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221 Spring Street
Amherst, OH 44001
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Join us every Monday throughout the summer to 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 …

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Kick-start your summer at the library with free ice cream in our second-floor community room on Monday, June 5 from 3pm – 5pm! Celebrate with us as we begin our Summer Reading Program: Reading is Sweet! Don’t forget to sign up and …

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Join us on Wednesdays, June 14 through July 12 at 11:15 a.m. for stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and little ones up to 24 months old and their caregivers.

Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday from June 7 through July 12 from 2pm – 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!

Reading is Sweet at the Amherst Public Library this summer! Visit us during library open hours from Monday, June 5 through 5pm on Wednesday, July 19 to participate in Summer Reading 2023, featuring three delicious reading programs! Our youngest friends …

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Join the Amherst Public Library at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for family storytimes designed for preschoolers and younger elementary children to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! We’ll be at the park every Monday, June 12 through July …

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Join us on Thursday, June 15 at 2:30pm or Monday, June 19 at 6:30pm for a relaxing adult craft! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to make a small candy dish out of a terra cotta pot and saucer, …

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Join us on Monday, June 5 at 6:30pm for a gardening program with special guest Shelly Hill. Learn how to attract and feed birds throughout the summer. Registration is suggested and registrants will receive a reminder in advance of the program. Register online …

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Join us on Thursday, June 8 at 2pm for SEATED RHYTHM™ with Melissa Renner of Active for Life fitness! SEATED RHYTHM™ is another one of Active For Life’s most popular brain and body ‘dancercise’ classes where attendees dance through the …

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Join us on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30pm to learn tips and tricks for creating your perfect special occasion look with makeup artists Sarah Swanzer and Elsie Salgado. For ages 15+. Attendees are required to bring their own makeup if …

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“A told B, and B told C I’ll meet you at the Amherst Public Library!” Visit the second floor children’s area during the month of May for a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Fun Hunt! Search the second floor to find all the …

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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 …

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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. Absolutely no artistic experience is necessary! You …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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