Kids Events
Thursday, December 07
10:30am - 11:00am
Family Storytime is perfect for preschoolers but fun for the whole family! Learn (or relearn!) favorite songs & rhymes and enjoy a few stories each week. This program meets every Thursday at 10:30am with Miss Alyisha in the Children's Room and runs for about 30 minutes. No registration is... Read more
Thursday, December 07
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join Miss Hannah at Queset House on Thursday, December 7th at 1:30pm to create a keepsake keychain gift for a loved one. First, we’ll plan out what we want to write. Then, we’ll each write a personalized message on shrink film. After a few minutes in the oven, it will magically... Read more
Thursday, December 07
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Independent readers are invited to join Miss Hannah in crafting and staging a skit based on a children's story on the first Thursday of each month! Over the course of our 45 minutes together, you'll get to know your character, practice your part, and perform. There's no need to memorize your lines... Read more
Friday, December 08
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft your own cool set of cardboard dice in the Children's Room, then bring them over to Queset House to use during gameplay. Roll your custom dice to get into Trouble, go straight to jail, say Sorry, and so much more! The craft will be available starting at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 8th while... Read more
Saturday, December 09
10:30am - 11:30am
Puqi Luo, a student at Oliver Ames High School, is once again offering tutoring services in math through Algebra II for students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Saturdays in the Fireplace Room at the main library, and registration is required.... Read more
Monday, December 11
9:00am - 8:00pm
Craft kits will be available to pick up in the Children’s Room starting on the second Monday of each month. Specialty supplies and directions to complete the craft are included. You may need to provide markers, scissors, or tape.
One kit per child, please. Available while supplies last.
Monday, December 11
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lego your boredom and come to the coolest block party in town! Drop-by the Queset House on the second Monday of every month from 4:00-5:00pm to play with a variety of building materials. Blocks for older children will include: Legos, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs, and STEAM-inspired Flower Gardens.... Read more
Tuesday, December 12
10:00am - 11:30am
Join Easton’s House of Possibilities and the Ames Free Library for a social hour every Tuesday morning from 10:15 - 11:30.
All are welcome; we invite retirees, homeschoolers, storytime families, and all community members to socialize with each other and participants from the House of Possibilities... Read more
Tuesday, December 12
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms features songs, rhymes, and a story or two to keep little ones engaged. This program meets every Tuesday at 10:30am with Miss Alyisha in the Children's Room and runs for about 30 minutes. No registration is required and all families are welcome!
Questions or... Read more
Wednesday, December 13
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for infants and prewalkers, Babytime is storytime for littles - and their grownups! This session is full of songs, rhymes, and lap games - and maybe a short book - to fire up those babies' brains. Babytime meets every Wednesday at 10:30am with Miss Hannah in the Children's Room and runs for... Read more
Thursday, December 14
10:30am - 11:00am
Family Storytime is perfect for preschoolers but fun for the whole family! Learn (or relearn!) favorite songs & rhymes and enjoy a few stories each week. This program meets every Thursday at 10:30am with Miss Alyisha in the Children's Room and runs for about 30 minutes. No registration is... Read more
Thursday, December 14
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paws to Read is the ulti-mutt program for animal lovers! One Thursday each month, from 4:30-5:30pm, Regan and her therapy dogs, Cali and Laddie, will be visiting the Library.
And what do her Anatolian Shepherds love more than anything else in the world (except... Read more
Friday, December 15
11:00am - 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 & Sip, where the grapes are as immature as the painting prodigies! Dress for a mess, then meet Miss Alyisha in the 1st Floor Information... Read more
Saturday, December 16
10:30am - 11:30am
Puqi Luo, a student at Oliver Ames High School, is once again offering tutoring services in math through Algebra II for students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Saturdays in the Fireplace Room at the main library, and registration is required.... Read more
Tuesday, December 19
10:00am - 11:30am
Join Easton’s House of Possibilities and the Ames Free Library for a social hour every Tuesday morning from 10:15 - 11:30.
