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From February 1 - March 15, the Ames Free Library will once again be collecting new sets of pajamas for toddlers, kids, and teens! Donations will be collected in the bin next to the Circulation Desk. A big thank you to all who participated.
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BINGO is still on! Sign up on READSquared today! You can still participate through March 20.
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Throughout March, you can visit significant historic sites in Massachusetts virtually, courtesy of the Tewksbury Public Library's collaboration with select National Park Service units in Massachusetts.
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Storytime Sessions
This winter, storytime will be meeting inside the library in the Children's Room! Our Wiggleworms, Babytime, and Family Storytime programs will continue to run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required and we look forward to seeing you and your children. For more information, visit our blog or email kids@amesfreelibrary.org.
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Community Qigong Online
Each Monday and Wednesday, join us for Community Qigong class, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Qigong exercise may have a healing effect and can strengthen your body. It can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or ability. Improve your physical health and overall well being with Qigong.
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Board Out Of My Mind
Board games aren't boring but how bored would we be without them? Be Board Out Of Your Mind and play games with the Queset House Board Games Club on Thursday, March 2nd, at 5:30 p.m. We welcome all players, regardless of experience. Enjoy a wonderful evening at the Queset House.
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Family Trees, Genealogy,
& DNA Online
Would you like to get help understanding the basics of DNA and genealogy? Every Friday at 11:00 a.m., learn basic information and get help and support from others who enjoy genealogy. On Friday, March 31st, we will be meeting in person in the 1st Floor Presentation Commons at the Queset House from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Share helpful hints; find new resources; share successes and brick walls!
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Rock That Crown
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 and encourages everyone to live their authentic self! Meet Easton author and Miss Upstate New York Kennedy Campbell on Saturday, March 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Queset House. This event is for all ages and abilities.
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Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends of the Ames Free Library is a nonprofit organization integral to promoting and supporting the library. New members and volunteers are welcome to attend our monthly meeting, held on Monday, March 6th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at the Queset House. For more information about the Friends, please visit our page on the Library's website.
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Math Tutoring with Puqi Luo
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. Book a half-hour session to start at 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
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Dungeons & Dragons Club
Teens (13-18), do you want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Join Dungeon Master Clarence on Tuesdays, March 7th and March 21st, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the 1st Floor Presentation Commons at Queset House. All you need to bring is a notebook or some paper, a pen or pencil, a set of dice (or a device with access to a dice app), and your imagination! So drop by and join the party! No registration is required.
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Ames Free Library Book Club - The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth
The Ames Free Library Book Club meets on Wednesday, March 8th at 1:30 p.m., in the 1st Floor Presentation Commons at the Queset House and on Monday, March 13th at 6:30 p.m., online. This month, we will be discussing The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth We welcome all new members! Subscribe to the "AFL Book Club" e-newsletter to receive book club reminders and updates.
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One-On-One Power Point Classes
Interested in learning how to use Powerpoint? Are you familiar with the basics and want to expand your skill set? Join California Muratore for a one-on-one session. On the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., schedule for a one hour session online. Bringing your own computer is highly encouraged.
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Frothingham Hall Book Club - The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth
On Thursday, March 9th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., join the Frothingham Hall Book Club at Frothingham Hall, located on 15 Barrows Street in North Easton, MA.
This month, we will be discussing The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth. To sign up, please call the Council on Aging at 508-230-0690 or email jpage@easton.ma.us.
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Block Party & Block Party Jr.
Drop by the Queset House on Thursday, March 9th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to free-play, topple, and construct with a variety of building materials. Blocks for older children will be in the 1st Floor Presentation Commons. Blocks for younger children will be in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. No registration is required for this self-led program.
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Ames Free Library's Non-Fiction Book Club - Dark Tide by Steven Puelo
If you are an avid reader of true stories about crime, family drama, tragedy, underdogs, and more, join the non-fiction book club. We meet on Thursday, March 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Information Café inside the Queset House and always welcome new members. This month's book is Dark Tide by Stephen Puleo. We hope to see you there!
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Take and Make Craft
Make your own art project with this month's take & make craft! Craft kits will be available to pick up in the Children's Room starting on Monday, March 13th, for as long as supplies last. Specialty supplies and directions to complete the craft are included. You may need to provide crayons, markers, scissors, glue, or tape. One kit per child, please. Available while supplies last.
