Ames Public Library

Category: Public library

Address: 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA

Phone: +15152395646

Opening hours

Sunday: 1–5PM

Monday: 9AM–9PM

Tuesday: 9AM–9PM

Wednesday: 9AM–9PM

Thursday: 9AM–9PM

Friday: 9AM–6PM

Saturday: 9AM–6PM

Reviews

Barb Weston

Sep 23, 2022

Had fun had a great book sale.

amy peterman

Aug 31, 2022

The Ames Library Staff is absolutely amazing!!! I have to say the staff at the desk in front , the upstairs adult reading area are so extremely helpful and always so friendly and able answer any questions I have. I also recently used the children’s section with my grandson it is phenomenal! We stopped at the desk after looking around a bit and asked a young lady for assistance with books for his age and level and she was so extremely helpful. There is simply no other way to put it the staff is so great I loved our experience there . The touch screen interactive pad was amazing for the kids and all the legos and toys , and learning items , wonderful library love, love, love!

Kay Burnett

Aug 13, 2022

Very efficient staff

Heather Oswald

Aug 8, 2022

The Ames library is great! The staff is amazing and very helpful. The children's play area has so many fun things for the kids to enjoy. Train/Lego table, kitchen with food/dishes, instruments, busy boxes to play with, and a puppet show area. There's tons for kids to do! The adult section is set up wonderfully with awesome seating spots to hang out, computers to use, and a large magazine rack! We spend a lot of our time here!

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Questions & Answers

Does the library have any of the "great courses CD's?

Nancy Hall | Oct 25, 2019
Marina Kraeva | Oct 25, 2019

Yes, quite a collection. See http://catalog.amespl.org/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=3.1033.0.0.1&type=Default&term=Great%20courses&by=KW&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=TOM=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1

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Does this facility offer free parking?

Natalie Updike | Oct 25, 2018
Iddo Friedberg | Oct 25, 2018

No.

Does the Ames public library lend board games?

Bailey Zahn | Apr 27, 2022
Clae Riker | Apr 27, 2022

No, they do not.

Can we go there and use the computers?

Lori Lange | Oct 24, 2021
Ames Public Library | Oct 24, 2021

Marc is correct; We are currently operating by curbside service and online services. We do have Wi-Fi Hotspots available for checkout, if you have your own computer but need internet access.

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Hi my name is laticia do you guys have an email address

Chanteemarie Warren | Oct 24, 2021
Dylan Kline | Oct 24, 2021

No email address is listed but there is a "Contact Us" page at www.amespubliclibrary.org/contact-us

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Research Department: I am writing for a journal (Leonardo) that deals with both art and science. I want to use a related quote from an old episode of "Saturday Night Live," but my knowledge of it is sketchy. Can you help me find it? K Jolls

Kenneth Jolls | Oct 24, 2020
Grant Olsen | Oct 24, 2020

The staff might not see this. I recommend that you email or call. Cheers.

Ames Library, Do you have an archive of the Ames Tribune? I am looking for an article (or letter-to-the-editor) that I wrote in 1990 or 1991 about the Ames International Orchestra Festival Association (AIOFA). Thank you. Kenneth R. Jolls

Ken | Oct 25, 2019
Jillian Ocken | Oct 25, 2019

Yes! Go to the Library's website at www.amespubliclibrary.org and click on Local History under Learn and Explore. The Ames Tribune Archive should have what you need!

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Do you accept book donations?

Dawn DoerrJohnson | Oct 25, 2019
Seth Warburton | Oct 25, 2019

Yes. Detailed information about book donations is found under the "How do I?" link on the library homepage.

Is the library open Easter Sunday?

Strabala Family | Oct 25, 2019
Seth Warburton | Oct 25, 2019

No.

Does this library have a membership/ book fee? Or just late fees?

Cole kelchen | Oct 25, 2019
Jillian Ocken | Oct 25, 2019

There is no fee to have an Ames Public Library card or to check out items. There are fines for overdue or lost items.

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Do you have theCD Movie: A Place to Call Home?

Pat Girton | Oct 25, 2019
Alissa Lee Dornink | Oct 25, 2019

The library has seasons 1-5 of the show A Place to Call Home by Acorn Media on DVD and available to stream for free though Hoopla.

Where would I find books on macrame

Sara DeKovic | Oct 25, 2019
Jillian Ocken | Oct 25, 2019

Macrame books for adults will be on the second floor in the nonfiction area. Look for 746.42. Books for kids and teens will be on the first floor under the same number.

Does they have ELL or ESL class?

P Princess (皮公主) | Oct 25, 2019
Marina Kraeva | Oct 25, 2019

APL has Conversation in English meetings for native and non-native English speakers on Mondays 11:30am-12:30pm. ESL classes are offered by DMACC (in Ames).

Is there available printing to the public?

Timothy Ellis | Oct 25, 2018
SU | Oct 24, 2020

Yes. From the library website: You may print files from Ames Public Library's computer commons or using our remote printing service. You may also make copies at the Library's document stations. The following options are available: Letter size (8.5" by 11") or legal size (8.5" by 14") paper Black and white or color printing 1-sided printing only The cost per page is: 10¢ for black and white 50¢ for color You can print from any mobile device, laptop, or home computer to the Ames Public Library printers. Prints cost 10 cents per page for black and white and 50 cents per page for color.

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Are they hiring 14 year olds?

Aubrey Bales | Oct 25, 2018
Sue B | Oct 25, 2018

14 yr olds are welcome to volunteer, legal working age is at the state level.

What are the Teen Room hours for each separate day of the week?

Ophelia | Oct 25, 2018
denise griffith | Oct 25, 2018

I looked on the website and no hours were posted. You probably would have to go there and ask. Sorry I tried to help

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