Join us for a fun night of board games and cards. Families and friends of all ages, join us from 5:30 - 7 p.m. If you prefer an adults only space and more advanced games, come from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Beverages will be available for a donation. Bring your own!
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.
Since 1896, the city has been providing electricity to its residents, and for the past 50 years operated a waste-to-energy facility. Today and into the future we focus on a balance “Reliable, Renewable, and Rates”. Don will discuss how Ames is uniquely positioned to blend these three cornerstones of utility preparedness.
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.
Families are invited to enjoy a short storytime and get hands-on with a fun related STEM activity for all ages!
America 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.
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.
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!
Stop by the Teen Space or Youth Services Desk to let us know if you need a copy of the next book.
This Month: White Bird: A Wonder Story (graphic novel) by R. J. Palacio and the 2023 movie (MPAA rating PG-13)
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.