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The Ames Free Library will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

Kids Homepage

Local Author Talk with Vivian Webster: STILL NEGRA

Meet Ms. Webster!
Paws to Read

Read aloud to a furry friend!
Block Party & Block Party Jr.

Lego your boredom and come to the coolest block party in town!
Lightbox

NEW! Interactive and educational database for pre-K and elementary students!
Brainfuse HelpNow

Live homework help is now available!

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

Storytime Survey Results

Monday, April 03

The results of our recent Storytime Survey, meant to determine where storytime attendees would like Wiggleworms, Babytime, and Family Storytime to be held in the spring and summer, are in! Your...

16th Annual Bruins PJ Drive

Friday, March 31

From February 1st through March 15th, 2023, the Boston Bruins, Cradles to Crayons, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund came together for the 16th annual Pajama Drive....

Storytime: Here, There, and Everywhere

Monday, March 13

As the days grow longer, crocuses bloom, and the temperature slowly climbs, your friendly Children's Librarians are thinking about spring. Specifically, we're thinking about what the new season might...

Snow Slime!

Friday, December 30

Were you dreaming of a White Christmas but experienced a bitterly cold one instead? Are you dreading the snow and slush that the rest of this winter may have in store for us? Do you wish you could...

Cozy Kids' Reads for the Holiday

Thursday, December 22

This Winter Break, put on your fuzzy socks, build a blanket fort, ask a grown-up to make you a cup of cocoa, and snuggle up with a seasonal read. All of these great books were featured during...