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 ad......More

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. Films start at 1:00PM in the Library’s Johnson Meeting Room. Doors open no earlier than 12:45 PM. No registration is required, though space is limited.  Monday, August 18 Thelma (2024) When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. Predictable and radical all at once, Thelma is laugh-out-loud funny and heartfelt proof that getting old doesn’t mean we have to lose our spunk. Rating: PG-13 Run time: 1hr 37min Watch the trailer on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monday-matinees-in-person-12/

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-24/

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

ATL Reads Book Discussion- The Beekeeper's Apprentice

Join us for a discussion on the first book in the Mary Russell series, by the Edgar Award-winning author Laurie R. King.  Even for the Sherlock Holmes novice, the characters expertly come to life, meeting all expectations of "The Game's Afoot." Library Assistant, Jul......More

Join us for a discussion on the first book in the Mary Russell series, by the Edgar Award-winning author Laurie R. King.  Even for the Sherlock Holmes novice, the characters expertly come to life, meeting all expectations of "The Game's Afoot." Library Assistant, Julie Spokane will lead the discussion on this twist on the Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, introducing the spirited protégé Miss Mary Russell.  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 circulation desk and through our digital platforms. In-Person Program. Registration Required. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/atl-reads-book-discussion-the-beekeepers-apprentice/

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

Armchair Travel to Krakow, Poland (Virtual)

Join Jeff Klapes, "The Traveling Librarian," for an armchair traveler’s journey to Poland’s impressive second city, Kraków, a captivating city rich in history and culture. Explore the imposing Wawel Castle, the medieval Old Town, and the historic Jewish Quarter of Kaz......More

Join Jeff Klapes, "The Traveling Librarian," for an armchair traveler’s journey to Poland’s impressive second city, Kraków, a captivating city rich in history and culture. Explore the imposing Wawel Castle, the medieval Old Town, and the historic Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz. With its charming cobbled streets, vibrant cafés, and gorgeous architecture, Kraków offers a perfect blend of the past and present. Visit nearby Auschwitz, the breathtaking Wieliczka Salt Mine, and the Tatra mountains south of the city. Jeff is the retired Head of Reference Services at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and an avid traveler and photographer. This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email. This event is a collaboration with Tewksbury Public Library. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2117527812870/WN_eHTYVe1kR6W9zTgToZbVxw Virtual Program. Registration Required. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/armchair-travel-to-krakow-poland/

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Let's Play 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. No......More

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. No instruction, just tiles, tables, and good company. See you there! https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lets-play-mahjong-pop-up-play-in-person/

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. August 26th: "We Begin at the End" by Chris Whitaker In-Person Program. Registration Required. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/atl-reads-fiction-book-club-in-person-32/

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

An Evening of Poetry

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-6/

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

Let's Play Mahjong!

Part II of "Learn to Play Mahjong". Use your new skills to play Mahjong on the first Thursday of each month. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lets-play-mahjong-in-person-15/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 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! https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-2s-159/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-listeners-456/

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

Little Imaginations

Join Miss Sadie for Little Imaginations. This is a 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 C......More

Join Miss Sadie for Little Imaginations. This is a 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. Ages 3-5 https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/childrens-program-3/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.co......More

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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bubbly-babies-242/

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

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.  Here is how the Cookbook Club works:  Register to be part of a new adventure in exploring good food!  Each registrant will prepare a recipe from that month’s selected cookbook. Copies are available at the library to check out.  Meet in-person at the library to share and discuss the dishes prepared. No special skills required! September 11th: Heart and Soul in the Kitchen by Jacques Pépin In-Person Program. Registration Required. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/atl-reads-cookbook-club-9/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/stem-club/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinte......More

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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bubbly-babies-189/

Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room Amherst Town Library, 14 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.  https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/open-play-friday-88/

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

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. Films start at 1:00PM in the Library’s Johnson Meeting Room. Doors open no earlier than 12:45 PM. No registration is required, though space is limited.  Monday, September 15 Dream Scenario (2023) Hapless family man Paul Matthews (Nicolas Cage) finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. When his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom, in this wickedly entertaining comedy. Rating: R Run time: 1hr 42min Watch the trailer on YouTube. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monday-matinees-in-person-13/

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-25/

Balcony Amherst Town Library, 14 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! https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-2s-160/

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