August 2025

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August 1. 2 events.

Friday, August 110:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Tots & Tunes

tots and tunes and babies playing with shakers.This baby program is designed to promote early literacy in motion. We'll pass out shaky eggs, scarves, and even break out the parachute for some fun rhymes and sing-along baby songs. Designed for ages 0-2. Older siblings welcome.…Learn More

Friday, August 12:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Open Play Friday- Legos/Duplos

open play friday with legos, race cars and games.Join us Friday afternoons and explore the library's assortment of toys & activities in the big room. We'll have something different each Friday.  
August 2. 0 events.
August 3. 1 closure. 0 events.

Sunday, August 3Library Closed

August 4. 2 events.

Monday, August 49:30 AM—5:00 PMOutdoors- Front LawnAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Chalk the Walk

chalk the walk and chalk drawingsUnlock your inner artist and Chalk the Walk! Each Monday we'll provide chalk for you to share your creations on our sidewalk! Share a drawing and spread positivity! All ages.  

Monday, August 42:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Charm Necklace: a Make-and-take Craft for Adults

Circle clear locket with a variety of charms insideJump on the DIY custom charm necklace trend with this craft for adults. Have a snack and socialize with friends while you make your personalized floating charm locket. We will provide the lockets & necklaces and a selection of charms, flowers and birthstone gems.…Learn More
August 5. 2 events.

Tuesday, August 510:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Outdoors- Side LawnAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Sprinkler Storytime

a mouse and frog reading a book on a hill with a flower under the words sprinkler storytime.Miss Lisa will kick off this storytime dancing and getting some wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes and weather permitting, we'll head outside for some sprinkler fun! Designed for ages 2-4.

Tuesday, August 510:30—11:30 AMZoom

Take a Walk in Paris: Live Tour (Virtual)

Rooftop picture of The MaraisFrench tour guide Patrick Herpe returns to give viewers a live tour of Paris. He'll be walking while ZOOMing with us to show live video of The Marais, a historic district in Paris. Having once been an aristocratic district, it is home to many buildings of historic and architectural importance.…Learn More
August 6. 4 events.

Wednesday, August 610:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Family Storytime

family storytime with flowers and a group of animals reading.Join Miss Sadie in this family storytime. She introduces your child to engaging books, rhymes, and music. Designed for ages 3+.

Wednesday, August 610:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Little ListenersJoin us for an engaging preschool storytime filled with books, rhymes, music, and a fun craft! Perfectly designed for children ages 3 to 5.

Wednesday, August 63:30—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Budding Builders

child in a box pretending to fly with a blue scarf.Level Up your creative side with Miss Sadie on Wednesday afternoons. You'll use your imaginations and build with different items each week. We can't wait to see what you build! Designed for ages 5-7.  

Wednesday, August 65:30—7:45 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Drive In Movie

Drive In Movie at the library with kids in a box made into a car.Drive-In Movie at the Library! Join us for a fun-filled evening! Kids can turn cardboard boxes into their very own cars! Decorate your “vehicle,” park it in front of our big screen, and settle in for a movie just like a drive-in theater—library style!Doors open at 5:30 PM for decorating.…Learn More
August 7. 3 events.

Thursday, August 710:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Bubbly Babies

zoo animals in a yellow frame with a blue background and bubbles for bubbly babies.Miss Carla will delight your babies with shaky eggs, scarves, rhymes, songs and stories. We'll end with a fun parachute activity. Caregivers are encouraged to participate in this active storytime. Designed for ages 0-3.

Thursday, August 72:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Let's Play Mahjong!

Green table with white and blue Mahjong tilesPart II of "Learn to Play Mahjong". Use your new skills to play Mahjong on the first Thursday of each month.

Thursday, August 74:30—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

STEAM Club

girl scientist and boy artist with science and art around them.From experiments to the arts, STEAM opens doors to endless possibilities and problem solving fun. Join us each week this summer for some exciting STEAM. Designed for ages 6+.
August 8. 0 events.
August 9. 0 events.
August 10. 1 closure. 0 events.

Sunday, August 10Library Closed

August 11. 0 events.
August 12. 1 event.

Tuesday, August 122:00—3:00 PMZoom

An NYC Tour of MORE Gilded Age Mansions of Museum Mile (Virtual)

South Facade Residence Otto H. Kahn 1919Explore more of New York’s gilded age mansions in the Upper East Side Carnegie Hill historical district. Nestled between 5th Avenue and 3rd Avenue in the upper 80s and lower 90s, Carnegie Hill is chock full of elegant historic architecture. Highlights include the former Andrew Carnegie mansion, now the Cooper-Hewitt Museum; the former Otto H.…Learn More
August 13. 1 event.

