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Amherst, OH 44001
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Join us on Thursday, December 14 at 6:30pm for project with Maureen Bruder of Sew Helpful! All supplies will be provided for attendees to make a small baby blanket that Sew Helpful will donate to a local hospital or charity …

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Join us on Saturday, December 9 at 2pm for an afternoon showing of the classic holiday favorite “The Muppet Christmas Carol” on the Community Room big screen! A holiday treat will be provided and attendees are also welcome to bring along …

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Join the Friends of the Amherst Public Library on Thursday, December 7 at 5:00 p.m., for a Holiday Open House! Drop in and visit with the Friends of the Library and enjoy tea and cookies. This event is open to …

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Join us for Seated Yoga Flow Fridays with special guest Cindy Miller on Fridays, December 1 through December 29. Learn breathing techniques to clear the mind and be present in the moment as Cindy leads you through movements to stretch and strengthen …

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New Year’s Eve Celebration Kits are back to help you ring in the New Year and say goodbye to 2023! Our New Year’s Eve Celebration Kits have something fun for everyone! Celebrate in style with hats, noisemakers, activities, and surprises …

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Join us at 10am every Wednesday or 6pm every Thursday 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 …

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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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Binge Box DVD sets are now available to borrow with your library card! Each Binge Box contains 4-6 DVDs for hours of themed movie marathon fun. With collections like “Disney Warrior Princesses,” “The American Military,” “Masters of Horror: Stephen King,” …

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has come to Lorain County. Through the Lorain County Imagination Library, preschool children receive free books! The mission of the Lorain County Imagination Library is to foster a lifetime love of reading, empower families and increase …

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