Chalk the Walk

Unlock 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.  https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chalk-the-walk-2/

Outdoors- Front Lawn Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

ATL Reads Book Discussion- Remember: The Science of Memory & The Art of Forgetting (In-Person)

Ever forget why you walked into a room? Join Library Assistant Julie Spokane for a lively discussion of "Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting" by Lisa Genova—a fascinating, fear-busting, and Goodreads-nominated (2021) dive into the science of memo......More

Ever forget why you walked into a room? Join Library Assistant Julie Spokane for a lively discussion of "Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting" by Lisa Genova—a fascinating, fear-busting, and Goodreads-nominated (2021) dive into the science of memory, how it works, why we forget, and what we can do about it. All are welcome to join the discussion, but please register as space is limited. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library. In-Person Program. Registration Required. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/atl-reads-book-discussion-remember-the-science-of-memory-the-art-of-forgetting/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Library Board of Trustees meeting

Join us for the monthly business meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/library-board-of-trustees-meeting-23/

Balcony Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calenda......More

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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-2s-148/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 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 me......More

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. June 24th: “The Heart's Invisible Furies” by John Boyne In-Person Program. Registration Required. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/atl-reads-fiction-book-club-in-person-30/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Family Storytime

Join Miss Sadie in this family storytime. She introduces your child to engaging books, rhymes, and music. Designed for ages 3+. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-listeners-445/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Budding Builders

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.  https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-lis......More

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.  https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-listeners-359/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Tyranny Takes Root: Vladimir Putin's Russia, 1994-2025 (Virtual)

This  talk examines the history of Vladimir Putin's rise to power and his subsequent authoritarian dictatorship over Russia. Beginning with the Russian leader's time as deputy mayor of St. Petersburg in 1994 and his subsequent rise to power as president of Russia in 2......More

This  talk examines the history of Vladimir Putin's rise to power and his subsequent authoritarian dictatorship over Russia. Beginning with the Russian leader's time as deputy mayor of St. Petersburg in 1994 and his subsequent rise to power as president of Russia in 2000, the discussion analyzes how Putin used authoritarian tactics to cement his hold on power and eradicate sources of opposition to his leadership. Moreover, the talk highlights how Putin's ideological vision of a newly restored Russian empire--as well as the dictator's deep resentment of U.S. foreign policy--have shaped Russia's actions in the world, including its invasion of Ukraine since 2022. Presenter Brandon K. Gauthier completed his doctorate in Modern History at Fordham University in New York City. He is an Adjunct Professor of History for Fordham University and the Director of Global Education at The Derryfield School. He speaks passionately, and loudly, about his enduring interest in the lives of people--both ordinary and extraordinary--who find themselves caught up in the waves of history. He lives with his wife and two daughters in New Hampshire. Virtual Program. Registration Required. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tyranny-takes-root-vladimir-putins-russia-1994-2025/

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Pet Show

Be a part of this fun Amherst Town Library summer tradition. Register to bring your pet or just come to see everyone else’s pets. Parents must be present at the Pet Show! If you have a pet you would like to enter in the pet show, the first step is to register. We will......More

Be a part of this fun Amherst Town Library summer tradition. Register to bring your pet or just come to see everyone else’s pets. Parents must be present at the Pet Show! If you have a pet you would like to enter in the pet show, the first step is to register. We will then ask you to make a fun poster to bring and display with your pet, on show day, that tells us all about them. For instance: What's their name? What do they like to eat? What do they like to do? Do they have any special talents? How did they become your pet? You decide what to tell us... Be creative! Kids showing their pets should be at least 5 and older.  Registration required to show a pet. No registration needed for spectators. Inclement weather date is Monday, June 30th at 10am. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pet-show/

Outdoors- Front Lawn Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

The Art of Florence: The Heart of the Renaissance (Virtual)

Explore the incredible creativity from the 14th to the early 16th-centuries of Florentine Renaissance artists such as Giotto, Masaccio, Brunelleschi, Ghiberti, Donatello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Sarto. Examine the role of the Medi......More

Explore the incredible creativity from the 14th to the early 16th-centuries of Florentine Renaissance artists such as Giotto, Masaccio, Brunelleschi, Ghiberti, Donatello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Sarto. Examine the role of the Medici family in the flowering of Renaissance art in Florence. Led by art historian Martha Chiarchiaro, owner of Seeing History. This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. This event is a collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7917476842176/WN_XexPPRhASSK9OvSkrEFsow Virtual Program. Registration Required. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-art-of-florence-the-heart-of-the-renaissance/

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STEAM Club

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+. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/discovery-club-96/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Stories & S'mores

Join us for a cozy evening with a sweet treat, songs, and stories. Bring a blanket and your stuffy, wear your jammies and come to the library for a sweet pajama storytime! Ages 3+ https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/stories-smores-4/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 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. In......More

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. In-Person Program. Registration Required. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/an-evening-of-poetry-in-person-5/

Main Floor- Archives Room Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Tots & Tunes

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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetintera......More

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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bubbly-babies-178/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Open Play Friday- 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.  https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/open-play-friday-77/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Chalk the Walk

Unlock 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.  https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chalk-the-walk-3/

Outdoors- Front Lawn Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Pet Show - Rain Date

Be a part of this fun Amherst Town Library summer tradition. Register to bring your pet or just come to see everyone else’s pets. Parents must be present at the Pet Show! If you have a pet you would like to enter in the pet show, the first step is to register. We will......More

Be a part of this fun Amherst Town Library summer tradition. Register to bring your pet or just come to see everyone else’s pets. Parents must be present at the Pet Show! If you have a pet you would like to enter in the pet show, the first step is to register. We will then ask you to make a fun poster to bring and display with your pet, on show day, that tells us all about them. For instance: What's their name? What do they like to eat? What do they like to do? Do they have any special talents? How did they become your pet? You decide what to tell us... Be creative! Kids showing their pets should be at least 5 and older.  Registration required to show a pet. No registration needed for spectators. Inclement weather date is Monday, June 30th at 10am. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pet-show-rain-date/

Outdoors- Front Lawn Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calenda......More

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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-2s-149/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031