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Color Our World: Summer Reading 2025

All Day 6/9–7/30
All Ages
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: In Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Color Our World at the Amherst Public Library this summer! Summer Reading 2025 begins Monday, June 9 and continues through 5pm on Wednesday, July 30! 

Summer Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Just for summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers every Monday at 10:30am in June and July.

The Magic Tree House Book Club: Sunset of the Sabertooth

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to go on a magical adventure this summer, just like Jack and Annie? Read (or re-read) the Magic Tree House books and come to the library for special themed activities.

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. 

Adult Crafternoon: Marker-Dyed Makeup Bags

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, June 26 at 6:30pm or on Monday, June 30 at 2:30pm to learn how to dye fabric with just permanent markers and isopropyl alcohol!

Rubber Duck-orating Contest Begins!

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and “duck-orate” your very own rubber duck this summer! Pick up a duck at the second-floor information desk while supplies last, give it a colorful makeover, and return it to enter our quacking good contest!

Storytime in the Park

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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 in June and July at 10:30am!

Tie Dye on the Lawn (Rescheduled)

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Outside - Front Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get groovy with the Amherst Public Library! Join us out on the library’s front lawn and tie dye your choice of a pair of socks or a pillow case.

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.

Summer Craft Days

2:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in the second-floor lobby every Wednesday, June 11 through July 23, from 2pm - 5pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Amherst Public Library

Canine Reading Buddies

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
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.

Summer Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Just for summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers every Monday at 10:30am in June and July.

Paint Tracks: Painting with Cars!

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Outside - Front Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Painting can be done with more than just brushes! Kids ages 2-6 are invited to join us outside on the library’s front lawn to use some toy cars and paint to make their own little masterpiece!

Watercolor Pencils and More Art Workshop

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.

Storytime in the Park

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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 in June and July at 10:30am!

The Day the Crayons Get Ready for Kindergarten!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get Kindergarten ready with our favorite group of colorful characters! Engaging activities will be provided to reinforce the skills needed for your first year of school. 

Designed for kids ages 4-6 with a caregiver present.

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. 

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.

Summer Craft Days

2:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in the second-floor lobby every Wednesday, June 11 through July 23, from 2pm - 5pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!

Diamond Art: Book Covers

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate a book cover in diamonds! Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite book from home to decorate, but all other supplies will be provided. 

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. 

Storytime at the Storybook Trail

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime at the Comet Pride Storybook Trail (Amherst Junior High School Campus at 548 Milan Avenue). Enjoy stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.

Mocktail Mixology

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

Join us on Thursday, July 10 at 6:30pm to try your hand at crafting a signature mocktail! A variety of ingredients will be available for you to experiment with, including flavor syrups, aromatics, mixers, and garnishes.  

Disclaimer(s)

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

Play-Doh Playdate

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

Squish, stretch, and shape Play-Doh in a variety of open-ended play activities. Designed for ages 3-8. All supplies are provided.

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.