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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 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 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.

Preschool Pirate Party

11:15am–12:15pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ahoy, Mateys! Join us for pirate-tastic fun and find buried treasure! Pirates will enjoy themed games, crafts, and activities. Designed for ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

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 is required separately for each session. Registration for the March/April session will open on February 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.

 

DIY Cleaning Supplies

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

Join us Monday, April 13 at 2:30pm or 6:30pm and make your own all-natural cleaning products with baking soda, peroxide, castile soap, and essential oils.

Library Board Meeting

5:45pm–7:15pm
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.

DIY Cleaning Supplies

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 Monday, April 13 at 2:30pm or 6:30pm and make your own all-natural cleaning products with baking soda, peroxide, castile soap, and essential oils.

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. 

Tabletop Game Time

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

Join us at 5:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month for Tabletop Game Time! Drop in with a friend or make some new friends while you learn how to play new games or rediscover old favorites! A variety of 2 - 6 player card, strategy, and party games will be available at every club meeting, including Catan, Bohnanza, Sagrada, Splendor, Azul, For Sale, and more.

Tabletop Game Time and the games included in the club are recommended for ages 12+. You do not have to have attended previous meetings to attend this one!

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.

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.

Library Time: An Adapted Storytime for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Library Time is an adapted storytime for adults with intellectual disabilities. The program is focused on literacy, music and movement, and social interaction.  

Marshmallow Masterpieces: A Peeps Diorama Contest

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

Create a shoebox display with Peeps to showcase a scene from your favorite book! All supplies are provided. Designed for ages 10+, but children 8 - 9 are welcome to attend with an adult.

Friends of the Library PM Book Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
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

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.

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 is required separately for each session. Registration for the March/April session will open on February 1. 

Active for Life Dancercise

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our friends from Active for Life Fitness will be here with a seated dancercise class every other month on the third Friday at 3pm! Class types may vary by month. 

Doll Tea Party

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wear your fanciest attire and join us for an afternoon tea party! Bring your doll with you to participate in crafts, activities, and fun! Designed for ages 2-6 and their caregivers. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Local Student Art Show

All Day 4/20–5/9
All Ages
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Visit the second floor of the library to view artwork created by local students from April 20 through May 9.

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.

 

Ozobot Explorers

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens & Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Tweens & Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to guide Ozobots through challenges in this hands-on coding experience. No prior coding or Ozobot experience required. Designed for ages 8 and up.