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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.

4th Annual Tiny Art Show

All Day 2/2 - 2/28
In Library at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

TENTATIVE. DO NOT RELEASE INFO TO THE PUBLIC

 

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: In Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

TENTATIVE. DO NOT RELEASE INFO TO THE PUBLIC

 

Adult Craft Night: Paper Valentines

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on Thursday, February 5 at 6:30pm or Monday, February 9 at 2:30pm to make paper Valentines to give to your friends and loved ones! All supplies will be provided for each attendee to make and take home three custom Valentine cards.

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 Thursday, February 5 at 6:30pm or Monday, February 9 at 2:30pm to make paper Valentines to give to your friends and loved ones! All supplies will be provided for each attendee to make and take home three custom Valentine cards.

Play-Doh Playdate

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Play
Age Group:
Children

Squish, stretch, and shape Play-Doh in a variety of open-ended play activities. Designed for ages 3-8. All supplies are provided.

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:

Squish, stretch, and shape Play-Doh in a variety of open-ended play activities. Designed for ages 3-8. All supplies are provided.

No-Sew Fleece Dog Toys

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Drop by the library on Saturday morning to make no-sew fleece dog toys! When you are finished, you can either take them home for a pup you love or leave them here to donate! 

All materials will be provided, while supplies last.

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

Drop by the library on Saturday morning to make no-sew fleece dog toys! When you are finished, you can either take them home for a pup you love or leave them here to donate! 

All materials will be provided, while supplies last.

Adult Crafternoon: Paper Valentines

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on Thursday, February 5 at 6:30pm or Monday, February 9 at 2:30pm to make paper Valentines to give to your friends and loved ones! All supplies will be provided for each attendee to make and take home three custom Valentine cards.

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 Thursday, February 5 at 6:30pm or Monday, February 9 at 2:30pm to make paper Valentines to give to your friends and loved ones! All supplies will be provided for each attendee to make and take home three custom Valentine cards.

Adult Coloring Night

Monday, February 9, 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.

Happy Hearts Preschool Party

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by joining us for high-energy dancing and movement activities to get your heart pumping! Followed by heart-themed 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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by joining us for high-energy dancing and movement activities to get your heart pumping! Followed by heart-themed crafts and activities. Designed for ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

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Watercolor Pencils and More

Monday, March 2, 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.

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.

Watercolor Pencils and More

Monday, May 4, 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.

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Watercolor Pencils and More

Monday, June 1, 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.

Library Closed

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Amherst Public Library
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Watercolor Pencils and More

Monday, July 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.

Watercolor Pencils and More

Monday, August 3, 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.

Library Closed

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Watercolor Pencils and More

Monday, September 14, 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.

Watercolor Pencils and More

Monday, October 5, 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.

Library Closed

All Day
Amherst Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Amherst Public Library

Watercolor Pencils and More

Monday, November 2, 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.

Library Closed

All Day
Amherst Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Amherst Public Library