Library Events
Thu, Jun 13 2024, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Are you between the ages of 12 and 18? Looking to have a say in what happens at your public library? Hoping to earn some community service or…
Audience: Teens
Thu, Jun 13 2024, 6 - 7pm
Read the true side of the story with some truly great people - new members are always welcome! Copies of each selection are available at the…
Audience: Adults, Book Discussion
Fri, Jun 14 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 14 2024, 3 - 4pm
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
Sat, Jun 15 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, Jun 17 2024, 10:30 - 11:30am
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques…
Audience: Community
Mon, Jun 17 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, Jun 17 2024, 4 - 5:30pm
Make an appointment with local podcaster Christine Santos to learn how to create your own podcast using our equipment at Queset House! You can enjoy…
Audience: Adults
Mon, Jun 17 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, Jun 17 2024, 6 - 7pm
If you love beading or if you're interested in a meditative act of creation, head on over to the Library Beaders group! Their goal is to have endless…
Audience: Adults
Tue, Jun 18 2024, 10:15 - 11:30am
Join the Easton community at the Ames Free Library for a social hour every Tuesday morning from 10:15 - 11:30.
All are welcome; we invite retirees,…
Audience: Adults, Kids, Teens
Tue, Jun 18 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, Jun 18 2024, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Gather with local teens to read tarot and other tools of intuition, drink tea, and build a journal of self-discovery. Explore through journal prompts…
Audience: Teens
Wed, Jun 19 2024, 9am - 8pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Audience: Adults, Kids, Special, Teens
Wed, Jun 19 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, Jun 20 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
Thu, Jun 20 2024, 2 - 3:30pm
Help us "build" a new tradition! Each season, patrons of the Ames Free Library will battle for bragging rights (and a golden trophy) at a themed…
Audience: Kids
Fri, Jun 21 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 21 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
Sat, Jun 22 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