Amherst Public Library

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221 Spring St.
Amherst, OH 44001
United States

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Sun: Closed

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

Wed-Thu: Closed

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 (1/25)	Mon (1/26)	Tue (1/27)	Wed (1/28)	Thu (1/29)	Fri (1/30)	Sat (1/31)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Winter Reading All Day 1/12–2/27 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: In Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Event Details: Read and Recharge this winter! Read books to earn entries into weekly prize drawings. For ages 16+. Visit the first floor Adult Services area to pick up your entry forms beginning Monday, January 12.
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 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.
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 Music + Movement Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group 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!
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1 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Magic Tree House Book Club: Viking Ships at Sunrise 1:30pm–2:30pm 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, Clubs, Reading Enrichment Registration Required Event Details: Want to go on a magical adventure 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.		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 January/February 2026 session will open on December 1, 2025.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Amherst Chess Players Society 5:30pm–8:00pm Tweens & Teens, Adults This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tokusatsu Club 6:00pm–8:15pm Tweens & Teens, Adults This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Magic Tree House Book Club: Viking Ships at Sunrise 6:30pm–7:30pm 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, Clubs, Reading Enrichment Registration Required Event Details: Want to go on a magical adventure 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.