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.
Staff Picks
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!
A Glimpse of Nature -- Fabulous Fungi Challenge
A Glimpse of Nature - Fabulous Fungi Challenge
October 8, 2021
It’s been raining, and the fungi keep on coming. Now’s the time to join the AFL’s “Fabulous Fungi Challenge.”
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Photograph three unusual fungi
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Send your images to info@amesfreelibrary.org
A Glimpse of Nature - A Woodland Rainbow
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 Woodland Rainbow"
Librarian’s Lounge - October 2021
Happy Fall! Thanks for stopping by the Librarian’s Lounge this month. September brought me some excellent books and tasty treats. I’m excited to share them with you today, but I want to hear from you, too! Did you read a book last month that I should add to my TBR? Did a book or resource from AFL help you learn something new? Share all the details in the comment box at the end of this post.
What I’m Reading
A Glimpse of Nature - Mantids
A Glimpse of Nature -- Mantids
September 24, 2021
Two observers have shared photos of mantises living in Queset Garden. One was taken in late July; the other in late August. The most striking aspect of both images is the animals’ highly-effective camouflage.
Best Fall Reads
It's the autumnal equinox, and the Ames Free Library staff is ready to recommend some good books! These titles are all excellent choices this season, whether you're pulling up a cozy chair, stretching out on the couch with a blanket, or plopping into a pile of leaves! Click on any book cover to learn more or place a hold through our catalog.
A Glimpse of Nature - A New Twist
A Glimpse of Nature -- A New Twist
September 17, 2021
Last week I lamented the difficulty of photographing night-singing insects. Whenever I approached, they became silent and “disappeared” into the dark foliage. . . until I walked away. Well, not long after I completed the post on “Night Music,” the insects became more cooperative. One tree cricket was sitting on the picnic table where I settled down for dinner.
Your Neighbors Recommend...September 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 - Night Music
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 - "Night Music"
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