The library will be closing early at 4:00 PM on Friday, May 17 for staff development.
Library Events
Thu, Jun 27 2024, 3 - 4pm
Want to be an armchair sleuth? Join fellow mystery lovers to read books from across the genre. Copies of each selection are available at the…
Audience: Adults, Book Discussion
Thu, Jun 27 2024, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Join the Ames Free Library's teen drawing club and share tips, tricks, and techniques with other local teen artists, participate in challenges, and…
Audience: Teens
Fri, Jun 28 2024, 11am - 12pm
Have you always wanted to research your family tree? Did you have your DNA tested and want help understanding the results or how to use the DNA…
Audience: Adults
Fri, Jun 28 2024, 11 - 11:30am
You’ve heard of Paint & Sip, where mature artists and mature grapes meet. Now, kids ages 2-5 are invited to join us for Pint-Sized Paint &…
Audience: Kids
Fri, Jun 28 2024, 2 - 3pm
Learn how to design your own water bottle or laptop sticker, t-shirts, tote bags, fancy greeting cards... or whatever else you can dream up! You'll…
Audience: Adults
Fri, Jun 28 2024, 2 - 2:45pm
Imagine...
You're innocently going about your day when suddenly, out of the corner of your eye, you see something thrilling. It’s a witch! She’s…
Audience: Kids
Sat, Jun 29 2024, 9 - 10am
Come join us on the last Saturday of every month to practice and learn the 24 Posture Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Form with Turo (teacher) Vince. Tai…
Audience: Adults
Sat, Jun 29 2024, 1 - 5pm
The Friends of the Ames Free Library is a nonprofit organization integral to promoting and supporting Library activities and programs, and purchases…
Audience: Adults
Mon, Jul 1 2024, 2 - 3pm
Lego your boredom and come to the coolest block party in town! Starting on June 17, drop by Queset House every Monday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM to free-…
Audience: Kids
Mon, Jul 1 2024, 4 - 5pm
Learn how to use Queset House's sewing machine with local expert Martha Testa! Enjoy a free one-on-one lesson, or bring a small group of your…
Audience: Adults, Kids, Teens
Mon, Jul 1 2024, 6 - 7pm
Our favorite Easton music man is back to kick-off our series of Family Garden Shows, happening every Monday night in July and August (through August…
Audience: Kids, Special
Tue, Jul 2 2024, 10:30am
Join Gina and Jen for a monthly Nature Art Class at the Queset House in Easton. This parent-child program teaches fine motor skills, communication,…
Audience: Kids
Tue, Jul 2 2024, 10:30 - 11am
Best for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms storytime features songs, rhymes, and a story or two to keep little ones engaged. This program meets every…
Audience: Kids, Storytime
Tue, Jul 2 2024, 2 - 2:45pm
If you dream of being an author someday, wing your way to Word Wizards! Enjoy enchanted writing prompts, journaling, and magical storytelling games…
Audience: Kids
Wed, Jul 3 2024, 10:30 - 11am
Best for infants and prewalkers, Babytime is storytime for littles - and their grownups! This session is full of songs, rhymes, and lap games - and…
Audience: Kids, Storytime
Thu, Jul 4 2024, 9am - 8pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Audience: Adults, Kids, Special, Teens
Thu, Jul 4 2024, 10:30 - 11am
Family Storytime is perfect for preschoolers but fun for the whole family! Learn (or relearn!) favorite songs & rhymes and enjoy a few stories…
Audience: Kids, Storytime
Fri, Jul 5 2024, 3 - 4pm
Do you have a photo or design project you’re working on, but need a little help figuring out an Adobe program feature that you need to achieve your…
Audience: Adults
Mon, Jul 8 2024, 2 - 3pm
Lego your boredom and come to the coolest block party in town! Starting on June 17, drop by Queset House every Monday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM to free-…
Audience: Kids
Mon, Jul 8 2024, 4 - 5pm
Learn how to use Queset House's sewing machine with local expert Martha Testa! Enjoy a free one-on-one lesson, or bring a small group of your…
Audience: Adults, Kids, Teens