Library

by support@bonefishsystems.com | Dec 3, 2021

	June 2023
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			1	2	3 Canine Reading Buddies Canine Reading Buddies June 3, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog on the first Saturday of the month. Come with your favorite book or choose one of ours! The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details •	4
5 Reading is Sweet! 2023 Summer Reading Reading is Sweet! 2023 Summer Reading June 5, 2023 Reading is Sweet at the Amherst Public Library this summer! Visit us during library open hours from Monday, June 5 through 5pm on Wednesday, July 19 to participate in Summer Reading 2023, featuring three delicious reading programs! Our youngest friends can join in the fun with our Kids Reading Club for ages birth through entering 5th grade, kids and teens entering 6th through 9th grade can earn points per page read in our Young Adult Reading Club, and teens in 10th grade and up can join in with the adults in our Adult Summer Reading program. All ages have the chance to win prizes and Grand Prize drawing entries! The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Birds at the Feeder Birds at the Feeder June 5, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library on Monday, June 5 at 6:30pm for a gardening program with special guest Shelly Hill. Learn how to attract and feed birds throughout the summer. Registration is suggested and registrants will receive a reminder in advance of the program. Click here to register on our online call the library at 440-988-4230. This program was originally scheduled for Thursday, April 27 as "Spring Birds are Arriving." All existing registrations remain valid for this new date and updated topic. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details • •	6	7 Summer Craft Days Summer Craft Days June 7, 2023 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday from June 7 through July 12 from 2pm - 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft! The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details •	8 SEATED RHYTHM™ - Dancercise Class SEATED RHYTHM™ - Dancercise Class June 8, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library on Thursday, June 8 at 2pm for SEATED RHYTHM™ with Melissa Renner of Active for Life fitness! SEATED RHYTHM™ is another one of Active For Life's most popular brain and body 'dancercise' classes where attendees dance through the ages. SEATED RHYTHM™ was inspired by ballroom and Latin dancing and is all done while seated. It is designed for everyone! This class is like no other and features gentle and fun cha-cha and mambo steps coupled with basic exercises. Incredible for both brain and body. No dance experience necessary. Registration is required. Click here to register on our online calendar or call the library at 440-988-4230. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details •	9	10	11
12 Storytime in the Park Storytime in the Park June 12, 2023 10:30 am - 11:00 am Join the Amherst Public Library at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for family storytimes designed for preschoolers and younger elementary children to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! We’ll be at the park every Monday, June 12 through July 17 at 10:30am. This program may be cancelled in the event of thunderstorms. Please call the Youth Services department at 440-988-4230 (option 3). The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Watercolor Pencils and More - Art Workshop Watercolor Pencils and More - Art Workshop June 12, 2023 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Join the Amherst Public Library for monthly Watercolor Pencils and More Art Workshops with artist and instructor Mary Jo Clark. Enjoy learning new skills and techniques during this creative workshop where all skill levels are welcome. Absolutely no artistic experience is necessary! You do not have to have attended previous workshop sessions to attend this one. Students will need a set of watercolor pencils, pink erasers, a #8 round Taklon brush, a natural sponge, a ½” foam brush, and an ultra-fine Sharpie or .02 Micron pen, and 140 lb. Watercolor paper. The instructor has requested that attendees please wear a face mask during the class. If you do not have one, a disposable face mask can be provided upon arrival to the class. This class is intended for adults and registration is required. Visit our online calendar or call the library at 440-988-4230 to register over the phone. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details • •	13	14 Waddlers Storytime Waddlers Storytime June 14, 2023 11:15 am - 11:45 am Stories, songs, and rhymes for active walkers through 24 months old and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Summer Craft Days Summer Craft Days June 14, 2023 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday from June 7 through July 12 from 2pm - 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft! The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Caregiver Connection Caregiver Connection June 14, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Are you a caregiver for someone with disabilities? Join the Caregiver Connection support group in the Community Room at the Amherst Public Library to find support through community interaction and discover even the smallest victories! Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from 6pm - 8pm. This group is not sponsored by the library. Please contact Diane or Jessica at caregiverconnectionforyou@gmail.com with any questions or to pre-register for a meeting. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, Amherst. See more details • • •	15 Adult Crafternoon - Clay Pot Candy Disj Adult Crafternoon - Clay Pot Candy Disj June 15, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library on Thursday, June 15 at 2:30pm for a relaxing adult craft! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to make a small candy dish out of a terra cotta pot and saucer, because Reading is Sweet this summer at the Amherst Public Library! This craft is intended for adults and is suitable for ages 12+. Minors should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Registration is required. Please register for only one session per person. Registration for this program will open at 12pm on Thursday, June 1. Early registration is not available. Click here to register on our online calendar or call the library at 440-988-4230 when registration opens. See more details •	16	17	18
