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Adult Winter Reading

All Day 1/12–2/27
Adults
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: In Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Read and Recharge this winter! Read books to earn entries into weekly prize drawings. For ages 16+. Visit the first floor Adult Services area to pick up your entry forms beginning Monday, January 12.

4th Annual Tiny Art Show

All Day 2/2–2/28
All Ages
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: In Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The 4th Annual Tiny Art Show is coming to the Amherst Public Library, co-sponsored by Studio Q Photography! Visit the second floor during the month of February to see mini masterpieces from artists of all ages!

Kids Cozy Reading Challenge

All Day 2/2–2/28
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens & Teens
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: In Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment
Event Details:

Cozy up with a good book from the Amherst Public Library this winter for a chance to win a warm and fuzzy prize! Receive one ticket each day you check out items at the Youth Services desk during the month of February.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
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

5:30pm–8:00pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults
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

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
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

6:00pm–8:15pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults
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

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
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

10:00am–11:00am
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

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
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

11:15am–12:30pm
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.

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
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

11:15am–11:45am
Children
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

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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.

Family Book BINGO: After Hours Event

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library for a special after-hours event! Join us to celebrate the end of our Kid’s Cozy Reading Challenge with a family bingo night! (Participation in the reading challenge in not required to attend this event.)

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Food will be served at this program. If you have allergy concerns, please contact the library at 440-988-4230.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
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.

 

Watercolor Pencils and More

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

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.

Toddler Tales Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
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. 

Toddler Test Track

6:00pm–7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
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? 

Baby Playdate

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
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

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
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.

Cupcake Wars

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens & Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Children, Tweens & Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dream of being on a baking show? Now is your chance to give it a try! Come to the library to create your very own cupcake masterpieces! All supplies will be provided. Designed for ages 8 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

Food will be served at this program. If you have allergy concerns, please contact the library at 440-988-4230.

The Stuff Conversation: Letting Go Without Guilt

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

One of the hardest parts of right-sizing isn’t the move — it’s deciding what to do with the stuff.

Squeaker Sock Dog Toys

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: In Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Drop by the library on Saturday morning to make squeaker sock dog toys! When you are finished, you can either take them home for a pup you love or leave them here to donate!

All materials will be provided, while supplies last.