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Monday, April 19:30 AM—8:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Peeps Show 2024 - Peep-les Choice Voting. Vote for Your Favorites!
Stop by the Children's Room during our open hours to view all the wonderful Peeps dioramas on display. Library visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite diorama in each age group beginning March 28th until library closing on April 1st. …Learn MoreMonday, April 14:00—4:45 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Reading Dragons Drop In Play
Reading Dragons! Come drop in the library and hang out with friends and play with your trading cards! Don't forget to read and collect a new set! Not sure what Reading Dragons is? Stop by the Children's Room! Ages 5+2
Tuesday, April 210:00—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, April 23:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Paws to Read with Berry (6 Events)
Paws to Read with Berry
Sign up for a reading appointment with Berry, the Amherst Police Comfort Dog. Berry and his handler 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 Berry
3:40—3:50 PMPaws to Read with Berry
3:50—4:00 PMPaws to Read with Berry
4:00—4:10 PMPaws to Read with Berry
4:10—4:20 PMPaws to Read with Berry
4:20—4:30 PMPaws to Read with Berry
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Wednesday, April 39:30—11:30 AMZoom
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Cover Letters and Using AI in the Job Search
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, April 310:00—10:45 AMLower 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, April 311:00 AM—5:00 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Lower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Peeps Day
Peeps Day! Stop by the Children's Room anytime from 11am to 5pm to view all the wonderful Peeps dioramas on display. Find out who received the most "Peep-les Choice votes. Make a Peeps craft. Enjoy a Peeps picture hunt or play a Peeps game. It's…Learn MoreWednesday, April 36:00—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.…Learn More4
Thursday, April 410:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
CANCELLED- 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, April 44:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Discovery Club
Kids ages 6-8 come join us on Thursday afternoons, from 4-4:30, to explore a new STEM topic each week through hands-on activities. Thursday, April 47:00—8:00 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
"Disease of Kings" - a Reading with Poet Anders Carlson-Wee (In-Person)
Celebrate National Poetry Month with a live reading by distinguished poet Anders Carlson-Wee. "Disease of Kings", a volume of narrative poems, was inspired by Carlson-Wee's life of dumpster diving and train hopping in his twenties, with themes of loneliness, friendship, shame, loss, hope, and survival.…Learn More5
Friday, April 510:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Bubbly Babies - CANCELLED
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, April 52:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Open Play Friday
Join us Friday afternoons and explore the library's assortment of toys & activities in the big room. We'll have something different each Friday. Friday, April 53:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEM Friday
Join us Friday afternoons and explore the library's assortment of STEM activities. Something different each Friday.6
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Monday, April 810:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Solar Eclipse Fun for Littles
A magnificent important star, the SUN, will disappear behind the MOON for a few minutes and we'll experience a solar eclipse. Join us for a Solar Eclipse event for your young ones. This program is designed for kids 3+. Monday, April 81:00—1:45 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Solar Eclipse A Few Beautiful Minutes
A celestial event with fizzing excitement! We're sharing "A Few Beautiful Minutes Experiencing a Solar Eclipse" by Kate Allen Fox and then offering a STEAM project. This program is designed for kids 5+.9
Tuesday, April 910:00—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, April 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 More10
Wednesday, April 1010:00—10:45 AMLower 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, April 103:00—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.11
Thursday, April 1110:00—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, April 114:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Discovery Club
Kids ages 6-8 come join us on Thursday afternoons, from 4-4:30, to explore a new STEM topic each week through hands-on activities. Thursday, April 117:00—8:15 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Fantastical Folktales of Flowers! Amherst Garden Club Side Shoots Event (In-Person)
The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. The centerpiece of the performance, The Nightingale and Rose, is a Persian legend. Diane Edgecomb’s original adaptation follows this exotic flower through the ages weaving together myths from many cultures that speak of the rose and its origins.…Learn More12
Friday, April 1210:00—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, April 122:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Open Play Friday
Join us Friday afternoons and explore the library's assortment of toys & activities in the big room. We'll have something different each Friday. Friday, April 123:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEM Friday
Join us Friday afternoons and explore the library's assortment of STEM activities. Something different each Friday.13
Saturday, April 1310:00—11:00 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Donuts with Grownups Storytime
Kids and their grown ups start your Saturday with a supercharged storytime. Enjoy stories, music and of course donuts! Ages 3+.14
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Monday, April 156:30—8:15 PMBalconyAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Library Board of Trustees meeting
The monthly business meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.
