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Friends of the Amherst Public Library Fall Book Sale - Member Preview

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community Events

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library book sale returns for fall! Enjoy a members only preview on Thursday, November 6 from 3pm - 8pm. Join the Friends of the Library at the door to take advantage!

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community Events
Event Details:

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library book sale returns for fall! Enjoy a members only preview on Thursday, November 6 from 3pm - 8pm. Join the Friends of the Library at the door to take advantage!

Friends of the Amherst Public Library Fall Book Sale

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community Events

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library book sale returns for fall! Enjoy a members only preview on Thursday, November 6 from 3pm - 8pm. Join the Friends of the Library at the door to take advantage!

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community Events
Event Details:

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library book sale returns for fall! Enjoy a members only preview on Thursday, November 6 from 3pm - 8pm. Join the Friends of the Library at the door to take advantage!

Friends of the Amherst Public Library Fall Book Sale

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community Events

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library book sale returns for fall! Enjoy a members only preview on Thursday, November 6 from 3pm - 8pm. Join the Friends of the Library at the door to take advantage!

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community Events
Event Details:

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library book sale returns for fall! Enjoy a members only preview on Thursday, November 6 from 3pm - 8pm. Join the Friends of the Library at the door to take advantage!

Preschool Storytime

Monday, November 10, 2025 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.

 

K-Pop Demon Hunters: Golden Slime

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Sensory Play
Age Group:
Children

Come on “up, up, up” to the library make some “golden” slime! All materials will be provided to make golden slime while
listening to your favorite K-Pop Demon Hunters music! Dress for a mess! Designed for ages 6-12.

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

Come on “up, up, up” to the library make some “golden” slime! All materials will be provided to make golden slime while
listening to your favorite K-Pop Demon Hunters music! Dress for a mess! Designed for ages 6-12.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, November 10, 2025 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, November 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 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 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, November 11, 2025 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, November 11, 2025 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, November 12, 2025 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, November 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/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 A/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.

Magic Tree House Book Club: Vacation Under the Volcano

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Clubs, Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
Children

Want to go on a magical adventure just like Jack and Annie? Read (or re-read) the Magic Tree House books and come to the library for special themed activities.

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

Want to go on a magical adventure just like Jack and Annie? Read (or re-read) the Magic Tree House books and come to the library for special themed activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: Spaces in registered programs may be offered to the waitlist if the registrant has not arrived within 15 minutes after the program's scheduled start time. Please notify the library by calling 440-988-4230 if you believe you will be more than fifteen minutes late to a registered program. 

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Thursday from November 13 through December 18 (except 11/27) at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.

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 every Thursday from November 13 through December 18 (except 11/27) at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.

Family STEM Night: Thanksgiving Parade Floats

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Families are invited to try an exciting STEM challenge and create their own unique float similar to those that fly in the famous Thanksgiving Day Parade! This challenge is designed for ages 6 and up, but everyone is welcome to give it a try!

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

Families are invited to try an exciting STEM challenge and create their own unique float similar to those that fly in the famous Thanksgiving Day Parade! This challenge is designed for ages 6 and up, but everyone is welcome to give it a try!

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: Spaces in registered programs may be offered to the waitlist if the registrant has not arrived within 15 minutes after the program's scheduled start time. Please notify the library by calling 440-988-4230 if you believe you will be more than fifteen minutes late to a registered program. 

Miss Joy's Music Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Sensory Play
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy engaging musical activities with music therapist Joy Rivera that include singing, dancing, instruments and more! 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: Performance, Sensory Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy engaging musical activities with music therapist Joy Rivera that include singing, dancing, instruments and more! Designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: Spaces in registered programs may be offered to the waitlist if the registrant has not arrived within 15 minutes after the program's scheduled start time. Please notify the library by calling 440-988-4230 if you believe you will be more than fifteen minutes late to a registered program. 

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

Friday, November 14, 2025 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 November/December session will open on October 1.

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 November/December session will open on October 1.

Family Storytime: Socks and Shoes Storytime!

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a special socks and shoes storytime designed for children ages 2-6 years old and their families! Siblings are welcome! Wear your colorful, crazy socks and favorite shoes! 

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

Join us for a special socks and shoes storytime designed for children ages 2-6 years old and their families! Siblings are welcome! Wear your colorful, crazy socks and favorite shoes! 

Preschool Storytime

Monday, November 17, 2025 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.

 

Toddler Tales Storytime

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A 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
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, November 19, 2025 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.

Friends of the Library AM Book Group

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Clubs, Community Events

This month's meeting has been moved to 10am on Wednesday, November 19 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

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

This month's meeting has been moved to 10am on Wednesday, November 19 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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, November 19, 2025 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.