Library Events
Wed, May 8 2024, 10:30 - 11am
Best for infants and prewalkers, Babytime is storytime for littles - and their grownups! This session is full of songs, rhymes, and lap games - and…
Audience: Kids, Storytime
Wed, May 8 2024, 10:30 - 11:30am
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques…
Audience: Community
Wed, May 8 2024, 1:30 - 2:30pm
Find your next great read and some lively conversation with the Ames Free Library Book Club! Copies of each selection are available at the…
Audience: Book Discussion
Wed, May 8 2024, 4 - 4:45pm
Children ages 8 and above (who are prepared for slightly spooky content) are invited to attend our Cryptid of the Month Club! At each meeting, we'll…
Audience: Kids
Thu, May 9 2024, 10:30 - 11am
Family Storytime is perfect for preschoolers but fun for the whole family! Learn (or relearn!) favorite songs & rhymes and enjoy a few stories…
Audience: Kids, Storytime
Thu, May 9 2024, 3:30 - 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…
Audience: Teens
Thu, May 9 2024, 6 - 7pm
Read the true side of the story with some truly great people - new members are always welcome! Copies of each selection are available at the…
Audience: Adults, Book Discussion
Fri, May 10 2024, 11am - 12pm
Have you always wanted to research your family tree? Did you have your DNA tested and want help understanding the results or how to use the DNA…
Audience: Adults
Fri, May 10 2024, 3 - 4pm
Do you have a photo or design project you’re working on, but need a little help figuring out an Adobe program feature that you need to achieve your…
Audience: Adults
Sat, May 11 2024, 10:30 - 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.
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Audience: Kids, Teens
Sat, May 11 2024, 1 - 5pm
The Friends of the Ames Free Library is a nonprofit organization integral to promoting and supporting Library activities and programs, and purchases…
Audience: Adults
Sat, May 11 2024, 1:30 - 3:30pm
Monthly meeting of Easton's Silent Book Club.
Registration is required. Contact silentbookclubeaston@gmail.com for more information.
Audience: Community
Sat, May 11 2024, 2 - 3:30pm
Teens, get creative to make a mixed-media sun and moon piece of art. This workshop is led by experienced local artist and art educator Ms. Nidhi…
Audience: Teens
Mon, May 13 2024, 9am - 8pm
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…
Audience: Kids
Mon, May 13 2024, 10:30 - 11:30am
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques…
Audience: Community
Mon, May 13 2024, 10:30 - 11:30am
This is a six-week Kindergarten Readiness Literacy Playgroup offered through Self Help Inc. (Coordinated Family and Community Engagement, CFCE). It…
Audience: Kids
Mon, May 13 2024, 3 - 4:30pm
The Zoom Writing Group is a friendly group of new and experienced adult writers, all genres. We meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Monday from 3…
Audience: Adults
Mon, May 13 2024, 4 - 5pm
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…
Audience: Kids
Mon, May 13 2024, 4 - 5:30pm
Make an appointment with local podcaster Christine Santos to learn how to create your own podcast using our equipment at Queset House! You can enjoy…
Audience: Adults
Mon, May 13 2024, 4 - 5pm
Learn how to use Queset House's sewing machine with local expert Martha Testa! Enjoy a free one-on-one lesson, or bring a small group of your…
Audience: Adults, Kids, Teens