Kids Events
Monday, March 27
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Before drifting off to dreamland, make a cozy little detour at the Library! At 6:30pm, on the 4th Monday of every month, join Miss Alyisha for Pajama Storytime. We'll share books, rhymes, and lullabies to help wind down your evening. Pajama Storytime will last... Read more
Tuesday, March 28
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms features songs, rhymes, and a story or two to keep little ones engaged. This program meets every Tuesday at 10:30am with Miss Alyisha and runs for about 30 minutes. No registration is required and all families are welcome!
To keep us comfy and warm, Wiggleworms... Read more
Tuesday, March 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 students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Tuesdays in the Library Room at Queset House, and registration is required.... Read more
Tuesday, March 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, learn about cool stories, and participate in fun discussions?
Join our Wham! Bam! Book Club. Grab a copy of each month’s read from the circulation desk, read it, then come discuss it... Read more
Wednesday, March 29
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for infants and prewalkers, Babytime is storytime for littles - and their grownups! This session is full of songs, rhymes, and lap games - and maybe a short book - to fire up those babies' brains. Babytime meets every Wednesday at 10:30am with Miss Hannah and runs for about 20 minutes.... Read more
Thursday, March 30
10:30am - 11:00am
Family Storytime is perfect for preschoolers but fun for the whole family! Learn (or relearn!) favorite songs & rhymes and enjoy a few stories each week. This program meets every Thursday at 10:30am with Miss Alyisha and runs for about 30 minutes. No registration is required and all families... Read more
Monday, April 03
10:30am - 11:30am
Join Ms. Michelle from Self Help Inc. (Coordinated Family and Community Engagement, CFCE) for a four-week playgroup series. This playgroup is an excellent opportunity for children to learn social skills through cooperation, sharing, taking turns, and problem-solving. We will play, sing songs, read... Read more
Tuesday, April 04
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms features songs, rhymes, and a story or two to keep little ones engaged. This program meets every Tuesday at 10:30am with Miss Alyisha and runs for about 30 minutes. No registration is required and all families are welcome!
To keep us comfy and warm, Wiggleworms... Read more
Tuesday, April 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 students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Tuesdays in the Library Room at Queset House, and registration is required.... Read more
Wednesday, April 05
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for infants and prewalkers, Babytime is storytime for littles - and their grownups! This session is full of songs, rhymes, and lap games - and maybe a short book - to fire up those babies' brains. Babytime meets every Wednesday at 10:30am with Miss Hannah and runs for about 20 minutes.... Read more
Thursday, April 06
10:30am - 11:00am
Family Storytime is perfect for preschoolers but fun for the whole family! Learn (or relearn!) favorite songs & rhymes and enjoy a few stories each week. This program meets every Thursday at 10:30am with Miss Alyisha and runs for about 30 minutes. No registration is required and all families... Read more
Monday, April 10
9:00am - 8:00pm
Craft kits will be available to pick up in the Children’s Room starting on Monday, April 10th. Specialty supplies and directions to complete the craft are included. You may need to provide markers, scissors, or tape.
One kit per child, please. Available while supplies last.
Monday, April 10
10:30am - 11:30am
Join Ms. Michelle from Self Help Inc. (Coordinated Family and Community Engagement, CFCE) for a four-week playgroup series. This playgroup is an excellent opportunity for children to learn social skills through cooperation, sharing, taking turns, and problem-solving. We will play, sing songs, read... Read more
Tuesday, April 11
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms features songs, rhymes, and a story or two to keep little ones engaged. This program meets every Tuesday at 10:30am with Miss Alyisha and runs for about 30 minutes. No registration is required and all families are welcome!
To keep us comfy and warm, Wiggleworms... Read more
Tuesday, April 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 students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Tuesdays in the Library Room at Queset House, and registration is required.... Read more
Wednesday, April 12
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for infants and prewalkers, Babytime is storytime for littles - and their grownups! This session is full of songs, rhymes, and lap games - and maybe a short book - to fire up those babies' brains. Babytime meets every Wednesday at 10:30am with Miss Hannah and runs for about 20 minutes.... Read more
Thursday, April 13
10:30am - 11:00am
Family Storytime is perfect for preschoolers but fun for the whole family! Learn (or relearn!) favorite songs & rhymes and enjoy a few stories each week. This program meets every Thursday at 10:30am with Miss Alyisha and runs for about 30 minutes. No registration is required and all families... Read more
Thursday, April 13
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lego your boredom and come to the coolest block party in town! Drop-by the Queset House on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 4:00-5:00pm to free-play, topple, and construct with a variety of building materials. Blocks for older children, in the 1st Floor... Read more
Thursday, April 13
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lego your boredom and come to the coolest block party in town! Drop-by the Queset House on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 4:00-5:00pm to free-play, topple, and construct with a variety of building materials. Blocks for younger children, in the 2nd Floor... Read more
Monday, April 17
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of the Patriots' Day holiday.
Tuesday, April 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 to the Library on Tuesday, April 18th to celebrate National Look-Alike Day and National Hairstyle Day with two of your favorite librarians! Storytime will take place from 10:30am to... Read more
Tuesday, April 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 and create your own top-secret accessory. Write your name, an inspirational word, or maybe even a phrase (if you’re up for the challenge!) using beads, STEAM skills, and the rules... Read more
Wednesday, April 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 Craft. Use our supplies to make the craft. Use your imagination to decide which toppings will be added to your pie. You'll be using paper, glue, and folding techniques rather than... Read more
Wednesday, April 19
2:00pm - 3:00pm
On Wednesday, April 19th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., celebrate the natural world and the arrival of spring with a family nature walk. Join naturalist and library staff member, Lorraine Rubinacci, as we explore the library campus for animal signs, seedlings, bird songs, insects, and a whole lot more.... Read more
Wednesday, April 19
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Experience the joy of snail mail with our monthly Correspondence Club! At each meeting, children will compose a letter to a recipient of their choosing, responding to a themed writing prompt presented by Miss Alyisha. We’ll have special stationery, writing utensils, stamps, and stickers for kids to... Read more
Thursday, April 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, princes, kings, queens, knights, witches, and warriors to a sing-along of epic proportions! On Thursday, April 20th, at 2:00 p.m., don your once-upon-a-finest and prepare your... Read more
Friday, April 21
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Who can fly the furthest? The highest? The straightest? The fastest? Kids ages 6+ are invited to join us on Friday, April 21st at 2:00 p.m. in Queset House to learn about different paper airplane techniques. Then, participate in a paper plane throwing tournament to see whose method is the best!... Read more
Monday, April 24
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Before drifting off to dreamland, make a cozy little detour at the Library! At 6:30pm, on the 4th Monday of every month, join Miss Alyisha for Pajama Storytime. We'll share books, rhymes, and lullabies to help wind down your evening. Pajama Storytime will last... Read more
Tuesday, April 25
10:30am - 11:00am
Best for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms features songs, rhymes, and a story or two to keep little ones engaged. This program meets every Tuesday at 10:30am with Miss Alyisha and runs for about 30 minutes. No registration is required and all families are welcome!
To keep us comfy and warm, Wiggleworms... Read more
Tuesday, April 25
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 students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Tuesdays in the Library Room at Queset House, and registration is required.... Read more