All are welcome; we invite retirees, homeschoolers, storytime families, and all community members to socialize with each other and participants from the House of Possibilities... Read more
Tuesday, December 19
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms features songs, rhymes, and a story or two to keep little ones engaged. This program meets every Tuesday at 10:30am with Miss Alyisha in the Children's Room and runs for about 30 minutes. No registration is required and all families are welcome!
Questions or... Read more
Wednesday, December 20
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for infants and prewalkers, Babytime is storytime for littles - and their grownups! This session is full of songs, rhymes, and lap games - and maybe a short book - to fire up those babies' brains. Babytime meets every Wednesday at 10:30am with Miss Hannah in the Children's Room and runs for... Read more
Wednesday, December 20
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Our new dance and movement class for children ages 0-5 and their grownup! Join Miss Rachna to learn about Bollywood and Bhangra music & culture! We will meet at Queset House on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30-2:00.
SPACES ARE LIMITED, SO REGISTER HERE STARTING 12/6/2023!
Wednesday, December 20
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Before drifting off to dreamland, make a cozy little detour at the Library! Join Miss Alyisha for Pajama Storytime. We'll share books, rhymes, and lullabies to help wind down your evening. Pajama Storytime will last about 30 minutes, ending with a seasonal mindfulness exercise.
This program is... Read more
Thursday, December 21
10:30am - 11:00am
Family Storytime is perfect for preschoolers but fun for the whole family! Learn (or relearn!) favorite songs & rhymes and enjoy a few stories each week. This program meets every Thursday at 10:30am with Miss Alyisha in the Children's Room and runs for about 30 minutes. No registration is... Read more
Thursday, December 21
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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 holding something out to you. Is that a poisoned apple in her hand? Nope! It’s a flyer for the Ames Free Library’s NEW choose your own adventure-style... Read more
Friday, December 22
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Do you have puzzles in good condition that you’ve used, enjoyed, and are done with? If so, bring them to the Children’s Room at the Ames Free Library during open hours from Friday, December 1st through Friday, December 15th, 2023. In exchange, you’ll receive one Swap Ticket per puzzle.... Read more
Monday, December 25
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Christmas.
Tuesday, December 26
10:00am - 11:30am
Join Easton’s House of Possibilities and the Ames Free Library for a social hour every Tuesday morning from 10:15 - 11:30.
All are welcome; we invite retirees, homeschoolers, storytime families, and all community members to socialize with each other and participants from the House of Possibilities... Read more
Tuesday, December 26
10:00am - 8:00pm
On Tuesday, December 26th gather no moss as you roll your way on over to the Ames Free Library. Starting at 10:00 AM in the Children’s Room, join a Scavenger Hunt to find everything you need to adopt the most exciting pet of all. Get ready for a pet rock to rock your world! WARNING: These... Read more
Wednesday, December 27
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Attention all cowboys, astronauts, dinosaurs, aliens, and potato-heads: grab your favorite kid and head to the library! You’re invited to enjoy Toy Story in a brand-new way.
As you watch, wait for specific movie moments to be spurred into action! Reach for the sky, avoid The Claw, enjoy a cup of “... Read more
Thursday, December 28
10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime is on a break this school vacation week…but that doesn’t mean there’s no fun to be had!
Drop-in during our regularly scheduled Family Storytime block on Thursday, December 28th to play with other kids – and every puzzle we’ve got!
This freeplay hour is officially scheduled from 10:30 AM... Read more
Thursday, December 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Six teams bound by friendship, love, or family, will race to complete an entire puzzle! Each registered group, which must include at least one adult AND one child over the age of 7, will receive the same puzzle. The team that works together to complete the full picture first will be named the most... Read more
Friday, December 29
10:00am - 12:00pm
5, 4, 3, 2, 1...
The countdown has begun to our Epic New Year's Eve Stuffie Sleepover Weekend! Register one lucky stuffed animal friend for a luxurious four-night stay at the Ames Free Library! Drop-off your stuffie (or any toy) between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December... Read more
Monday, January 01
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed on Monday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day.