Adult Events
Wednesday, December 20
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, December 21
4:00pm - 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 a one-on-one lesson or come with a small group. Bring your own USB drive to save your work.
Registration is required. Sessions are available every... 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
Friday, December 22
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 goal? Come to Queset House’s very own Digital Media Lab with questions about Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator, and our resident aficionado,... Read more
Saturday, December 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
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
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
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
Thursday, December 28
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, 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
Thursday, December 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
Thursday, December 28
4:00pm - 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 a one-on-one lesson or come with a small group. Bring your own USB drive to save your work.
Registration is required. Sessions are available every... Read more
Friday, December 29
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, December 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
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
Friday, January 05
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 goal? Come to Queset House’s very own Digital Media Lab with questions about Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator, and our resident aficionado,... 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
Monday, January 15
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Friday, January 19
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 goal? Come to Queset House’s very own Digital Media Lab with questions about Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator, and our resident aficionado,... 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
Friday, February 02
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 goal? Come to Queset House’s very own Digital Media Lab with questions about Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator, and our resident aficionado,... 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
Friday, February 16
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 goal? Come to Queset House’s very own Digital Media Lab with questions about Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator, and our resident aficionado,... Read more
Monday, February 19
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day.
Monday, February 26
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meet local author Jenny Howe, who is joining us to read from her second novel, ... Read more
Friday, March 01
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 goal? Come to Queset House’s very own Digital Media Lab with questions about Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator, and our resident aficionado,... Read more
Tuesday, March 05
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
Thursday, March 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