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The Magic Tree House Book Club: Ghost Town at Sundown

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children

Want to go on a magical adventure this summer, 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to go on a magical adventure this summer, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Art Workshop: Yarn Collage

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us on Thursday, August 14 at 4pm for an art workshop recommended for children ages 6-12. All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create an yarn collage based on the work of Hilma af Klint. Dress for a mess! 

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

Join us on Thursday, August 14 at 4pm for an art workshop recommended for children ages 6-12. All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create an yarn collage based on the work of Hilma af Klint. Dress for a mess! 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Miss Joy's Music Time

Friday, August 15, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Summer Slime Days

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Sensory Play
Age Group:
Children

Come and explore new slime recipes with us at the library this summer! We will be trying a new recipe each week for 3 weeks. You must register for each session separately. Dress for a mess! 

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

Come and explore new slime recipes with us at the library this summer! We will be trying a new recipe each week for 3 weeks. You must register for each session separately. Dress for a mess! 

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. 

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Canine Reading Buddies

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
Children
Canine Reading Buddies:

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled m...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Reading Enrichment

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!

Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled monthly on the first Saturday at 11am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Canine Reading Buddies

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
Children
Canine Reading Buddies:

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled m...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Reading Enrichment

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!

Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled monthly on the first Saturday at 11am.

Library Closed

All Day
Amherst Public Library
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Branches:
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This event is in the "Children" group

Canine Reading Buddies

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
Children
Canine Reading Buddies:

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled m...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Reading Enrichment

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!

Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled monthly on the first Saturday at 11am.

Library Closed

All Day
Amherst Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Amherst Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group

Canine Reading Buddies

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
Children
Canine Reading Buddies:

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled m...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Reading Enrichment

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!

Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled monthly on the first Saturday at 11am.

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