January 2026

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January 1. 1 closure. 0 events.

Thursday, January 1Library Closed

January 2. 0 events.
January 3. 0 events.
January 4. 0 events.
January 5. 1 event.

Monday, January 53:30—4:00 PMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Art Makers

cartoon children creating art.Each week features a story followed by a creative art activity, giving children the freedom to explore materials, experiment with colors and textures, and engage in sensory-rich experiences. Designed for kids ages 3-5
January 6. 1 event.

Tuesday, January 610:00—10:30 AMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Toddler 2s

Toddler 2sMiss Lisa will kick off this storytime dancing and getting some wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes!
January 7. 2 events.

Wednesday, January 710:00—10:45 AMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Kids sitting in and around a big chair reading books.Join Miss Lela in this lively storytime featuring books, songs, music, and a craft! Each week includes interactive activities designed to support early literacy and cognitive development. Designed for ages 3-5.

Wednesday, January 73:30—4:00 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Pages & Pals

A sloth carrying a backpack of books.Pages & Pals is a weekly drop-in program for kids who love reading, stories, and chatting about books. Join us at the library for a fun, friendly 30-minute meetup where we talk about books you are reading, and discover new books and authors with your friends.…Learn More
January 8. 4 events.

Thursday, January 810:00—10:30 AMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Tots & Tunes

tots and tunes and babies playing with shakers.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, January 812:00—1:30 PMBuck Meadow30 NH-101A, Amherst, NH, 03031

ATL Reads: Cookbook Club (In-Person)

Blue background with white graphic of open book with text reading "ATL Reads: Cookbook Club"Please note the location change for this meeting. Buck Meadow is located about seven minutes from the library at #30 Rt. 101A in Amherst.  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.…Learn More

Thursday, January 82:00—3:30 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Let's Play Mahjong! (In-Person)

Green table with white and blue Mahjong tilesThis session is a drop-in session for players who already know how to play Chinese Mahjong. No instruction, just tiles, tables, and good company. See you there!

Thursday, January 84:30—5:00 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Discovery Club

Discovery Club rocket, open book, telescope and science objects.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.
January 9. 2 events.

Friday, January 910:00—10:30 AMMain Floor- Boardman 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, January 910:30—11:30 AMZoom

Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rodgers: #1 George Washington "Devourer of Villages"

doodle of George WashingtonWelcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. We'll start off at the beginning with George Washington! His lack of biological children made him an attractive starter president — no chance of unleashing a monarchy accidentally! Hooray! He was the grandson of an indentured servant; illegally inoculated his troops; a prominent doctor proposed a three-part plan to bring him back to life.…Learn More
January 10. 1 event.

Saturday, January 101:00—2:30 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Friends of the Library Artist Reception - Liz Cardoso

Liz CardosoTravel PhotographerLiz Cardoso of Global Click Photography is a Massachusetts-based travel photographer whose work celebrates culture, history, and the human connection. With a deep-rooted European Portuguese heritage and a lifelong passion for exploration, Liz has traveled to more than 40 countries across six continents, capturing the beauty and stories of people and places around the world.…Learn More
January 11. 4 events.

Sunday, January 112:00—3:30 PMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Book Buddies - Big Buddies (High School Students)

Male reading with a child.High School Students! Sign up to be a "big buddy" and be read to by a "little buddy". A great program to serve your community. The Book Buddies Literacy Program is designed to foster a love of reading among young children through a structured, engaging, and supportive read-aloud experience.…Learn More

Sunday, January 112:00—3:30 PMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Book Buddies - Little Buddies (Kids Grades 1-4) (3 events)

Photo of a teen and child reading together.The Book Buddies Literacy Program is designed to foster a love of reading among young children through a structured, engaging, and supportive read-aloud experience. The program pairs children in grades 1 through 4 with high school student mentors, known as “Big Buddies”.…Learn More
January 12. 6 events.

Monday, January 123:30—4:00 PMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Art Makers

cartoon children creating art.Each week features a story followed by a creative art activity, giving children the freedom to explore materials, experiment with colors and textures, and engage in sensory-rich experiences. Designed for kids ages 3-5.

