Friends of the Amherst Public Library

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library are a non-profit organization of area residents who believe in the library and its services.

Our Purpose:  To support and promote the Amherst Public Library and all of its activities.

What We Do: The Friends provide financial and volunteer help by sponsoring programs and activities within the library. The Annual Author Luncheon is held in October and book sales are held throughout the year.

Meetings: Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 11:15 a.m. There is no meeting in December.

Invitation to Join
If you care about our library then please consider becoming a Friend. We are a “no pressure” organization. We send out emails periodically to keep members informed of upcoming events. You can be involved with any activities you wish and participation is completely on a voluntary basis. We hold an annual meeting open to all Friends in February. Become a member today by printing out the form below and dropping it off at the library. You’ll be supporting our library and enriching the lives of our community.

Annual dues:    Single $10, Family $15, Business $25

You can make a difference. Please join or renew your membership today. Thank you.

Friends Membership Application

We are grateful for these businesses/organizations who are 2023 members of the Friends of the library:

Amherst Historical Society, Main Street Amherst, Pogie’s Catering, Simplified Facilities Group Inc., Kiedrowski’s Simply Delicious Bakery

Friends’ Events Schedule

19th Annual Author Luncheon – with Andrew J. Graff
Thursday, October 16 at 12pm at Sunset Terrace at Lakeview Park

Fall Book Sale
Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8 from 10am – 4:45pm
Member Preview Thursday, November 6 from 3pm – 8pm

Friends’ Meeting Minutes

July 23, 2025
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May 28, 2025
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