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Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 6, 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Watercolor Pencils and More

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Watercolor Pencils and More Art Workshops:

Join us for monthly Watercolor Pencils and More Art Workshops with artist and instructor Mary Jo Clark. Enjoy learning new skills and techniques during this creative workshop where...

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

Join us for monthly Watercolor Pencils and More Art Workshops with artist and instructor Mary Jo Clark. Enjoy learning new skills and techniques during this creative workshop where all skill levels are welcome. You do not have to have attended previous workshop sessions to attend this one.

Students will need a set of watercolor pencils, pink erasers, a #8 round Taklon brush, a natural sponge, a ½” foam brush, and an ultra-fine Sharpie or .02 Micron pen, and 140 lb. Watercolor paper.

This class is intended for adults only and registration is required. Register below or call the library at 440-988-4230 to register over the phone.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Tales Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 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. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, April 9, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Pirate Party

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Ahoy, Mateys! Join us for pirate-tastic fun and find buried treasure! Pirates will enjoy themed games, crafts, and activities. Designed for ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

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

Ahoy, Mateys! Join us for pirate-tastic fun and find buried treasure! Pirates will enjoy themed games, crafts, and activities. Designed for ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

Friday, April 10, 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 is required separately for each session. Registration for the March/April session will open on February 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 is required separately for each session. Registration for the March/April session will open on February 1. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 13, 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Cleaning Supplies

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us Monday, April 13 at 2:30pm or 6:30pm and make your own all-natural cleaning products with baking soda, peroxide, castile soap, and essential oils.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Monday, April 13 at 2:30pm or 6:30pm and make your own all-natural cleaning products with baking soda, peroxide, castile soap, and essential oils.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, April 13, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Cleaning Supplies

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us Monday, April 13 at 2:30pm or 6:30pm and make your own all-natural cleaning products with baking soda, peroxide, castile soap, and essential oils.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Monday, April 13 at 2:30pm or 6:30pm and make your own all-natural cleaning products with baking soda, peroxide, castile soap, and essential oils.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Tales Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 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. 

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tabletop Game Time

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Time: An Adapted Storytime for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Wednesday, April 15, 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.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Marshmallow Masterpieces: A Peeps Diorama Contest

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens & Teens

Create a shoebox display with Peeps to showcase a scene from your favorite book! All supplies are provided. Designed for ages 10+, but children 8 - 9 are welcome to attend with an adult.

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

Create a shoebox display with Peeps to showcase a scene from your favorite book! All supplies are provided. Designed for ages 10+, but children 8 - 9 are welcome to attend with an adult.

Friends of the Library PM Book Group

Wednesday, April 15, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, April 16, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

Friday, April 17, 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 is required separately for each session. Registration for the March/April session will open on February 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 is required separately for each session. Registration for the March/April session will open on February 1. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Active for Life Dancercise

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Our friends from Active for Life Fitness will be here with a seated dancercise class every other month on the third Friday at 3pm! Class types may vary by month. 

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

Our friends from Active for Life Fitness will be here with a seated dancercise class every other month on the third Friday at 3pm! Class types may vary by month. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Doll Tea Party

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Wear your fanciest attire and join us for an afternoon tea party! Bring your doll with you to participate in crafts, activities, and fun! Designed for ages 2-6 and their caregivers. 

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

Wear your fanciest attire and join us for an afternoon tea party! Bring your doll with you to participate in crafts, activities, and fun! Designed for ages 2-6 and their caregivers. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food will be served at this program. If you have allergy concerns, please contact the library at 440-988-4230.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Local Student Art Show

All Day 4/20 - 5/9
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit the second floor of the library to view artwork created by local students from April 20 through May 9.

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Visit the second floor of the library to view artwork created by local students from April 20 through May 9.