Friends of the Ames Free Library

09/12/2026

The Friends Book Shop at Queset House is open today (9/12) from 1 to 5pm. Stop by before or after the Queset Garden concert and browse our extensive collection of books for all ages and interests. We are also accepting donations of up to 25 gently used books in excellent condition, as we do every Saturday. And mark your calendars for our fall book sale on October 17th from 10am to 2pm, where most books will be half off our already bargain prices!

07/16/2026

The July 2026 edition of our newsletter is out!

It was lovely to see so many of you at our successful Spring Book Sale that included our “Blind Date with a Book” fundraising campaign. Thank you for your community support of the library, for your generous patronage at the Friends Book Shop at Queset House, for your book donations, volunteering...

06/20/2026

Stop by today for great bargains on all books for children and young adults!

06/01/2026

You can help our library when you shop at the Easton Shaw's (690 Depot Street) during the entire month of June. For every purchase of a reusable Give Back Bag ($3), the Friends will receive a $1 donation. All money raised will be used to fund library programs and activities. The bags can be found on a revolving rack to the right of the front registers. We appreciate your support!

05/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out for our book sale on April 25th and helped us raise a nice amount of money in support of library activities, including the upcoming Summer Reading Program!

We have some specialty items left over from the sale:

A full set of the Encyclopedia Britannica plus supplemental volumes - $200

The Bird Songs Bible, a complete reference guide, which includes full illustrations and plays audio songs of hundreds of birds - $75

Slip-covered reference books covering the world of individual artists from the Time-Life World of Art - $5 each

If you would like more information or are interested in any of these items, please email us at [email protected].

04/24/2026

The Spring Book Sale is tomorrow (Saturday, April 25th) from 10am to 2pm at Queset House. Current members of the Friends will be admitted starting at 9am. Not a member? Join at the door!

04/17/2026

The April edition of our newsletter is available now and is full of information on recent and upcoming activities of the Friends. Don't forget that our spring book sale is on Saturday, April 25th, from 10am to 2pm at Queset House, and current members will be admitted at 9am!

The snowy white landscape of our challenging winter has finally succumbed to greenish grass. Daffodils are heralding hope. With renewed springtime energy, we look forward to an invigorating season of support for the Ames Free Library.

04/10/2026

Save the date! Our spring book sale is only a few weeks away on April 25th. We have a great selection of books for all ages and interests. Make sure to look for our "Blind Date with a Book" area, where you will find already wrapped packages books that are perfect gifts for Mother's Day or any other occasion.