19 Storytime in the Park Storytime in the Park June 19, 2023 10:30 am - 11:00 am Join the Amherst Public Library at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for family storytimes designed for preschoolers and younger elementary children to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! We’ll be at the park every Monday, June 12 through July 17 at 10:30am. This program may be cancelled in the event of thunderstorms. Please call the Youth Services department at 440-988-4230 (option 3). The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Adult Craft Night - Clay Pot Candy Dish Adult Craft Night - Clay Pot Candy Dish June 19, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library on Monday, June 19 at 2:30pm for a relaxing adult craft! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to make a small candy dish out of a terra cotta pot and saucer, because Reading is Sweet this summer at the Amherst Public Library! This craft is intended for adults and is suitable for ages 12+. Minors should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Registration is required. Please register for only one session per person. Registration for this program will open at 12pm on Thursday, June 1. Early registration is not available. Click here to register on our online calendar or call the library at 440-988-4230 when registration opens. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details • •	20 Alzheimer’s Association® Support Group Alzheimer’s Association® Support Group June 20, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to: • Develop a support system. • Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions. • Talk through issues and ways of coping. • Share feelings, needs and concerns. • Learn about community resources. This group will meet monthly on the third Tuesday of the month in the second floor Community Room at the Amherst Public Library. This meeting is not sponsored by the library. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Canine Reading Buddies Canine Reading Buddies June 20, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog on the third Tuesday of the month. Come with your favorite book or choose one of ours! The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details • •	21 Waddlers Storytime Waddlers Storytime June 21, 2023 11:15 am - 11:45 am Stories, songs, and rhymes for active walkers through 24 months old and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Summer Craft Days Summer Craft Days June 21, 2023 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday from June 7 through July 12 from 2pm - 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft! The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Friends of the Library PM Book Group Friends of the Library PM Book Group June 21, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Friends of the Amherst Public Library sponsor an evening book group that meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Visit the library's online calendar for this month's title. Visit the information desk in the first floor lobby to obtain copies of the books. See more details • • •	22	23	24 Vitalant Blood Drive Vitalant Blood Drive June 24, 2023 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Vitalant will be holding a blood drive in the parking lot of the Amherst Public Library on Saturday, June 24 from 10am - 2pm. Lorain County is experiencing a shortage in blood supply and donors are very much needed! Please eat before you donate. Bring a photo ID and a list of any medications you take. See more details Adapted Storytime Adapted Storytime June 24, 2023 10:15 am - 11:00 am Introducing a program designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime program! Join the Amherst Public Library for a monthly Saturday Adapted Storytime at 10:15am. Children with varying learning styles and abilities are invited to come together in a supported environment to participate in stories, songs, and activities where respect for differences is practiced and encouraged. The program will last 15-20 minutes, followed by social time. Content is designed for ages 3-7, but all ages are welcome! Parents and siblings are also welcome and encouraged to attend! Registration is required for each monthly session. Please register each child separately. Click here to register on our online calendar or call the library at 440-988-4230. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details • •	25
26 Storytime in the Park Storytime in the Park June 26, 2023 10:30 am - 11:00 am Join the Amherst Public Library at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for family storytimes designed for preschoolers and younger elementary children to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! We’ll be at the park every Monday, June 12 through July 17 at 10:30am. This program may be cancelled in the event of thunderstorms. Please call the Youth Services department at 440-988-4230 (option 3). The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details •	27 Tokusatsu Club Tokusatsu Club June 27, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 6pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month for Tokusatsu Club! Learn about, watch, and discuss Japanese Tokusatsu films and television shows like Ultraman, Godzilla, Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, and more. Recommended for ages 15+. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details •	28 Friends of the Library AM Book Group Friends of the Library AM Book Group June 28, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am The Friends of the Amherst Public Library sponsor a morning book group that meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 10am. Visit the library's online calendar for this month's title. Visit the information desk in the first floor lobby to obtain copies of the books. See more details Friends of the Amherst Public Library General Meeting Friends of the Amherst Public Library General Meeting June 28, 2023 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Monthly general meetings of the Friends of the Amherst Public Library are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of the month at 11:15 and take place at the library. For information on how to join or support the Friends, please call the library at 440-988-4230. See more details Waddlers Storytime Waddlers Storytime June 28, 2023 11:15 am - 11:45 am Stories, songs, and rhymes for active walkers through 24 months old and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Summer Craft Days Summer Craft Days June 28, 2023 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday from June 7 through July 12 from 2pm - 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft! The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details • • • •	29	30