The Ames Public Library serves 63,000 residents in the city of Ames, Story County. The library maintains 316,000 volumes and circulates 1.3 million items annually. In addition to books and traditional resources, the library provides museum passes, educational tablets, local historical photos, WiFi hotspots, and world language collections. The library system offers meeting and study rooms, public computers, printing, proctoring, notary services, tax information resources, and home delivery services.