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Mon, Apr 03
10:30am - 11:30pm
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow... Read More
Wed, Apr 05
10:30am - 11:30pm
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow... Read More
Thu, Apr 06
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join the Queset House board games club and be board out of your mind! Roll dice, draw cards, take damage, and immerse... Read More
Thu, Apr 06
5:30pm - 7:30pm
We are a group of fiber enthusiasts of all abilities who meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. If you can’t... Read More
Fri, Apr 07
11:00am - 12:00pm
Have you always wanted to research your family tree? Did you have your DNA tested and want help understanding the... Read More
Sat, Apr 08
1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Friends of the Ames Free Library is a nonprofit organization integral to promoting and supporting Library... Read More
Tue, Apr 04
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puqi Luo is a student at Oliver Ames High School. He is offering tutoring services in math through Algebra II for... Read More
Thu, Apr 06
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join the Queset House board games club and be board out of your mind! Roll dice, draw cards, take damage, and immerse... Read More
Tue, Apr 11
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puqi Luo is a student at Oliver Ames High School. He is offering tutoring services in math through Algebra II for... Read More
Tue, Apr 11
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Is there an amazing manga series you can’t stop talking about? Have you run out of comic books and you don’t know what... Read More
Tue, Apr 11
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13-18), do you want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Do you want to make new friends and have lots... Read More
Mon, Apr 17
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of the Patriots' Day holiday.
Mon, Apr 03
10:30am - 11:30am
Join Ms. Michelle from Self Help Inc. (Coordinated Family and Community Engagement, CFCE) for a four-week playgroup... Read More
Tue, Apr 04
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms features songs, rhymes, and a story or two to keep little ones engaged. This... Read More
Tue, Apr 04
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puqi Luo is a student at Oliver Ames High School. He is offering tutoring services in math through Algebra II for... Read More
Wed, Apr 05
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for infants and prewalkers, Babytime is storytime for littles - and their grownups! This session is full of songs... Read More
Thu, Apr 06
10:30am - 11:00am
Family Storytime is perfect for preschoolers but fun for the whole family! Learn (or relearn!) favorite songs &... Read More
Mon, Apr 10
9:00am - 8:00pm
Craft kits will be available to pick up in the Children’s Room starting on Monday, April 10th. Specialty supplies and... Read More
Mon, Apr 17
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of the Patriots' Day holiday.
Tue, Apr 18
10:30am - 11:00am
“Oh my gosh, are we twinning?” Grab a friend, get all done up with matching hair and outfits, and then double-time it... Read More
Tue, Apr 18
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Can you crack the code? On Tuesday, April 18th, kids ages 8-12 are invited to learn about Morse code with Miss Hannah... Read More
Wed, Apr 19
10:00am - 7:00pm
Drop-in anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19th to make a deliciously cheesy Mini Pizza Box... Read More
Wed, Apr 19
2:00pm - 3:00pm
On Wednesday, April 19th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., celebrate the natural world and the arrival of spring with a family... Read More
Thu, Apr 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Here ye, here ye! In recognition of National Princess Week, the Kingdom of the Ames Free Library invites all princesses... Read More

Saturday, April 01
As children, we learn the archetypal signs of spring: robins and tulips; nests and eggs; April showers, May flowers, and even Easter bunnies. It’s a good starting point, but there is so much more...

Friday, March 31
From February 1st through March 15th, 2023, the Boston Bruins, Cradles to Crayons, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund came together for the 16th annual Pajama Drive....

Friday, March 24
Our first week of spring brought mild temperatures, bird and frog songs, and some early blossoms. At this time of year, watch for tree and shrub flowers like those of the pussy willow. This might...

Tuesday, March 21
If you’ve used the OverDrive app in the last few years, chances are you’ve been encouraged to make the switch to its sister app, Libby. Whether this encouragement came from a friend, family member,...

Friday, March 17
Last Sunday, like most Sundays, I went for a walk, though I really didn’t feel up to it. Tired, sniffly, and grumpy, I couldn’t face another damp, gray day. Nevertheless, I donned my gear and set...
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