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Library Board Meeting

Monday, October 13, 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.

Toddler Tales Storytime

Tuesday, October 14, 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, October 14, 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, October 15, 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, October 15, 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.

Library Time: An Adapted Storytime for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Wednesday, October 15, 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.  

Haunted House Pumpkins

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Spooky season is here! Decorate a three- story pumpkin as a haunted house. Designed for ages 10 and up.

Registration is required. Please register each child separately. Register below or call the library at 440-988-4230.

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

Spooky season is here! Decorate a three- story pumpkin as a haunted house. Designed for ages 10 and up.

Registration is required. Please register each child separately. Register below or call the library at 440-988-4230.

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. 

Friends of the Library PM Book Group

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 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. 

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, October 16, 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 September 18 through October 23 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 September 18 through October 23 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.

Friends of the Library Author Luncheon - with Andrew J. Graff

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community Events

Join the Friends of the Amherst Public Library for their 19th annual Author Luncheon at the Sunset Terrace at Lakeview Park (1800 W. Erie Avenue, Lorain) on Thursday, October 16 at 12pm! Enjoy lunch and an author talk with Andrew J.

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

Join the Friends of the Amherst Public Library for their 19th annual Author Luncheon at the Sunset Terrace at Lakeview Park (1800 W. Erie Avenue, Lorain) on Thursday, October 16 at 12pm! Enjoy lunch and an author talk with Andrew J.

Adult Craft Night: Creepy Cabochon Necklaces

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on Thursday, October 16 at 6:30pm or Monday, October 20 at 2:30pm for a relaxing adult craft! All supplies will be provided for attendees to make and take home two Halloween-themed cabochon pendant necklaces.

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, October 16 at 6:30pm or Monday, October 20 at 2:30pm for a relaxing adult craft! All supplies will be provided for attendees to make and take home two Halloween-themed cabochon pendant necklaces.

Miss Joy's Music Time

Friday, October 17, 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, October 17, 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 September/October session will open on August 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 September/October session will open on August 1.

Active for Life Fitness Seated Dancercise - SEATED RHYTHM

Friday, October 17, 2025 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 every other month on the third Friday for a seated dancercise class! This month's class is SEATED RHYTHM!

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 every other month on the third Friday for a seated dancercise class! This month's class is SEATED RHYTHM!

Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 20, 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.

 

Adult Crafternoon: Creepy Cabochon Necklaces

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on Thursday, October 16 at 6:30pm or Monday, October 20 at 2:30pm for a relaxing adult craft! All supplies will be provided for attendees to make and take home two Halloween-themed cabochon pendant necklaces.

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, October 16 at 6:30pm or Monday, October 20 at 2:30pm for a relaxing adult craft! All supplies will be provided for attendees to make and take home two Halloween-themed cabochon pendant necklaces.

Menopause 101

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Curious about what really happens during perimenopause and menopause? Join us on Monday, October 20 at 6:30pm for a discussion led by Dr. Emily Lanzola, a certified menopause practitioner.

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

Curious about what really happens during perimenopause and menopause? Join us on Monday, October 20 at 6:30pm for a discussion led by Dr. Emily Lanzola, a certified menopause practitioner.

Toddler Tales Storytime

Tuesday, October 21, 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, October 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room B 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 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, October 22, 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, October 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Clubs, Community Events

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

 

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, October 22, 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.

Friends of the Library General Meeting

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:30pm
Community Room A at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Community Events

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.

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.

Teddy Bear Campout

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal friend to a campout in the library featuring story time, songs and a snack. Your little friend will stay the night in the library!

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

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal friend to a campout in the library featuring story time, songs and a snack. Your little friend will stay the night in the library!

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.