September 2024

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Sunday, September 1All Closed

Amherst Town Library

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Monday, September 2All Closed

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Tuesday, September 310:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Toddler 2s

Toddler 2sMr. Connor will kick off this storytime dancing and getting some wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes!

Tuesday, September 33:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Wiggle, Giggle, Explore

Wiggle, Giggle, ExplorePlay and learn together with a variety of preschool activities! We’ll get the wiggles out, giggle with a silly song then learn a school readiness activity through play! Ages 3-5

Tuesday, September 33:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

- Paws to Read with Bear (6 Events)

Paws to Read with BearPaws to Read with Bear! Visiting us from Amherst Parks and Recreation Department is Bear! Bear and his handler, Craig, 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 More
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Wednesday, September 49:30—11:30 AMZoom

50+ Job Seekers' Networking Group - LINKEDIN

50+ Job Seekers' Networking Group - LINKEDINThe Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. 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, September 410:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Little ListenersJoin 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, September 43:00—3:45 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Little ListenersJoin Miss Sadie in this afternoon preschool storytime. This storytime will introduce your child to books, rhymes, music and a craft. Designed for 3-5 year olds.
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Thursday, September 510:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Bubbly Babies

Bubbly BabiesMiss 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, September 54:30—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Discovery Club

Discovery ClubSTEM fun for kids ages 7-10! Join Mr. Connor Thursday afternoons, from 4:30-5, to explore a new STEM topic each week. Exciting hands-on activities for growing minds!
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Friday, September 610:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Bubbly Babies

Bubbly BabiesMiss 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, September 611:00 AM—1:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Homeschoolers Meet & Greet

Homeschoolers Meet & GreetDo you homeschool your children? Are you thinking about it? Come chat with others in the community, learn about resources, meet new people, and introduce the kids to others. We'll have games out for kids of all ages.

Friday, September 62:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Open Play Friday - Track

Open Play Friday - TrackJoin us Friday afternoons with your friends! Each Friday we'll put out a different activity. Race hot wheels, build with blocks, trade Reading Dragons cards, build with Legos! Something fun to do every Friday afternoon!
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Monday, September 94:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Discovery Club Jr.

Discovery Club Jr.Discover a variety of STEM projects in Discovery Club JUNIOR!! Each week, kids will learn through a new hands-on activity designed for our younger, inquiring minds. Ages 5-6
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Tuesday, September 1010:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Toddler 2s

Toddler 2sMr. Connor will kick off this storytime dancing and getting some wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes!

Tuesday, September 101:00—2:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

ATL Reads: Nonfiction Book Club (In-Person)

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 More

Tuesday, September 103:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Wiggle, Giggle, Explore

Wiggle, Giggle, ExplorePlay and learn together with a variety of preschool activities! We’ll get the wiggles out, giggle with a silly song then learn a school readiness activity through play! Ages 3-5
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Wednesday, September 1110:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Little ListenersJoin 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, September 113:00—3:45 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Little ListenersJoin Miss Sadie in this afternoon preschool storytime. This storytime will introduce your child to books, rhymes, music and a craft. Designed for 3-5 year olds.

Wednesday, September 117:00—8:00 PMZoom

Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed the Course of History - Dr. Benjamin Rush (Virtual)

Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed the Course of History - Dr. Benjamin Rush (Virtual)Learn about one of America's forgotten founding fathers -- Dr. Benjamin Rush. Rush was a renowned writer, reformer and medical pioneer who touched virtually every page in the story of our nation’s founding. He was Franklin’s protegee, the editor of Common Sense, and Washington’s Surgeon General.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 1210:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Bubbly Babies

Bubbly BabiesMiss 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, September 124:30—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Discovery Club

Discovery ClubSTEM fun for kids ages 7-10! Join Mr. Connor Thursday afternoons, from 4:30-5, to explore a new STEM topic each week. Exciting hands-on activities for growing minds!

Thursday, September 127:00—8:15 PMZoom

Notre-Dame: Arising from the Ashes (Virtual)

Notre-Dame: Arising from the Ashes (Virtual)Millions around the world gasped as the fire on April 15, 2019 engulfed the roof and spire of the cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. During this presentation, we will follow the history of this hallowed ground, from the first cathedral on the site in the 6th century to the Notre-Dame we knew as a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, built between the 12th and 14th centuries.…Learn More

Thursday, September 127:00—8:15 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Roses are Red, Violets are pink, purple, yellow; An Amherst Garden Club Side Shoots Event (In-Person