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One-on-One with a Librarian
Ames Free Library's dedicated librarians are here to help you with your basic technology questions and our library resources. Meet with Megan Tully, Head of Reference and Adult Services on Monday, March 13th. Registration is required. For more date options with other providers, schedule your One-on-One session here.
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Ames Free Library Zoom Writing Group
Do you love to write and want to find your people? The Ames Free Library Zoom Writing Group, moderated by Beverly Post, may be a great match. This group meets via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Monday this month from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is free and open to everyone over the age of 18.
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Manga Tea Party
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 to read next? You're cordially invited to a MangaTea Party on the second Tuesday of every month. We meet on Tuesday, March 14th at 4:00 p.m. in the Teen Den. MangaTea is for teens ages 12-18 and no registration is required.
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Correspondence Club
Experience the joy of snail mail with our monthly Correspondence Club! Write letters with fancy pens and pencils, and decorate them with fun stamps and stickers! This program is designed for children 8+, who can read and write independently. This month's meeting takes place on Wednesday, March 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Children's Room at the Main Library. No registration required.
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Library Beader's Meeting
If you love beading or if you're interested in a meditative act of creation, head on over to the Library Beaders group! This month's meeting will take place on Monday, March 20th at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Information Café at Queset House. Meetings are free and open to all. Questions? Email Geri at friars1981@yahoo.com.
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AFL Teen Advisory Board
Teens - do you want to help choose library materials like books, movies or games? We are looking for new members between the ages of 12 to 18 to join The Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Every meeting is an opportunity to hang out and discover how we can help out the Library. This month's TAB session will take place on Tuesday, March 21st at 3:30 p.m. inside the Queset House in the 1st Floor Presentation Commons.
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Young at Heart Book Club: Ghost by Jason Reynolds
Recapture the comfort, hope, and joy of your happiest childhood days spent reading. Join our brand-new book club for adults! The Young at Heart Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 22nd at 6:30 p.m. in the 1st Floor Presentation Commons at the Queset House. This month, we are reading Ghost by Jason Reynolds. We welcome all new members over the age of 18.
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Paws to Read
This spring, we've got the ulti-mutt program for animal lovers: Paws to Read! On Thursday, March 23rd from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Regan and her therapy dogs, Cali and Laddie, will be visiting the Library. Register in advance for a 15-minute session with a furry friend and practice your reading skills. This program is for independent readers.
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Pajama Storytime
Before drifting off to dreamland, make a cozy little detour at the Library! At 6:30 p.m., on Monday, March 27th, join Miss Alyisha for Pajama Storytime. We'll share books, rhymes, and lullabies to help wind down your evening. Pajama Storytime will last about 30 minutes, ending with a seasonal mindfulness exercise. No registration required. Pajamas encouraged. All families are welcome.
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Wham! Bam! Book Club
Are you a kid in grades 3-6 who loves comics, manga, and/or graphic novels? Drop by Queset House at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28th and join our Wham! Bam! Book Club. For March's meeting, please read Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian by Tim Probert in advance. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. No registration required.
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Mystery Book Club - The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra
The Mystery Book Club will meet on Thursday, March 30th at 3:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Presentation Commons at the Queset House. This month, we are reading The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra. We welcome all new members! Subscribe to the "Mystery Book Club" e-newsletter to receive book club reminders, updates, and meeting invitations.
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Friends Book Sale Donation Hours
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. The Friends' Book Sale Room at Queset House gladly accepts donations of good quality books every Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please see this page for complete information about the criteria for donations.
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The Shovel Town Cultural District Art Coop/Gallery and the Ames Free Library have renewed our partnership to bring art displays back to the library! Each month, a local artist will be featured on the first floor art wall and in the second floor display case.
In March, we welcome Reena Bates fine art on the wall and Jane Ostlund's watercolors and pastels in the display case. Stop by anytime during library hours to appreciate the local talent here in our town.
Artists' works are brought to you by the Artist on Display Program sponsored by the Easton Shovel Town Cultural District.
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Through the Ames Free Library’s Home Delivery program, library materials are delivered to Easton residents who are permanently or temporarily homebound due to a disability or health-related issue. This outreach service allows our homebound patrons to enjoy the library’s vast collection of fiction and non-fiction books, movies on DVD, and even items such as a Roku for streaming movies and music.
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