Summer Reading Fun Fair
Join us for fun and games on the 2nd floor of the library from 6pm – 8pm on Wednesday, July 24. This year’s Fun Fair features a super special Grand Prize drawing, in addition to the drawings for our Kids …
Join us for fun and games on the 2nd floor of the library from 6pm – 8pm on Wednesday, July 24. This year’s Fun Fair features a super special Grand Prize drawing, in addition to the drawings for our Kids …
Are your kids curious about the big yellow buses they see the big kids ride to school? Do you have a preschooler or kindergartener about to ride the bus for the first time? Join us for a special school bus …
Discover Ohio’s rich literary heritage when you join us for a tour of the Ohio Literary Trail from the comfort of the library on Saturday, July 20 at 2:30pm. Author Betty Weibel will share highlights from her book, “The Ohio …
Join us every Thursday from July 11 through August 15 at 10:30am 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 …
Join us on Fridays, July 12 through August 16 at 1pm, and 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 …
Join us on Thursday, July 11 at 2:30pm or Thursday, July 18 at 6:30pm for a relaxing adult craft. Get in touch with your inner child by creating a finger painted masterpiece! All supplies, including an 8×10 canvas panel and …
Youth of all ages are invited to go on an adventure with us this summer at the library by entering our short story contest! Write a short story that includes an adventure, a hot-air balloon, slime, and your favorite library …
Want to go on a magical adventure this summer, just like Jack and Annie? Read (or re-read) the Magic Tree House books and come to the library for special themed activities. This book club is designed for children in 1st-3rd …
Celebrate Smokey Bears 80th birthday with us! Visit the second floor children’s are to pick up entry forms and find suggested titles for the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge! Take the Smokey Bear Pledge and complete the challenge to receive an …
A program designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime program! Join for a monthly Adapted Storytime on Saturday, July 27th at 11:15am. Children with varying learning styles and abilities are invited to come together in …
Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday, June 5 through July 17 from 2pm – 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!
Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime on Fridays, July 5 and 19 at 11:15 am! This storytime is designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers, and will include stories, songs, instruments and more! Registration is …
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 Reading features special events, fun prizes, …
Little ones and their caregivers are invited to join us in the second floor children’s area on the first Thursday of the month at 6pm for Baby & Me Free Play! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both …
Join us for monthly Watercolor Pencils and More Art Workshops with artist and instructor Mary Jo Clark. Enjoy learning new skills and techniques during this creative workshop where all skill levels are welcome. You do not have to have attended …
Join us at 10am every Wednesday 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. After …
We are excited to announce the addition of six new circulating items to the Amherst Public Library collection! Amherst Public Library cardholders can now check out a Photo to Digital Converter, a Video to Digital Converter, a Kill-A-Watt Electricity Usage …
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 …
Join us at 5:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month for Tabletop Game Time! Drop in with a friend or make some new friends while you learn how to play new games or rediscover old favorites! A variety of …
Children of all ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog on the first Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Our licensed Canine Reading Buddies are all …