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  Friday October 31 All Day Drop-In Trick-or-TreatHalloween revelers may stop by the library and Queset House anytime during open hours for a quick visit and a sweet or spooky treat. Costumed kids and teens may visit all of our service desks to trick-or-treat. Costumed adults are welcome to participate at the Circul......More 
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  Friday October 31 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Family Trees, Genealogy & DNA OnlineHave 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 understa......More 
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  Friday October 31 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT Shop the Little Free Costume ClosetThe Ames Free Library's Little Free Costume Closet is back to collect and share new or gently used Halloween costumes for infants through kids of all ages for our costume swap! Donated costumes will be made available in our Little Free Costume Closet at Queset House ......More 
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  Saturday November 1 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT Dungeons & Dragons: For Adults!Looking for a casual D&D party, with a mix of role-playing and combat? Dungeon Master Nicholas Trabucco is starting up a community for prolonged play here at AFL! No experience is needed; Nick has years of experience and is happy to teach beginners. We will be using a......More 
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  Saturday November 1 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT Friends Book Shop Donation HoursThe 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-re......More 
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  Saturday November 1 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT <span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Math Tutoring with Aditya (3 events)Aditya B., a student from Sharon High School, will host math tutoring sessions up to and including Algebra I. Space is limited and registration is required. All sessions will meet at Queset House. Sessions last 60 minutes; book a one-hour session to start between 1:0......More 
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  Monday November 3 10:30am - 11:30am EST Community Qigong OnlineQigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join c......More 
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  Monday November 3 10:30am - 11:30am EST CFCE Little Artists Preschool PlaygroupJoin Ms. Julia from Self Help Inc. (Coordinated Family and Community Engagement, CFCE) for a six-week playgroup where kids will learn to foster creativity and confidence through different art styles each week. This program is for children ages 2.9 - 5 and their careg......More 
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  Monday November 3 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST Friends of the Library MeetingThe Friends of the Ames Free Library are a nonprofit organization integral to promoting and supporting the library. Donations raised by the Friends are used to support important library programs. New members and volunteers are very welcome to attend our monthly meetin......More 
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  Tuesday November 4 10:30am - 11:00am EST Wiggleworms StorytimeBest for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms Storytime features interactive songs, felt board rhymes, bubbles, and books to keep little ones engaged. Join Miss Alyisha every Tuesday at 10:30 AM in the Children's Room. No registration required and all families are welcome. ......More 
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  Tuesday November 4 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST Tricentennial Book ClubJoin AFL librarians at Langwater Farm in November to discuss ......More 
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  Tuesday November 4 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST Teen Dungeons & DragonsTeens between the ages of 13 and 18, it's time for another D&D campaign with Dungeon Master Clarence! This campaign will meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in Queset House from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Registration for this campaign (which will run from 9......More 
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  Tuesday November 4 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST Tea & TarotEvery month, teens & adults are invited to come together with Youth Services Librarian and tarot enthusiast, Hannah, for a tea-fueled exploration of tarot cards and intuition. Whether you're an experienced card-reader or simply curious, there's space for you! We'll g......More 
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  Wednesday November 5 10:30am - 11:30am EST Community Qigong OnlineQigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join c......More 
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  Wednesday November 5 10:30am - 11:00am EST 
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  Wednesday November 5 4:00pm - 5:30pm EST <span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> English Homework Help and Reading Support with Preksha (3 events)Preksha P., a student at Oliver Ames High School, is available on Wednesday afternoons to help students with their English homework, and for reading practice and support. These sessions are for students in grades 3-8. Space is limited and registration is required. Al......More 
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  Wednesday November 5 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST The Ames Game CafeThe Ames Game Cafe is open for players! A host of board games, card games, and video games are set out for our monthly game night in the Info Cafe at Queset House. Settle the lands of Catan, or play the illustrative “Telestrations”; a hilarious drawing game that comb......More 
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  Wednesday November 5 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST Historical Fiction: Inspiring and Educating Writers and Readers with Janis Robinson DalyJanis Robinson Daly will share how and why she came to write historical fiction with the launch of her debut novel, ......More 