Roses are Red, Violets are pink, purple, yellow; An Amherst Garden Club Side Shoots Event (In-PersonGrowing violets is a passion for Marie. Greenery, light, and masses of cheery flowers in every color do much to raise the spirits. When winter arrives and her gardens have been put to bed, Marie turns inside to her collection of over 100 varieties of African Violets and continues to keep her hands in the dirt! While she considers herself an amateur in this arena, come and discover just how much knowledge she has to share in her photo-filled presentation.…Learn More
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Friday, September 1310:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Bubbly Babies

Bubbly BabiesMiss 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, September 132:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Open Play Friday - Build

Open Play Friday - BuildJoin us Friday afternoons with your friends! Each Friday we'll put out a different activity. Race hot wheels, build with blocks, trade Reading Dragons cards, build with Legos! Something fun to do every Friday afternoon!
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Monday, September 161:00—3:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Monday Matinees (In-Person)

Monday MatineesJoin us each month for a movie on the big screen! Monday Matinees at the Amherst Town Library are free and open to the public and include first-come, first-serve popcorn and seating. All films will be shown with closed captioning. Monday Matinees are intended for adult audiences, so please make note of film ratings.…Learn More

Monday, September 164:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Discovery Club Jr.

Discovery Club Jr.Discover a variety of STEM projects in Discovery Club JUNIOR!! Each week, kids will learn through a new hands-on activity designed for our younger, inquiring minds. Ages 5-6
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Tuesday, September 1710:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Toddler 2s

Toddler 2sMr. Connor will kick off this storytime dancing and getting some wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes!

Tuesday, September 173:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Wiggle, Giggle, Explore

Wiggle, Giggle, ExplorePlay and learn together with a variety of preschool activities! We’ll get the wiggles out, giggle with a silly song then learn a school readiness activity through play! Ages 3-5

Tuesday, September 177:00—8:15 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

AI Unveiled: Exploring the Promise, Perils, and Potential of AI (In-Person)

AI Unveiled: Exploring the Promise, Perils, and Potential of AI (In-Person)Imagine a world where computers can think, learn, and even create. Welcome to the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the technology that's changing everything from how we shop to how we drive. In this presentation, we'll take a journey through the exciting world of AI, exploring its history, its amazing applications, and even the potential risks.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 189:30—11:30 AMZoom

50+ Job Seekers' Networking Group - RESUMES

50+ Job Seekers' Networking Group - RESUMESThe Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. 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, September 1810:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Little ListenersJoin 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, September 183:00—3:45 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Little ListenersJoin Miss Sadie in this afternoon preschool storytime. This storytime will introduce your child to books, rhymes, music and a craft. Designed for 3-5 year olds.
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Thursday, September 1910:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Bubbly Babies

Bubbly BabiesMiss 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, September 1910:30—11:30 AMZoom

A History of Paris Salons from 1667 to 1903 (Virtual)

A History of Paris Salons from 1667 to 1903 (Virtual)Explore the early creation of the Paris Salon in the 17th century and its prominence from 1748 until 1890 as the center of the art experience in France. As public access to the Louvre museum increased in the early 19th century, so too did accessibility to the Paris Salons, generating even greater interest amongst the general public.…Learn More

Thursday, September 194:30—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Discovery Club

Discovery ClubSTEM fun for kids! Come explore a new STEM topic each week. Exciting hands-on activities for growing minds! Ages 7-10

Thursday, September 196:30—7:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Portrait Printmaking

Portrait PrintmakingCome in for an evening of laughs with your friends. Will you be able to keep a straight face as you paint a portrait of each other? Try this fun, relaxing and silly event you won't soon forget. Ages 12+
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Friday, September 2010:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Bubbly Babies

Bubbly BabiesMiss 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, September 202:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Open Play Friday - Legos & Duplos

Open Play Friday - Legos & DuplosJoin us Friday afternoons with your friends! Each Friday we'll put out a different activity. Race hot wheels, build with blocks, trade Reading Dragons cards, build with Legos! Something fun to do every Friday afternoon!
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Monday, September 23All DayLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Halloween Costume Exchange

Halloween Costume ExchangeLooking for a fun and sustainable way to update your Halloween costume this year? Have a costume you don't need anymore? Stop by the Children’s Room for a Costume Swap! Bring in your gently used costumes and accessories, and trade them in for something new (to you).

Monday, September 231:00—3:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Homeschoolers Meet & Greet

Homeschoolers Meet & GreetDo you homeschool your children? Are you thinking about it? Come chat with others in the community, learn about resources, meet new people, and introduce the kids to others. We'll have games out for kids of all ages.

Monday, September 233:00—4:00 PMOutdoors- GardenAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Outdoors- Side LawnAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Fairy House Fest

Fairy House FestChildren will be creative and build small structures for fairies and woodland creatures using natural materials like sticks, moss, and bark. This activity will be held outside in the fairy garden. They will connect with nature and use their imaginations.…Learn More

Monday, September 234:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Discovery Club Jr.

