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Wednesday, September 310:00—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 5.4
Thursday, September 42:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Let's Play Chinese Mahjong!
Part II of "Learn to Play Mahjong". Use your new skills to play Mahjong on the first Thursday of each month. *This group plays Chinese Mahjong only.Thursday, September 47:00—8:15 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Restoring the Little Things that Run the World through Lawn Conversion: an Amherst Garden Club Side
Learn from a panel of experienced gardeners why they decided to convert a portion of their lawn to a native habitat, how they did it and lessons learned along the way! Let’s find out about some of their favorite plants used for these conversions: Black Eyed Susan, Bee Balm, Coneflower, Goldenrod, Aster, Joe Pye Weed, Golden Alexander, Serviceberry, Penstemon, NY Ironweed and Verbena.…Learn More5
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Monday, September 87:00—8:00 PMZoom
The Garden World of Jane Austen (Virtual)
Jane Austen loved gardens. She had a keen interest in flowers and kitchen gardening, and described gardens in her novels and letters. Learn about the flowers and gardens of Jane Austen’s world—from her personal cottage garden to the grand estates that she visited and wove into her novels.…Learn More9
Tuesday, September 910:00—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, September 97:00—8:00 PMZoom
Whole Grains for Everyday
Whole Grains are simple to incorporate into your dinners if you know the tips, tricks, and how to coax maximum flavor. We'll be preparing Farro Bowls & Fall Harvest Quinoa with Empty Nest Kitchen. This program is a collaboration with the Groton Public Library and several other libraries in NH and MA.…Learn More10
Wednesday, September 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, September 1010:00—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, September 103:30—4:15 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Imaginations
In this playful, hands-on program, children will build key early learning skills through fun activities like cutting with scissors, creative art projects, alphabet games, and early math exploration. This program supports fine motor development, letter recognition, counting, and more—all designed to spark curiosity and a love of learning.…Learn More11
Thursday, September 119:30—10:30 AMOutdoors- GardenAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Friends of the Library Open House
The Friends of the Library are recruiting new board members! Stop by a "drop in" Open House to learn more. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
Some positions are an ongoing commitment while others are focused on supporting a single event.…Learn More
Thursday, September 1110:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Tots & Tunes
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, September 1112:00—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, September 114:30—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Discovery Club
From experiments to the arts, STEAM opens doors to endless possibilities and problem solving fun. Join us each week for some exciting STEAM. Designed for ages 6-9.Thursday, September 117:00—8:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Journey of a Running Girl
Join Kristina Clay, SHS class of 2018 for a reading from her recently published memoir, "Journey of a Running Girl" that shares her journey growing up in Ukraine, navigating life in the orphanage system, and overcoming the struggles of a difficult upbringing.…Learn More12
Friday, September 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, September 122:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting 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. 13
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Monday, September 151:00—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, September 156:00—8:00 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, September 1610:00—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!17
Wednesday, September 1710:00—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, September 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, September 173:30—4:15 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Imaginations
In this playful, hands-on program, children will build key early learning skills through fun activities like cutting with scissors, creative art projects, alphabet games, and early math exploration. This program supports fine motor development, letter recognition, counting, and more—all designed to spark curiosity and a love of learning.…Learn More18
Thursday, September 1810:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Tots & Tunes
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, September 182:00—3:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Let's Play Chinese Mahjong- Pop Up Play! (In-Person)
Can’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 MoreThursday, September 184:30—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Discovery Club
From experiments to the arts, STEAM opens doors to endless possibilities and problem solving fun. Join us each week for some exciting STEAM. Designed for ages 6-9.Thursday, September 186:00—7:00 PMZoom
Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America (Virtual)
Award-winning environmental journalist Sharon Udasin traces the ugly history of corporate greed, military impunity, and community devastation, based on her original reporting in four highly contaminated locations.
Learn about how the people, who were also fighting for their own lives, took action to fix a broken regulatory system.…Learn More19
Friday, September 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, September 1910:30 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, September 1910:30—11:30 AMBalconyAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Friends of the Library Board meeting
The monthly business meeting of the Friends of the Library.
Friday, September 192:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting 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. 20
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Tuesday, September 2310:00—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!24
Wednesday, September 2410:00—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, September 241:00—2:00 PMZoom
Unlock Business Insights with Reference Solutions (Virtual)
Looking to supercharge your business research, marketing, or job search? Join us for an interactive, one-hour session on Data Axle’s Reference Solutions—a powerhouse database packed with up-to-date details on over 60 million businesses and 300 million consumers across the U.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 243:30—4:15 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Little Imaginations
In this playful, hands-on program, children will build key early learning skills through fun activities like cutting with scissors, creative art projects, alphabet games, and early math exploration. This program supports fine motor development, letter recognition, counting, and more—all designed to spark curiosity and a love of learning.…Learn More25
Thursday, September 2510:00—10:30 AMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Tots & Tunes
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, September 254:30—5:00 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Discovery Club
From experiments to the arts, STEAM opens doors to endless possibilities and problem solving fun. Join us each week for some exciting STEAM. Designed for ages 6-9.26
Friday, September 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, September 262:30—4:30 PMLower Level- Johnson Meeting RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Open Play Friday
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Tuesday, September 3010:00—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, September 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 More