Come and relax at the library during this busy holiday season! Children ages 6-12 can complete a paint-by-number kit and enjoy a visit with therapy dogs as you paint. Registration is required. Please register each child separately. Register here or …
Enjoy engaging musical activities with music therapist Joy Rivera that include singing, dancing, instruments and more! Designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register each child separately. Register here or call the library at 440-988-4230.
Are your little elves looking for the perfect gift to give to someone they love? Come to the library anytime between 10am and 11am on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday December 8-10 for your little one to craft the perfect gift …
Stop by the Community Room between 7pm and 8pm on Monday, December 15 to make and take home your own herbal tea blend! Ingredients will be supplied for each attendee to make and take home an 8oz jar of custom …
Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes followed by holiday cookie decorating, on Friday, December 5 at 11:15 am! Registration is required. Please register each child separately. Register here or call the library …
Want to go on a magical adventure 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 grade, but …
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New Year’s Eve Celebration Kits are back to help you ring in the New Year and say goodbye to 2025! Our New Year’s Eve Celebration Kits have something fun for everyone! Celebrate in style with hats, noisemakers, activities, and surprises …
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 …
Join us on the second Monday of the month from November 2025 through February 2026 for Adult Coloring Night! All supplies will be provided, along with a variety of coloring page options for all levels of skill, and tea and …
Join us every Thursday from November 13 through December 18 (except 11/27) 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 …
Visit the second floor children’s area for fun dinosaur crafts and activities during library open hours throughout the whole month of November!
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 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 …
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. and the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Our licensed Canine Reading Buddies are all …
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 …
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 …