Special Events
Monday, June 19
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.
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
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
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
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
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
Monday, July 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bestselling and award-winning author/illustrator, Kevin Sherry, is visiting us all the way from Baltimore, Maryland! He has written and illustrated graphic novels and chapter books for Scholastic, and picture books for Penguin Random House, including I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean,... Read more
Wednesday, July 19
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
Monday, July 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm
What is the difference between a lizard and a snake, or a crocodile and an alligator? Can turtles really leave their shells like they do in the cartoons? Are snakes really slimy? Learn more about our wonderful scaly friends and meet some special reptile guests!
This program is brought to you with... Read more
Monday, July 31
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ames Free Library is going to sparkle. BOB BLOOM is bringing a lovable and colorful cargo of drums for everyone to get their hearts and hands around. Together with Bob, we’ll launch legendary songs that have energetic melodies and enticing beats.
Bob’s participatory music has enlivened entire... Read more
Wednesday, August 02
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
Monday, August 07
6:00pm - 7:00pm
You’re invited to attend a playful and preposterous performance by Henry the Juggler! WARNING: Henry involves innocent bystanders in his act. He is known to cause spontaneous outbursts of laughter. He speaks little but says a great deal through his expression, body language, and road signs!
This... Read more
Monday, August 14
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Get mad and get glad with Mad Science! This high-flying event introduces children to the principles of flight and rocketry through experiments ranging from simple paper airplanes, to balloons, all the way to launching actual Mad Science rockets!
This program is brought to you with the... Read more
Wednesday, August 16
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
Monday, August 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm
They’re baaaack! The Toe Jam Puppet Band returns to help us end our summer entertainment series on a high note! If you've never experienced a TJPB show, now is your chance! This variety show features interactive songs, stories and puppets, and lots of silly voices. You’re sure to be dancing along…... Read more
Monday, September 04
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Wednesday, September 06
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Popcorn! Get your popcorn!
Be enchanted as children's book magic becomes movie magic; take in a showing of "Tuck Everlasting" (2002), the film adaptation of Natalie Babbitt's modern-day classic. Watch transfixed as "a young woman meets and falls in love with a young man who is part of a family of... Read more
Wednesday, October 04
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Popcorn! Get your popcorn!
Be enchanted as children's book magic becomes movie magic; take in a showing of "Bridge to Terabithia" (2002), the film adaptation of Katherine Paterson's modern-day classic. Cry in public as "a preteen's life is turned upside down when he befriends the new girl in school... Read more
Monday, October 09
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Friday, November 10
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Saturday, November 11
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Wednesday, November 22
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closing at 5:00 p.m. to allow certain turkeys to receive their last meal.
Thursday, November 23
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Monday, December 25
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Christmas.
Wednesday, January 03
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Popcorn! Get your popcorn!
Be enchanted as children's book magic becomes movie magic; take in a showing of "Little Women", the film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's timeless classic. Laugh, cry, and be utterly charmed as "The March sisters live and grow in post-Civil War America."
All ages are... Read more