Monday, January 124:00—5:30 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Book Buddies - Little Buddies (Kids Grades 1-4) (3 events)

Photo of a teen and child reading together.The Book Buddies Literacy Program is designed to foster a love of reading among young children through a structured, engaging, and supportive read-aloud experience. The program pairs children in grades 1 through 4 with high school student mentors, known as “Big Buddies”.…Learn More

Monday, January 124:00—5:30 PMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Book Buddies - Big Buddies (High School Students)

Male reading with a child.High School Students! Sign up to be a "big buddy" and be read to by a "little buddy". A great program to serve your community. The Book Buddies Literacy Program is designed to foster a love of reading among young children through a structured, engaging, and supportive read-aloud experience.…Learn More
January 13. 6 events.

Tuesday, January 1310:00—10:30 AMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Toddler 2s

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

Tuesday, January 135:00—6:30 PMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Book Buddies - Little Buddies (Kids Grades 1-4) (3 events)

Photo of a teen and child reading together.The Book Buddies Literacy Program is designed to foster a love of reading among young children through a structured, engaging, and supportive read-aloud experience. The program pairs children in grades 1 through 4 with high school student mentors, known as “Big Buddies”.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 135:00—6:30 PMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Book Buddies - Big Buddies (High School Students)

Male reading with a child.High School Students! Sign up to be a "big buddy" and be read to by a "little buddy". A great program to serve your community. The Book Buddies Literacy Program is designed to foster a love of reading among young children through a structured, engaging, and supportive read-aloud experience.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 137:00—8:00 PMZoom

Antonio Vivaldi- The Red Priest Revealed (Virtual)

Drawing of a person in period clothing holding sheet music, with a background of more sheet music.A master of the Baroque concerto, Antonio Vivaldi inspired many generations of musicians - none more notable than his contemporary Johann Sebastian Bach. He joined the church at the age of 15 where his bright red hair earned him the nickname, "The Red Priest".…Learn More
January 14. 3 events.

Wednesday, January 1410:00—10:45 AMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Kids sitting in and around a big chair reading books.A lively storytime featuring books, songs, music, and a craft! Each week includes interactive activities designed to support early literacy and cognitive development. Perfectly designed for children ages 3 to 5.

Wednesday, January 1412:00—12:45 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Lunch Bunch

lunch bunch with kids eating and whimsical purple background.Make the most of early release days with Lunch Bunch at the Library! After school, kids can head to the library with their lunch and eat  while listening to a great story read aloud. We'll then create a craft or art project inspired by the story.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 143:30—4:00 PMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Pages & Pals

A sloth carrying a backpack of books.Pages & Pals is a weekly drop-in program for kids who love reading, stories, and chatting about books. Join us at the library for a fun, friendly 30-minute meetup where we talk about books you are reading, and discover new books and authors with your friends.…Learn More
January 15. 3 events.

Thursday, January 1510:00—10:30 AMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Tots & Tunes

tots and tunes and babies playing with shakers.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, January 152:00—3:30 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Learn to Play Mahjong! (In-Person)

Green table with white and blue Mahjong tilesCome join us as we learn to play Chinese Mahjong!  Skilled player and instructor, Margi Bourgeois, will take us through the steps in a hands on 3 session class. Thursdays, January 15th, 22th, & 29th.    Let's learn something fun together!In-Person Program.…Learn More

Thursday, January 154:30—5:00 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Discovery Club

Discovery Club rocket, open book, telescope and science objects.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.
January 16. 3 events.

Friday, January 1610:00—10:30 AMMain Floor- Boardman 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, January 1610:30—11:30 AMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Postpartum Support Group

PostpartumBuild 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 More
January 17. 0 events.
January 18. 0 events.
January 19. 1 closure. 0 events.

Monday, January 19Library Closed

January 20. 1 event.

Tuesday, January 2010:00—10:30 AMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Toddler 2s

Toddler 2sMiss Lisa will kick off this storytime dancing and getting some wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes!
January 21. 3 events.

Wednesday, January 2110:00—10:45 AMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Kids sitting in and around a big chair reading books.A lively storytime featuring books, songs, music, and a craft! Each week includes interactive activities designed to support early literacy and cognitive development. Perfectly designed for children ages 3 to 5.

