Adult Events
Thursday, September 21
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Are you looking for help checking out e-Books from the library? Do you have some questions about how to use your computer or set up an email address? Or maybe you are doing some research and would like the assistance of one of our librarians to guide you in the right direction? Then look no further... Read more
Saturday, September 23
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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-related events.
The Friends'... Read more
Saturday, September 23
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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 results in your family search? Would you like support from others who are also working on their genealogy? Get help understanding the basics of DNA and... Read more
Monday, September 25
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Are you looking for help checking out e-Books from the library? Do you have some questions about how to use your computer or set up an email address? Or maybe you are doing some research and would like the assistance of one of our librarians to guide you in the right direction? Then look no further... Read more
Monday, September 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm
If you love beading or if you're interested in a meditative act of creation, head on over to the Library Beaders group! Their goal is to have endless fun while learning new techniques and sharing tips and resources. Classes normally take place on the 3rd Monday of every month from 6:00 to 7... Read more
Tuesday, September 26
5:15pm - 6:15pm
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, September 27
1:30pm - 2:30pm
You may wish to have a website for any number of reasons - everyone can have one these days! This session will be a discussion on some options currently available for creating a web site. Dan will focus on comparing and contrasting GoDaddy and Wordpress.
Registration will open here on September 13.
Wednesday, September 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Are you looking for help checking out e-Books from the library? Do you have some questions about how to use your computer or set up an email address? Or maybe you are doing some research and would like the assistance of one of our librarians to guide you in the right direction? Then look no further... Read more
Thursday, September 28
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Want to be an armchair sleuth? Join fellow mystery lovers to read books from across the genre. Copies of each selection are available at the Circulation Desk approximately one month before the meeting.
The Mystery Book Club meets the last Thursday of every month at 3:00 pm. We welcome all new... Read more
Saturday, September 30
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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-related events.
The Friends'... Read more
Saturday, September 30
9:00am - 10:00am
Come join us on the last Saturday of every month to practice and learn the 24 Posture Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Form. Tai Chi is an excellent, low impact exercise to promote decreased stress and better health. No previous experience required.
Turo (teacher) Vince has been training in the... Read more
Wednesday, October 04
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Fifteen gigabytes (Google’s storage limit) used to be a huge amount of storage… but with today's high quality photos and videos it may not be enough! It is prudent to have a long term storage strategy if you wish to avoid having to pay recurring fees in the future, or wish to eliminate them if you... Read more
Thursday, October 05
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Are you looking for help checking out e-Books from the library? Do you have some questions about how to use your computer or set up an email address? Or maybe you are doing some research and would like the assistance of one of our librarians to guide you in the right direction? Then look no further... Read more
Thursday, October 05
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, come gather at Queset House 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 cards and other tools for you to borrow, but feel free to bring your own as well, if you feel so inclined.... Read more
Friday, October 06
11:00am - 12:00pm
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 results in your family search? Would you like support from others who are also working on their genealogy? Get help understanding the basics of DNA and... Read more
Saturday, October 07
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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-related events.
The Friends'... Read more
Saturday, October 07
2:00pm - 3:00pm
In a time when machine-made lace predominates, it is hard to imagine the fraught history of hand-made lace. Before machine lace, lace making – women’s handwork – impacted European economies, maintained class structure, inspired a lucrative smuggling trade and tax avoidance, encouraged the... Read more
Monday, October 09
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Tuesday, October 10
5:15pm - 6:15pm
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, October 11
1:30pm - 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 Circulation Desk approximately one month before the meeting.
The Ames Free Library Book Club meets every month on the 2nd Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. We welcome... Read more
Wednesday, October 11
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Are you looking for help checking out e-Books from the library? Do you have some questions about how to use your computer or set up an email address? Or maybe you are doing some research and would like the assistance of one of our librarians to guide you in the right direction? Then look no further... Read more
Thursday, October 12
9:00am - 8:00pm
Welcome to a world where books are in bloom!
Once again this year, the creative members of the Easton Garden Club have each chosen a favorite book, and then interpreted it through a "novel" flower arrangement! No two floral displays are alike, and arrangements can be found scattered throughout the... Read more
Thursday, October 12
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Find your next great read and some lively conversation with the Frothingham Hall Book Club! Copies of each selection are available at the Circulation Desk approximately one month before the meeting.
The Frothingham Hall Book Club meets every month on the 2nd Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
To... Read more
Thursday, October 12
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 Circulation Desk approximately one month before the meeting.
The Nonfiction Book Club meets every month on the 2nd Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
This month’s... Read more
Friday, October 13
9:00am - 5:00pm
Welcome to a world where books are in bloom!
Once again this year, the creative members of the Easton Garden Club have each chosen a favorite book, and then interpreted it through a "novel" flower arrangement! No two floral displays are alike, and arrangements can be found scattered throughout the... Read more
Saturday, October 14
10:00am - 5:00pm
Welcome to a world where books are in bloom!
Once again this year, the creative members of the Easton Garden Club have each chosen a favorite book, and then interpreted it through a "novel" flower arrangement! No two floral displays are alike, and arrangements can be found scattered throughout the... Read more
Saturday, October 14
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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-related events.
The Friends'... Read more
Saturday, October 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about several types of lace construction techniques and their traditional origins! In this presentation, Pat will describe several techniques including bobbin, netted, knitted, crocheted, tatted, and needle laces. You will see various lace examples from different time periods and the tools... Read more
Monday, October 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm
If you love beading or if you're interested in a meditative act of creation, head on over to the Library Beaders group! Their goal is to have endless fun while learning new techniques and sharing tips and resources. Classes normally take place on the 3rd Monday of every month from 6:00 to 7... Read more
Monday, October 16
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Find your next great read and some lively conversation with the Ames Free Library Book Club! Copies of each selection are available at the Circulation Desk approximately one month before the meeting.
The Ames Free Library Book Club meets every month on the 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m. We welcome... Read more