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Sat, Mar 25
1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Friends of the Ames Free Library is a nonprofit organization integral to promoting and supporting Library... Read More
Mon, Mar 27
10:30am - 11:30am
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow... Read More
Mon, Mar 27
3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Zoom Writing Group is a friendly group of new and experienced adult writers, all genres. We meet twice a month on... Read More
Mon, Mar 27
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Are you looking for help checking out e-Books from the library? Do you have some questions about how to use your... Read More
Wed, Mar 29
10:30am - 11:30am
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow... Read More
Wed, Mar 29
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Throughout March, you can visit significant historic sites in Massachusetts virtually, courtesy of the Tewksbury Public... Read More
Tue, Mar 28
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... Read More
Tue, Apr 04
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... Read More
Tue, Apr 04
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... Read More
Thu, Apr 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... Read More
Tue, Apr 11
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... Read More
Tue, Apr 11
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Is there an amazing manga series you can’t stop talking about? Have you run out of comic books and you don’t know what... Read More
Mon, Mar 27
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Before drifting off to dreamland, make a cozy little detour at the Library! At 6:30pm, on the... Read More
Tue, Mar 28
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms features songs, rhymes, and a story or two to keep little ones engaged. This... Read More
Tue, Mar 28
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... Read More
Tue, Mar 28
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you a kid in grades 3-6 who loves comics, anime, manga, and/or graphic novels? Do you want to make new friends,... Read More
Wed, Mar 29
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for infants and prewalkers, Babytime is storytime for littles - and their grownups! This session is full of songs... Read More
Thu, Mar 30
10:30am - 11:00am
Family Storytime is perfect for preschoolers but fun for the whole family! Learn (or relearn!) favorite songs &... Read More
Mon, Apr 17
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of the Patriots' Day holiday.
Tue, Apr 18
10:30am - 11:00am
“Oh my gosh, are we twinning?” Grab a friend, get all done up with matching hair and outfits, and then double-time it... Read More
Tue, Apr 18
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Can you crack the code? On Tuesday, April 18th, kids ages 8-12 are invited to learn about Morse code with Miss Hannah... Read More
Wed, Apr 19
10:00am - 7:00pm
Drop-in anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19th to make a deliciously cheesy Mini Pizza Box... Read More
Thu, Apr 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Here ye, here ye! In recognition of National Princess Week, the Kingdom of the Ames Free Library invites all princesses... Read More
Thu, Apr 20
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens (12-18) are invited to join Hannah and Cali on Thursday, April 20th from 4:00-5:30 to plant some herbs in little... Read More
Friday, March 10
When the library reopened after the Covid shutdown, a small table was added to an alcove adjoining the staff lunchroom, presumably to encourage social distancing.  The six-foot separations ended some...
Wednesday, March 08
Easton Community Access Television, in partnership with The Ames Free Library and The Easton Shovel Town Cultural District, presents ROCK THAT CROWN; a children's book that celebrates the CROWN Act...
Friday, March 03
Snow is forecast for tonight.  As with other recent storms, temperatures will be mild and the flakes will mix with rain.  If we get lucky, by Sunday morning some of the snow will survive long enough...
Tuesday, February 28
Welcome to AFL Staff Stories! Every month we'll introduce you (or REintroduce you!) to a different member of the AFL Staff and tell you a little about their favorites. This month, meet one of AFL's...
Friday, February 24
It began with the tufted titmouse.  As I crossed the library’s parking lot, the bird’s voice caught my attention, which seemed odd knowing that titmice live year-round in Massachusetts.  I probably...