Library Blog
Posted on Tue, August 25, 2020 - 08:00pm
The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow
Two years ago, a misunderstanding between the leaders of Earth and the invading Ilori resulted in the deaths of one-third of the world's population. Seventeen-year-old Janelle "Ellie" Baker survives in an Ilori-controlled center in New York City. With humans deemed…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, August 18, 2020 - 08:00pm
“It’s so fluffy, I’m gonna die!!” Agnes from Despicable Me
You might find yourself saying the same thing when you check out these fun tactile crafts! Make some fluffy slime, or maybe some Rainbow Soap. Check out these links with instructions on how to make them. Start experimenting, and have fun!…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, August 11, 2020 - 08:00pm
Sarah Dessen’s popular teen novels have won numerous awards and are continually popular! Some of her books have been among the ALA's "Best Fiction for Young Adults" selections, and she received ALA’s Margaret A. Edwards Award for her “outstanding contribution to young adult literature.” Ms. Dessen…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, August 04, 2020 - 08:00pm
You can’t come in to check out what’s new, so we’ll bring the browsing to you! All of these items are newly arrived in the Teen Den and are available for placing holds.
Rage and Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Half-angel Trinity and her bonded gargoyle protector, Zayne, have been working with demons…
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, July 21, 2020 - 08:00pm
The Hanging Girl by Eileen Cook
When a seemingly harmless prank turns deadly, seventeen-year-old Skye Thorn realizes the people she's involved with are willing to kill to get what they want, she must discover their true identities before it's too late.
Available on Hoopla
The Disappearance…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, July 14, 2020 - 08:00pm
If you like this book...
...you might like this one!
Wilder Girls by Rory Power
Also available on Overdrive
Out of the Blue by Sophie Cameron
The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by MacKenzi Lee
Also available on Overdrive and as audio on Hoopla
Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, July 07, 2020 - 08:00pm
Stephenie Meyer is an American novelist. She is best known for her vampire romance series Twilight, which has sold over 100 million copies, with translations into 37 different languages. Read more about Ms. Meyer and her works on her website. She recently announced the upcoming publication of the…
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 Tue, June 23, 2020 - 08:00pm
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) Americans. Today, celebrations include…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, June 16, 2020 - 08:00pm
Bored and need something to do? Feeling crafty but don't know where to start? Check out these 15 fun DIY projects you can complete at home this summer. These aren't your kiddie crafts, so be prepared to MAKE!
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/diy-projects-for-teens-4768728
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, June 09, 2020 - 08:00pm
Adam Silvera was born and raised in the Bronx. He is one of YA’s best own-voices authors. (“Own-voices authors” means people who live the experience of the marginalized communities about which they write.) He currently has written five novels. The sequel to his fantasy novel Infinity Son is due…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, June 02, 2020 - 08:00pm
TED Talks aren't just done by adults… check out these amazing TED Talks by kids and teens! From scientists to musicians, here are 13 videos from the brilliant minds of young people, https://www.ted.com/playlists/129/ted_under_20.
Who knows, maybe someday you'll present your own TED Talk! Check out…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, May 26, 2020 - 08:00pm
Need an escape from the real world? Check out these awesome YA Fantasy novels and travel to another world!
Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta & Cori McCarthy
King Arthur as you've never imagined! This bold, sizzling YA retells the popular legend with the Once and Future King as a teenage…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, May 19, 2020 - 08:00pm
Being a teenager is tough! Balancing all the things in your life can be stressful, but you are not alone. Many teens have the same questions, problems or concerns that you do. So if you feel like you don't have anyone you can talk to about these things, please have a look at our tailored list of…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, May 12, 2020 - 08:00pm
Suzanne Collins (born August 10, 1962, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.), is an American author and screenwriter, best known for the immensely popular The Hunger Games trilogy. A film adaptation of The Hunger Games - for which Collins wrote much of the screenplay - enjoyed enormous commercial success…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, May 05, 2020 - 08:00pm
Feeling anxious? Isolated? Sad? Everyone’s feeling a little out-of-sorts right now. People might have recommended that you try some yoga, take a walk, or just have a nice bath… all of which are great, but it’s not that easy for everyone. Here are some websites that have techniques for self-care and…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, April 28, 2020 - 08:00pm
This school year isn’t ending the way we all hoped it would, but it will end soon enough. Do you already know what you want to do when you leave high school? Whether you do or don’t, you can check out these free online college courses to get a feel for what to expect in college and find out what…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, April 21, 2020 - 08:00pm
Are you a comic lover? Check out these 19 webcomics that you can read right now!
A personal favorite from this list is Heartstopper by Alice Osman. This graphic novel is available in physical form, but for up to date chapters visit https://tapas.io/series/Heartstopper. A new chapter is published…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, April 14, 2020 - 08:00pm
Need some more study tools while you're stuck at home? WGBH has created a Distance Learning Center that has multiple lessons for grades 9-12 including Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Math. Check them out here. If you’re working with limited internet access, you can watch many of…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, April 07, 2020 - 08:00pm
Teen author Angie Thomas was born in Jackson, Mississippi. She is an American author, best known for writing the young adult novel The Hate U Give. This book was made into a feature film released in 2018, which made $34.9 million at the box office. Her second young adult novel, On the Come Up, was…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, March 31, 2020 - 08:00pm
Looking for something to do while stuck inside? Need something to read? Check out Teen Book Cloud, an online database with ebooks, audio books, and even graphic novels! Including classics like Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Little Women, Pride and Prejudice, and numerous Shakespeare plays.…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Tue, March 24, 2020 - 08:00pm
We all need a little getaway about now, so try escaping with a Romance! You can find these titles in our Teen Den – although for now you’ll have to check our the ebook editions! Click here to find information on accessing these titles as ebooks, or email teens@amesfreelibrary.org for more book…
Category: Youth Services, Teen
Posted on Mon, August 26, 2019 - 08:00pm
Hi, Everyone!
Teen Summer Reading has ended! Thank you again to our local sponsors who contributed so many wonderful SRP prizes: Hilliard's, Hammer & Stain, Paperback Junction, Altitude Trampoline Park and Treetop Adventures!
Elise and Layla won the End-of-Summer Raffle Baskets -…
Category: Teen
Posted on Tue, June 11, 2019 - 08:00pm
Welcome to the Ames Free Library Summer Reading Program for Teens! We've posted a list of your summer reading requirements from OAHS for you to start with.
Interested in winning some prizes too? Have a look at our Summer Reading Program details below...
WHAT WILL YOU WIN? Prizes include gift…
Category: Teen