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Wednesday, January 1All Closed
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Thursday, January 210:00 AM—12:00 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Sensory Play
What is Sensory Play? Play that engages any of your child's senses. This includes touch, smell, sight, sound and taste. But it also covers movement, balance, and spatial awareness. Sensory play helps children learn about the world around them and make sense of it while playing.…Learn More3
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Monday, January 64:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
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 5-67
Tuesday, January 710:00—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 71:00—2:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
ATL Reads: Nonfiction Book Club (In-Person)
ATL Reads: Nonfiction 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 73:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Wiggle, Giggle, Explore
Play 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 3-58
Wednesday, January 810:00—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 82:00—2:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Comic Club
Comic Club! Inspired by all the great graphic novels, we will help young fans of graphic novels to read, write, draw, and share their own stories! We will focus on different authors and create drawing and writing challenges. Ages 9-12Wednesday, January 82:00—2:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Comic Club Jr.
Comic Club JUNIOR! Designed for our younger graphic novel enthusiasts. Kids will read, write, draw, and share their own stories! This fun, relaxed club will give young readers an opportunity to explore new graphic novels and share their creativity. …Learn MoreWednesday, January 83:30—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Imaginations
Join Miss Sadie for Little Imaginations. This is a 30-minute program designed to engage your child with essential early literacy activities, including reading, playing, singing, counting, writing, and talking. Each week, we explore a new theme: Art, Music & Movement, Literary Characters, and Imaginative Play.…Learn More9
Thursday, January 910:00—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 912:00—1:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
ATL Reads: Cookbook Club (In-Person)
We 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 MoreThursday, January 93:00—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Paws to Read with Lucy (6 Events)
Paws to Read with Lucy!
Sign up for a reading appointment with Lucy and her handler, Susan. They 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:
3:00—3:10 PMPaws to Read with Lucy
3:10—3:20 PMPaws to Read with Lucy
3:20—3:30 PMPaws to Read with Lucy
3:30—3:40 PMPaws to Read with Lucy
3:40—3:50 PMPaws to Read with Lucy
3:50—4:00 PMPaws to Read with Lucy
Thursday, January 94:30—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Discovery Club
STEM fun for kids! Come explore a new STEM topic each week. Exciting hands-on activities for growing minds! Ages 7-10Thursday, January 96:00—6:45 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Book Burp
What is a book burp? A video or written review of a book you've read and want to share with your friends. Come in and chat about a book with your friends and make a book burp!Thursday, January 97:00—8:15 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Go Native! Incorporating Native Plants into Your Landscape: An Amherst Garden Club Side Shoots Event
Join Jane Raymond, UNH Extension Master Gardener, to learn what native plants are and why they are important to add to your landscapes. Photos of native plants appropriate for various growing conditions will be shown as well as photos of native garden examples.…Learn More
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Friday, January 1010:00—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 102:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Open Play Friday - Tracks
Join us Friday afternoons and explore the library's assortment of toys & activities in the big room. We'll have something different each Friday. 11
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Monday, January 131:00—3:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Monday Matinees (In-Person)
Join 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 MoreMonday, January 134:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
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 5-6Monday, January 135:00—6:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Library Board of Trustees meeting
The Library Board of Trustees will gather for a dinner with past trustees, followed by the monthly Business Meeting. 5:00-5:30 - dinner5:30-6:30 - monthly meetingMonday, January 136:30—8:00 PMBalconyAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Public Budget Hearing - virtual viewing
The Library Board of Trustees will virtually view the town Public Budget Hearing (being held live in Town Hall).
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Tuesday, January 1410:00—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 143:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Wiggle, Giggle, Explore
Play 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 3-515
Wednesday, January 1510:00—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 153:30—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Imaginations
Join Miss Sadie for Little Imaginations. This is a 30-minute program designed to engage your child with essential early literacy activities, including reading, playing, singing, counting, writing, and talking. Each week, we explore a new theme: Art, Music & Movement, Literary Characters, and Imaginative Play.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 157:00—8:00 PMZoom
James Herriot: The Simple Life of the World's Most Famous Veterinarian
Join Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans as she recounts the life and times of Alf Wight, an unassuming country veterinarian who practiced for 50 years in one of England’s most beautiful places, the Yorkshire Dales. He rose to international fame later in life under the pen name James Herriot as he recounted the heartwarming animal stories and colorful characters of a bygone era, inspiring films and multiple television series.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 1610:00—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 162:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Learn to play Mahjong
Come join us as we learn to play Chinese/Taiwanese Mahjong! Skilled player and instructor, Margi Bourgeois, will take us through the steps in a hands on 3 session class. Thursdays January 16th, 23rd & 30th. If you love it, continue joining us each month with a Mahjong play session on the first Thursday of every month.…Learn MoreThursday, January 164:30—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Discovery Club
STEM fun for kids! Come explore a new STEM topic each week. Exciting hands-on activities for growing minds! Ages 7-1017
Friday, January 1710:00—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 1710:30 AM—12:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Postpartum Support Group
Build your community as you gather with other postpartum parents to talk about how you're healing and what thoughts and feelings you're exploring. Parents & babies a few days postpartum to a year or more out are welcome.…Learn MoreFriday, January 172:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Open Play Friday - Build
Join us Friday afternoons and explore the library's assortment of toys & activities in the big room. We'll have something different each Friday. 18
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Sunday, January 193:00—4:00 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Scott Ouellette - Classical Guitarist
Scott Ouellette is a professional classical guitarist and composer from Rowley Massachusetts. He has performed at some of the most high profile venues in the Boston and North Shore area for over 30 years.
