Ames Free Library

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LIBRARY OPEN FOR HOLDS PICKUP, QUICK BROWSING, AND COMPUTER USE!

Current hours: Monday - Wednesday & Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Visits are limited to a maximum of 45 minutes per person.
Total occupancy in the building is limited to 10 visitors at any given time, so short waits outside may be necessary.
Please go here for more information on what services are currently available.
Email us at info@amesfreelibrary.org, or call 508-238-2000.
Check out our list of online programs here!

Kids Homepage

Online Learning Resources

Follow the links in these three categories to get extra support when learning at home!
Brainfuse HelpNow

Live homework help is now available!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Gives your child a foundation for future learning!
NoveList K-8 Plus

Try this easy-to-use guide to sort by age, reading level, or genre!
Check out Tumblebooks!

Perfect for story time when you can't make it to the library

Welcome to the Youth Services Department

We are committed to giving you, children birth through fifth grade, and your parents and caregivers of all ages personalized attention.

Books, magazines, and multi-media materials selected for ages birth through fifth grade can be found in the William Hadwen Ames Memorial Room. Puzzles for pre-schoolers, and personal computers for children’s use can also be found in this area.

Kids Blogs

Holiday Storytimes

Posted on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 11:04am by kkazlauskas

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...

Category: Youth Services, Category: Kids, Category: Story Times Online

Miss Jess Suggests

Posted on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 12:29pm by kkazlauskas

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...

Category: Youth Services, Category: Kids

Learning Resources: Brainfuse

Posted on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 10:00am by jblock

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...

Category: Youth Services, Category: Kids, Category: Teen

Program Updates: November

Posted on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 10:45am by jblock

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...

Category: Youth Services, Category: Kids

Featured Author: Anna Staniszewski

Posted on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:30am by jblock

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...

Category: Youth Services, Category: Kids