Learn about Iowa's revolutionary history through an exhibit from Iowa PBS. Connect Iowa's local stories to the broader themes of American democracy and independence through the stories of Iowans.

Our mission is to connect people to the world of ideas--in our recently-expanded building, on our Bookmobile, through outreach, and of course digitally.

NOTE: Only residents of the City of Ames or rural Story County can access Bridges with an Ames Public Library card. If you live elsewhere, please talk to Library staff to learn how to access this resource.

The Library offers free use of internet-connected computers and tablets along with free wi-fi and document scanning. Printing (and online printing) is available for a small fee.

Ames Public Library has multiple copies of many books that are popular with book clubs, and they can be checked out for 6 weeks! See the Book Club Collection list in the online catalog or view the PDF.

Browse online archives of Ames newspapers and photos, get free access to genealogy and history resources, and see events and lectures will be coming to the Library.

1 day ago · Learn about Iowa's revolutionary history through an exhibit from Iowa PBS. Connect Iowa's local stories to the broader themes of American democracy and independence through the stories of …

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Library Hours Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm Friday & Saturday: 9am-6pm Sun: 1pm-5pm Closings Bookmobile Schedule

Learn about Ames' library through the years, from its beginning as a reading room to a free library in a Carnegie building to the latest expansion in 2014. Explore the Library's history >>