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Tuesday, April 1610:00—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, April 1611:00 AM—12:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Homeschoolers Meet & Greet
If you are a homeschool family or are interested in learning about homeschooling, come in and chat with some people who do. Kids of all ages are welcome. Tuesday, April 164:00—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Doggerel Poetry
Doggerel is poetry that is irregular in rhythm and in rhyme. Does your child love to write, draw and have a love for animals? We’re celebrating poetry month with a fabulous program with Beth HaverKamp Powers. Bring a photo of a pet, a pet wished for, or just any loved animal and we'll supply the rest.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 167:00—8:15 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Backyard Birdscaping (In-Person)
Step up your game and attract more birds and more species of birds to your backyard. This presentation reviews various feeder types, food types, and the importance of natural live and dead cover for birds. Diversifying your backyard with food, cover and water will have the birds in your yard.…Learn More17
Wednesday, April 179:30—11:30 AMZoom
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Networking
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, April 1710:00—10:45 AMLower 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, April 173:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Paws to Read with Berry - CANCELLED (6 Events)
Paws to Read with Berry
Sign up for a reading appointment with Berry, the Amherst Police Comfort Dog. Berry and his handler 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 Berry - CANCELLED
3:40—3:50 PMPaws to Read with Berry - CANCELLED
3:50—4:00 PMPaws to Read with Berry - CANCELLED
4:00—4:10 PMPaws to Read with Berry - CANCELLED
4:10—4:20 PMPaws to Read with Berry - CANCELLED
4:20—4:30 PMPaws to Read with Berry - CANCELLED
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Thursday, April 1810:00—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, April 184:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Discovery Club
Kids ages 6-8 come join us on Thursday afternoons, from 4-4:30, to explore a new STEM topic each week through hands-on activities. Thursday, April 187:00—8:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Favorite Poem Project
Come celebrate Poetry Month! Bring something you wrote, or a favorite to read aloud. Our MC, Susanna Hargreaves, will guide our evening between inspiring teen and adult poetry readings.19
Friday, April 199:40—10:30 AMBalconyAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Lower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Friends of the Library board meeting
the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library boardFriday, April 1910:00—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, April 192:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Open Play Friday
Join us Friday afternoons and explore the library's assortment of toys & activities in the big room. We'll have something different each Friday. Friday, April 193:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEM Friday
Join us Friday afternoons and explore the library's assortment of STEM activities. Something different each Friday.20
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Monday, April 229:30 AM—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
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.23
Tuesday, April 2310:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Preschool Art
Let's enjoy spring! Miss Carla will read a book and kids will create an art project, with their caregiver, inspired by the book. Ages 3-5Tuesday, April 236:30—7:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Pajama Storytime
Put on your cozy jammies, pack up your blanket and favorite stuffy and head over to the library for a Pajama Storytime! Ages - FamilyTuesday, April 237:00—8:15 PMZoom
Raining Cats and Dogs: Domestic Pets in Art with Nancy Baker (Virtual)
For centuries people have domesticated small animals, bringing them into their homes and hearts. While dogs and cats are the most common pets, we’ll see squirrels, goldfinches, parrots, rabbits, monkeys and even horses that are companions over the ages.…Learn More24
Wednesday, April 2410:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Determined Martial Arts
Be strong! Be confident! Be adventurous! Come try martial arts with Determined Martial Arts. We'll have a story and some instruction. For ages 3-5.Wednesday, April 241:00—1:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Determined Martial Arts
Be strong! Be confident! Be adventurous! Come try martial arts with Determined Martial Arts. We'll have a story and some instruction. For ages 6-10.25
Thursday, April 2510:30—11:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Miss Julieann Concert
A morning concert is exactly what the kiddos need! Come listen and dance along with Miss Julieann! Julieann Hartley, MT-BC, NMT and NTP is a board certified music therapist, nature educator, illustrator and children's musician. Ages 3+Thursday, April 251:00—1:45 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Mini Art
Spring is inspiring all artists to bloom. Kids ages 8+ are invited to express their creative energy on a mini canvas. 26
Friday, April 269:30 AM—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
All Day Build & Play
Can you build a super tall tower? Can you build a fort? Come play with your friends and our blocks and legos! Ages 3+Friday, April 262:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Open Play Friday
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Monday, April 291:00—3:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Quilling Workshop for Beginners (In-Person)
Come and learn to make some basic shapes of quilling, and put them together to make a paper bouquet of lovely spring flowers. Please bring a small scissor for cutting paper and a tweezer, if possible. All other materials are provided. Presenter Joan Poltack taught herself to quill over 40 years ago, and now enjoys teaching it to others.…Learn MoreMonday, April 297:00—8:15 PMZoom
Brink of War? The US, Iran, and the Middle East in 2024 (Virtual)
On February 3, 2024, the United States carried out some 85 airstrikes against Iranian-backed Militias in Iraq and Syria. The strikes were carried out in retaliation for the killing of three US service people on January 29 by a militia drone attack on a US base in Jordan.…Learn More30
Tuesday, April 3010:00—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, April 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 MoreTuesday, April 303:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Paws to Read with Buckley (6 Events)
Paws to Read with Buckley
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 (FULL)
3:40—3:50 PMPaws to Read with Buckley
3:50—4:00 PMPaws to Read with Buckley
4:00—4:10 PMPaws to Read with Buckley
4:10—4:20 PMPaws to Read with Buckley
4:20—4:30 PMPaws to Read with Buckley
Tuesday, April 304:00—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 More