Library Events
Wed, Jun 26 2024, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Write a story, or part of one, then read it aloud and get some applause! Fireside Tales is a program for writers to practice and share their work. …
Audience: Adults, Teens
Thu, Jun 27 2024, 2 - 2:45pm
This summer, let Cynthia Rylant's Lighthouse Family series light up your life!
Wash up on the shores of Queset House every Thursday from 2:00 to 2:…
Audience: Kids
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 - 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
Fri, Jun 28 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 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 the 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, 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
Thu, Jul 4 2024, 9am - 8pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Audience: Adults, Kids, Special, Teens
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 the 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
Mon, Jul 8 2024, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Learn basic photography with award winning photographer Eric Lothrop.
Put down that iPhone and shoot like a pro. Eric will teach you everything you…
Audience: Adults