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Throwback Thursday to the National Book Festival exactly 2 months ago in Washington, D.C!Sheila and Bri shared Iowa's 20...
10/22/2026

Throwback Thursday to the National Book Festival exactly 2 months ago in Washington, D.C!

Sheila and Bri shared Iowa's 2026 Great Reads from Great Places with visitors.

Jill Esbaum's "It's Corn Picking Time" 🌽 inspired the corny decorations, and our "Romance Readers" stickers were popular with soon-to-be fans of Denise Williams's "The Re-do List." 💗

Read all about Iowa's 2026 Great Reads picks at https://www.AmesPL.org/IowaCenterForTheBook

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Get your shelf ready for next week's book groups:🌳 Deep Roots Book GroupTuesday, October 27, at 7pm"All the Water in the...
10/21/2026

Get your shelf ready for next week's book groups:

🌳 Deep Roots Book Group
Tuesday, October 27, at 7pm
"All the Water in the World" by Eiren Caffall

🗺️ View from the Margins Book Group
Wednesday, October 28, at 7pm
"The Persians" by Sanam Mahloudji

Do you dream of writing “someday,” but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you already write, but you’re stuck.Come to Ge...
10/20/2026

Do you dream of writing “someday,” but don’t know where to start?

Perhaps you already write, but you’re stuck.

Come to Generative Writing Workshops at the Library! Our next monthly writing workshop for adults will be Saturday, October 24, from 10am-12pm.

Join us in person or via Zoom for a safe space for writers of all stages and genres to generate stories inspired by prompts.

Find out more at www.AmesPL.org/events.

Ames Writers Collective

🎉 It's National Friends of the Library Week! Did you know Ames Public Library has a Friends Foundation that raises funds...
10/19/2026

🎉 It's National Friends of the Library Week!

Did you know Ames Public Library has a Friends Foundation that raises funds just for the Library? They operate our books sales, Literary Grounds Bookstore, and so much more!

Thank you Ames Public Library Friends Foundation ❤

Join Ames Public Library for a special Family Storytime with author Andrew Gogerty:📆 Saturday, October 2410:30am, Storyt...
10/19/2026

Join Ames Public Library for a special Family Storytime with author Andrew Gogerty:

📆 Saturday, October 24
10:30am, Storytime Room

Gogerty will read from his book, "Adventures with Elwood the Gnome: Small Things," illustrated by Tim Read.

Reiman Gardens Tim Read - Illustration and Design

Celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month by attending a FREE Dyslexia 101 presentation from Iowa's branch of the International...
10/18/2026

Celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month by attending a FREE Dyslexia 101 presentation from Iowa's branch of the International Dyslexia Association!

📆 Dyslexia 101
Saturday, October 24
10-11:30am, Ames Public Library

Learn what Dyslexia is, how it impacts learning, and simple ways to support readers at home and in school.

This engaging session is perfect for parents, educators, and community members looking to better understand and support individuals with Dyslexia.

Iowa Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

What's better than an '80s movie night just for teens? Make it a sing along! 🎞️🎤Teen Movie Night & Book Tasting Friday, ...
10/18/2026

What's better than an '80s movie night just for teens? Make it a sing along! 🎞️🎤

Teen Movie Night & Book Tasting
Friday, October 23
4pm, Library Teen Space

Get ready for Halloween with a "Little Shop of Horrors" watch party and sing-along. In this horror comedy musical film, a nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed.

While you're here, you can also browse our top picks for related books! 📚

Join Ames Public Library for a Nature Walk Storytime next week! 🐞🍃📘Friday, October 232pm, Moore Memorial Park Big Bluest...
10/17/2026

Join Ames Public Library for a Nature Walk Storytime next week! 🐞🍃📘

Friday, October 23
2pm, Moore Memorial Park
Big Bluestem Shelter

Walk the path at Moore Memorial Park while listening to a story. We'll stop along the way to interact with nature through crafts and activities.

Explore what happens after you're ready to buy a home in the second event in our Homebuying series:🏠 Homebuying: Navigat...
10/16/2026

Explore what happens after you're ready to buy a home in the second event in our Homebuying series:

🏠 Homebuying: Navigating the Homebuying Process
Thursday, October 22
6:30-8pm, APL Rotary Room

Learn how to navigate the home search, make a competitive offer, and understand the closing process from contract to closing day. 📑🖋️

You'll also gain insight into what to expect as a new homeowner, including the responsibilities and next steps after moving in.

Caring for someone with dementia can bring challenging moments. Ames Public Library is hosting a new Dementia Caregiver ...
10/16/2026

Caring for someone with dementia can bring challenging moments.

Ames Public Library is hosting a new Dementia Caregiver Support Group to connect with others who understand your experiences.

Join us on the fourth Thursday of each month, and leave with practical, confidence-building tools you can use right away.

📆 On Thursday, October 22, at 6pm we'll talk about when to consider additional help, memory care, or long-term placement.

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