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Canine Reading Buddies

Saturday, July 6, 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.

Summer Storytime

Monday, July 8, 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.

Watercolor Pencils and More Art Workshop

Monday, July 8, 2024 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: 21

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 and registration is required. Register here or call the library at 440-988-4230 to register over the phone.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, July 8, 2024 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.

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, July 9, 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, July 10, 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, July 10, 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, July 10, 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!

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, July 11, 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 July 11 through August 15 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: 18
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from July 11 through August 15 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.

Adult Crafternoon: Finger Painting

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, July 11 at 2:30pm or Thursday, July 18 at 6:30pm for a relaxing adult craft. Get in touch with your inner child by creating a finger painted masterpiece! All s...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, July 11 at 2:30pm or Thursday, July 18 at 6:30pm for a relaxing adult craft. Get in touch with your inner child by creating a finger painted masterpiece!

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

Friday, July 12, 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: 21

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.

Friends of the Library Shredding Day

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Outside - Parking Lot at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library annual free document shredding event will take place in the library parking lot on July 13 from 9am - 12pm (or until the truck is full). T...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Outside - Parking Lot
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library annual free document shredding event will take place in the library parking lot on July 13 from 9am - 12pm (or until the truck is full). There is a limit of five boxes or bags per vehicle.

Summer Storytime

Monday, July 15, 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.

Herbs of Summer - Mindful Foraging

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Offsite at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on Monday, July 15 at 6:30pm for a wild edible walk at Maude Neiding Park with Alison McKim, adjunct professor at Lorain County Community College and CWRU. Come join us for...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us on Monday, July 15 at 6:30pm for a wild edible walk at Maude Neiding Park with Alison McKim, adjunct professor at Lorain County Community College and CWRU.

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, July 16, 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. 

Canine Reading Buddies

Tuesday, July 16, 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, July 16, 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, July 17, 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.

Friends of the Library AM Book Group

Wednesday, July 17, 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 "The Book of Longings...

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. 

This month, the club is reading "The Book of Longings" by Sue Monk Kidd

Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 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! 

Friends of the Library General Meeting

Wednesday, July 17, 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.The July meeting has been moved to the third we...

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.

The July meeting has been moved to the third week due to the Summer Reading Fun Fair. 

Summer Craft Days

Wednesday, July 17, 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!

Friends of the Library PM Book Group

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 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, July 18, 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 July 11 through August 15 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: 17
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from July 11 through August 15 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.