Ames Free Library

"Where the Community Connects"

The Ames Free Library will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

Teen Events

Monday, May 29
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 30
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 students in grades 5-9.   Math tutoring sessions take place on Tuesdays in the Library Room at Queset House, and registration is required.... Read more
Tuesday, May 30
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 of fun? Well, join Dungeon Master Clarence from 5:30-7:30pm every Tuesday in Queset House for our Dungeons & Dragons club! All you need to bring is a notebook or some paper, a... Read more
Tuesday, May 30
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
Thursday, June 01
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 yourself in so many fun board and tabletop games. Different games will be played and continued at the next session.   The club is for players of any level of experience (ages 12 and... 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
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 of fun? Well, join Dungeon Master Clarence from 5:30-7:30pm every Tuesday in Queset House for our Dungeons & Dragons club! All you need to bring is a notebook or some paper, a... Read more
Tuesday, June 13
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 of fun? Well, join Dungeon Master Clarence from 5:30-7:30pm every Tuesday in Queset House for our Dungeons & Dragons club! All you need to bring is a notebook or some paper, a... 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
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Are you between the ages of 12 and 18? Looking to have a say in what happens at your public library? Hoping to earn some community service or volunteer hours? Well, look no further than Ames Free Library's Teen Advisory Board (or TAB)! TAB is a place for teens who want to be leaders in... Read more
Tuesday, June 20
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 of fun? Well, join Dungeon Master Clarence from 5:30-7:30pm every Tuesday in Queset House for our Dungeons & Dragons club! All you need to bring is a notebook or some paper, a... Read more
Wednesday, June 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Throughout the summer, the Queset Garden Music Series will bring you a variety of free musical acts to enjoy in the beauty of our Queset Garden. Kick off the first day of summer and our... Read more
Tuesday, June 27
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 of fun? Well, join Dungeon Master Clarence from 5:30-7:30pm every Tuesday in Queset House for our Dungeons & Dragons club! All you need to bring is a notebook or some paper, a... Read more
Tuesday, July 04
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Thursday, July 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 yourself in so many fun board and tabletop games. Different games will be played and continued at the next session.   The club is for players of any level of experience (ages 12 and... Read more
Thursday, August 03
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 yourself in so many fun board and tabletop games. Different games will be played and continued at the next session.   The club is for players of any level of experience (ages 12 and... Read more
Monday, September 04
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
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.