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Friday, December 110:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Bubbly Babies
Miss Carla will delight your babies with bubbles, rhymes, songs and stories.
Caregivers are encouraged to participate in this active storytime and stay for some social time with other caregivers and babies. Designed for ages 0-2.Friday, December 13:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEM Friday - Build It
Use your imagination and come build with blocks for ages 3+. We put them out and clean up. No registration required.2
Saturday, December 210:00 AM—2:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
New 2 U Friends of the Library Used Jewelry Sale
New 2 U - Friends of the Library Used Jewelry Sale3
Sunday, December 32:00—4:00 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Art Reception for Jackie Hanson
Jackie Hanson (b. 1999, Belmont, NH) spent her childhood in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, raised in a family where art and creativity were always encouraged. While growing up, she became familiar with the beauty of the outdoors in New England: lakes, mountains, small farms, and plenty of day trips to the ocean.…Learn More4
Monday, December 46:30—8:15 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Needle Felted Snowman Ornament Workshop (In-Person)
Create a fun festive project with needle felting! We'll make a snowman ornament on a styrofoam ball and explore various needle felting techniques, including color blending, through this simple project. You’ll come away from this workshop with a basic understanding of needle felting and a super cute decoration.…Learn More5
Tuesday, December 510:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Toddler 2s
Mr. Connor will kick off this storytime dancing and getting some wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes!Tuesday, December 56:30—7:30 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Teen DIY Holiday Gift Making
Calling all teens! Come make bath fizz balls and snowmen candy bar gifts for the holidays (or for yourself)! We'll have all the supplies for you to make two gifts to make and give for the holidays. We'll even have refreshments for you. Please register for this event.6
Wednesday, December 69:30—11:30 AMZoom
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Networking 2.0
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 610:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Join Miss Sadie in this preschool storytime. This storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music and a craft. Designed for 3-5 year olds.Wednesday, December 63:00—3:45 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Join Miss Sadie in this preschool storytime. This storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music and a craft. Designed for 3-5 year olds.7
Thursday, December 710:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Bubbly Babies
Miss Carla will delight your babies with bubbles, rhymes, songs and stories.
Caregivers are encouraged to participate in this active storytime and stay for some social time with other caregivers and babies. Designed for ages 0-2.Thursday, December 73:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Chapters & Doodles
Chapters and Doodles is a read-aloud program. We'll finish one chapter book over the course of 3 weeks, chatting about comprehension and vocabulary along the way. Kids can read aloud or doodle, listen and of course enjoy an afternoon snack while Miss Carla reads aloud.…Learn More8
Friday, December 810:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Bubbly Babies
Miss Carla will delight your babies with bubbles, rhymes, songs and stories.
Caregivers are encouraged to participate in this active storytime and stay for some social time with other caregivers and babies. Designed for ages 0-2.9
Saturday, December 910:00 AM—2:00 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Lower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Hoobie Whatty Event / Storytime
Come to the library to get into the holiday spirit! Join us between 10am-2pm to enjoy some holiday crafts, music, refreshments and of course stories. Storytimes will be at 10:30am and 1:00pm. Join us and relax with a cup of cocoa! We look forward to celebrating the season with you.10
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Monday, December 117:00—8:15 PMZoom
Decked Out for the Holidays (Virtual)
Take a virtual tour of magnificently decorated conservatories and mansions and beautifully lit gardens during the holiday season! Includes Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, Blithewold, Newport Mansions and others. Jana Milbocker is a garden designer, speaker, and author.…Learn More12
Tuesday, December 1210:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Toddler 2s
Mr. Connor will kick off this storytime dancing and getting some wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes!Tuesday, December 121:00—2:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
ATL Reads: Nonfiction Book Club (In-Person)
ATL Reads: Nonfiction is a library run book club that focuses on reading and discussing nonfiction titles. Discussions take place the second Tuesday of each month in-person at 1pm. Please register to receive communication about this book club, including information about upcoming meetings and titles.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 123:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Paws to Read with Buckley & Leslie (6 Events)
Paws to Read with Buckley & Leslie
Sign up for a reading appointment with Buckley, our therapy dog, and his human, Leslie. Buckley and Leslie provide a “judgement-free zone” for emerging readers and a welcoming audience for fluent readers who love to read aloud.…Learn MoreSelect an occurrence to register for:
3:30—3:40 PMPaws to Read with Buckley & Leslie (FULL)
3:40—3:50 PMPaws to Read with Buckley & Leslie
3:50—4:00 PMPaws to Read with Buckley & Leslie
4:00—4:10 PMPaws to Read with Buckley & Leslie
4:10—4:20 PMPaws to Read with Buckley & Leslie
4:20—4:30 PMPaws to Read with Buckley & Leslie
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Wednesday, December 1310:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Join Miss Sadie in this preschool storytime. This storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music and a craft. Designed for 3-5 year olds.Wednesday, December 131:00—1:45 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
CrafterNoon
Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us on early release day, December 13th at 1pm. No registration required.Wednesday, December 136:00—8:00 PMZoom
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Networking 2.0
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 136:00—6:45 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Noveliers Book Club
This book group meets monthly to read and discuss books chosen by them! Kids 4th grade and up will read a chosen title then meet the following month to discuss their likes and dislikes. This is a great way to explore new authors and genre of books and meet some new friends! No registration required.14
Thursday, December 1410:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Bubbly Babies
Miss Carla will delight your babies with bubbles, rhymes, songs and stories.
