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Kids Art Workshop: Giant Dragonfly

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, May 16 at 4pm for an art workshop designed for kids ages 6 - 10! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create a giant dragonfly. Dress for a mess!

Wakin' Up the Sunshine with Music

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

Wake up the sunshine with music therapist Hannah Gonzalez on Friday, May 17 at 11:30 am! Enjoy engaging musical activities for kids ages 9 months to 6 years.

No registration is needed for this program.

Seated Yoga Flow Fridays

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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

11:15am - 12:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Sensory Play, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Please note the new scheduled time for this monthly program.

Canine Reading Buddies

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 and and the third Tuesday at 6:30pm.

Alzheimer’s Association® Support Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to:
• Develop a support system.

Baby Playdate

10:00am - 11:00am
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

11:15am - 11:45am
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and little ones up to 24 months old and their caregivers.

We've extended Waddlers Storytime this May! Join us every Wednesday at 11:15am through May 22!

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
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from May 16 through June 13 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.

Music + Movement Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Children
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

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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 - 11:00am
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.

Downsizing 101

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

Ready to downsize? Join us at 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 29 for a workshop with special guest Jennifer Herron-Underwood.

Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from May 16 through June 13 at 10:30am for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray.

Silly Songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us at 7pm on Thursday, May 30 for an entertaining and downright silly presentation from Dr. Joel Keller!

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 and and the third Tuesday at 6:30pm.

Write Your Own Adventure Story Contest Begins!

All Day
Children, Tweens & Teens
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Youth of all ages are invited to go on an adventure with us this summer at the library by entering our short story contest! 

Adventure Awaits! Summer Reading 2024

All Day 6/3 - 7/24
All Ages
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: In Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment
Event Details:

Adventure awaits at the Amherst Public Library this summer! Summer Reading 2024 begins Monday, June 3 and continues through 5pm on Wednesday, July 24! We've added a whole extra week this year!   

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:

New this summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers.

Adventures Await! Summer Reading Kickoff

4:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment
Event Details:

All ages are invited to celebrate the first day of Summer Reading with us on the library's front lawn on Monday, June 3 from 4pm - 6pm.