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Thursday, May 110:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Tots & Tunes
Tots and Tunes is a program designed to introduce and enrich your child’s early literacy skills.
We'll introduce a book, other early literacy tips and offer time to socialize. Ages 0-2Thursday, May 110:00 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 MoreThursday, May 12:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Let's Play Mahjong! (In-Person)
Part II of "Learn to Play Mahjong". Use your new skills to play Mahjong on the first Thursday of each month.2
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Monday, May 54:00—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 5-66
Tuesday, May 610:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Toddler 2s
Miss Lisa will kick off this storytime dancing and getting some wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes!Tuesday, May 63:00—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, May 63:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
CANCELED - Paws to Read with Lucy (6 events, all full)
Paws to Read with Lucy!
Sign up for a reading appointment with Lucy! Lucy and her handler, Susan, 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 PMCANCELED - Paws to Read with Lucy
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3:50—4:00 PMCANCELED - Paws to Read with Lucy
4:00—4:10 PMCANCELED - Paws to Read with Lucy
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4:20—4:30 PMCANCELED - Paws to Read with Lucy
Tuesday, May 67:00—8:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Cultures in Contrast: A Journey Through History & Society (In-Person)
Join the Souhegan High School World Studies Honors students as they present their research project on the value of cultural studies. This presentation will outline the key components of culture through historical and sociological lenses. Students will share their research questions and the information they have gathered in this important subject.…Learn More7
Wednesday, May 710:00—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, May 710:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Join us for an engaging preschool storytime filled with books, rhymes, music, and a fun craft! Perfectly designed for children ages 3 to 5.Wednesday, May 73:30—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, May 76:00—6:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Book Burp
What is a book burp? A book burp is a video or written review of a book you’ve read and want to share with your friends. Come chat about a book you've read and make a book burp! Ages 8-12Wednesday, May 77:00—9:30 PMLaBelle Winery345 Route 101, Amherst , NH, 03031
Friends of the Library - Trivia Night
Join us for the Friends of the Amherst Town Library Annual Trivia Night at Labelle Winery on Wednesday, May 7 from 7-9:30 PM. Doors and light buffet open at 7:00 and trivia starts promptly at 7:30. Round up your smartest friends and brush up on your trivia skills.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 77:00—8:15 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Extreme Survival with Michael Tougias (In-Person)
NY Times Bestselling Author Michael Tougias will be giving a slide presentation on his book Extreme Survival: Lessons From Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds. Tougias uses slides from some of the survival events to give the audience an edge-of-your-seat experience that also provides useful techniques that we can all use when faced with adversity or aspire to achieve a difficult goal.…Learn More8
Thursday, May 810:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
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, May 812:00—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, May 84:30—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, May 87:00—8:15 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
The Joy of Simple Arrangements: Amherst Garden Club Side Shoots (In-Person)
In a slide show presentation, our speaker will show us how plant materials and vessels combine to shape arrangements and highlight the beauty and flow of every element. Since girlhood, presenter Barbara Williams has found special joy in creating wildflower and other floral arrangements.…Learn More9
Friday, May 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.Friday, May 92:30—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. 10
Saturday, May 1012:00—2:00 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Friends of the Library Art Show Reception
The Friends of the Amherst Library once again are hosting the Student Art Show (Grades K-12 of SAU39). "Community Connections"
Artwork will be on display through May 28th and can be viewed during regular library hours.…Learn More11
Sunday, May 11All Closed
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Sunday, May 11All DayMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Library CLOSED on Mother's Day
The library will be closed Sunday, May 11 in celebration of Mother's Day!12
Monday, May 124:00—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 5-613
Tuesday, May 1310:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Toddler 2s
Miss Lisa will kick off this storytime dancing and getting some wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes!Tuesday, May 131:00—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, May 133:00—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, May 136:00—7:15 PMZoom
Inspired Garden Design Lessons from Magnificent Gardens and Gardeners (Virtual)
Stunning gardens will be our classroom for emphasizing striking design essentials that elevate gardens from ordinary to sublime, regardless of the hardiness zone or sunlight conditions. We will consider texture, movement, color, repetition, focal points, vertical elements and more.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 136:30—7:30 PMLower Level- Children's RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Lower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Main Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Author Visit - Maryann Cocca-Leffler & Janine Leffler
Maryann Cocca-Leffler is an award-winning author and illustrator of over 70 books for children. Her newest book is “Marabella’s Moment” about a girl who inspires others to live in the moment and notice the world around them. Maryann’s passion and advocacy for disability rights began when her daughter, Janine Leffler, was born, and has inspired many books including; We Want to Go to School! The Fight for Disability Rights, co-authored with Janine, and Fighting for Yes! The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann, the 2023 Maine Literary Award winner and the 2023 NTCE (National Council for English Teachers) Honor Award for outstanding nonfiction.…Learn More14
Wednesday, May 1410:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Join us for an engaging preschool storytime filled with books, rhymes, music, and a fun craft! Perfectly designed for children ages 3 to 5.Wednesday, May 1410:00—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, May 142:00—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, May 142:00—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, May 143:30—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 More15
Thursday, May 1510:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
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, May 154:30—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 7-1016
Friday, May 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.Friday, May 1610:30 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, May 162:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting 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. 17
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Monday, May 191:00—3:40 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, May 196:00—7:30 PMBalconyAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Library Board of Trustees meeting
Join us for the monthly business meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.
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Tuesday, May 207:00—8:15 PMZoom
Masters of Song Series: Aretha Franklin (Virtual)
Explore the life, times, and music of one of popular song's greatest writers. This series is a collaboration sponsored by the Groton (MA) Public Library. To register: https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/2117393003968/WN_xFvr6TLVQNuyhXD7dhO99AVirtual Program.…Learn More21
Wednesday, May 2110:00—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, May 2110:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Join us for an engaging preschool storytime filled with books, rhymes, music, and a fun craft! Perfectly designed for children ages 3 to 5.Wednesday, May 213:30—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 More22
Thursday, May 2210:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
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 0-3.23
Friday, May 232:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting 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. 24
Saturday, May 24All Closed
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Sunday, May 25All Closed
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Monday, May 26All Closed
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Tuesday, May 2710:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Toddler 2s
Miss Lisa will kick off this storytime dancing and getting some wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes!Tuesday, May 271:00—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, May 273:00—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 3-528
Wednesday, May 2810:00—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, May 2810:00—10:45 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Listeners
Join us for an engaging preschool storytime filled with books, rhymes, music, and a fun craft! Perfectly designed for children ages 3 to 5.Wednesday, May 283:30—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 More29
Thursday, May 296:30—7:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
ATL Reads Book Discussion-Our Missing Hearts (In-Person)
ATL Reads Book Discussion for "Our Missing Hearts" by Celeste Ng30
Friday, May 302:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Open Play Friday - Reading Dragons & 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. 31