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Canine Reading Buddies

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 and and the third Tuesday at 6:30pm.

Alzheimer’s Association® Support Group

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
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 ...

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, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Clubs, Community Events
Event Details:

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library sponsor a morning book group that meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 10am. This month, the club is reading "Morning in This Brok...

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

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library sponsor a morning book group that meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 10am. 

Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
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.

Event Details:

We've extended Waddlers Storytime this May! Join us every Wednesday at 11:15am through May 22!

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

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

We've extended Waddlers Storytime this May! Join us every Wednesday at 11:15am through May 22!

Friends of the Library General Meeting

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:30pm
Community Room A at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Community Events
Event Details:

Monthly general meetings of the Friends of the Amherst Public Library are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of the month at 11:15am.For information on how to join or support the F...

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

Monthly general meetings of the Friends of the Amherst Public Library are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of the month at 11:15am.

For information on how to join or support the Friends, please call the library at 440-988-4230.

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from May 16 through June 13 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray. Good balance is essential for our daily l...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from May 16 through June 13 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.

Music + Movement Storytime

Music + Movement Storytime

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Music + Movement Storytime:

Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime!  This storytime is designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers, and will include stories, songs, ins...

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

Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime!  This storytime is designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers, and will include stories, songs, instruments and more! 

Registration is not needed for these sessions.

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

Friday, May 24, 2024 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 istructor Cindy Miller leads you through movements to stretch and strengthen muscles that support the j...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Learn breathing techniques to clear the mind and be present in the moment as istructor 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.

Tokusatsu Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Tokusatsu Club:

Join us at 6pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month for Tokusatsu Club! Learn about, watch, and discuss Japanese Tokusatsu films and television shows like Ultraman, Godzilla, Super S...

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

Join us at 6pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month for Tokusatsu Club! Learn about, watch, and discuss Japanese Tokusatsu films and television shows like Ultraman, Godzilla, Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, and more. Recommended for ages 15+.

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

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Downsizing 101

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ready to downsize? Join us at 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 29 for a workshop with special guest Jennifer Herron-Underwood. Learn how to prepare your home for sale, how to declutter, wa...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Ready to downsize? Join us at 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 29 for a workshop with special guest Jennifer Herron-Underwood.

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from May 16 through June 13 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray. Good balance is essential for our daily l...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from May 16 through June 13 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.

Silly Songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at 7pm on Thursday, May 30 for an entertaining and downright silly presentation from Dr. Joel Keller! “Novelty Songs” are quite different than “Pop Music Songs.” Although t...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us at 7pm on Thursday, May 30 for an entertaining and downright silly presentation from Dr. Joel Keller!

Canine Reading Buddies

Saturday, June 1, 2024 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 and and the third Tuesday at 6:30pm.

Write Your Own Adventure Story Contest Begins!

All Day
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Youth of all ages are invited to go on an adventure with us this summer at the library by entering our short story contest! Write a short story that includes an adventure, a h...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Youth of all ages are invited to go on an adventure with us this summer at the library by entering our short story contest! 

Adventure Awaits! Summer Reading 2024

All Day 6/3 - 7/24
In Library at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Adventure awaits at the Amherst Public Library this summer! Summer Reading 2024 begins Monday, June 3 and continues through 5pm on Wednesday, July 24! We've added a whole extra wee...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: In Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment
Event Details:

Adventure awaits at the Amherst Public Library this summer! Summer Reading 2024 begins Monday, June 3 and continues through 5pm on Wednesday, July 24! We've added a whole extra week this year!   

Summer Storytime

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

New this summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers.

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

New this summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers.

Adventures Await! Summer Reading Kickoff

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

All ages are invited to celebrate the first day of Summer Reading with us on the library's front lawn on Monday, June 3 from 4pm - 6pm. Run an inflatable obstacle course, spin to w...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment
Event Details:

All ages are invited to celebrate the first day of Summer Reading with us on the library's front lawn on Monday, June 3 from 4pm - 6pm.

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00pm
Offsite at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every Tuesday, June 4 through July 16 at 10:30am. 

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 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, June 5, 2024 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.

Event Details:

We've moved Waddlers to a special time for the summer! 

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

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

We've moved Waddlers to a special time for the summer! 

Summer Craft Days

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday, June 5 through July 17 from 2pm - 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday, June 5 through July 17 from 2pm - 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!