Library Blog
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 Tue, September 01, 2020 - 08:00pm
Hey teens, have you ever wanted to compete against others in your favorite game?!
Well… on Saturday, September 5th, the Ames Free Library will host its first Fortnite Tournament! You and up to 99 other people will drop into the now flooded island and will compete for the #1 Victory Royale. There…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, July 28, 2020 - 08:00pm
The Teen Video Challenge, sponsored by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), is an annual national video contest open to all teens. The challenge is for teens to create a public service announcement-type video that shows their unique interpretation of the 2020 CSLP slogan “Imagine Your…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, June 30, 2020 - 08:00pm
Are you up for a challenge? Every two weeks, starting Monday, June 29, we will be posting links to virtual escape rooms for teens. If you think you think you have what it takes to escape give it a try...we dare you!
June 29th - Hunger GamesJuly 13th - Stranger ThingsJuly 27th - Star Wars: The…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Sun, March 10, 2019 - 08:00pm
Get ready for the AFL Teen Den Battle of the Books!
Our most circulated titles of 2018 have been randomly paired in head to head match ups. Pick your favorite from each match up to move on to the next round of voting.
Will your top pick make it to the final round?
Voting is open from Monday, March…
Category: Teen
Posted on Tue, September 04, 2018 - 08:00pm
Alex Manthous is a student at Oliver Ames High School. He is offering math tutoring services to those looking for help with up to 8th grade math, OR Algebra 1.
Tutoring occurs by appointment only every Thursday from 5-6 PM in the 1st Floor Information Cafe at Queset House. Sessions are 1/2 hour -…
Category: Teen
Posted on Tue, August 28, 2018 - 08:00pm
On this past Monday evening, the Ames Free Library was so happy to host local teen rock band, Urban Lunchmeat!
They were amazing, and the crowd of over 70 people loved them! What a great way to end the summer!
Category: Teen