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Baby Playdate

Wednesday, April 30, 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, April 30, 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.

Kid's Art Workshop: Under the Sea

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesday, April 30 at 4pm for an art workshop recommended for children ages 6-12. All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to design and create a 3D jelly...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesday, April 30 at 4pm for an art workshop recommended for children ages 6-12. All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to design and create a 3D jellyfish. Dress for a mess! 

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, May 1, 2025 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 March 13 through April 17 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray. Good balance is essential for our dail...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from March 13 through April 17 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.

DIY Spa Night

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, May 1 at 2:30pm or Monday, May 5 at 6:30pm to make your own supplies for a DIY Spa Night! All ingredients will be provided for attendees to make and take home ...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, May 1 at 2:30pm or Monday, May 5 at 6:30pm to make your own supplies for a DIY Spa Night!

Canine Reading Buddies

Saturday, May 3, 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.

Watercolor Pencils and More Art Workshop

Monday, May 5, 2025 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...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14

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.

DIY Spa Night

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, May 1 at 2:30pm or Monday, May 5 at 6:30pm to make your own supplies for a DIY Spa Night! All ingredients will be provided for attendees to make and take home ...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, May 1 at 2:30pm or Monday, May 5 at 6:30pm to make your own supplies for a DIY Spa Night!

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, May 7, 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.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:15pm
DeLloyd Room at Amherst Public Library
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.

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.

Tabletop Game Time

Tuesday, May 13, 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 ...

Event Details:

Tabletop Game Time will be on hiatus for the summer and will return in September!

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

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.

Tabletop Game Time will be on hiatus for the summer and will return in September!

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, May 14, 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.

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, May 15, 2025 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 15 through June 19 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: 15
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from May 15 through June 19 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.

Understanding and Building Credit

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30pm for a special presentation from Fifth Third Bank! Learn about the importance of credit scores and reports, how to access and interpret th...

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 on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30pm for a special presentation from Fifth Third Bank! 

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

Friday, May 16, 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 ...

Event Details:

Registration for all classes in the May/June series of Seated Yoga Flow Fridays will open at 9am on Tuesday, April 1.

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
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 all classes in the May/June series of Seated Yoga Flow Fridays will open at 9am on Tuesday, April 1.

Alzheimer’s Association® Support Group

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 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 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 21, 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.

Library Time: An Adapted Storytime for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults
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.  Registration i...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.  

Friends of the Library PM Book Group

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
DeLloyd Room at Amherst Public Library
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. 

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, May 22, 2025 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 15 through June 19 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: 15
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from May 15 through June 19 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.

Adult Crafternoon: Cabochon Jewelry Set

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, May 22 at 2:30pm or Thursday, May 29 at 6:30pm for relaxing adult craft! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to make a glass cabochon jewelr...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, May 22 at 2:30pm or Thursday, May 29 at 6:30pm for relaxing adult craft! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to make a glass cabochon jewelry set of a necklace and a pair of earrings.

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

Friday, May 23, 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 ...

Event Details:

Registration for all classes in the May/June series of Seated Yoga Flow Fridays will open at 9am on Tuesday, April 1.

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
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 all classes in the May/June series of Seated Yoga Flow Fridays will open at 9am on Tuesday, April 1.

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Tokusatsu Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Community Room A 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
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.