Creative Kids Crafts: Kites
Drop by on Wednesday, April 23 between 4pm – 5pm to create your own kite! Craft will be available while supplies last. This event is intended for kids ages 6 and up, but all ages are welcome to give it …
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Amherst Chess Players Society
Introducing a new club for teens and adults on Monday, April 28th at 5:30 pm! 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, …
Kid’s Art Workshop: Under the Sea
Join us on Wednesday, April 30 at 4pm for an art workshop recommended for children ages 6-12. All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to design and create a 3D jellyfish. Dress for a mess! Registration is required. Please …
Music & Movement Storytime
Join us on Fridays, April 11th and 25th at 11:15 am for Music + Movement Storytime. 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 …
DIY Cleaning Supplies
Join us Monday, April 21 at 6:30pm or Monday, April 28 at 2:30pm and make your own all-natural cleaning products with baking soda, peroxide, castile soap, and essential oils. All supplies will be provided for all registered attendees to make …
Downsizing 101 – Starting Your Downsizing Journey
Join us on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30pm with special guest Jennifer Herron-Underwood to learn tips for downsizing to a smaller home. Jennifer will cover the types of housing available in your local market, whether you should buy or sell …
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Active for Life Fitness Seated Dancercise – SEATED RHYTHM
Our friends from Active for Life Fitness will be here every other month on the third Friday for a seated dancercise class! This month’s class is SEATED RHYTHM! Inspired by ballroom and Latin dancing, this dancercise class is all done …
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Fraud in Today’s World
April is Financial Literacy Month! Join us on Thursday, April 17 at 6:30pm for a special program with our friends from Achieve Credit Union. Learn about different scams and fraud situations that are out there and how to avoid and …
Seated Flow Yoga Fridays
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 …
Watercolor Pencils and More Art Workshops
Join us for monthly Monday 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 …
Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention
Join us every Thursday from March 13 through April 17 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 …
Baby Playdate
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 …
New Circulating Items
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 …
Tokusatsu Club
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 …
Tabletop Game Time
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 …
Canine Reading Buddies
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 …
Introducing Memory Kits
Introducing Memory Kits, the newest item in the Amherst Public Library collection! Studies have shown that reminiscing is a valuable way to stir memory and maintain communication. Our Memory Kits are designed to help our patrons engage and facilitate conversations …
Teen Volunteer Program
The Amherst Public Library is restarting our Teen Volunteer program! The Teen Volunteer program is for kids and teens aged 10 – 18 who would like to volunteer their time to help with various library events and projects. It’s a …
COVID-19 Test Kits
COVID-19 rapid tests are now available to order through the United States government. There is a limit of four per household. Tests can be ordered by filling out the form at www.covidtests.gov. Orders will ship within 7 – 12 days. …
Expansion and Renovation Project Updates
7/1/2022 Things are starting to really come together as we get closer to our Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on Monday, July 11 at 12pm. Today’s excitement was the delivery of new furniture! These comfy reading chairs will be in …