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Sunday, January 1Closed
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Monday, January 2Closed
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Tuesday, January 310:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a fun craft!For children ages 3-5; siblings are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 34:00—6:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Stress Relief
Attention all tweens and teens! If you are feeling stressed out, come to the Johnson Room anytime between 4-6pm every other Tuesday to relax and have some fun. Relaxing activities will be provided including coloring pages, puzzles, Legos, and much more! And, of course, there will be snacks, too!Recommended for ages 10 and up.…Learn More4
Wednesday, January 410:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a fun craft!For children ages 3-5; siblings are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 43:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEAM Storytime
An after school program using the principles of S. T. E. A. M. Enjoy stories, a healthy snack, and a project/craft. For ages 5 & up. No registration required.Wednesday, January 46:00—7:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
ATL Reads: Great Stone Face
Join us as we read through some of the Great Stone Face Book nominees. We meet once a month to discuss the book we have read, as well as, collect the book we shall read. In the spring, we can vote on which of the nominees deserves to win!This month's book is The Last Bear by Hannah Gold.…Learn More5
Thursday, January 510:30—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime. For children ages 0-3; sibling are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreThursday, January 53:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Pokemon Fan Club
Do you love all things Pokemon? Join our Pokemon Fan Club where we will talk about Pokemon, play Pokemon games, watch Pokemon movies, and even more!This week we'll be reuniting with our fellow Pokemon Fans with some "Would You Rather" games based off of the Pokemon world.…Learn More6
Friday, January 63:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEM Fridays: Build It
Spend an afternoon building the construction project of your dreams. Come to the library to explore different ways to engineer a construction project with our large assortment of building toys. Recommended for children ages 4 and up. No registration required.7
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Monday, January 910:30—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation of lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime. For children ages 0-3; sibling are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreMonday, January 93:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Board Game Mondays
Drop by the library to play some board games. We have classics, favorites, some literary themed, and even some new to the market! Or feel free to bring your own to share!
This program is intended for all ages. No registration required.Monday, January 95:30—6:30 PMBalconyAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Library Board of Trustees monthly business meeting
Join us for the monthly business meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. If you are not able to come in person, join us virtually. Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web. zoom. us/j/88165021925?pwd=ZzNZWVhhSHF1ZEM2MG1HQ2hUcmU1QT09
Meeting ID: 881 6502…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 1010:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a fun craft!For children ages 3-5; siblings are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 101:00—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 More11
Wednesday, January 1110:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a fun craft!For children ages 3-5; siblings are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 113:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEAM Storytime
An after school program using the principles of S. T. E. A. M. Enjoy stories, a healthy snack, and a project/craft. For ages 5 & up. No registration required.12
Thursday, January 1210:30—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime. For children ages 0-3; sibling are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreThursday, January 123:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Pokemon Fan Club
Do you love all things Pokemon? Join our Pokemon Fan Club where we will talk about Pokemon, play Pokemon games, watch Pokemon movies, and even more!This week we'll be focusing on our Pokemon cards! Bring in your own cards to trade or battle!For ages 6 and up.…Learn MoreThursday, January 127:00—8:00 PMZoom
Sketching in Your Garden: an Amherst Garden Club Side Shoots event (Virtual)
Join us on Zoom to delight in author-artist Amy Stewart’s beautiful sketches from her own garden and her travels This collaborative virtual event with the Amherst Garden Club and Amherst Town Library will tell us about the joys of garden sketching, as well as share helpful materials and techniques.…Learn More13
Friday, January 133:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEM Fridays: Track Time
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. Recommended for children ages 4 and up. No registration required.14
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Tuesday, January 1710:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a fun craft!For children ages 3-5; siblings are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 174:00—6:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Stress Relief
Attention all tweens and teens! If you are feeling stressed out, come to the Johnson Room anytime between 4-6pm every other Tuesday to relax and have some fun. Relaxing activities will be provided including coloring pages, puzzles, Legos, and much more! And, of course, there will be snacks, too!Recommended for ages 10 and up.…Learn More18
Wednesday, January 1810:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a fun craft!For children ages 3-5; siblings are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 183:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEAM Storytime
An after school program using the principles of S. T. E. A. M. Enjoy stories, a healthy snack, and a project/craft. For ages 5 & up. No registration required.Wednesday, January 186:00—7:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Snowflake Trimming
We all know what paper snowflakes are supposed to look like, but do any of us actually know how to make them without pulling up a YouTube video? Join us in the Johnson Room and we shall teach you! Snacks and music will be provided. Recommended for ages 10 and up.…Learn More19
Thursday, January 199:35—10:35 AMBalconyAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Friends of the Amherst Town Library Meeting
We welcome any members or potential members to attend our monthly meetings.