Discovery Club Jr.Discover a variety of STEM projects in Discovery Club JUNIOR!! Each week, kids will learn through a new hands-on activity designed for our younger, inquiring minds. Ages 5-6
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Monday, September 23All DayLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Halloween Costume Exchange

Halloween Costume ExchangeLooking for a fun and sustainable way to update your Halloween costume this year? Have a costume you don't need anymore? Stop by the Children’s Room for a Costume Swap! Bring in your gently used costumes and accessories, and trade them in for something new (to you).

Tuesday, September 2410:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Toddler 2s

Toddler 2sMr. Connor will kick off this storytime dancing and getting some wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes!

Tuesday, September 241:00—2:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

ATL Reads: Fiction Book Club (In-Person)

ATL Reads: Fiction 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 More

Tuesday, September 243:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Wiggle, Giggle, Explore

Wiggle, Giggle, ExplorePlay and learn together with a variety of preschool activities! We’ll get the wiggles out, giggle with a silly song then learn a school readiness activity through play! Ages 3-5

Tuesday, September 247:00—8:15 PMZoom

The Haunted History of New England (Virtual)

The Haunted History of New England (Virtual)This  slide presentation utilizes present-day photographs as well as historical period photographs to meld historical fact together with legend and myth to produce an interesting and fascinating new look at events that really happened and the stories of hauntings that followed them.…Learn More
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Monday, September 23All DayLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Halloween Costume Exchange

Halloween Costume ExchangeLooking for a fun and sustainable way to update your Halloween costume this year? Have a costume you don't need anymore? Stop by the Children’s Room for a Costume Swap! Bring in your gently used costumes and accessories, and trade them in for something new (to you).

Wednesday, September 2510:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Little ListenersJoin 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, September 253:00—3:45 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Little ListenersJoin Miss Sadie in this afternoon preschool storytime. This storytime will introduce your child to books, rhymes, music and a craft. Designed for 3-5 year olds.
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Monday, September 23All DayLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Halloween Costume Exchange

Halloween Costume ExchangeLooking for a fun and sustainable way to update your Halloween costume this year? Have a costume you don't need anymore? Stop by the Children’s Room for a Costume Swap! Bring in your gently used costumes and accessories, and trade them in for something new (to you).

Thursday, September 2610:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Bubbly Babies

Bubbly BabiesMiss 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, September 264:30—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Discovery Club

Discovery ClubSTEM fun for kids! Come explore a new STEM topic each week. Exciting hands-on activities for growing minds! Ages 7-10
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Monday, September 23All DayLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Halloween Costume Exchange

Halloween Costume ExchangeLooking for a fun and sustainable way to update your Halloween costume this year? Have a costume you don't need anymore? Stop by the Children’s Room for a Costume Swap! Bring in your gently used costumes and accessories, and trade them in for something new (to you).

Friday, September 2710:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Bubbly Babies

Bubbly BabiesMiss 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, September 272:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Open Play Friday - Reading Dragon Card Games

Open Play Friday - Reading Dragon Card GamesJoin us Friday afternoons with your friends! Each Friday we'll put out a different activity. Race hot wheels, build with blocks, trade Reading Dragons cards, build with Legos! Something fun to do every Friday afternoon!
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Monday, September 23All DayLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Halloween Costume Exchange

Halloween Costume ExchangeLooking for a fun and sustainable way to update your Halloween costume this year? Have a costume you don't need anymore? Stop by the Children’s Room for a Costume Swap! Bring in your gently used costumes and accessories, and trade them in for something new (to you).
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Monday, September 23All DayLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Halloween Costume Exchange

Halloween Costume ExchangeLooking for a fun and sustainable way to update your Halloween costume this year? Have a costume you don't need anymore? Stop by the Children’s Room for a Costume Swap! Bring in your gently used costumes and accessories, and trade them in for something new (to you).
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Monday, September 23All DayLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Halloween Costume Exchange

Halloween Costume ExchangeLooking for a fun and sustainable way to update your Halloween costume this year? Have a costume you don't need anymore? Stop by the Children’s Room for a Costume Swap! Bring in your gently used costumes and accessories, and trade them in for something new (to you).

Monday, September 301:00—2:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Understanding Medicare and Your Options (In-Person)

Understanding Medicare and Your Options (In-Person)Medicare is an essential program for individuals age 65 and older. Unfortunately, navigating the complexities of Medicare can be challenging. This is an informative and engaging session that will empower attendees with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their healthcare.…Learn More

Monday, September 304:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Discovery Club Jr.

Discovery Club Jr.Discover a variety of STEM projects in Discovery Club JUNIOR!! Each week, kids will learn through a new hands-on activity designed for our younger, inquiring minds. Ages 5-6