Teen Events
Thursday, December 07
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Can’t think of anything to do? Are you just bored out of your mind? Join us at Queset House and be board out of your mind instead! Roll dice, draw cards, place down tiles, and play board & tabletop games both classic and new.
Players of any level of experience ages 12... 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
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
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Learn basic photography with award winning photographer Eric Lothrop.
Put down that iPhone and shoot like a pro. Eric will teach you everything you need to know for taking great photos in no time.
All you need is a DSLR camera to get started (Point and Shoot cameras such as Power Shot, Cyber-... Read more
Thursday, December 14
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Gather with local teens to read tarot and other tools of intuition, drink tea, and build a journal of self-discovery. Explore through journal prompts, games, and more! We'll have journals for you to decorate and fill, cards and more for you to borrow, and good vibes galore.
Both the curious and... Read more
Friday, December 15
3:00pm - 4:45pm
Do you wish to vanquish a five-headed dragon queen, pull off a daring heist in Waterdeep, or reenact schooling as a young mage? Look no further than Dungeons and Dragons…the second group! This group, open to ages 12 - 18, will meet bi-weekly on Fridays at Queset House, and will be run by the... 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
Monday, December 18
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, 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
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
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join the Ames Free Library's teen drawing club and share tips, tricks, and techniques with other local teen artists, participate in challenges, and create something cool! No registration is required for this program. We will have basic drawing supplies, but feel free to bring any additional... Read more
Tuesday, December 26
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Learn basic photography with award winning photographer Eric Lothrop.
Put down that iPhone and shoot like a pro. Eric will teach you everything you need to know for taking great photos in no time.
All you need is a DSLR camera to get started (Point and Shoot cameras such as Power Shot, Cyber-... Read more
Wednesday, December 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Many wait with bated breath for their music streaming service of choice to drop its algorithmic review of the previous year’s listening habits each December. Teens are invited to Queset House on Wednesday, December 27 at 2:00pm to mimic this format and make a paper zine (a short,... 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
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leave behind the stresses of 2023 and greet 2024 feeling refreshed after our Teen Self-Care Sesh on Friday, December 29, at 2:00pm in Queset House. Teens are invited to engage in various self-care activity options in a calm and encouraging environment. Nerd out over your favorite... Read more
Friday, December 29
3:00pm - 4:45pm
Do you wish to vanquish a five-headed dragon queen, pull off a daring heist in Waterdeep, or reenact schooling as a young mage? Look no further than Dungeons and Dragons…the second group! This group, open to ages 12 - 18, will meet bi-weekly on Fridays at Queset House, and will be run by the... 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.
Thursday, January 04
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Can’t think of anything to do? Are you just bored out of your mind? Join us at Queset House and be board out of your mind instead! Roll dice, draw cards, place down tiles, and play board & tabletop games both classic and new.
Players of any level of experience ages 12... Read more
Saturday, January 06
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, January 09
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Do you love to craft but are not sure how to get started? Start here!
Design with Dana on the first Tuesday of each month. (January's session will be held on January 9 due to the New Year holiday.) Each session will feature a different Creativebug-inspired craft. Watch... Read more
Saturday, January 13
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, January 15
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Saturday, January 20
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
Saturday, January 27
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
Thursday, February 01
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Can’t think of anything to do? Are you just bored out of your mind? Join us at Queset House and be board out of your mind instead! Roll dice, draw cards, place down tiles, and play board & tabletop games both classic and new.
Players of any level of experience ages 12... Read more
Tuesday, February 06
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Do you love to craft but are not sure how to get started? Start here!
Design with Dana on the first Tuesday of each month. Each session will feature a different Creativebug-inspired craft. Watch and learn together, then get hands on! Dana will walk you through the steps that you’ve just... Read more
Saturday, February 10
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
Saturday, February 17
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