Scott will be performing music from the Baroque era, as well as Spanish, Brazilian and his own original guitar music.…Learn More
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Monday, January 20All Closed
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Tuesday, January 2110:00—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 213:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Wiggle, Giggle, Explore
Play 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 3-5Tuesday, January 214:00—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Digestive disease to digestive health
Join us to discover how you can enhance your digestive health naturally Presented by Dr. Derek Reilly, N. D. and Dr. Darlyn Dragg, N. D. from Embrace Integrative HealthLearn how to find: *Relief for constipation, diarrhea, IBS, reflux,…Learn MoreTuesday, January 216:00—7:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Teen Vision Boards
January is a great time to start to visualize and manifest your goals, dreams, and aspirations. Using a variety of materials like magazines, markers, and other craft supplies, teens will create personalized vision boards that reflect their dreams—whether it’s academic success, personal growth, future careers, or life experiences.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 217:00—8:15 PMZoom
Masters of Song Series: Rodgers and Hammerstein Part 1
Explore the early career of composer RICHARD RODGERS, his successful collaboration with lyricist Lorenz Hart (Manhattan, Connecticut Yankee, Jumbo etc. ), and the eventual break-up of their partnership. This series is a collaboration sponsored by the Groton (MA) Public Library.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 2210:00—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 223:30—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Imaginations
Join Miss Sadie for Little Imaginations. This is a 30-minute program designed to engage your child with essential early literacy activities, including reading, playing, singing, counting, writing, and talking. Each week, we explore a new theme: Art, Music & Movement, Literary Characters, and Imaginative Play.…Learn More23
Thursday, January 2310:00—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 232:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Learn to play Mahjong
Come join us as we learn to play Chinese/Taiwanese Mahjong! Skilled player and instructor Margi Bourgeois will take us through the steps in a hands on 3 session class. If you love it, continue joining us each month with a Mahjong play session.…Learn MoreThursday, January 234:30—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Discovery Club
STEM fun for kids! Come explore a new STEM topic each week. Exciting hands-on activities for growing minds! Ages 7-1024
Friday, January 2410:00—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 242:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Open Play Friday - Legos/Duplos
Join us Friday afternoons and explore the library's assortment of toys & activities in the big room. We'll have something different each Friday. 25
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Monday, January 274:00—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
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 5-628
Tuesday, January 2810:00—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 281:00—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 283:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Wiggle, Giggle, Explore
Play 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 3-5Tuesday, January 287:00—8:15 PMZoom
Cultural Perspectives in Chocolate
Why do the Swiss love their chocolate so much? Why are the Japanese obsessed with Kit Kat bars? Why isn’t American commercial chocolate as good as European? Learn about different perceptions of chocolate around the world while also picking up tips and tricks on how to learn more about a local food culture just by visiting a chocolate shop in this multi-cultural chocolate seminar.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 2910:00—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 293:30—4:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Imaginations
Join Miss Sadie for Little Imaginations. This is a 30-minute program designed to engage your child with essential early literacy activities, including reading, playing, singing, counting, writing, and talking. Each week, we explore a new theme: Art, Music & Movement, Literary Characters, and Imaginative Play.…Learn More30
Thursday, January 3010:00—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 302:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Learn to play Mahjong
Come join us as we learn to play Chinese/Taiwanese Mahjong! Skilled player and instructor Margi Bourgeois will take us through the steps in a hands on 3 session class. If you love it, continue joining us each month with a Mahjong play session.…Learn MoreThursday, January 304:30—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Discovery Club
STEM fun for kids! Come explore a new STEM topic each week. Exciting hands-on activities for growing minds! Ages 7-10Thursday, January 307:00—8:00 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
An Evening of Poetry (In-Person)
Do 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 More31
Friday, January 3110:00—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 312:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Open Play Friday - Reading Dragons
Join us Friday afternoons and explore the library's assortment of toys & activities in the big room. We'll have something different each Friday.