Thursday, January 1910:30—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime. For children ages 0-3; sibling are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreThursday, January 193:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Pokemon Fan Club
Do you love all things Pokemon? Join our Pokemon Fan Club where we will talk about Pokemon, play Pokemon games, watch Pokemon movies, and even more!This week we'll be assembling to watch Pokemon Heroes. With a run time of 90 minutes, we will be ending the club at 4:30pm.…Learn MoreThursday, January 197:00—8:15 PMZoom
The History of the Book (Virtual)
From clay tablets, papyrus, and parchment/vellum, to paper and the bits and bytes of audiobooks and ebooks, join Amherst resident and former librarian, Susan Deschenes to learn about the history of the book. You’ll learn how papyrus reeds were transformed into papyrus, how much a handwritten parchment book cost to produce, and who invented paper.…Learn More20
Friday, January 203:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEM Fridays: Puzzle Time
Spend an afternoon putting together puzzles in the Johnson Room. Our puzzles are selected with an assortment of themes, piece sizes, and number of pieces. Race yourself to put together as many as you can in the hour given or challenge yourself to a more difficult puzzle.…Learn More21
Saturday, January 2112:00—2:00 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Artist Reception for Carolyn Maul (In-Person)
Although she had been making art in all various shapes, forms, and media since high school, Carolyn Maul only came across the process of Eco-printing in the Fall of 2021. After seeing how Eco-printing looked on fabric, she became curious about how to create the same effect on paper.…Learn More22
Sunday, January 223:00—4:00 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
To Warm the Winter's Night: Irish Harpist/ Singer Aine Minogue in concert
Sponsored by the Friends of the Amherst Library, this event marks the return of the Winter concert series. As traditional Irish music and dance continue to enjoy phenomenal success both here and in Ireland, Áine Minogue is an artist who has long explored its themes and who captures its very essence.…Learn More23
Monday, January 23Closed
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Monday, January 2310:30—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners - CANCELED
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation of lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime. For children ages 0-3; sibling are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreMonday, January 233:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Board Game Mondays - CANCELED
Drop by the library to play some board games. We have classics, favorites, some literary themed, and even some new to the market! Or feel free to bring your own to share!
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Tuesday, January 2410:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a fun craft!For children ages 3-5; siblings are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 243:30—3:40 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Paws for Reading
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. Reading appointments are for 10 minutes.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 243:40—3:50 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Paws for Reading
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. Reading appointments are for 10 minutes.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 243:50—4:00 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Paws for Reading
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. Reading appointments are for 10 minutes.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 244:00—4:10 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Paws for Reading
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. Reading appointments are for 10 minutes.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 244:10—4:20 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Paws for Reading
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. Reading appointments are for 10 minutes.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 244:20—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Paws for Reading
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. Reading appointments are for 10 minutes.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 247:00—8:15 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Portable Generator Safety (In-Person)
If you have a portable generator or you are thinking of buying or upgrading your generator, this program will be of interest to you. You will learn about the different types of generators including the new inverter generators and solar backups, their appropriateness for your needs, the options for wiring the generators to your house, and the safe placement and operation of generators.…Learn More25
Wednesday, January 2510:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a fun craft!For children ages 3-5; siblings are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 253:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEAM Storytime
An after school program using the principles of S. T. E. A. M. Enjoy stories, a healthy snack, and a project/craft. For ages 5 & up. No registration required.Wednesday, January 254:00—5:00 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
ATL Reads: Young Adult
Join our newest book club as we read materials, not by title, but by GENRE! Each month you can read a book of your choosing, so long as it falls under the genre of that month. Then, we all meet to discuss what we read in a fun and engaging conversation.…Learn More26
Thursday, January 2610:30—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime. For children ages 0-3; sibling are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreThursday, January 263:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Pokemon Fan Club
Do you love all things Pokemon? Join our Pokemon Fan Club where we will talk about Pokemon, play Pokemon games, watch Pokemon movies, and even more!This week we'll be asking all participants to bring in their digital Pokemon games (and the consoles that hold them) so they can trade and battle their friends online.…Learn MoreThursday, January 266:00—8:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Movie Night at the Library
Join us for a special viewing of this Disney movie: TANGLED. Popcorn will be provided. Rating: PG. No registration required. Presented by the Teen Advisory Board.27
Friday, January 273:45—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Snow Slime
Join us in the Johnson Room as we create perfect-for-the-season, snow slime! This product is made using glue, laundry detergent, and glitter. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Registration required. 28
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Monday, January 3010:30—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation of lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime. For children ages 0-3; sibling are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreMonday, January 307:00—8:30 PMZoom
Ice Magic (Virtual)
Join us for a lets-enjoy-winter presentation featuring images of snowflakes, frost, frost flowers, ice bubbles, icicles, icebergs, and elegant patterns on stream and lake surfaces. Secrets of how these formations appear and conditions favorable to their creation are discussed.…Learn More31
Tuesday, January 3110:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a fun craft!For children ages 3-5; siblings are welcome. No registration required.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 311:00—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 MoreTuesday, January 314:00—6:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Stress Relief
Attention all tweens and teens! If you are feeling stressed out, come to the Johnson Room anytime between 4-6pm every other Tuesday to relax and have some fun. Relaxing activities will be provided including coloring pages, puzzles, Legos, and much more! And, of course, there will be snacks, too!Recommended for ages 10 and up.…Learn More