Library Blog
Posted on Mon, March 29, 2021 - 08:00pm
On March 16th the governor signed legislation – An Act further providing Early Voting by Mail – that allows registered voters to qualify to vote by mail for 2021 elections held on or before June 30th.
Easton is currently accepting vote by mail applications. Here are some details and links for vote…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Mon, March 29, 2021 - 08:00pm
Welcome to “Travel Tuesdays,” a resource for those whose plans have been deferred and a distraction for people who enjoy armchair travel. Each week we’ll suggest a virtual destination for you to visit.
All of these ideas are curated and brought to you by Lorraine Rubinacci!
To read Lorraine's…
Category: Staff Picks, Daily Distractions
Posted on Tue, March 23, 2021 - 08:00pm
Time MARCHes on (haha, see what we did there?), and though you still can't get into the Teen Den, you can find great new reads on our temporary YA shelf in the corner of the Fiction Room on the first floor. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Infinity Reaper by Adam Silvera
sequel to Infinity…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, March 23, 2021 - 08:00pm
Welcome to “Travel Tuesdays,” a resource for those whose plans have been deferred and a distraction for people who enjoy armchair travel. Each week we’ll suggest a virtual destination for you to visit.
All of these ideas are curated and brought to you by Lorraine Rubinacci!
To read Lorraine's…
Category: Staff Picks, Daily Distractions
Posted on Wed, March 17, 2021 - 08:00pm
Sylvia True talks about her second novel, Where Madness Lies, a story about hope and redemption, about what we pass on, both genetically and culturally. It is about the high price of repression, and how one woman, who lost nearly everything, must be willing to reveal the failures of the past in…
Category: AFL Videos
Posted on Mon, March 15, 2021 - 08:00pm
Welcome to “Travel Tuesdays,” a resource for those whose plans have been deferred and a distraction for people who enjoy armchair travel. Each week we’ll suggest a virtual destination for you to visit.
by Lorraine Rubinacci
To read Lorraine's archived posts, visit this page.
Marketing
March 16th,…
Category: Staff Picks, Daily Distractions
Posted on Sun, March 07, 2021 - 07:00pm
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!…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Fri, March 05, 2021 - 07:00pm
Miss Alyisha and the Ames Free Library celebrate National Correspondence Month with this very special Storytime! Miss Alyisha is joined by JK Growling and a host of animal friends as they read letters, sing songs, and read Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar's While We Can't Hug. This book is…
Category: Story Times Online
Posted on Mon, March 01, 2021 - 07:00pm
Welcome to “Travel Tuesdays,” a resource for those whose plans have been deferred and a distraction for people who enjoy armchair travel. Each week we’ll suggest a virtual destination for you to visit.
All of these ideas are curated and brought to you by Lorraine Rubinacci!
To read Lorraine's…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Thu, February 11, 2021 - 07:00pm
Tina Kanter, Sommelier of Happy Being Clean, presents this virtual wine Master Class! We will learn more about the amazing, delicious world of sparkling wines, including what makes them all so different, and why some bottles are so expensive! From Tina’s unique perspective, find out about…
Category: AFL Videos
Posted on Thu, February 11, 2021 - 07:00pm
This entry in our Master Class series is a book reading with author and Stonehill College adjunct professor, Kerri Mullen. Ms. Mullen, a former resident of Easton, recently published a children's picture book featuring a gender non-conforming character. Eli’s New Clothes was inspired by raising her…
Category: AFL Videos
Posted on Thu, February 04, 2021 - 07:00pm
School and business closings, social distancing, no vaccine, and the biggest impact felt by the poorest citizens? Sound familiar? It's America in 1918 as the country confronts the Spanish Influenza that would eventually kill over 600,000 in America.
