Library Blog
Posted on Tue, November 30, 2021 - 07:00pm
Is it really December already? With the end of the year and the holiday season upon us, I didn’t spend too much time exploring different library resources in November, but I do have my eye on a few courses from LinkedIn Learning. More on those next month!
If you stop by the library during the month…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Sun, November 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!
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Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Sun, October 31, 2021 - 08:00pm
I’m what some would describe as a “mood reader” - meaning that what book I pick up next (or what book I set aside after starting it) is driven largely by my mood. And, for whatever reason, that led to a lot of mystery reading last month! It was also a month FULL of audiobooks. Keep reading to find…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Wed, October 13, 2021 - 08:00pm
These books and movies are a scream! Click on any spooky cover image to learn more or place a hold through our catalog.
Spooky Staff Picks...
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Sun, October 10, 2021 - 08:00pm
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!
Trail…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Thu, September 30, 2021 - 08:00pm
Happy Fall! Thanks for stopping by the Librarian’s Lounge this month. September brought me some excellent books and tasty treats. I’m excited to share them with you today, but I want to hear from you, too! Did you read a book last month that I should add to my TBR? Did a book or resource from AFL…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Tue, September 21, 2021 - 08:00pm
It's the autumnal equinox, and the Ames Free Library staff is ready to recommend some good books! These titles are all excellent choices this season, whether you're pulling up a cozy chair, stretching out on the couch with a blanket, or plopping into a pile of leaves! Click on any book cover to…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Sun, September 12, 2021 - 08:00pm
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!
The…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Tue, August 31, 2021 - 08:00pm
What I'm Reading
Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland
The golden days of the Golden Hotel are a thing of the past. Once the shining glory of the Catskills, the resort is slowly and steadily falling apart. Prompted by an offer to sell, three generations of the Goldman and Weingold…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Fri, August 20, 2021 - 08:00pm
It's the best time of year to hit the beach with a good beach read! Smell the salt air with these titles, all of which come highly recommended by the staff at the Ames Free Library. Click on any book cover and get directed to the AFL catalog to learn more or place a hold.
Best Beach Reads
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Sun, July 11, 2021 - 08:00pm
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 Sun, June 06, 2021 - 08:00pm
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!
The…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Sun, May 09, 2021 - 08:00pm
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!
The…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Sun, April 11, 2021 - 08:00pm
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!
I Am…
Category: Staff Picks
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, July 24, 2020 - 08:00pm
Currently Baking: Banana Bread from Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston’s Flour Bakery + Cafe by Joanne Chang with Christie Matheson; photographs by Keller + Keller
Reader/Baker: Lily Goldstein, Circulation
Image retrieved from: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/8190925
What's it about?…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Fri, June 05, 2020 - 08:00pm
Currently Reading: The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
Reader: Uma Hiremath
Image retrieved from Amazon.com
Genre: Adult Non-Fiction
Format: Large Print Book
Bibliographic Citation: Larson, Erik. 2020. The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance during the Blitz.…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Fri, May 08, 2020 - 08:00pm
Book Review: Followers by Megan Angelo
Reviewer: Alyisha W.
Cover design by Tosello, J.R.. Art design by Craig, E. (2020). Image retrieved from: https://www.refinery29.com/en-ca/winter-books-roundup-2020.
Genre:
Fiction -- Adult, Realistic/Contemporary (with hints of…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Fri, April 24, 2020 - 08:00pm
Still waiting for that OverDrive hold to be ready for you? Are you looking for a book that you can start reading right now? It's time to give Hoopla a try!
Hoopla offers ebooks and audiobooks - along with music, movies, and more - with no waiting! If you're new to Hoopla, head over to our…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Mon, March 02, 2020 - 07:00pm
Spring is just around the corner, and this month in Adult Fiction, we're visiting the Emerald Isle! Our display features books by Irish authors, and with lush Irish settings.
These are just a few examples of what you'll find in the Library - come on in to discover a new favorite!
The Wonder
by…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Sun, February 02, 2020 - 07:00pm
Ever been curious what your neighbors are reading? Here are just some of their suggestions! As we receive more book recommendations, we'll post them here on the AFL Blog.
For additional books that your neighbors loved, visit our "Your Neighbors Recommend..." book display in the adult fiction…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Mon, December 30, 2019 - 07:00pm
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?
As we get ready to turn the calendar to a new year, take a look at some of the nonfiction we loved reading in 2019. Maybe you'll find one of your own favorites on the…
Category: Staff Picks
Posted on Mon, November 11, 2019 - 07:00pm
Ever been curious what your neighbors are reading? Here are just some of their suggestions!
For additional recommendations, visit our "Your Neighbors Recommend..." book display in the adult fiction section at AFL! (We'll also post more to the AFL Blog as they are received.)
Angela Strange: Legend…
Category: Staff Picks