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221 Spring Street
Amherst, OH 44001
(440)988-4230
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Friends of the Amherst Public Library

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

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 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

For more information about the Friends of the Amherst Public Library please call the library at (440)988-4230

Friends’ Events Schedule

Spring Book Sale Member only preview
Thursday, May 18, 2023

Spring Book Sale
Friday & Saturday, May 19-20, 2023

Paper Shredding Event
Saturday, July 15 from 9:00am to noon

Fall Book Sale Member only preview
Thursday, October 2, 2023

Fall Book Sale
Friday & Saturday, October 3-4, 2023

Kindergarten Reading Project
The week of October 9, 2023

Author Lunch
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Author TBD

Friends Member Tea
Thursday, December 7, 2023
For Friends members and guests

Friends Book Sale Donations Guidelines