# Books events in Ames, IA, Today and Upcoming Books events in Ames, IA

- **Subtitle**: All Books events in Ames, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Ames like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All Books events in Ames, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Ames like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Ames

- **Event Name**: Pub Fiction 2026
  - **Description**: It's brews for books - Pub Fiction 2026! Join us for a literary-themed pub crawl through downtown Ames. It's fun, it's hip, and it's for a good cause!

Come dressed as your favorite literary character and you may win a prize...or just join the fun and ooh
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  - **Date**: Thu Aug 13 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Aug 13 2026 at 11:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/pub-fiction-2026/200029881862819
  - **Venue**: Ames Public Library
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, parties, nonprofit, pub-crawl, bar-crawls
- **Event Name**: Ames Retreat 2026
  - **Description**: Registration will close May 28! Don't miss your chance at an unforgettable weekend, register now at:

https://midwestreadingretreat.com/product/ames-reading-retreat-june-19-june-21-2026/

🌷🌸🌻📚🛍️👜🍸🍺🍴🍽️☀️

Grab your favorite market tote, a stack from your T
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/ames-retreat-2026/200029931203634
  - **Venue**: Dog-Eared Books Ames
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  - **Categories**: art, workshops, cooking, literary-art, meet-and-greet, dog, meetups, juneteenth, farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: Bookmark Embroidery with Prairie Rose Needleworks
  - **Description**: Grab your ticket for our bookmark embroidery class on Sunday, May 3!

Kits include all the necessary materials and guidance from Prairie Rose Needleworks.

This is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with your friends - pick up a book while you're
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/bookmark-embroidery-with-prairie-rose-needleworks/200029982506158
  - **Venue**: 203 Main Street, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Summer Boozy Book Fair
  - **Description**: Summer's just starting, so come and join us for a Boozy Book Fair at Alluvial Brewing and stock up on all your reading (and craft beer) needs!

On Friday, June 5 from 6-9 PM, we will have live music from Ben Schrag, a food truck vendor for dinner, a DIY a
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Jun 05 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/summer-boozy-book-fair/200029877631926
  - **Venue**: 203 Main Street, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Teacher's Night
  - **Description**: Calling all pre-k-12th grade public educators: you are invited to Dog-Eared Books's Teacher's Night on Friday, May 22 from 5 - 8 PM.

Drop in when it's convenient for you, and bring your colleagues for an evening to relax as you wrap up the school year.
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/teachers-night/200029870932251
  - **Venue**: 203 Main Street, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010
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  - **Categories**: dog
- **Event Name**: Happy Hour Signing with Nick Narigon
  - **Description**: Dog-Eared Books is excited to host Nick Narigon, author of The F-Man Himself, for a Happy Hour Signing in celebration of his new book, Montuga!

Join us on Friday, May 1 from 5-7 PM. We will have a selection of wines available for purchase alongside our n
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/happy-hour-signing-with-nick-narigon/200029990341338
  - **Venue**: 203 Main Street, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, dog
- **Event Name**: Books & Bevs at London Underground
  - **Description**: On first Mondays of each month, Books & Beverages will be meeting from 6 - 7 PM across the street at our favorite bar, London Underground, with co-owner Ellyn and bookseller Bailey to keep you company.

This book club does not require that you read a
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  - **Date**: Mon Jun 01 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/books-and-bevs-at-london-underground/200029776641718
  - **Venue**: London Underground
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  - **Categories**: meetups

## Trending Events in Ames

- **Event Name**: Post Malone and Jelly Roll at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Post Malone & Jelly Roll
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- **Event Name**: Post Malone with Jelly Roll and Carter Faith
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🌆 City: Ames
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- **Event Name**: Iowa State Cyclones vs. Southeast Missouri Redhawks
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Iowa State Cyclones vs. Southeast Missouri Redhawks, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium in dyn
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- **Event Name**: Iowa State Cyclones vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Iowa State Cyclones vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium in dynamic Ames, IA
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Ames?
  - **A:** Pub Fiction 2026 (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 05:30 pm at Ames Public Library), Ames Retreat 2026 (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Dog-Eared Books Ames), Bookmark Embroidery with Prairie Rose Needleworks (Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm at 203 Main Street, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010), Summer Boozy Book Fair (Fri Jun 05 2026 at 06:00 pm at 203 Main Street, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010), Teacher's Night (Fri May 22 2026 at 05:00 pm at 203 Main Street, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Ames this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Bookmark Embroidery with Prairie Rose Needleworks (Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm at 203 Main Street, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010), Happy Hour Signing with Nick Narigon (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm at 203 Main Street, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Ames?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Ames on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Ames?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Ames?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Ames include Ames Public Library, Dog-Eared Books Ames, 203 Main Street, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Ames?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Ames include Ames Public Library Friends Foundation, Midwest Reading Retreat, Dog-Eared Books Ames.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Ames?
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