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Adult Craft Night: Finger Painting

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 15
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!

Music + Movement Storytime

Music + Movement Storytime

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Music + Movement Storytime:

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, ins...

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

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! 

Registration is not needed for these sessions.

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

Friday, July 19, 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: 22

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.

The Ohio Literary Trail book cover

"Ohio Literary Trail" - Author Talk & Book Signing

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover Ohio’s rich literary heritage when you join us for a tour of the Ohio Literary Trail from the comfort of the library on Saturday, July 20 at 2:30pm. Author Betty Weibel wi...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Discover Ohio’s rich literary heritage when you join us for a tour of the Ohio Literary Trail from the comfort of the library on Saturday, July 20 at 2:30pm.

Tokusatsu Club

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Community Room A/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 A/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, July 24, 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.

Summer Reading Fun Fair

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Join us for fun and games on the 2nd floor of the library from 6pm - 8pm on Wednesday, July 24. This year’s Fun Fair features a super special Grand Prize drawing, in addition to th...

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

Join us for fun and games on the 2nd floor of the library from 6pm - 8pm on Wednesday, July 24. This year’s Fun Fair features a super special Grand Prize drawing, in addition to the drawings for our Kids and Young Adult Reading Club prizes!

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, July 25, 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.

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

Friday, July 26, 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: 17

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.

Adapted Storytime

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Sensory Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A program designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime program! Join for a monthly Saturday Adapted Storytime at 11:15am. Children with varying learning s...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Sensory Play, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

A program designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime program! Join for a monthly Saturday Adapted Storytime at 11:15am.

School Bus Storytime

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Are your kids curious about the big yellow buses they see the big kids ride to school? Do you have a preschooler or kindergartener about to ride the bus for the first time? Join us...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Are your kids curious about the big yellow buses they see the big kids ride to school? Do you have a preschooler or kindergartener about to ride the bus for the first time? Join us for a special school bus storytime!

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, July 31, 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.

20th Annual Community Scavenger Hunt

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Pick up an entry form on the second floor and go on an adventure around town and search for the secret code on display at some local businesses! Copy the Morse Code at each locatio...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Pick up an entry form on the second floor and go on an adventure around town and search for the secret code on display at some local businesses!

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, August 1, 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: 19
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.

Kids Art Workshop: Alpaca Project (Part 1)

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Designed for kids ages 6 - 10! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create an Alpaca art project. Dress for a mess! Registration is required. Please regis...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Designed for kids ages 6 - 10! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create an Alpaca art project. Dress for a mess! 

Baby & Me Free Play

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Little ones and their caregivers are invited to join us in the second floor children's area on the first Thursday of the month at 6pm for Baby & Me Free Play! Age-appropriate t...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Little ones and their caregivers are invited to join us in the second floor children's area on the first Thursday of the month at 6pm for Baby & Me Free Play!

Music + Movement Storytime

Music + Movement Storytime

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Music + Movement Storytime:

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, ins...

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

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! 

Registration is not needed for these sessions.

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

Friday, August 2, 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: 23

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.

Canine Reading Buddies

Saturday, August 3, 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 Slime Days

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Sensory Play
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and explore new slime recipes with us at the library this summer! We will be trying a new recipe each week for 3 weeks beginning Monday, August 5. Dress for a mess!Registratio...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Sensory Play
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Come and explore new slime recipes with us at the library this summer! We will be trying a new recipe each week for 3 weeks beginning Monday, August 5. Dress for a mess!

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, August 7, 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.

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

Thursday, August 8, 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: 20
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.

Kids Art Workshop: Alpaca Project (Part 2)

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Designed for kids ages 6 - 10! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create an Alpaca art project. Dress for a mess! Registration is required. Please regis...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Designed for kids ages 6 - 10! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create an Alpaca art project. Dress for a mess! 

Summer Singing in the Library

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and play with music therapist Hannah Gonzalez. For ages 9 months through 6 years. 

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and play with music therapist Hannah Gonzalez. For ages 9 months through 6 years.