Special Events
Friday, December 08
9:00am - 5:00pm
Calling all nature lovers with a camera. We invite you to participate in “The Essence of November,” the Ames Free Library’s latest photography contest! Photos must be nature-related and shot during this month.
All skill levels are welcome. All camera types, too – cell phone images are fine.... Read more
Monday, December 25
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Christmas.
Friday, December 29
10:00am - 12:00pm
5, 4, 3, 2, 1...
The countdown has begun to our Epic New Year's Eve Stuffie Sleepover Weekend! Register one lucky stuffed animal friend for a luxurious four-night stay at the Ames Free Library! Drop-off your stuffie (or any toy) between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December... Read more
Monday, January 01
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed on Monday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day.
Monday, January 15
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Monday, February 19
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day.
Monday, April 15
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of the Patriots' Day holiday.
Monday, May 27
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Wednesday, June 19
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Thursday, July 04
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Monday, September 02
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Monday, October 14
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Monday, November 11
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Wednesday, November 27
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closing at 5:00 p.m. to allow certain turkeys to receive their last meal.
Thursday, November 28
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Tuesday, December 24
9:00am - 1:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closing at 1:00 p.m. in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Wednesday, December 25
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Christmas.
Tuesday, December 31
10:00am - 5:00pm
The Ames Free Library will close early at 5:00PM on Tuesday, December 31 in observance of New Year's Eve, and will not reopen until Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Wednesday, January 01
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed on Monday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day.