On Thursday, December 17, 2020 local historian…
Category: AFL Videos
Posted on Thu, February 04, 2021 - 07:00pm
Debra Britt tells the history of the National Black Doll Museum, a rare non-profit institution established in 2004. As one of the founders of this one-of-a-kind institution, she presents and discusses her experiences, describes the Museum's unique collection, and explain the development of…
Category: AFL Videos
Posted on Thu, February 04, 2021 - 07:00pm
Easton's very own Nora Yousif walks us through our rapidly changing and turbulent financial landscape to understand social security and medicare.
Originally presented on September 24. 2020.
Category: AFL Videos
Posted on Thu, February 04, 2021 - 07:00pm
Tina Kanter, Sommelier of Happy Being Clean, speaks with the Ames Free Library in a virtual wine Master Class focusing on Fall and Winter wines. Learn about exceptional wines to select for whatever the holiday season may bring, and how to best pair them.
Originally presented on Thursday, November…
Category: AFL Videos
Posted on Sun, January 31, 2021 - 07:00pm
Have you been in to the library lately? We're open, and even though the Teen Den isn't open for browsing, we're still curating a great collection for you. Check out what's new below, then place a hold or come in to the library to pick it up!
Lore by Alexandra Bracken
Every seven years there is a…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Mon, December 07, 2020 - 07:00pm
Pajama storytime is fun for the whole family! We'll share books, rhymes, & songs to help wind down your evening. This storytime is designed to engage children of various ages. Pajamas are encouraged, but not required.
*Pajama Storytime is taking a break! For more Ames Free Library storytimes,…
Category: Story Times Online
Posted on Mon, November 30, 2020 - 07:00pm
Listen to Miss Jess share Hanukkah and Christmas books during these holiday storytimes!
These prerecorded storytimes can be viewed at your convenience, December 1 - 31, 2020!
To see ALL of our storytimes, visit our Storytimes playlist on our YouTube page!
Category: Youth Services, Kids, Story Times Online
Posted on Thu, November 19, 2020 - 07:00pm
Welcome to Miss Jess Suggests!
In each episode of this series, Head of Youth Services Jessica Block recommends great books for you to try (plus some bonus titles!). Different episodes will focus on one interest level or age group, so if you don't hear about something "just right" for your reader,…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Thu, November 19, 2020 - 07:00pm
Take your remote schooling to a whole new level! AFL has a new database to support your academics.
Brainfuse HelpNow offers on-demand, personalized tutoring for K-12 students and adult learners.
Log in with your library card* to access live tutoring, asynchronous study support, skills building…
Category: Youth Services, Kids, Teen
Posted on Thu, November 12, 2020 - 07:00pm
November is flying by, but there’s still fun to be had from Youth Services!
Zoom storytimes with Miss Jess continue weekly through November. No advance registration is required. All storytimes start at 10:30 AM. Learn more about each storytime.
Tuesdays: Wiggleworms for toddlers
Wednesdays:…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Wed, November 04, 2020 - 07:00pm
Kiersten White is a writer of young-adult fiction covering a variety of genres (fantasy, historical fiction, paranormal); and she also wrote a middle-grade novel of funny fairy tales. She lives with her family in San Diego, CA.
Find out more about all of Ms. White’s books on her blog. Check out…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Thu, October 29, 2020 - 08:00pm
This month’s featured author is homegrown! Local author Anna Staniszewski’s books span from tween novels to picture books, with a new chapter book series in between! Visit Ms. Staniszewski’s website to find out more about all of her books, get a sneak peek at her upcoming picture book, and to learn…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Tue, October 27, 2020 - 08:00pm
Practice self-love and take care of yourself with some YOGA! Check out the links below to get started!
https://yogawithadriene.com/yoga-for-teens/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kJgTouHHeE
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Sun, October 25, 2020 - 08:00pm
Queset House's roof has been restored! Check out the restoration's progress, courtesy of Paul E. Dutelle Co., Inc.!
Chimneys are all copper clad. Copper flashing on eaves, valleys, down spouts and the pyramidical lightning protection that catches the setting sun and looks lovely!
The roof is all of…
Category: AFL Videos