Ames Free Library - North Easton, Massachusetts

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Wi-fi Available The Ames Free Library is the public library for the town of Easton, MA. The library first opened its doors to the public in 1883.

The building was designed by famed architect Henry Hobson Richardson as a gift to the people of Easton from Oliver Ames.

11/09/2026

The Ames Free Library community came together and submitted over 100 votes! We'd like to thank all of our artists and engaged AFL citizenry for making our Rubber Ducky Costume Contest a quacking success!

With no further ado, we are pleased to announce our WINNER, WINNERS... Absolutely NO poultry-based dinner here!

Congratulations to our top three ducks!

All three winners will be awarded a sparkling golden trophy and EVERYONE who entered a duck will receive a special certificate and a small prize.

All prizes may be picked up at Queset House along with your ducks. Please see the Manager in the Queset House office (either Myles or Lorraine) for your prize and to ask for assistance retrieving your contest entry from the case.

These items will be available for pick-up during Queset House open hours from Wednesday, November 4 through Friday, November 13.

Queset House opens at 1:00pm and closes whenever the library does (8:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 5:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays).

11/09/2026

Nature Hour is a monthly drop-in program for curious naturalists led by Lorraine Rubinacci. Here’s an opportunity to share photos, observations, and specimens, or to work with Lorraine on identification of plants and animals. Visitors may stop by for a few moments, or commit to a monthly gathering of people with shared interests. No experience necessary. Please bring an inquisitive mind and a willingness to share the joy of discovery.

Lorraine is a Queset House Manager and the library’s Volunteer Coordinator. She is also an experienced environmental educator and nature writer from Southeastern Massachusetts. A generalist with broad interests, Lorraine is especially fond of plant communities, vernal pools, coastal ecology, native plants, pine barrens, spring ephemerals, old-growth forests. . . and has difficulty choosing favorites!

No registration required. Free and open to all.

11/07/2026

We have all been told at some point: "No talking while the movie is playing!" Well, now is your chance to say what's on your mind!

If you enjoy watching movies and want to discuss topics with other movies fans, drop in to Reel Talk. New members always welcome!

Reel Talk Film Discussion Club meets on the second Monday of every month from 6 PM to 7 PM.

Please watch the movie prior to the meeting.

11/06/2026

🍿Join 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.

11/06/2026

We are excited to announce that Massachusetts mystery author Christopher Mirabile will be joining us to share his Silas Lopez seaside mystery series. Not sure if Silas is up your alley? Christopher says these books are “[p]erfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Tana French, Robert B. Parker, Louise Penny, William Kent Krueger, Archer Mayor, Tony Hillerman, C.J. Box and slow-burn procedural mysteries with heart.”

Facilitated by moderator Laurie Witt, Christopher will talk about his writing process and share a short reading with a question & answer session to follow. Signed books will be available for purchase.

Free, fun, and open to all--even if you've not yet read Christopher’s books!

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween from your friendly haunts at Ames Free Library!

If you missed us today, be sure to stop by to see our colleagues tomorrow, there will be more trick or treating (while supplies last!) and costumes to see!

10/29/2026

🎃 Trick or treat!!

Halloween 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 Circulation Desk and Queset House. Please note: Queset House opens at 1:00 PM on both Friday and Saturday.

10/28/2026

Using colorful wool and a special barbed needle you will sculpt a fun green carnivorous plant complete with fangs and a bright red tongue, all rooted in a real terra-cotta pot. This playful needle felting project is a great introduction to a unique, tactile craft and results in a finished piece that’s equal parts quirky, cute, and display-worthy.

Learn the joy of needle felting with Pop Up Art School in a friendly environment. You'll gain the basic skills of needle felting, walking away with a finished piece, and the confidence to continue your felting journey independently.

10/26/2026

Learn about the muralist Mantra, who paints giant trompe l'oeil insect shadow boxes on the sides of buildings around the world.

You'll view slides of his work and pictures of the Harry C. Belcher Lepidoptera (butterfly & moth) Collection that's housed at Tufts Library in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Using images of butterflies, moths, and beetles as reference, draw and paint your own realistic or imaginative insects and mount it in a paper shadow box.

This program is for children ages 8 - 12 and registration is required.

Address

53 Main Street
North Easton, MA
02356

Website

http://www.amesfreelibrary.org/

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