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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: German - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in German. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. Dale H. Ross Board Room \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-german-ames-public-library/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185848
CREATED:20260121T140738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T140738Z
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SUMMARY:Movies with Mainstream - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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! \nVisit the APL calendar closer to the event for movie titles. \nMovies will be held in the Farwell T. Brown Auditorium. Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Mainstream Living.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/movies-with-mainstream-ames-public-library-2/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185848
CREATED:20260121T142206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T142206Z
UID:10003540-1778763600-1778770800@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Aging and Disability Resource Center - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Community Support Advocates will be available to help older adults\, people with disabilities\, and their caregivers connect with local services and support. \n\nSecond Thursday of Each Month\, 1 – 3 p.m. on the second floor\nFourth Thursday of Each Month\, 10 a.m. – noon on the second floor\n\nJoin the group in the Patricia & Louis Banitt Study Room – 2nd Floor
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/iowa-aging-and-disability-resource-center-ames-public-library/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185848
CREATED:20260120T033548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T033548Z
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SUMMARY:Unitypoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Staff from UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services. \n\nThursdays\, 2 – 3 p.m. on the second floor\, Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room\n\nUnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball offers a full continuum of mental health services and treatment to meet the needs of our community\, from family and individual counseling to outpatient care for all ages. Eyerly Ball’s core focus is on outpatient\, residential\, community outreach\, care coordination and crisis services.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/unitypoint-health-eyerly-ball-at-the-library/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185848
CREATED:20251103T052414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T052414Z
UID:10001405-1778785200-1778790600@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:028: Real Reads Book Group - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:028 focuses on recently published\, popular nonfiction on a variety of topics. \nMeet in person in the Dale H. Ross Board Room (2nd floor)\, or join the Zoom Meeting\, use the following link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87984723696?pwd=TG54ZnRFUEM4aWh4WWxzMlZ0SndZQT09 \n2025 \n\nSeptember – The Man Who Could Move Clouds: A Memoir by Ingrid Rojas Contreras\nOctober – Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell\nNovember – Wastelands: The True Story of Farm Country on Trial by Corban Addison\nDecember – Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future by Gloria Dickie\n\nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/028-real-reads-book-group-ames-public-library/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185848
CREATED:20251103T024936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T024936Z
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SUMMARY:Optimae Life Services at APL - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room – 2nd floor \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/optimae-life-services-at-apl-ames-public-library/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185848
CREATED:20260120T055304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T055305Z
UID:10003514-1778940000-1778943600@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Japanese - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Japanese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-french-ames-public-library-3-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185848
CREATED:20260120T043147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T043147Z
UID:10003407-1778943600-1778947200@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Russian - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-russian-ames-public-library-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185848
CREATED:20260120T044441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T044441Z
UID:10003431-1778947200-1778952600@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: French - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-french-ames-public-library-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185848
CREATED:20260120T003036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T003036Z
UID:10003025-1779102000-1779109200@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nMondays\, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the second floor
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/mary-greeley-medical-center-at-apl-ames-public-library-2/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185848
CREATED:20260120T004540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T004540Z
UID:10003112-1779107400-1779111000@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: English - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. Library staff will pair native and non-native speakers and provide themes\, questions\, and topics for conversation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-english-ames-public-library/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
CREATED:20260120T010608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T010608Z
UID:10003140-1779123600-1779127200@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: American Sign Language - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in American Sign Language. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-american-sign-language-ames-public-library/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
CREATED:20260120T021613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T021613Z
UID:10003241-1779210000-1779213600@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:International Community Meetup - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing. \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Iowa State University International Students and Scholars Office.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/international-community-meetup-ames-public-library/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
CREATED:20260120T023043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T023043Z
UID:10003272-1779217200-1779222600@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Spanish - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. Dale H. Ross Board Room \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-spanish-ames-public-library-2/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
CREATED:20260119T233333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T233333Z
UID:10002935-1779217200-1779224400@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Ames' Athletes Who Made it to the Big Time - Ames History Museum
DESCRIPTION:Ames’ Athletes Who Made it to the Big Time \nTues.\, May 19\, 7 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttend in person: Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave. \nAttend virtually: Register for the Zoom link \nSpeaker: Tom Kroeschell\, former Iowa State Athletics Communications Director \nAmes has been an outsized source of athletic talent that rose far above their Story County roots. Kroeschell talks about the achievement of Ames natives beyond the exploits of Fred Hoiberg and Harrison Barnes. This includes pioneering women’s competitors from Karen Koellner to Erica Lynn-Douglas who put Ames on the map in high school and collegiate competition.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/ames-athletes-who-made-it-to-the-big-time-ames-history-museum/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
CREATED:20260120T030308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T030308Z
UID:10003278-1779271200-1779278400@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Plus: Topic TBA - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Topic —  \nSpeaker —  \nDescription coming to the Ames Public Library website soon! \nPARTICIPATE IN PERSON OR ONLINE.\nA Zoom link will be posted on the Ames Public Library page before the event. \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Story County Genealogical Society.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/genealogy-plus-topic-tba-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
