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Friends of the Library PM Book Group

Wednesday, January 21, 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. 

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, January 22, 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.

Toddler Obstacle Course

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Sensory Play
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Counting down the minutes until bedtime during these cold winter months? Looking for something to do with your energetic toddler when you can’t get outside after dinner? 

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Sensory Play
Event Details:

Counting down the minutes until bedtime during these cold winter months? Looking for something to do with your energetic toddler when you can’t get outside after dinner? 

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

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.

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

Friday, January 23, 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 for the January/February 2026 session will open on December 1, 2025.

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 January/February 2026 session will open on December 1, 2025.

Superhero Training Academy

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Calling all superheroes! Come to a special superhero storytime and then create your very own cape, perform fantastic feats of strength, and enjoy fun music and activities! Recommended for ages 8 and under.

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

Calling all superheroes! Come to a special superhero storytime and then create your very own cape, perform fantastic feats of strength, and enjoy fun music and activities! Recommended for ages 8 and under.

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 26, 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.

 

Amherst Chess Players Society

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults

The Amherst Chess Players Society is a welcoming group for chess enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels, offering casual play through regular in-person meetups, an online community, and strategy discussions.

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

The Amherst Chess Players Society is a welcoming group for chess enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels, offering casual play through regular in-person meetups, an online community, and strategy discussions.

Toddler Tales Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 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. 

Tokusatsu Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Community Room 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 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, January 28, 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.

Friends of the Library AM Book Group

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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, January 28, 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.

Friends of the Library General Meeting

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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.

Magic Tree House Book Club: Viking Ships at Sunrise

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Clubs, Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
Children

Want to go on a magical adventure 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, Clubs, Reading Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to go on a magical adventure 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. 

Magic Tree House Book Club: Viking Ships at Sunrise

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Clubs, Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
Children

Want to go on a magical adventure 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, Clubs, Reading Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to go on a magical adventure 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. 

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, January 29, 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.

Music + Movement Storytime

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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!

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

Friday, January 30, 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 for the January/February 2026 session will open on December 1, 2025.

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 January/February 2026 session will open on December 1, 2025.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, February 2, 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.

 

Toddler Tales Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 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. 

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

Girl Scouts Information Night

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room B at Amherst Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Families are invited to stop in and learn about how to get started with Girl Scouts!

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Families are invited to stop in and learn about how to get started with Girl Scouts!