Library Blog
Posted on Sun, October 25, 2020 - 08:00pm
Community Forum is hosted by Priscilla Almquist-Olsen. This episode features Ames Free Library Executive Director Uma Hiremath.
Category: AFL Videos
Master Class Online - Making the Invisible Visible: A Generative Writing Workshop with Grace Talusan
Posted on Sun, October 25, 2020 - 08:00pm
What is invisible about you? What stories are untold about you and others? What stories are missing from our culture? What would happen if we tried to make them visible? Why might it be important to try and tell these stories?
In this Master Class filmed on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 7 p.m., …
Category: AFL Videos
Posted on Sun, October 25, 2020 - 08:00pm
Whether your child is working on a hybrid or a fully remote schedule, this workshop will help you set your student up for success!
Hosted by Dr. David Murphy, of Effective Effort Consulting, this workshop (filmed Monday, September 14, 2020, at 7 p.m.) will provide tips for increasing your student's…
Category: AFL Videos
Posted on Sun, October 25, 2020 - 08:00pm
So many of us are artists, and yet the energy and talent we use to produce our work are only the beginning. In this video (filmed Thursday, June 11 at 11 a.m.), join author, artist and educator Stacy Miller as she offers fundamentally important issues for artists to consider, and presents new…
Category: AFL Videos
Posted on Sun, October 25, 2020 - 08:00pm
Election Day is just a week away, and we hope you’re all planning to get out to the polls (if you haven’t already voted early!). Your voice counts – be heard! Find out more about voting in Easton here.
But there’s another voting opportunity you don’t want to miss – our Fall Festivities Photo…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Thu, October 22, 2020 - 08:00pm
Halloween is a hugely social celebration; many people participate by trick or treating in their neighborhoods, pumpkin patch hayrides, or visiting haunted houses. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween, looking forward to the winter holidays, or planning something else, the big question is: how do…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Tue, October 20, 2020 - 08:00pm
I’ll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson
Available on Overdrive/Libby
A story of first love, family, loss, and betrayal told from different points in time, and in separate voices, by artists Jude and her twin brother Noah.
When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk
In New York City, follows the…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Sun, October 18, 2020 - 08:00pm
Things feel a little like they’re getting back to normal… until you realize that it’s now “normal” to do everything on your screen! It’s been a big adjustment for everyone – including us at the library!
We’re rolling out some fresh storytimes for the fall (have you seen S’more Stories yet? And…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Thu, October 15, 2020 - 08:00pm
This week’s Family Fun is brought to you by Adult Services Librarian Megan. Learn more about using the free Creativebug database to get really fun craft ideas!
The weather outside may not be frightful just yet, but it is starting to get cooler. If you're already in search of some indoor family…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Tue, October 13, 2020 - 08:00pm
Now that school is back in session it’s time to bring back TAB!
Our first meeting will be Wednesday, October 21st at 4pm. Join us on Zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/98314449561?pwd=S0crTUp6SlVkREZKandPYzQzS0didz09
By joining the AFL Teen Advisory Board, teens can:
Help plan events and programs at the…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Sun, October 11, 2020 - 08:00pm
If you haven’t caught an episode of S’more Stories with Miss Alyisha yet – tune in today! There’s a new episode every Friday, but you can catch them any day online under the Storytimes & Events column at https://amesfreelibrary.org/kids-homepage.
These gently creepy fall stories are perfect…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Thu, October 08, 2020 - 08:00pm
Fall is my favorite season! The colors are still a bit spotty around town, but trees are starting to display their showy leaves! Take a walk in Easton's natural areas (check out Borderland State Park, the Sheep Pasture, and the Governor Ames Estate) - or in your own neighborhood – and observe,…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Tue, October 06, 2020 - 08:00pm
Andrea Nicole Livingstone (born July 10, 1985), known as Nic Stone, is an American New York Times best-selling author of young adult fiction, best known for her debut novel Dear Martin.
Boston Public Library is holding a Zoom event for teens only with Ms. Stone on Monday October 19th at 12pm. If…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Sun, October 04, 2020 - 08:00pm
Many of us are still deciding what Halloween might look like for our families this year, but one thing never changes: kids love to dress up! Without the multitude of parties, parades, and celebrations this year, we want to give your kids a place to show off their costumes.
This October, our Fall…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Thu, October 01, 2020 - 08:00pm
It’s getting dark earlier… perfect for stories and snuggles under a blanket, or if you’re feeling brave… slight scares around a campfire! Starting tonight, throughout the month of October, check our website for new storytimes with Miss Alyisha! These gently creepy fall stories are perfect for…
Category: Youth Services, Kids, Story Times Online
Posted on Tue, September 29, 2020 - 08:00pm
Banned Books Week (September 27 - October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. It spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers,…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Mon, September 28, 2020 - 08:00pm
Starting Friday, October 2, 2020, tune in for Miss Alyisha's gently creepy Fall storytimes! These storytimes are perfect for preschool and early elementary-aged children.
Check here each week in October to hear about ghosts, mummies, and more!
Then pick up a pre-bagged, themed craft in the Children…
Category: Story Times Online
Posted on Sun, September 27, 2020 - 08:00pm
School has finally started – congratulations and good luck to all our brand new Kindergartners!
For those of you whose little ones haven’t yet started Kindergarten, there’s still time to read 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! It sounds like a challenge, but reading 1,000 books is easier than you…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Thu, September 24, 2020 - 08:00pm
As described on their website, Alex Gino “loves glitter, ice cream, gardening, awe-ful puns, and stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of being alive.” Check out Alex’s website to learn more about them and their books.
Alex’s stories give middle school readers a gentle look at the life…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Tue, September 22, 2020 - 08:00pm
Teen (YA) nonfiction books can be found shelved in the Barrel Vault Room at the Ames Free Library along with general adult nonfiction. This collection is currently open for browsing.
Body Talk: 37 Voices Explore Our Radical Anatomy Edited by Kelly Jensen
Thirty-seven contributors-including…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Sun, September 20, 2020 - 08:00pm
School is back in session, leaves are changing, pumpkins are showing up on everyone’s doorsteps… what else is new?
Books kept being published even as we quarantined safely at home throughout the spring and summer, so now that we’re open for browsing, there’s plenty of good stuff for you to check…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Thu, September 17, 2020 - 08:00pm
Many homeschool families have started their learning journey already, and hopefully you have an idea of what your first few months will look like, but it’s always nice to have support!
Similar to remote learning families, you’ll want to be sure you have a few things in place as you get into the…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Tue, September 15, 2020 - 08:00pm
School starts tomorrow, even if it looks a little different that you might have been expecting even a week ago! With all these changes in the air, now’s a good time to take a few deep breaths and just relax before the school year gets started. The Brookfield Zoo near Chicago recently debuted their…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Sun, September 13, 2020 - 08:00pm
Summer Reading is now officially over, but if you were reading right up to the end and haven’t collected your beads yet, you still have a few days! You can buy beads in the ReadSquared Prize Store through Saturday, September 19.
When you log in to ReadSquared, you will see a note that no programs…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Thu, September 10, 2020 - 08:00pm
Whatever model of schooling you’ve chosen for this academic year, your student will be spending at least some time learning from home. While it doesn’t sound exactly like “fun,” there are some things you can do together to prepare your space for this to happen.
Outline a daily schedule. It’s easier…
Category: Youth Services, Kids