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Monday, June 2410:30—11:30 AMZoom
Community Qigong Online
Qigong 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 classes any time.…Learn MoreMonday, June 242:00—3:00 PM1st floor Presentation CommonsQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Block Party
Lego your boredom and come to the coolest block party in town! Starting on June 17, drop by Queset House every Monday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM to free-play, topple, and construct with a variety of building materials, including giant, fort-sized blocks! Outdoor blocks can be found in the Walled Garden on sunny days.…Learn MoreMonday, June 243:00—4:30 PMZoom
Ames Free Library Zoom Writing Group
The 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 minute free-write based on a prompt and a short discussion on some element of writing.…Learn MoreMonday, June 244:00—5:00 PM2nd floor MakerspaceQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
One-on-One Sewing Machine Basics
Learn how to use Queset House's sewing machine with local expert Martha Testa! Enjoy a free one-on-one lesson, or bring a small group of your choosing. Ms. Testa has been sewing since she was in 4H as a youngster and looks forward to sharing her talent with you.…Learn MoreMonday, June 246:00—7:30 PMCourtyardQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Queset Under the Stars: Sand Dollar Mandalas
Summer is here, and so is our popular Queset Under the Stars program series!
Join us for an adults only crafting program under the stars in the Queset House Courtyard. We will gather to paint a sand dollar with the pattern of your choice. All supplies will be provided.…Learn More25
Tuesday, June 2510:30—11:00 AMQueset GardenAmes Free Library53 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Wiggleworms in the Garden
Best for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms storytime features songs, rhymes, and a story or two to keep little ones engaged. This program meets every Tuesday at 10:30 AM in Queset Garden with Miss Alyisha. It runs for about 30 minutes. Don't forget to bring your blanket (or chairs), sunblock, and a water bottle! No registration required and all families are welcome!In the event of rainy &/or soggy weather, storytime will meet in the Children's Room.…Learn More26
Wednesday, June 2610:30—11:30 AMZoom
Community Qigong Online
Qigong 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 classes any time.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 2610:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomAmes Free Library53 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Babytime
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 10:30 AM with Miss Hannah in the Children's Room and runs for about 20 minutes.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 263:00—4:00 PM2nd floor MakerspaceQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
One-on-One Knitting Instruction
Ms. Ann Hunyadi leads one-on-one or small group (up to three people) knitting instruction for beginners. Bring your own supplies, or use the library’s materials to get started. You’ll learn how to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off… from there, you’ll be off to master any knitting project!
One hour time slots are available every Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 265:30—7:30 PM2nd floor Conference RoomQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Public Info Meet & Greet with New England Tax School
Are you a seasoned tax professional looking to connect, or are you just looking to break into the field (or even just find out more)? Come to this Meet & Greet with the New England Tax School for Practitioners to make some connections! There will also be a short presentation on the Post-Season Update (worth 1 IRS credit for those already in the field).…Learn MoreWednesday, June 266:30—7:30 PM1st floor Library RoomQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Fireside Tales & Poetry
Write a story or poem then read it aloud and get some applause! Fireside Tales is a program for writers to practice and share their work.
At the beginning of each month, the Ames Free Library will provide a set of prompts to get inspired by. Utilize these prompts, or come up with something of your own devising! Then, at the end of the month, orate and share your tale in front of the stone fireplace in Queset House’s Library Room, a historic spot filled with the books, stories, and words of years past, now being joined with those of the present.…Learn More27
Thursday, June 2710:30—11:00 AMQueset GardenAmes Free Library53 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Family Storytime in the Garden
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 10:30 AM in Queset Garden with Miss Alyisha. It runs for about 30 minutes.…Learn MoreThursday, June 272:00—2:45 PM1st floor Presentation CommonsQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Lighthouse Family Book Club
This summer, let Cynthia Rylant's Lighthouse Family series light up your life!Wash up on the shores of Queset House every Thursday from 2:00 to 2:45 PM to discuss the books in order. Copies of each book will be available for pick-up at the Circulation Desk.…Learn MoreThursday, June 273:00—4:00 PM1st floor Presentation CommonsQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Mystery Book Club - Zero Days by Ruth Ware
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 P.…Learn MoreThursday, June 273:30—4:30 PM2nd floor Conference RoomQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Teen Doodle Society
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 required for this program. We will have basic drawing supplies,…Learn MoreThursday, June 276:00—8:00 PMQueset GardenAmes Free Library53 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Queset Garden Concert Series: Sharon Concert Band
The Queset Garden Concert Series is back for its seventh annual season!
An annual staple, and good friends to the Ames Free Library, the 60+ member Sharon Concert Band returns to open the series this year! The band plays a wide variety of music from the symphonic band repertoire.…Learn More28
Friday, June 2811:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom
Family Trees, Genealogy & DNA Online
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 genealogy.…Learn MoreFriday, June 2811:30 AM—12:00 PM2nd floor Conference RoomQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Pint-Sized Paint & Sip
Where the grapes are as immature as the painting prodigies!Friday, June 282:00—3:00 PM2nd floor Digital Media LabQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
One-on-One Cricut Design
Learn how to design your own water bottle or laptop sticker, t-shirts, tote bags, fancy greeting cards. .. or whatever else you can dream up! You'll learn the basics of creating a design and printing to vinyl with Queset Manager Dana.
Patrons must create a free Cricut DesignSpace account to use Cricut; please create your account with your personal email address at https://design.…Learn MoreFriday, June 282:00—2:45 PM1st floor Presentation CommonsQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Pick Your Poison Book Club
Imagine. .. You're innocently going about your day when suddenly, out of the corner of your eye, you see something thrilling. It’s a witch! She’s holding something out to you. Is that a poisoned apple in her hand? Nope! It’s a flyer for the Ames Free Library’s "Choose Your Own Adventure"-style book club.…Learn More29
Saturday, June 299:00—10:00 AMQueset GardenAmes Free Library53 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Tai Chi in the Garden with Vince
Come join us on the last Saturday of every month to practice and learn the 24 Posture Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Form with Turo (teacher) Vince. Tai Chi is an excellent, low impact exercise to promote decreased stress and better health. No previous experience required.Saturday, June 291:00—5:00 PMBook Sale RoomQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
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. We hold book sales several times a year and participate in other Library-related events.…Learn MoreSaturday, June 291:00—4:00 PM1st floor Library RoomQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
Math Tutoring with Aditya
Aditya B. , a student at Sharon High School, will host math tutoring sessions up to and including Algebra I.
Math Tutoring sessions will take place on Saturdays through the summer in the Library Room at Queset House. Six sessions will be offered each day.…Learn More30