Wednesday, January 213:30—4:00 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Pages & Pals

A sloth carrying a backpack of books.Pages & Pals is a weekly drop-in program for kids who love reading, stories, and chatting about books. Join us at the library for a fun, friendly 30-minute meetup where we talk about books you are reading, and discover new books and authors with your friends.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 217:00—8:00 PMZoom

How Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of WWII (Virtual)

The book cover for "Book and Dagger" by Elyse Graham features a person in a vintage suit and hat staAuthor Elyse Graham will discuss her new book, Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II, the true untold story of the academics who became OSS spies, invented modern spycraft, and helped turn the tide of the war to defeat the Nazis.…Learn More
January 22. 3 events.

Thursday, January 2210:00—10:30 AMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Tots & Tunes

tots and tunes and babies playing with shakers.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, January 222:00—3:30 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Learn to Play Mahjong! (In-Person)

Green table with white and blue Mahjong tilesCome join us as we learn to play Chinese Mahjong!  Skilled player and instructor, Margi Bourgeois, will take us through the steps in a hands on 3 session class. Thursdays, January 15th, 22th, & 29th.    Let's learn something fun together!In-Person Program.…Learn More

Thursday, January 224:30—5:00 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Discovery Club

Discovery Club rocket, open book, telescope and science objects.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.
January 23. 1 event.

Friday, January 2310:00—10:30 AMMain Floor- Boardman 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.
January 24. 0 events.
January 25. 0 events.
January 26. 1 event.

Monday, January 263:30—4:00 PMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Art Makers

cartoon children creating art.Each week features a story followed by a creative art activity, giving children the freedom to explore materials, experiment with colors and textures, and engage in sensory-rich experiences. Designed for kids ages 3-5.
January 27. 3 events.

Tuesday, January 2710:00—10:30 AMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Toddler 2s

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

Tuesday, January 271:00—2:00 PMBalconyAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

ATL Reads: Fiction Book Club (In-Person)

Clear by Carys DaviesATL 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, January 276:30—7:30 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

ATL Reads Book Discussion- The Age of Innocence (In-Person)

Age of Innocence book coverStep into the glittering world of Old New York—where appearances rule, secrets smolder beneath silk and lace, and love is the most dangerous rebellion of all. In The Age of Innocence, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Edith Wharton paints a stunning portrait of desire and duty in the Gilded Age.…Learn More
January 28. 2 events.

Wednesday, January 2810:00—10:45 AMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

Kids sitting in and around a big chair reading books.A lively storytime featuring books, songs, music, and a craft! Each week includes interactive activities designed to support early literacy and cognitive development. Perfectly designed for children ages 3 to 5.

Wednesday, January 283:30—4:00 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Pages & Pals

A sloth carrying a backpack of books.Pages & Pals is a weekly drop-in program for kids who love reading, stories, and chatting about books. Join us at the library for a fun, friendly 30-minute meetup where we talk about books you are reading, and discover new books and authors with your friends.…Learn More
January 29. 4 events.

Thursday, January 2910:00—10:30 AMMain Floor- Boardman RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Tots & Tunes

tots and tunes and babies playing with shakers.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, January 292:00—3:30 PMMain Floor- Main Reading RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Learn to Play Mahjong! (In-Person)

Green table with white and blue Mahjong tilesCome join us as we learn to play Chinese Mahjong!  Skilled player and instructor, Margi Bourgeois, will take us through the steps in a hands on 3 session class. Thursdays, January 15th, 22th, & 29th.    Let's learn something fun together!In-Person Program.…Learn More

Thursday, January 294:30—5:00 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Discovery Club

Discovery Club rocket, open book, telescope and science objects.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, January 297:00—8:00 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

An Evening of Poetry (In-Person)

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 More
January 30. 2 events.

Friday, January 3010:00—10:30 AMMain Floor- Boardman 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, January 303:00—4:00 PMMain Floor- Archives RoomAmherst Town Library14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Dragon Hour

Dragon HourJoin us in our Dragon's Lair (Archives Meeting Room) for a Reading Dragon hangout where you can share your favorite dragon sets and play exciting dragon card games! Snacks will be provided. Plus, redeem your reading hours for dragon families—and enjoy access to a special dragon card available exclusively to attendees! Drop in for ages 5+.…Learn More
January 31. 0 events.