Wednesday, August 1310:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Little ListenersJoin us for an engaging preschool storytime filled with books, rhymes, music, and a fun craft! Perfectly designed for children ages 3 to 5.
August 14. 3 events.

Thursday, August 1410:30—11:30 AMZoom

The Museums of the Vatican (Virtual)

Ceiling of the Raphael RoomsMany visitors to the Vatican are drawn to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and Raphael’s Papal Rooms, but the Vatican museums hold a wealth of art and history from ancient times to the present day. Explore highlights from the classical sculpture collection, the various stages in the painting of the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael Rooms, highlights from the Old Master painting collection, as well as contemporary religious art, all of which illustrates that the Vatican holds one of the finest collections of art in the world.…Learn More

Thursday, August 1412:00—1:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

ATL Reads: Cookbook Club (In-Person)

ATL Reads Cookbook Club featuring 'Nourish' by Gisele Bündchen, with a cover showing the author preWe invite all who love cooking to join us for our ATL Reads: Cookbook Club gathering! ATL Reads: Cookbook Club is a library-run book club that focuses on sharing and discussing dishes prepared from selected cookbooks. Gatherings take place the second Thursday of each month in-person at the library.…Learn More

Thursday, August 144:00—6:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Needle Felted Coaster Workshop for Adults

two wool coasted, one with a yellow flower, the other with 3 purple flowersCreate a wool coaster with needle felting! Explore various 2D needle felting techniques, including color blending, through this simple project. You’ll come away from this workshop with a basic understanding of needle felting and a super cute and functional decoration.…Learn More
August 15. 0 events.
August 16. 0 events.
August 17. 1 closure. 0 events.

Sunday, August 17Library Closed

August 18. 3 events.

Monday, August 181:00—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, August 186:30—7:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

ATL Reads Book Discussion- The Beekeeper's Apprentice

Beekeeper's Apprentice cover image with ATL READS logoJoin us for a discussion on the first book in the Mary Russell series, by the Edgar Award-winning author Laurie R. King.   Even for the Sherlock Holmes novice, the characters expertly come to life, meeting all expectations of "The Game's Afoot. "Library Assistant, Julie Spokane will lead the discussion on this twist on the Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, introducing the spirited protégé Miss Mary Russell.…Learn More
August 19. 1 event.

Tuesday, August 192:00—3:00 PMZoom

Armchair Travel to Krakow, Poland (Virtual)

Wawel CastleJoin Jeff Klapes, "The Traveling Librarian," for an armchair traveler’s journey to Poland’s impressive second city, Kraków, a captivating city rich in history and culture. Explore the imposing Wawel Castle, the medieval Old Town, and the historic Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz.…Learn More
August 20. 1 event.

Wednesday, August 2010:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Little ListenersJoin us for an engaging preschool storytime filled with books, rhymes, music, and a fun craft! Perfectly designed for children ages 3 to 5.
August 21. 1 event.

Thursday, August 212:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Let's Play Mahjong- Pop Up Play! (In-Person)

Green table with white and blue Mahjong tilesCan’t wait for the next official session? Neither could we! Our Mahjong crew is gathering for an extra round of play before the next series continues—and you’re invited. This session is for players who already know how to play and want to keep the momentum going.…Learn More
August 22. 0 events.
August 23. 0 events.
August 24. 1 closure. 0 events.

Sunday, August 24Library Closed

August 25. 0 events.
August 26. 1 event.

Tuesday, August 261:00—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
August 27. 1 event.

Wednesday, August 2710:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Little ListenersJoin us for an engaging preschool storytime filled with books, rhymes, music, and a fun craft! Perfectly designed for children ages 3 to 5.
August 28. 1 event.

Thursday, August 287:00—8:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

An Evening of Poetry

An Evening of PoetryDo you love poetry? Poetry lovers and writers, you are invited to bring a poem by a poet you love or one you have written to share and discuss. Closet poets welcome. Our MC, Susanna Hargreaves, will guide the evening of inspirational and comforting poetry sharing.…Learn More
August 29. 0 events.
August 30. 1 closure. 0 events.

Saturday, August 30Library Closed

August 31. 1 closure. 0 events.

Sunday, August 31Library Closed

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