CREATED:20260120T031909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T031909Z
UID:10003302-1779292800-1779300000@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Community & Family Resources at APL
DESCRIPTION:Staff from Community and Family Resources will be available in the Library to provide information about addiction\, substance abuse treatment\, problem gambling treatment\, and mental health therapy. \nThey can also provide assistance in getting started in any of these services including filling out some of the pre-appointment forms. \n\nFirst Wednesday of Each Month\, 10am-12pm on the second floor\nThird Wednesday of Each Month\, 4-6pm on the second floor\n\nLisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room – 2nd Floor
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/community-family-resources-at-apl/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
CREATED:20251103T062528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T063143Z
UID:10001458-1779301800-1779309000@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Bored? Games! - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. \n\n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \n\nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/bored-games-ames-public-library/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
CREATED:20260120T033548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T033548Z
UID:10003337-1779372000-1779375600@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Unitypoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Staff from UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services. \n\nThursdays\, 2 – 3 p.m. on the second floor\, Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room\n\nUnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball offers a full continuum of mental health services and treatment to meet the needs of our community\, from family and individual counseling to outpatient care for all ages. Eyerly Ball’s core focus is on outpatient\, residential\, community outreach\, care coordination and crisis services.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/unitypoint-health-eyerly-ball-at-the-library/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
CREATED:20251103T022920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T022920Z
UID:10001220-1779386400-1779390000@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Chinese - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Chinese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. PEO Room \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-chinese-ames-public-library/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
CREATED:20260120T043147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T043147Z
UID:10003408-1779548400-1779552000@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Russian - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-russian-ames-public-library-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
CREATED:20260120T044441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T044441Z
UID:10003432-1779552000-1779557400@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: French - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-french-ames-public-library-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
CREATED:20251103T033330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T035909Z
UID:10001341-1779631200-1779638400@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Pokémon Club - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. Don’t want to play? Come to watch others\, enjoy Poké-art activities\, chat with other kids\, and build a supportive community of friends! Farwell T. Brown Auditorium \nKids ages 8 and under need to bring a caregiver along to help. Caregivers: not sure what Pokémon is all about? This is a great opportunity to learn along with your kids! \nSupported by Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/pokemon-club-ames-public-library/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: American Sign Language - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in American Sign Language. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-american-sign-language-ames-public-library/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Spanish - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. Dale H. Ross Board Room \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-spanish-ames-public-library-2/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T203000
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SUMMARY:Deep Roots Book Group - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join gardeners and nature enthusiasts for deep discussion of books in connection with the Ames Seed Library. \nTopics will touch on seeds and plants\, gardening\, community-building\, and the relationship between humans\, animals\, and plants. \nBook selections include both fiction and non-fiction intended for general audience. \n2026 \n\nJanuary 27: Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton\nFebruary 24: A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari\nMarch 24: When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History\, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy by Beronda Montgomery\nApril 28: Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly\nMay 26: Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature by Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian\n\nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/deep-roots-book-group-ames-public-library-2/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: German - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in German. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. Dale H. Ross Board Room \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-german-ames-public-library/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T200000
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SUMMARY:View from the Margins Book Group - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipate in person in the Danfoss Room or join the Zoom Meeting\, use the following link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83974516721?pwd=mKGAzHUYnw7Z5c7XbyONFF3yw55RXH.1 \n2025 \n\nSeptember – What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez? by Claire Jimenez\nOctober – Beautiful Country: A Memoir of an Undocumented Childhood by Qian Julie Wang\nNovember – The Turner House by Angela Flournoy\nDecember – Fire Exit by Morgan Talty\n\n2026 \n\nJanuary – The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates\nFebruary – The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez\nMarch – See Me Rolling: On Disability\, Equality\, and Ten-Point Turns by Lottie Jackson\nApril – Victim by Andrew Boryga\nMay – Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir by Lamya H\nJune – Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor\nJuly – A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power\nAugust – Cactus Country: A Boyhood Memoir by Zoë Bossiere\n\nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. \n\n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \n\nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/view-from-the-margins-book-group-ames-public-library/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T150000
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SUMMARY:Unitypoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Staff from UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services. \n\nThursdays\, 2 – 3 p.m. on the second floor\, Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room\n\nUnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball offers a full continuum of mental health services and treatment to meet the needs of our community\, from family and individual counseling to outpatient care for all ages. Eyerly Ball’s core focus is on outpatient\, residential\, community outreach\, care coordination and crisis services.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/unitypoint-health-eyerly-ball-at-the-library/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185849
CREATED:20260120T034738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T034738Z
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SUMMARY:Dementia Caregiver Support Group - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Caring 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. \nAll caregivers are welcome. Dale H. Ross Board Room \nCheck the Ames Public Library’s calendar for specific topic each month. \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library\, Dementia Friendly Iowa\, and Home Care Assistance.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/dementia-caregiver-support-group-ames-public-library/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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