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Tuesday, May 210:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Our family storytimes are designed for the interest and attention span of the preschool-kindergarten set, but younger and older siblings are invited to attend. These action-packed 45 minute programs include a wide variety of books, finger plays, and songs.…Learn More3
Wednesday, May 310:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Our family storytimes are designed for the interest and attention span of the preschool-kindergarten set, but younger and older siblings are invited to attend. These action-packed 45 minute programs include a wide variety of books, finger plays, and songs.…Learn More4
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Friday, May 510:30—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Our Little Listeners Lapsit Storytime offers rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and simple books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime that provides plenty of child/parent interaction.…Learn MoreFriday, May 53:00—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.
Friends ATL Student Art Show7
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Tuesday, May 910:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Our family storytimes are designed for the interest and attention span of the preschool-kindergarten set, but younger and older siblings are invited to attend. These action-packed 45 minute programs include a wide variety of books, finger plays, and songs.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 91:00—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, May 93:30—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, May 93:40—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, May 93:50—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, May 94:00—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, May 94:10—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, May 94:20—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 More10
Wednesday, May 1010:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Our family storytimes are designed for the interest and attention span of the preschool-kindergarten set, but younger and older siblings are invited to attend. These action-packed 45 minute programs include a wide variety of books, finger plays, and songs.…Learn More11
Thursday, May 119:30—10:00 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, May 1110:45—11:15 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Our Little Listeners Lapsit Storytime offers rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and simple books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime that provides plenty of child/parent interaction.…Learn MoreThursday, May 117:00—8:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Good Weed/Bad Weed: An Amherst Garden Club Side Shoots program (In-person)
There’s the saying, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Is this true for weeds? Mary Salmon will help us define what constitutes a weed and will present some environmentally friendly solutions to troublesome weeds. Mary is a longtime Amherst Garden Club member known for her passion for wildflowers wherever they may grow, is a Master Gardener and has served in the past as VP of the Club.…Learn More12
Friday, May 1210:30—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Our Little Listeners Lapsit Storytime offers rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and simple books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime that provides plenty of child/parent interaction.…Learn MoreFriday, May 123:00—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.13
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Monday, May 1510:30—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Parenting Play Group with Dr. Traci - Canceled Today
Bring your little one and join Dr. Traci from Dream AcadeMe for a monthly Parenting Play Group. Each month will feature a different topic for discussion. During the May Play Group, we will be discussing: Attachment Theory - Research has shown again and again just how vital the mother-baby/toddler bond is to survival.…Learn MoreMonday, May 156:30—8:00 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.
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Tuesday, May 1610:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Our family storytimes are designed for the interest and attention span of the preschool-kindergarten set, but younger and older siblings are invited to attend. These action-packed 45 minute programs include a wide variety of books, finger plays, and songs.…Learn More17
Wednesday, May 1710:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Our family storytimes are designed for the interest and attention span of the preschool-kindergarten set, but younger and older siblings are invited to attend. These action-packed 45 minute programs include a wide variety of books, finger plays, and songs.…Learn More18
Thursday, May 189:30—10:00 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, May 189:35—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, May 1810:45—11:15 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Our Little Listeners Lapsit Storytime offers rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and simple books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime that provides plenty of child/parent interaction.…Learn MoreThursday, May 187:00—8:30 PMZoom
All Dressed Up: A History of Clothing Through Paintings (Virtual)
Clothing is an essential no matter where you live. It tells us not only what people of a particular area needed to wear in their climate, but how clothing expressed social status. Clothing changes as culture changes - in color, texture, accessories, and complementary footwear.…Learn More19
Friday, May 1910:30—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Our Little Listeners Lapsit Storytime offers rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and simple books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime that provides plenty of child/parent interaction.…Learn MoreFriday, May 193:00—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 More20
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Monday, May 2210:30—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Parenting Play Group with Dr. Traci - Rescheduled
Bring your little one and join Dr. Traci from Dream AcadeMe for a monthly Parenting Play Group. Each month will feature a different topic for discussion.
During the May Play Group, we will be discussing: Attachment Theory - Research has shown again and again just how vital the mother-baby/toddler bond is to survival.…Learn More23
Tuesday, May 2310:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Our family storytimes are designed for the interest and attention span of the preschool-kindergarten set, but younger and older siblings are invited to attend. These action-packed 45 minute programs include a wide variety of books, finger plays, and songs.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 237:00—8:15 PMZoom
Julia Child: Bon Appetit! (Virtual)
In the 1960s, thousands tuned in every week to watch Julia Child demonstrate the art of French cooking on television. Actress and scholar Leslie Goddard, Ph. D. brings the iconic French Chef to life in this portrayal, where Child discusses everything from her relationship with her husband Paul Child to the mishaps of cooking on television.…Learn More24
Wednesday, May 2410:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Family Storytimes
Our family storytimes are designed for the interest and attention span of the preschool-kindergarten set, but younger and older siblings are invited to attend. These action-packed 45 minute programs include a wide variety of books, finger plays, and songs.…Learn More25
Thursday, May 259:30—10:00 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, May 2510:45—11:15 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Our Little Listeners Lapsit Storytime offers rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and simple books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime that provides plenty of child/parent interaction.…Learn More26
Friday, May 2610:30—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Our Little Listeners Lapsit Storytime offers rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and simple books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime that provides plenty of child/parent interaction.…Learn More27
Saturday, May 27Closed
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Sunday, May 28Closed
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Monday, May 29Closed
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Tuesday, May 301:00—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 More31