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Adult Winter Reading

All Day 1/12 - 2/27
In Library at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Read and Recharge this winter! Read books to earn entries into weekly prize drawings. For ages 16+. Visit the first floor Adult Services area to pick up your entry forms beginning Monday, January 12.

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: In Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Read and Recharge this winter! Read books to earn entries into weekly prize drawings. For ages 16+. Visit the first floor Adult Services area to pick up your entry forms beginning Monday, January 12.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old. 

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old.

 

Library Board Meeting

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:15pm
DeLloyd Room at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events

The Amherst Public Library’s Board of Trustees meet in the library’s DeLloyd Room on the second Monday of the month at 5:45 pm.  The public is welcome to attend.

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: DeLloyd Room
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

The Amherst Public Library’s Board of Trustees meet in the library’s DeLloyd Room on the second Monday of the month at 5:45 pm.  The public is welcome to attend.

Adult Coloring Night

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the second Monday of the month from November 2025 through February 2026 for Adult Coloring Night! All supplies will be provided, along with a variety of coloring page options for all levels of skill, and tea and cocoa to sip on.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the second Monday of the month from November 2025 through February 2026 for Adult Coloring Night! All supplies will be provided, along with a variety of coloring page options for all levels of skill, and tea and cocoa to sip on.

Toddler Tales Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Tales Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 3 years old and their caregivers. 

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 3 years old and their caregivers. 

Tabletop Game Time

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Tabletop Game Time:

Join us at 5:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month for Tabletop Game Time! Drop in with a friend or make some new friends while you learn how to play new games or rediscover old ...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs

Join us at 5:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month for Tabletop Game Time! Drop in with a friend or make some new friends while you learn how to play new games or rediscover old favorites! A variety of 2 - 6 player card, strategy, and party games will be available at every club meeting, including Catan, Bohnanza, Sagrada, Splendor, Azul, For Sale, and more.

Tabletop Game Time and the games included in the club are recommended for ages 12+. You do not have to have attended previous meetings to attend this one!

Registration is not required for this event. Please call the library at 440-988-4230 with any questions.

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Baby Playdate:

Join us at 10am every Wednesday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregiv...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Join us at 10am every Wednesday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregivers to enjoy some play time and social time at the library. 

Recommended for little ones ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.

Registration is not needed for these sessions. Call the Youth Services department at 440-988-4230 (option 3) with any questions.

Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Waddlers Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and little ones up to 24 months old and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime

Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and little ones up to 24 months old and their caregivers.

The Art of Rest: Restoring Sleep & Sanity in the New Year

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join Adriana Leone, RYT-500 and Integrative Mind-Body Therapist, for a two-hour workshop designed to help you reclaim deep, restorative rest.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Adriana Leone, RYT-500 and Integrative Mind-Body Therapist, for a two-hour workshop designed to help you reclaim deep, restorative rest.

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Toddler Tales Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Tales Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 3 years old and their caregivers. 

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 3 years old and their caregivers. 

Alzheimer’s Association® Support Group

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events

Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to:
• Develop a support system.

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to:
• Develop a support system.

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Baby Playdate:

Join us at 10am every Wednesday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregiv...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Join us at 10am every Wednesday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregivers to enjoy some play time and social time at the library. 

Recommended for little ones ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.

Registration is not needed for these sessions. Call the Youth Services department at 440-988-4230 (option 3) with any questions.

Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Waddlers Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and little ones up to 24 months old and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime

Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and little ones up to 24 months old and their caregivers.

Library Time: An Adapted Storytime for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults

Library Time is an adapted storytime for adults with intellectual disabilities. The program is focused on literacy, music and movement, and social interaction.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Library Time is an adapted storytime for adults with intellectual disabilities. The program is focused on literacy, music and movement, and social interaction.  

Friends of the Library PM Book Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
DeLloyd Room at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Clubs, Community Events

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library sponsor an evening book group that meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm. 

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: DeLloyd Room
Program Type: Books & Reading, Clubs, Community Events
Event Details:

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library sponsor an evening book group that meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm. 

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray! Good balance is essential for our daily life activity, and Tai Chi can help improve your balance and confidence at any age.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray! Good balance is essential for our daily life activity, and Tai Chi can help improve your balance and confidence at any age.

Toddler Obstacle Course

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Sensory Play
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Counting down the minutes until bedtime during these cold winter months? Looking for something to do with your energetic toddler when you can’t get outside after dinner? 

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Sensory Play
Event Details:

Counting down the minutes until bedtime during these cold winter months? Looking for something to do with your energetic toddler when you can’t get outside after dinner? 

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Messy Play Day

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Play
Age Group:
Children

Explore a variety of messy materials (oobleck, finger paint, bubbles and more) in our tarp-covered community room! Dress for a mess! Designed for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore a variety of messy materials (oobleck, finger paint, bubbles and more) in our tarp-covered community room! Dress for a mess! Designed for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Seated Yoga Flow Fridays:

Learn breathing techniques to clear the mind and be present in the moment as instructor Cindy Miller leads you through movements to stretch and strengthen muscles that support the ...

Registration for the January/February 2026 session will open on December 1, 2025.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn breathing techniques to clear the mind and be present in the moment as instructor Cindy Miller leads you through movements to stretch and strengthen muscles that support the joints and flexibility. These classes are suitable for all ages and experience levels. Attendees should wear comfortable clothing and bring water to stay hydrated. (Bottle filling stations are available on both floors of the library.)

Registration is required separately for each date. Register here or call the library at 440-988-4230.

Registration for the January/February 2026 session will open on December 1, 2025.

Superhero Training Academy

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Calling all superheroes! Come to a special superhero storytime and then create your very own cape, perform fantastic feats of strength, and enjoy fun music and activities! Recommended for ages 8 and under.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all superheroes! Come to a special superhero storytime and then create your very own cape, perform fantastic feats of strength, and enjoy fun music and activities! Recommended for ages 8 and under.

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old. 

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old.

 

Amherst Chess Players Society

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults

The Amherst Chess Players Society is a welcoming group for chess enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels, offering casual play through regular in-person meetups, an online community, and strategy discussions.

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs
Event Details:

The Amherst Chess Players Society is a welcoming group for chess enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels, offering casual play through regular in-person meetups, an online community, and strategy discussions.

Toddler Tales Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Tales Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 3 years old and their caregivers. 

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 3 years old and their caregivers.