Virtually Exploring Indigenous Heritage
Explore books, articles and events honoring the lives of Native Americans in the United States, their culture, and the tribulations they face,
Staff Picks
A Glimpse of Nature November 12, 2021 — Oak
For the past several weeks, the glory of the southeastern Massachusetts landscape has been its oaks.
Your Neighbors Recommend...November 2021
Ever been curious what your neighbors are reading or watching? Here are just some of their suggestions! As we receive more recommendations, we'll post them here on the AFL Blog.
If you would like to suggest something you've loved to your neighbors, fill out our Your Neighbors Recommend form!
A Glimpse of Nature - Great Blue Heron
See what’s happening on the grounds of the Ames Free Library or nearby areas with “A Glimpse of Nature.” Offered by Lorraine Rubinacci, the library's resident naturalist, this weekly photo blog is a gentle reminder to enjoy the wonders that surround us.
A Glimpse of Nature - "Great Blue Heron"
Librarian's Lounge - November 2021
I’m what some would describe as a “mood reader” - meaning that what book I pick up next (or what book I set aside after starting it) is driven largely by my mood. And, for whatever reason, that led to a lot of mystery reading last month! It was also a month FULL of audiobooks. Keep reading to find out more.
What I’m Listening To
A Glimpse of Nature - Autumn Bounty
See what’s happening on the grounds of the Ames Free Library or nearby areas with “A Glimpse of Nature.” Offered by Lorraine Rubinacci, the library's resident naturalist, this weekly photo blog is a gentle reminder to enjoy the wonders that surround us.
A Glimpse of Nature - "Autumn Bounty"
A Glimpse of Nature - A Tale of Two Wasps and a Fungus
See what’s happening on the grounds of the Ames Free Library or nearby areas with “A Glimpse of Nature.” Offered by Lorraine Rubinacci, the library's resident naturalist, this weekly photo blog is a gentle reminder to enjoy the wonders that surround us.
A Glimpse of Nature - "A Tale of Two Wasps and a Fungus"
A Glimpse of Nature - Gills & Pores
A Glimpse of Nature -- Gills & Pores
October 15, 2021
This week, let’s look at a few of the fungi that have been growing around the Ames Free Library. Rather, I should specify that we’ll be examining their fruiting bodies. After all, the inconspicuous mycelia of these fungi have been growing there all along . . . but we’ll get to that another day.
Spooky Reads
These books and movies are a scream! Click on any spooky cover image to learn more or place a hold through our catalog.
Your Neighbors Recommend...October 2021
Ever been curious what your neighbors are reading or watching? Here are just some of their suggestions! As we receive more recommendations, we'll post them here on the AFL Blog.
If you would like to suggest something you've loved to your neighbors, fill out our Your Neighbors Recommend form!
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