Reviews of Ames Public Library (Library)

515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010

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REVIEWS OF Ames Public Library IN Iowa

Liangyu Tan

Sarah Godfrey

mosun Zhao

Awesome library with useful books and colorful activities.

Nate Maile

It was better before the remodel.

Abigail DeRoin

Quality of children's experience here is borderline dysfunctional. The area is usually cluttered and librarians don't make a habit of circulating to meet the children and get a pulse on things, positive and negative, which can be alienating for any parent looking for assistance and for help creating a positive experience in early literacy. We've been coming here fairly regularly with our child for about two years and a librarian approached us *once* in that time. In general, the tone is neutral to grumpy. Staff looks and acts like they'd rather be anywhere else and seem happy to do the bare minimum of service. The arrangement of the space itself is not very intuitive, very unfriendly to children, and not conducive to librarian involvement: play spaces like the kitchen and puppet theater are shoved into back corners, toys and books are poorly labeled, and high-shelved stacks block the view both of the other material and of the circulation desk. My husband and I dread coming here, which is sad. Ames can do so much better for its children.

Muhammad Shahid

The Ames Public Library was not originally a free public library. During the 1890s, subscribers paid dues to keep a small reading room open. For example, in 1897 a local P.E.O. Society purchased 33 shares of stock and later voted two dollars per month to support the library. APL circa 1904 In 1902, the P.E.O. local chapter appointed a committee to investigate how a free public library might be established. Ames Mayor Parley Sheldon met with the group and then later wrote to Andrew Carnegie asking for $10,000 to erect a library building. Ames received the grant. By 1904 the city voted to accept Carnegie's gift, created a Board of Trustees, received a land gift for the building, constructed the library, and hired a librarian. October 20, 1904 was the first day of business. Building expansions in 1907 and 1940 made it possible for the Library to increase collections and serve more citizens. The Library tried to reach more people with a branch near campus which opened in 1946. It later closed in 1950 due to low use. Outreach, however, was still a goal so in 1966 Bookmobile operation began. APL present day By the 1980s, the Library building could not support the growing demand for services. In 1983, a bond referendum for a library addition passed. In 1985, the new expansion and the remodeled original building were dedicated. In November of 2011, voters approved a $20 million bond issue to once again expand and renovate the Library with 76 percent of the vote. In fall of 2012, the Library moved to a temporary location in Lincoln Center, where it operated for a year and a half. On September 14, 2014, Ames Public Library reopened the renovated and expanded building at 515 Douglas Avenue. Designed by MSR Architecture, the renewed building blends and contrasts the aesthetics of the original building and all of the expansions with the contemporary addition.

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good place

Oliver Dreyer

Awesome!

Megan Tifft

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Shane Campfield

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Dee Cee

Disgusting!! This library is exposing children to transgender strippers. Children do not need to see this behavior and anyone who takes their children to see this needs to have their head examined.

Ren Yan

A great library for kids. Love it.

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Red America

they strip

Marina Kraeva

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One of the best uses of taxpayer money that I've ever had the privilege of using. I really appreciate the dedicated and helpful staff.

Kalynn Doebel

One of my favorite places to visit in Ames! This place has it all. Books, movies, cds, a wonderful children's library, audiobooks, public computers, large conference rooms available to rent, self-checkout, tax help, and a really great Ebook collection (access their collection by using the Overdrive app on your phone or tablet).

Rocket To Mars

Huge comic book fan and their selection is amazing! Truly impressed

Zhi Li

New facilities and large collection of books and dvds. Plus, it has a large kid's area and is really family friendly.

Gregory Smith

Becky Englin

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Tim Shey

I used to spend many hours reading books at the Ames Public Library years ago. It is a great place to educate yourself.

David

Great library!

Arefin Bashar Arif

Really a hot collection of books.

Alyssa Weltha

Ryan Oldfield

they have drags strip for your kids

Nick Toornstra

Have to pay for parking and unknowledgeable staff.

Rebecca Schultz

Janelle Burbey

dylan miller

The staff as well as the library it's self are amazing. As so the staff are very kind and helpful to all the people in the library. I Have never had any problems at the library.

MIKE JONES

TJ Rosenbaum

So many useful books,dvds, and magazines. One of the best libraries I have ever been to.

Ghost Lewds

Calvin Chin

good!

William Chieves

Excellent facility. We love the this Library.

Melissa Smith

The Ames Public Library is one of our favorite places. Their children's area is really wonderful. My kids love going there. The library offers frequent story time sessions. Every member of the staff has been friendly and helpful. This library really feels like the heart of the Ames community.

Wijdan Tawfiq

Alys Miller

Stephanie

Beautiful place with a wide selection of bookies, movies, audiobooks, and magazines! I went on a Saturday morning and saw a lot of people coming and going, but it was still quiet! There is really good lighting and tons of space to study, read a book, or even hold a small meeting.

Lizzy Smith

Lina Gurtovoy

My son who's 1.4 years old loves it there. It's a wonderful place for both kids and adults!

Leah Kurt

Allison McLaren

The staff lady that I dealt with to get a library card was super rude and overall made my first experience here unwelcoming.

Jason Allen

Lori Clark

Amber Spivey

Nice and quiet

Iddo Friedberg

Helpful staff. Great selection. Meeting rooms and other community oriented facilities.

Victoria Walker

Ian Nelson-Johnson

This Place is AMAZING!!!

Saidmurod Ikramov

Saron Mehari Redae

I live in a town close by and I hate my library. Most people here use right and if they don't they tell them to calm down. I LOVE this place. Great place to study!!!!

Daniel Patterson

Exceptional staff and great selections!

Doran Clinic

Russ Stigler

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Taiseer Yosif

Ashantee Diggs

I think that Ames Public Library is awesome,I love how they put things together for the kids and parents.I just think that it's a wonderful place.

Ukelo Lueth

Very nice place to relax, study, or read. Great job on the renovation.

P Princess

This Library has clean and beautiful environment, rich collection of books, friendly and kind librarians, and also held learning parties for 3 kinds of languages, reading sessions, movies, handicraft gatherings; This is a multifunctional library.

Business Hours of Ames Public Library in Iowa

SUNDAY
1–5PM
MONDAY
9AM–9PM
TUESDAY
9AM–9PM
WEDNESDAY
9AM–9PM
THURSDAY
9AM–9PM
FRIDAY
9AM–6PM
SATURDAY
9AM–6PM

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