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We've all spent so many hours in front of screens in the past year - let's cut the cord and break free!

Screen-Free Week is observed during the first week of May; this year it's May 3 through 9. Obviously you can't quit school or work for a week, but outside of necessary working hours, take advantage of the time you don’t HAVE to be on screens to do whatever it may be that brings you joy! Check out some staff favorite screen free activities below.

Go outside

Wondering what books AFL staff read and loved in 2020? Click the link below to see some of our favorite fiction and nonfiction titles. Click on any book cover and get directed to the AFL catalog to learn more or place a hold. 

AFL 2020 Staff Favorites

It should not be a surprise that the staff at the Ames Free Library loves books! But have you ever wondered what we’re reading?