Teen Events
Monday, September 25
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puqi Luo, a student at Oliver Ames High School, is once again offering tutoring services in math through Algebra II for students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Mondays in the Library Room at Queset House, and registration is required.... Read more
Tuesday, September 26
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join the Ames Free Library's teen drawing club and share tips, tricks, and techniques with other local teen artists, participate in challenges, and create something cool! No registration is required for this program. We will have basic drawing supplies, but feel free to bring any additional... 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
Tuesday, September 26
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 of fun? Well, join Dungeon Master Clarence from 5:30-7:30pm every other Tuesday in Queset House for our Dungeons & Dragons club!
All you need to bring is a notebook or some... Read more
Monday, October 02
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puqi Luo, a student at Oliver Ames High School, is once again offering tutoring services in math through Algebra II for students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Mondays in the Library Room at Queset House, and registration is required.... Read more
Wednesday, October 04
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Do you wish to vanquish a five-headed dragon queen, pull off a daring heist in Waterdeep, or reenact schooling as a young mage? Look no further than Dungeons and Dragons…the second group! This group, open to ages 12 - 18, will meet bi-weekly on Wednesdays at Queset House, and will be run by the... Read more
Friday, October 06
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Taylor Swift fans ignited a beaded friendship bracelet craze this past summer, but they're not just for Swifties! All teens are invited to Queset House on Friday, October 6 (Easton students, there is no school that day!) to make friendship bracelets.... 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
Tuesday, October 10
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 of fun? Well, join Dungeon Master Clarence from 5:30-7:30pm every other Tuesday in Queset House for our Dungeons & Dragons club!
All you need to bring is a notebook or some... Read more
Thursday, October 12
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Gather with local teens 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 journals for you to decorate and fill, cards and more for you to borrow, and good vibes galore.
Both the curious and... Read more
Monday, October 16
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puqi Luo, a student at Oliver Ames High School, is once again offering tutoring services in math through Algebra II for students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Mondays in the Library Room at Queset House, and registration is required.... Read more
Monday, October 16
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Are you between the ages of 12 and 18? Looking to have a say in what happens at your public library? Hoping to earn some community service or volunteer hours?
Well, look no further than Ames Free Library's Teen Advisory Board (or TAB)! TAB is a place for teens who want to be leaders in... Read more
Saturday, October 21
10:00am - 2:00pm
Come join us on Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ames Free Library Fall Book Sale! There is something for everyone, including bestsellers. Best of all, your purchase will support the Ames Free Library and all of the library services you love!
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Recent... Read more
Monday, October 23
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puqi Luo, a student at Oliver Ames High School, is once again offering tutoring services in math through Algebra II for students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Mondays in the Library Room at Queset House, and registration is required.... Read more
Tuesday, October 24
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join the Ames Free Library's teen drawing club and share tips, tricks, and techniques with other local teen artists, participate in challenges, and create something cool! No registration is required for this program. We will have basic drawing supplies, but feel free to bring any additional... Read more
Tuesday, October 24
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
Tuesday, October 24
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 of fun? Well, join Dungeon Master Clarence from 5:30-7:30pm every other Tuesday in Queset House for our Dungeons & Dragons club!
All you need to bring is a notebook or some... Read more
Friday, October 27
9:00am - 5:00pm
Stop by the Ames Free Library and create your own silly or scary bookmark to hold your place while you read!
Craft kits will be available to pick up at the Circulation Desk starting on Friday, October 27. Specialty supplies and directions to complete the craft are included. You may need to provide... Read more
Monday, October 30
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puqi Luo, a student at Oliver Ames High School, is once again offering tutoring services in math through Algebra II for students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Mondays in the Library Room at Queset House, and registration is required.... Read more
Monday, October 30
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens are invited to a spooky screening of Tim Burton's Corpse Bride at Queset House on Monday, October 30, from 3:00-5:00pm. No registration is required, so drop on by... Read more
Monday, November 06
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puqi Luo, a student at Oliver Ames High School, is once again offering tutoring services in math through Algebra II for students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Mondays in the Library Room at Queset House, and registration is required.... Read more
Tuesday, November 07
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 of fun? Well, join Dungeon Master Clarence from 5:30-7:30pm every other Tuesday in Queset House for our Dungeons & Dragons club!
All you need to bring is a notebook or some... Read more
Thursday, November 09
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Gather with local teens 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 journals for you to decorate and fill, cards and more for you to borrow, and good vibes galore.
Both the curious and... Read more
Friday, November 10
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Saturday, November 11
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Ames Free Library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Monday, November 13
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puqi Luo, a student at Oliver Ames High School, is once again offering tutoring services in math through Algebra II for students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Mondays in the Library Room at Queset House, and registration is required.... Read more
Tuesday, November 14
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
Monday, November 20
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puqi Luo, a student at Oliver Ames High School, is once again offering tutoring services in math through Algebra II for students in grades 5-9.
Math tutoring sessions take place on Mondays in the Library Room at Queset House, and registration is required.... Read more
Monday, November 20
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Are you between the ages of 12 and 18? Looking to have a say in what happens at your public library? Hoping to earn some community service or volunteer hours?
Well, look no further than Ames Free Library's Teen Advisory Board (or TAB)! TAB is a place for teens who want to be leaders in... Read more