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Amherst, OH 44001
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All supplies will be provided, along with a variety of coloring page options for all levels of skill, and tea and cocoa to sip on. Relax with us and color away the stresses of your day! This program is intended …

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All ages are invited to join us at 6:30pm on Monday, March 25 for a program about total solar eclipses with David Lengyel, Observatory and Planetarium Coordinator at Oberlin College. Learn about how eclipses occur, why they’re uncommon to see …

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A program designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime program! Join us on March 23 for a monthly Saturday Adapted Storytime at 10:15am. Children with varying learning styles and abilities are invited to come together …

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Join us every Thursday from March 7 through April 11 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 …

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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. You do not have to have attended …

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Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime on Fridays, March 1, 15 & 29 at 11:15am!  This storytime is designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers, and will include stories, songs, instruments and more!  Registration is …

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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 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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