Ames Free Library
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Friday December 26 12:00pm - 4:00pm EST
FrosTEA Lights
Thumpety-thump-thump to the library between the hours of noon and 4:00 PM for a snowman-themed craft. Use markers, glue dots, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, and a ping pong ball to create your FrosTEA Light. When you've added enough crafty magic, bring your snowman to life ......More
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Friday December 26 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Holiday Wrapping Station
Is your pile of holiday gifts already growing? Our gift wrapping station will be open at Queset House throughout December! The wrapping station will be open for all to use in the Makerspace on the second floor. This free station is available from December 1 through D......More
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Saturday December 27 10:00am - 1:00pm EST
Dungeons & Dragons: For Adults!
Looking for a casual D&D party, with a mix of role-playing and combat? Dungeon Master Nicholas Trabucco is starting up a community for prolonged play here at AFL! No experience is needed; Nick has years of experience and is happy to teach beginners. We will be using a......More
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Saturday December 27 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Friends Book Shop Donation Hours
The Friends of the Ames Free Library is a nonprofit organization integral to promoting and supporting Library activities and programs, and purchases items not included in the Library’s budget. We hold book sales several times a year and participate in other Library-re......More
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Saturday December 27 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Math Tutoring with Aditya (3 events)
Aditya B., a student from Sharon High School, will host math tutoring sessions up to and including Algebra I. Space is limited and registration is required. All sessions will meet at Queset House. Sessions last 60 minutes; book a one-hour session to start between 1:0......More
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Saturday December 27 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Holiday Wrapping Station
Is your pile of holiday gifts already growing? Our gift wrapping station will be open at Queset House throughout December! The wrapping station will be open for all to use in the Makerspace on the second floor. This free station is available from December 1 through D......More
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Monday December 29 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Community Qigong Online
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join c......More
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Monday December 29 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Interactive Movie Night: Frozen
Come enjoy a feature film in a brand-new way! As you watch, wait for specific movie moments to be spurred into action! Build a snowman, let it go, and finish a...sandwich? Each child will receive a kit full of movie magic to use during the screening. Our interactive......More
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Tuesday December 30 9:00am - 11:45am EST
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Tuesday December 30 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Pop-Up Playtime
There will be no storytime this week, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything to do at the library! Stop by the Children's Room between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM for Pop-Up Playtime in place of your regularly scheduled storytime. Pop-Up Playtime is an unstructured tim......More
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Tuesday December 30 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Pokemon Bingo
Gotta catch 'em all... in a row to win Pokemon Bingo! If you're a kid between the ages of 4 and 12, we choose you to go into our bingo battle arena at Queset House! Each registered child will receive a bingo card and listen for their Pokemon to be called. If your chi......More
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Tuesday December 30 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Teen Resolution Loyalty Cards
For 2026, try the punch-card model that countless coffeeshops and restaurants use to keep our business... but these cards will help us stay loyal to our 2026 resolutions. Set your own goals, choose your own rewards, then create some cool cards to motivate yourself a......More
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Tuesday December 30 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Teens between the ages of 13 and 18, it's time for another D&D campaign with Dungeon Master Clarence! This campaign will meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in Queset House from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Registration is currently full & closed. Email teens@am......More
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Tuesday December 30 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Yoga with Lisa
'Tis the season - to make a little time for YOU! Lisa Della Barba from Maha Yoga Center in Bridgewater brings yoga back to Queset House this December. Bring your own mat, a blanket, and a water bottle. Expect to have fun, stretch, and relax! All levels are welcome, ......More
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Wednesday December 31 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Pop-Up Playtime
There will be no storytime this week, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything to do at the library! Stop by the Children's Room between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM for Pop-Up Playtime in place of your regularly scheduled storytime. Pop-Up Playtime is an unstructured tim......More
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Wednesday December 31 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Community Qigong Online
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join c......More
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Wednesday December 31 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Noon Year's Eve Stuffie Storytime
Countdown to Noon Year's Eve at a special Stuffie Storytime with Miss Alyisha. Bring a fuzzy friend, whisper your wishes for the New Year into their ear, and make two glittering disco balls -- one for each of you so you can dance the night away! This program is best ......More
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Friday January 2 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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Friday January 2 6:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Hockomock Film Club Movie Night
Facilitated by Ed Hands, the Hockomock Film Club meets twice monthly to show movies after-hours at Queset House. This group is open to the public and new members are welcome. January 2: ......More
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Saturday January 3 10:00am - 1:00pm EST
Dungeons & Dragons: For Adults!
Looking for a casual D&D party, with a mix of role-playing and combat? Dungeon Master Nicholas Trabucco is starting up a community for prolonged play here at AFL! No experience is needed; Nick has years of experience and is happy to teach beginners. We will be using a......More
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Saturday January 3 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Saturday Storytime
Join Miss Alyisha for a special weekend storytime for families on-the-go! Saturday Storytime will take place once a month (twice in January!) and will last for about 30 minutes. If you come to our regular, weekly storytime programs, you can think of this as a "Greates......More
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Saturday January 3 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Math Tutoring with Aditya (3 events)
Aditya B., a student from Sharon High School, will host math tutoring sessions up to and including Algebra I. Space is limited and registration is required. All sessions will meet at Queset House. Sessions last 60 minutes; book a one-hour session to start between 1:0......More
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Saturday January 3 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Friends Book Shop Donation Hours
The Friends of the Ames Free Library is a nonprofit organization integral to promoting and supporting Library activities and programs, and purchases items not included in the Library’s budget. We hold book sales several times a year and participate in other Library-re......More
