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Library Card Signup Month and Cardholder Appreciation Month!

All Day 9/1–9/30
All Ages
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: In Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

September is Library Card Signup Month and it’s the perfect time to see what an Amherst Public Library card can do for you!

Kids Art Workshop: Yayoi Kusama Mushrooms

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, September 18 at 4pm for an art workshop recommended for children ages 6-12. All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create a Yayoi Kusama Mushroom. Dress for a mess! 

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. 

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 September/October session will open on August 1.

We're Going on a Bear Hunt Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

What a beautiful day for a bear hunt! We’re not scared! Come to the library for a special themed storytime and bring along your favorite (not-so-scary) teddy bear!


Designed for kids ages 18 months - 5 years and their caregivers.

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. 

The Mother Road: A Celebration of Route 66

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Saturday, September 20 at 2pm for a special musical presentation! The Victor Samalot Duo presents a one hour program paying tribute to epic Americana! 

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.

 

History of Latin Dance

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Monday, September 22 at 6:30pm for a special presentation from Eileen Torres, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!

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 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 every Thursday from September 18 through October 23 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.

Lorain County Reads - "Palaces for the People" author Eric Klinenberg

6:00pm–8:00pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Offsite
Event Details:

Join the libraries of Lorain County, the Community Foundation of Lorain County, the Lorain County Metro Parks, and Findley State Park as we welcome author Eric Klinenberg for a talk on his book "Palaces for the People" on Thursday, September 25 at

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 September/October session will open on August 1.

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. 

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 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.

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 every Thursday from September 18 through October 23 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.

Girl Scouts Information Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Stop in and learn about how to get started with Girl Scouts on Thursday, October 2, 6pm - 7pm. Free activities available for kids!