Kids Events
Wednesday, May 31
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 Queset Garden and runs for... Read more
Thursday, June 01
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 Queset Garden and runs for about 30 minutes. Please bring a blanket... Read more
Thursday, June 01
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join in this two-part workshop to discover and learn about Cultural and Urban African Dance. The workshop is for all ages, from kids to adults - everyone is welcome!
Chéfiatou Tokou, a Massachusetts-based dancer and choreographer, is originally from Togo in West Africa. A life-long dancer, Chéfi... Read more
Tuesday, June 06
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 Queset Garden and runs for about 30 minutes. Please bring a blanket &/or chairs, along with anything else you may... Read more
Wednesday, June 07
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 Queset Garden and runs for... Read more
Thursday, June 08
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 Queset Garden and runs for about 30 minutes. Please bring a blanket... Read more
Thursday, June 08
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lego your boredom and come to the coolest block party in town! Drop-by the Queset House on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 4:00-5:00pm to free-play, topple, and construct with a variety of building materials. Blocks for older children, in the 1st Floor... Read more
Thursday, June 08
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lego your boredom and come to the coolest block party in town! Drop-by the Queset House on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 4:00-5:00pm to free-play, topple, and construct with a variety of building materials. Blocks for younger children, in the 2nd Floor... Read more
Saturday, June 10
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join Vivian Webster as she debuts her book STILL NEGRA: A THERAPEUTIC COLORING BOOK CELEBRATING BLACK, BROWN, & MIXED-COLORED GIRLS.
Ms. Webster will share some stories of her own childhood, where she was one of only two black students in her grade-school classroom. She created this coloring... Read more
Monday, June 19
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Tuesday, June 20
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 Queset Garden and runs for about 30 minutes. Please bring a blanket &/or chairs, along with anything else you may... Read more
Wednesday, June 21
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 Queset Garden and runs for... Read more
Wednesday, June 21
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hear ye, hear ye! The Kingdom of the Ames Free Library cordially invites you to our Once Upon a Kick Off to celebrate the first day of summer and the official beginning of our Summer Reading Program. The festivities begin at 2:00 p.m. with a family-friendly Choose Your Own Adventure storytime... Read more
Thursday, June 22
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 Queset Garden and runs for about 30 minutes. Please bring a blanket... Read more
Friday, June 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Paws to Read is the ulti-mutt program for animal lovers! On Friday, June 23rd from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Regan and her therapy unicorns…er, dogs…will be visiting the Library.
And what do her Anatolian Shepherds love more than anything else in the world (except maybe treats)? They adore being read to!... Read more
Monday, June 26
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
Tuesday, June 27
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 Queset Garden and runs for about 30 minutes. Please bring a blanket &/or chairs, along with anything else you may... Read more
Wednesday, June 28
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 Queset Garden and runs for... Read more
Wednesday, June 28
5:30pm - 8:00pm
You might be familiar with D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) but our version is intense! Actually, we take it back. Our version is just as calm as the original…but it does take place in tents. On Wednesday, June 28th, join our silent reading party! BYO Books (you’re also welcome to borrow some... Read more
Thursday, June 29
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 Queset Garden and runs for about 30 minutes. Please bring a blanket... Read more
Monday, July 03
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for Puppet Story Time!
Newton and his puppet friends will all take turns reading stories and singing songs to a rapt audience. At the end of the show, kids are invited to say hi to Newton, give him an enthusiastic high-five, and... Read more
Tuesday, July 04
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Wednesday, July 05
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 Queset Garden and runs for... Read more
Wednesday, July 05
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Come enjoy some of your favorite children’s films in a brand-new way! Sing, dance, growl, do The Wave, eat cheese, destroy an entire city (and maybe the world), and just keep swimming! As you watch, wait for specific movie moments to be spurred into action! You may be asked to keep a balloon aloft... Read more
Thursday, July 06
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 Queset Garden and runs for about 30 minutes. Please bring a blanket... Read more
Thursday, July 06
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Do you dream of being an author someday? Every future fantasy novelist has to start somewhere! You can begin at the library with Word Wizards. Enjoy enchanted writing prompts, journaling, and magical storytelling games with Miss Alyisha, the Ames Free Library’s resident Word Witch. This program is... Read more
Thursday, July 06
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lego your boredom and come to the coolest block party in town! Drop-by the Queset House every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. to play with a variety of building materials. Blocks for older children, in the 1st Floor Presentation Commons, will include: Legos, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs, and STEAM-... Read more
Thursday, July 06
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lego your boredom and come to the coolest block party in town! Drop-by the Queset House every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. to play with a variety of building materials. Blocks for younger children, in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, will include: Mega Bloks, Melissa & Doug Cardboard Building... Read more
Friday, July 07
11:00am - 12:00pm
If your pet is anything like ours, they expect to be treated like royalty. Craft them the home they know they deserve! Transform simple cardboard boxes into magnificent and lofty castles for your kitties, bunnies, hamsters, or chihuahuas. We’ll provide the boxes, construction paper, felt, sticks,... Read more
Monday, July 10
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Our favorite Easton music man is back! Come see Mr. Wayne for a fun-filled time with many of your favorite songs. Dance, sing along, and have fun!
This program is brought to you with the support of the North Easton Savings Bank. It’s perfect for families with children of all ages.
In case of... Read more