The Annual Craft Supply Swap is back for the fifth year! Join us on Saturday, August 29 from 1pm – 3pm to browse a variety of new and gently used craft supplies donated by your fellow community members! The swap …
Enjoy engaging musical activities with music therapist Joy Rivera on Friday, August 7 at 11:00 a.m. Activities include singing, dancing, instruments and more! Designed for children ages 2 – 6 and their caregivers. Registration is suggested. Please register each child …
Join us on Monday, August 17 at 6:30pm to try your hand at crafting a signature mocktail! A variety of ingredients will be available for you to experiment with, including flavor syrups, aromatics, mixers, and garnishes. This event is …
Join us on Wednesday, August 12 at 4:30pm for an art workshop recommended for children ages 6 – 12. All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create a painting inspired by the work of Henri Matisse. Dress for …
Join our friends from Apex Skin for a special presentation and free skin spot checks on Wednesday, August 12 at 11am. Learn best practices for skin safety, basic skincare routines, and when to see a dermatologist. Those interested will also …
Stop in the library to pick up your clue sheet for our 22nd Annual Community Scavenger Hunt beginning Saturday, August 1! Follow the clues to find each secret location around our beautiful city! Complete it on your own or work …
Swap your completed puzzles out for something new, Saturday, August 1 through Saturday, August 8! Visit the Puzzle Exchange table in the second floor lobby, outside of the Community Room, to drop off puzzles and pick up something new! The …
The rubber duck-orating contest returns to the Amherst Public Library in 2026! Unleash your creativity and “duck-orate” a rubber duck this summer! Register for your duck, give it a unique makeover, and return it to enter our quacking good contest! …
Read or re-read the Magic Tree House books and come to the library for special themed activities! Registration is required for each club meeting and attendees do not need to attend all meetings. Copies of the book will be available …
Introducing a new club for teens and adults! Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a someone who is just picking up the pen, join us on Saturday, May 16 at 2:30pm for the inaugural meeting of the Creative Writing Club. …
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 on Fridays, July 17- August 21 at 1:00pm. …
Join us for Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention with special guest Mary Cordray on Thursdays, July 16 through August 20 at 10:30am ! Good balance is essential for our daily life activity, and Tai Chi can help improve …
Join us at 12:30 pm on the first Monday of the month for 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 …
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 …
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. The club prioritizes fair play, respect, and camaraderie. Join us …
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 …
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. Our licensed Canine Reading Buddies are all ears waiting to be read to. Come with your favorite …
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 …
