Amherst Public Library

10:00am-5:00pm

221 Spring St.
Amherst, OH 44001
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:30pm

Fri-Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/19)	Mon (10/20)	Tue (10/21)	Wed (10/22)	Thu (10/23)	Fri (10/24)	Sat (10/25)
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Toddler Tales Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Playdate 10:00am–10:30am Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Waddlers Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention 10:30am–11:30am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
11 am				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.		This event is in the "Children" group Halloween Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: Community Room A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special Halloween-themed storytime on Friday, October 24 at 11:15am! We will read not-so-spooky stories, sing and dance to some Halloween songs, and celebrate the spooky season together! 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.
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1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Seated Yoga Flow Fridays 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Crafternoon: Creepy Cabochon Necklaces 2:30pm–3:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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, October 16 at 6:30pm or Monday, October 20 at 2:30pm for a relaxing adult craft! All supplies will be provided for attendees to make and take home two Halloween-themed cabochon pendant necklaces.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Menopause 101 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: Community Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation Registration Required Event Details: Curious about what really happens during perimenopause and menopause? Join us on Monday, October 20 at 6:30pm for a discussion led by Dr. Emily Lanzola, a certified menopause practitioner.	Alzheimer’s Association® Support Group 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: Community Room 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Teddy Bear Campout 6:30pm–7:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: Community Room A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal friend to a campout in the library featuring story time, songs and a snack. Your little friend will stay the night in the library! 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.