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  Wednesday November 5 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST Library Chef Class: Stuffed Turkey Peppers with Quinoa & VeggiesLearn to make protein-packed, fiber-rich stuffed peppers — healthy, hearty, and full of flavor. Register for and join this program through Library Chef, an online cooking platform that's free to access wit......More 
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  Thursday November 6 10:30am - 11:00am EST Family StorytimeFamily Storytime is perfect for preschoolers but fun for the whole family! Sing favorite songs and rhymes, bust a move or two, perfect your animal impressions, and enjoy a few stories each week. This program meets every Thursday at 10:30 AM with Miss Alyisha in the Ch......More 
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  Thursday November 6 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST Teen WritersEvery month, gather with local teens in the Teen Den for an hour of creative writing. We’ll provide prompts, pens, and paper; all you need to bring is your magnificent mind (and anything else you may like to write on or with)! Want to share with others? Go for it! P......More 
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  Thursday November 6 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST <span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Paws to Read (4 events)Paws to Read is the ulti-mutt program for animal lovers! Regan and her therapy dogs, Cali and Laddie, will be visiting the library on the first Thursday of each month this fall from 4:30 -5:30 PM. And what do her Anatolian Shepherds love more than anything else in th......More 
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  Friday November 7 11:00am - 12:00pm EST Family Trees, Genealogy & DNA OnlineHave 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 understa......More 
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  Friday November 7 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST One-on-One Adobe DesignDo 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, ......More 
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  Friday November 7 6:00pm - 9:00pm EST Hockomock Film Club Movie NightFacilitated by Ed Hands, the Hockomock Film Club meets twice monthly to show movies after-hours at Queset House. This group is open to the public and new members are welcome. November 7: ......More 
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  Saturday November 8 10:00am - 1:00pm EST Dungeons & Dragons: For Adults!Looking for a casual D&D party, with a mix of role-playing and combat? Dungeon Master Nicholas Trabucco is starting up a community for prolonged play here at AFL! No experience is needed; Nick has years of experience and is happy to teach beginners. We will be using a......More 
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  Saturday November 8 10:30am - 11:00am EST Saturday StorytimeJoin Miss Alyisha for a special weekend storytime for families on-the-go! Saturday Storytime will take place once a month and last for about 30 minutes. If you come to our regular, weekly storytime programs, you can think of this as a "Greatest Hits" event. We'll sing......More 
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  Saturday November 8 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST Friends Book Shop Donation HoursThe 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-re......More 
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  Saturday November 8 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST <span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Math Tutoring with Aditya (3 events)Aditya B., a student from Sharon High School, will host math tutoring sessions up to and including Algebra I. Space is limited and registration is required. All sessions will meet at Queset House. Sessions last 60 minutes; book a one-hour session to start between 1:0......More 
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  Saturday November 8 1:30pm - 3:30pm EST Silent Book Club EastonLooking for a place to read in cozy camaraderie? Need some motivation to dive into your next classic, but don’t want to talk about it? Check out Silent Book Club Easton! SBC Easton meets at Queset House on the second Saturday of each month. All are welcome but registr......More 
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  Saturday November 8 3:00pm - 3:30pm EST One-on-One Audio RecordingLearn the basics of recording your voice using Queset House's very own Podcasting Studio. In this tutorial session, Queset House Manager Myles will walk you through getting set up to record with our equipment and the free-to-use recording software, Audacity, as well ......More 
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  Monday November 10 All Day Kids Take & MakeCraft kits will be available to pick up in the Children’s Room starting on the second Monday of each month. 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 ......More 
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  Monday November 10 10:30am - 11:30am EST Community Qigong OnlineQigong is an ancient Chinese health care system benefiting the body and mind, similar to Tai Chi. It integrates slow movements, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong practice is suitable for all levels of ability, and any age, and one is welcome to join c......More 
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  Monday November 10 10:30am - 11:30am EST CFCE Little Artists Preschool PlaygroupJoin Ms. Julia from Self Help Inc. (Coordinated Family and Community Engagement, CFCE) for a six-week playgroup where kids will learn to foster creativity and confidence through different art styles each week. This program is for children ages 2.9 - 5 and their careg......More 
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  Monday November 10 1:30pm - 3:30pm EST Monday Movie Matinee: DunkirkJoin us at Queset House for screenings of classic favorites, recent releases, and everything in between. We even provide the popcorn! For film fans ages 18 and up. No registration required. Click here to......More 
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  Monday November 10 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST Ames Free Library Zoom Writing GroupThe Zoom Writing Group is a friendly group of new and experienced adult writers, all genres. We meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Monday to discuss writing, read what we are working on, as well as give each other support and feedback. Each meeting we have a 15 min......More 