Caregivers are encouraged to participate in this active storytime and stay for some social time with other caregivers and babies. Designed for ages 0-2.Thursday, December 143:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Chapters & Doodles
Chapters and Doodles is a read-aloud program. We'll finish one chapter book over the course of 3 weeks, chatting about comprehension and vocabulary along the way. Kids can read aloud or doodle, listen and of course enjoy an afternoon snack while Miss Carla reads aloud.…Learn MoreThursday, December 147:00—8:15 PMZoom
A Very Rockwell Christmas (Virtual)
Enjoy Rockwell’s depictions of the humorous and heartwarming aspects of people coming together for the holidays. Painted over several decades, Rockwell’s Christmas images capture universal scenes of celebration and joy and have helped to shape American ideas about “the most wonderful time of the year.…Learn More15
Friday, December 1510:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Bubbly Babies
Miss Carla will delight your babies with bubbles, rhymes, songs and stories.
Caregivers are encouraged to participate in this active storytime and stay for some social time with other caregivers and babies. Designed for ages 0-2.Friday, December 153:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEM Friday - Tech Time
Can you make a fan run? Can you make a light turn on? Come see what you can do with our circuit sets. Ages 6+16
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Tuesday, December 1910:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Toddler 2s
Mr. Connor will kick off this storytime dancing and getting some wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes!Tuesday, December 1911:00 AM—3:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Build and Play
No school today! Come in and play. Building blocks are out.
Tuesday, December 194:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Graphic Novel Club
Calling all graphic novel lovers! Join us once per month as we read a graphic novel, then meet at the library to discuss the book as a group and have some snacks. Each month we will be reading a new graphic novel. Open to grades 4-6. Copies of the book can be picked up at the library to be read in advance of the meeting.…Learn More20
Wednesday, December 209:30—11:30 AMZoom
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Creating a Marketing Plan
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 2010:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Join Miss Sadie in this preschool storytime. This storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music and a craft. Designed for 3-5 year olds.Wednesday, December 203:00—3:45 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Join Miss Sadie in this preschool storytime. This storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music and a craft. Designed for 3-5 year olds.Wednesday, December 206:00—8:00 PMZoom
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Creating a Marketing Plan
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 2110:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Bubbly Babies
Miss Carla will delight your babies with bubbles, rhymes, songs and stories.
Caregivers are encouraged to participate in this active storytime and stay for some social time with other caregivers and babies. Designed for ages 0-2.Thursday, December 216:30—7:00 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Pajama Storytime
Bring your stuffies, blankets and wear your jammies to Pajama Storytime at the library! Designed for ages 3+.22
Friday, December 2210:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Bubbly Babies
Miss Carla will delight your babies with bubbles, rhymes, songs and stories.
Caregivers are encouraged to participate in this active storytime and stay for some social time with other caregivers and babies. Designed for ages 0-2.Friday, December 2212:00—12:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Lunch Time Storytime
Pack your lunch and come listen to some stories while you eat! Designed for kids aged 5+ (younger siblings welcome).23
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Sunday, December 24Closed
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Monday, December 25Closed
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Tuesday, December 261:00—2:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
ATL Reads: Fiction Book Club (In-Person)
ATL Reads: Fiction is a library run book club that focuses on reading and discussing fiction titles. Discussions take place the last Tuesday of each month in-person. Please register to receive communication about this book club, including information about upcoming meetings and titles.…Learn More27
Wednesday, December 2712:00—12:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Lunch Time Storytime
Pack your lunch and come listen to some stories while you eat! Designed for kids aged 5+ (younger siblings welcome).28
Thursday, December 2810:00 AM—2:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEM Track Play
The library has a large assortment of toy cars, tracks, and materials for designing your own tracks and obstacle courses. Drop by to explore how different designs produce different results.Thursday, December 283:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Kids Trivia
Join Mr. Connor in the Children’s Room for an afternoon of family-friendly trivia! We will play 3 rounds of Kahoot trivia with questions ranging from children’s books, to Disney movies, to fun science facts. Play individually, or team up with others.…Learn More29
Friday, December 2911:00 AM—12:00 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Lower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Countdown to Noon Year's Eve
10, 9, 8, 7. .. .Let's get a head start and count down to Noon for New Year's Eve! Children of all ages are welcome to join us for a special hour of activities, dancing, crafts and of course a countdown to Noon! Wear your party clothes or your jammies,…Learn More30
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