Do you want to learn to read Tarot? Are you a Tarot reader looking to build community with others?
Join the Ames Public Library for a monthly Tarot Meetup! Bring your curiosity and your cards (if you have them) and spend the evening with like-minded folks.
No Tarot experience necessary — anyone from the simply curious to the seasoned expert is welcome.
Looking ahead to summer fun? Join them for the Summer Camp Fair this March and get a head start on planning for summer break! Families are invited to stop by, explore a variety of local organizations, and learn about youth programs, camps, and activities happening across Story County.
Whether your kiddo loves art, sports, science, the outdoors, or trying something totally new, there’s something for everyone. Come ask questions, gather info, and discover great options to make this summer one to remember.
The International Friendship Fair offers a unique opportunity for community members and ISU international students to dispel stereotypes and gain a better intercultural understanding of one another.
International volunteers will share their cultures in a fun and educational atmosphere through informal presentations, pictures, native attire, historical and world-famous places, instruments, food, games, and activities!
Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Ames-ISU YWCA.
Estate planning isn’t just about documents—it’s about people.
Join attorney Merlaine Mosley for an engaging session exploring how to create a clear, practical plan that protects your loved ones, preserves family harmony, and ensures your wishes are honored.
Learn how wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and beneficiary designations work together to form a plan that truly fits your family—no matter its size, structure, or stage of life.
The show takes a familiar tale and adds a fun operatic twist with a strong anti-bullying message. On the way home from school, three little billy goats encounter a steep bridge, a mean troll and a sticky situation that they must try to solve—and all set to some of the greatest classical music by Mozart, Rossini and Donizetti!
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.
Celebrate spring break with some fun at the Library! Come hang out and make cards or other crafts from the Teen Space's collection of kits. The Library will also have cupcakes and other confections to fuel your creativity. All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own projects if you like. Need more time? The Teen Space will be open until 8:00 p.m., so you can keep crafting to your heart’s content.
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.
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)
Join 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.