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Monday, January 1All Closed
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Tuesday, January 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!3
Wednesday, January 39:30—11:30 AMZoom
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Self Assessment
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, January 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, January 36:00—6:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Noveliers Book Club
Bring your friends and chat about some great books! This group meets monthly to discuss a book they've chosen and read. You can come learn about books you might be interested in as well. Spoiler alert - we do talk about the details and ending!No registration needed.…Learn More4
Thursday, January 410:00—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, January 44:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Discovery Club
Kids aged 6-8, come join us after school for some hands on STEM fun! Thursday afternoons from 4-4:30, we'll explore a new STEM topic each week!5
Friday, January 510:00—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, January 53:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
STEM - Puzzles
The library has a large assortment of STEM activities. Drop in Fridays from 3-4:30 to see what you can have fun with.6
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Monday, January 85:00—6:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Agenda
5:00 – Dinner with Emeritus Library Trustees
5:30 Call to Order
Minutes of the November 20th Board meeting
Public Comments
Library Director’s ReportAccept New Gifts
Treasurer’s…Learn More9
Tuesday, January 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, January 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, January 93:30—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
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Wednesday, January 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, January 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, January 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, January 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, January 117:00—8:15 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Plants in the Park: An Amherst Garden Club Side Shoots Event (In-Person)
Why do people go to visit our National Parks? Answers generally run the gamut from viewing spectacular rock formations to seeing amazing waterfalls, from seeking the solitude of the desert to witnessing magnificent mountain vistas. What you rarely hear is “I go to see the plants!” Our presenter, adventurer Steve Farrar, has traveled extensively through our National Parks and will make the case in an hour-long visual smorgasbord that “Flora” should rank much higher on the priority list of answers.…Learn More12
Friday, January 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, January 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, January 123:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's 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
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Monday, January 15All Closed
Amherst Town Library
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Tuesday, January 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, January 1611:00—11:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Homeschoolers Meet & Greet
Homeschoolers are invited to come meet the Youth Librarians and other homeschool families! We'll have activities for your kids and will spend time chatting with the adults about the Homeschool Community.17
Wednesday, January 179:30—11:30 AMZoom
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Tell Me a Little About Yourself
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, January 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, January 173:30—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 and his handler. They will 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 MoreSelect an occurrence to register for:
3:30—3:40 PMPaws to Read with Berry (FULL)
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 (FULL)
4:10—4:20 PMPaws to Read with Berry (FULL)
4:20—4:30 PMPaws to Read with Berry (FULL)
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Thursday, January 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, January 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, January 186:30—7:00 PMLower Level- Children's 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!19
Friday, January 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, January 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, January 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, January 193:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's 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
Saturday, January 2011:00 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
Reading Dragons Party
We're not 'dragon' our feet here. We're excited to present a new reading program - Reading Dragons. Reading Dragons is a reading program with playing / trading cards the kids can collect, play with, and trade from January to May. Each month that you complete your reading, you’ll earn a new pack.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 201:00—2:30 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Friends of the Library Artist Reception
Susan King was born in MA, but has lived in NH for almost 30 years. She is an award-winning realism painter who works primarily in acrylics and also mixed media. She is inspired by the New England coastline and woodland beauty, which are so prevalent in this area.…Learn More21
Sunday, January 213:00—4:00 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
The Modernistics Trio: Celebrating George and Ira Gershwin (In-Person)
Called “absolutely joyous, virtuosic and wonderful” (Concerts at the Crane), The Modernistics Trio performs a Gershwin Celebration Concert – swinging songs, tap-dance numbers, and jazz instrumentals, including Nice Work If You Can Get It, A Foggy Day, I Got Rhythm, Stairway to Paradise, Slap That Bass, and other treasures by our legendary tunesmiths George and Ira Gershwin.…Learn More22
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Tuesday, January 2310:00—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, January 236:30—7:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Chocolate Olympics (Teen Division)
Teens! Bring your game face and an appetite for chocolate! We're training you for Chocolate Olympics! Games, laughs and fun competition with chocolate!Tuesday, January 237:00—8:15 PMZoom
At the Heart of Darkness: Nocturnes in Painting with Nancy Baker (Virtual)
This program lets you see in the dark the way painters do. Nocturnes are night scenes using moonlight, starlight and candlelight to create a contrast between light and dark. Some aspire to be like nocturnes in music and have a dream-like quality that is associated with musical compositions of that name.…Learn More24
Wednesday, January 2410:00—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, January 241:00—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, January 24th at 1pm. No registration required.Wednesday, January 243:00—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.25
Thursday, January 2510:00—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, January 254:00—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. 26
Friday, January 2610:00—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, January 262:30—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, January 263:00—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.27
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Tuesday, January 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, January 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, January 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 More31
Wednesday, January 3110:00—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.