are invited to read the book of the month (together or independently), then come to the Library for a discussion and related activities. This event and books are geared for school-age kids or middle-grade reading level, but all ages are welcome to attend. Teen Space
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.
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025.
Need a brain break? Teens are invited to hang out and play videogames in the Teen Space!
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
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!
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Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
Free
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7 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages! Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025. Staff from Optimae Life Services will be available in the Library to connect visitors with resources for mental health, home health, and community integration services.
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Hosted by University Museums' interns and staff in conjunction with ISU WinterFest, this festive evening celebrates the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. Visitors can take part in free Victorian yuletide themed activities and crafts while enjoying holiday treat
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Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
Free
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12 events,
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.
$6 – $12
Join us at Fifth Street Writers on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Together we’ll write in community on our writing projects.
Free
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.
Hey teens, come to the Library's Teen Silent Book Club to unwind, read, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks.
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Hosted by University Museums' interns and staff in conjunction with ISU WinterFest, this festive evening celebrates the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. Visitors can take part in free Victorian yuletide themed activities and crafts while enjoying holiday treat
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Japanese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
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.
$6 – $12
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Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
Free
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The M-Shop closes down the fall semester at Iowa State with a rocking good show featuring Iowa City-based punk pop favorites Lipstick Homicide and the newly established Des Moines rock band Bat Problem!
$10
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