Library Blog
Posted on Thu, November 12, 2020 - 07:00pm
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 at 10:30 AM. Learn more about each storytime.
Tuesdays: Wiggleworms for toddlers
Wednesdays:…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, October 25, 2020 - 08:00pm
Election Day is just a week away, and we hope you’re all planning to get out to the polls (if you haven’t already voted early!). Your voice counts – be heard! Find out more about voting in Easton here.
But there’s another voting opportunity you don’t want to miss – our Fall Festivities Photo…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Thu, October 22, 2020 - 08:00pm
Halloween is a hugely social celebration; many people participate by trick or treating in their neighborhoods, pumpkin patch hayrides, or visiting haunted houses. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween, looking forward to the winter holidays, or planning something else, the big question is: how do…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, October 18, 2020 - 08:00pm
Things feel a little like they’re getting back to normal… until you realize that it’s now “normal” to do everything on your screen! It’s been a big adjustment for everyone – including us at the library!
We’re rolling out some fresh storytimes for the fall (have you seen S’more Stories yet? And…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, October 11, 2020 - 08:00pm
If you haven’t caught an episode of S’more Stories with Miss Alyisha yet – tune in today! There’s a new episode every Friday, but you can catch them any day online under the Storytimes & Events column at https://amesfreelibrary.org/kids-homepage.
These gently creepy fall stories are perfect…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, October 04, 2020 - 08:00pm
Many of us are still deciding what Halloween might look like for our families this year, but one thing never changes: kids love to dress up! Without the multitude of parties, parades, and celebrations this year, we want to give your kids a place to show off their costumes.
This October, our Fall…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Thu, October 01, 2020 - 08:00pm
It’s getting dark earlier… perfect for stories and snuggles under a blanket, or if you’re feeling brave… slight scares around a campfire! Starting tonight, throughout the month of October, check our website for new storytimes with Miss Alyisha! These gently creepy fall stories are perfect for…
Category: Youth Services, Kids, Story Times Online
Posted on Sun, September 27, 2020 - 08:00pm
School has finally started – congratulations and good luck to all our brand new Kindergartners!
For those of you whose little ones haven’t yet started Kindergarten, there’s still time to read 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! It sounds like a challenge, but reading 1,000 books is easier than you…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Thu, September 17, 2020 - 08:00pm
Many homeschool families have started their learning journey already, and hopefully you have an idea of what your first few months will look like, but it’s always nice to have support!
Similar to remote learning families, you’ll want to be sure you have a few things in place as you get into the…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, September 13, 2020 - 08:00pm
Summer Reading is now officially over, but if you were reading right up to the end and haven’t collected your beads yet, you still have a few days! You can buy beads in the ReadSquared Prize Store through Saturday, September 19.
When you log in to ReadSquared, you will see a note that no programs…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Thu, September 10, 2020 - 08:00pm
Whatever model of schooling you’ve chosen for this academic year, your student will be spending at least some time learning from home. While it doesn’t sound exactly like “fun,” there are some things you can do together to prepare your space for this to happen.
Outline a daily schedule. It’s easier…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, August 30, 2020 - 08:00pm
In case you missed it: the library is now open for limited browsing! You’re welcome to come into the library for short visits to find and check out materials. This also means that if you’ve earned beads for your Summer Reading necklace over the summer, you can come right up to the Youth Services…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, August 23, 2020 - 08:00pm
Come out for a socially distant, IN-PERSON event! Find HodgePodge (he’s a friendly monster!) – he’ll be hiding in plain sight somewhere in Easton (hint: not too far from the library!). Once you spot him, you can park (somewhere legal and safe, please!) to say hello and get a photo with him. Find…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, August 16, 2020 - 08:00pm
Join us for the FINALE of our summer Family Entertainment series on Zoom tonight, Monday, August 17, at 6:00 PM!
The Toe Jam Puppet Band returns to help us end the summer on a high note! Their variety show features interactive songs, stories and puppets, and lots of silly voices. You’re sure to be…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, August 09, 2020 - 08:00pm
We are moving right along with our summer reading program, and a lot of you have been busy, busy readers! However, not many people have collected any beads yet, so we wanted to share a brief instruction on using the Prize Store.
Under your child’s account in ReadSquared, go to the Prize Store tab…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, August 02, 2020 - 08:00pm
Watch Rosalita’s Puppets presentation of a Sea Story on Zoom tonight, Monday, August 3, at 6:00 PM!
In this puppet show, Miranda the mermaid saves a pirate! Rosalita’s Puppet show features beautiful marionettes in an original story that is appropriate for all ages. This story is sure to be full of…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, July 26, 2020 - 08:00pm
It’s hard to imagine, but we are now halfway through our summer reading program – Imagine Your Story! (If you haven’t joined the Read & Bead program or want to know more about it, check here!)
We have been imagining – or perhaps, reimagining – our weekly storytimes to go along with the summer…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, July 19, 2020 - 08:00pm
Watch Ed the Wizard’s Reading is Magic! show on Zoom tonight, Monday, July 20, at 6:00 PM!
Ed the Wizard will present a fun, energetic magic program - with a focus on reading! Ed ot into magic in part by using books to learn some tricks! For this show, he’ll join us live and share with you some of…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, July 12, 2020 - 08:00pm
Every Tuesday, Youth Services hosts an interactive kids’ program on Zoom. We’re featuring STEM activities, crafts, and a few movement programs too! Find out more about each program on the Kids’ Events page. Each program requires registration ahead of time (click here), after which you will receive…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, July 05, 2020 - 08:00pm
Watch DinoMan’s DINOSAURS show on Zoom tonight, Monday, July 6, at 6:00 PM!
Fossils, magic, and science are blended into a fun 35- to 40-minute program. You’ll be taken on a trip through the Mesozoic era to learn about which dinosaurs lived at that time, and what kind of fossil record they left…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Thu, July 02, 2020 - 08:00pm
Looking for a different kind of family activity? Check out our virtual quizzes and escape rooms based on our summer Imagine Your Story theme!
Every other Monday, there will be a new quiz focused on some imaginative theme, and the following week there will be a virtual escape room to explore based…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, June 28, 2020 - 08:00pm
Have you signed up for summer reading yet? Do it now! It’s all online, so you can sign up, record your reading, and select your prize beads (kids up to age 12) or raffle tickets (teens and adults) right from your device!
Once you’re logged in, check out all fun extras! Follow your reading progress…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, June 21, 2020 - 08:00pm
Although our summer events look different this year, we are still hosting a variety of family and children’s activities and events. The Family Fun events that are usually held in our garden will instead be held in YOUR garden (or living room)! Our traditional season opener, Mr. Wayne Potash, will…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, June 14, 2020 - 08:00pm
School’s out!! This year did not exactly shape up the way anyone was expecting when we started last fall, but here we are. Whether you (parent or student!) limped across the finish line or sprinted – you did it. Take a deep breath, pat yourself on the back, and take a few days to just take a break…
Category: Youth Services, Kids
Posted on Sun, June 07, 2020 - 08:00pm
It might be a while before we can host our once-a-month Lego Club again, but you can use whatever you’ve got at home to recreate some of the fun! Sometimes the fun of Legos is building whatever it is that your set makes - but once you’ve done a few of those, it can be fun to go rogue! If you’ve got…
Category: Youth Services, Kids