Book Buddies - Big Buddies (High School Students)

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 supportiv......More

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. The program pairs children in grades 1 through 4 with high school student mentors, known as “Big Buddies”. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-buddies-big-buddies-high-school-students/

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

<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Book Buddies - Little Buddies (Kids Grades 1-4) (3 events)

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 Buddie......More

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”.  Little Buddies have the opportunity to read books of their choice, or be read to, during a 30 minute time block. Please register for this program. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-buddies-little-buddies-kids-grades-1-4-4/

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

Teen Holiday Ornament Make & Take Craft

Teens! Drop in between 3-4pm and make your own adorable hot cocoa or latte ornament — a sweet holiday decoration to keep or share with someone special. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/holiday-ornament-make-take-craft/

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

<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Book Buddies - Little Buddies (Kids Grades 1-4) (3 events)

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 Buddie......More

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”.  Little Buddies have the opportunity to read books of their choice, or be read to, during a 30 minute time block. Please register for this program. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-buddies-little-buddies-kids-grades-1-4-7/

Lower Level- Children&#039;s Room Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Book Buddies - Big Buddies (High School Students)

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 supportiv......More

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. The program pairs children in grades 1 through 4 with high school student mentors, known as “Big Buddies”. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-buddies-big-buddies-high-school-students-2/

Lower Level- Children&#039;s Room Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Jane Austen's Sanditon: From Unfinished Swan Song to British Costume Drama (Virtual)

Commemorating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday on Dec.16, 2025, join author, former UK resident, and Anglophile Claire Evans for a look at Austen's final, unfinished manuscript and its path from family heirloom to a fully imagined costume drama, airing on American PBS. Le......More

Commemorating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday on Dec.16, 2025, join author, former UK resident, and Anglophile Claire Evans for a look at Austen's final, unfinished manuscript and its path from family heirloom to a fully imagined costume drama, airing on American PBS. Learn about the real-life people and locations that informed Austen’s last work before her untimely death at age 41, as well as how the seeds of her ideas came to life on the small screen. This program is a collaboration with several other NH libraries. Virtual Program. Registration Required. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/jane-austens-sanditon-from-unfinished-swan-song-to-british-costume-drama/

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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-173/

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

<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Book Buddies - Little Buddies (Kids Grades 1-4) (3 events)

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 Buddie......More

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”.  Little Buddies have the opportunity to read books of their choice, or be read to, during a 30 minute time block. Please register for this program. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-buddies-little-buddies-kids-grades-1-4/

Lower Level- Children&#039;s Room Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Book Buddies - Big Buddies (High School Students)

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 supportiv......More

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. The program pairs children in grades 1 through 4 with high school student mentors, known as “Big Buddies”. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-buddies-big-buddies-high-school-students-3/

Lower Level- Children&#039;s Room Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, 03031

Little Listeners

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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-listeners-522/

Main Floor- Boardman Room Amherst Town Library, 14 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, cou......More

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. Perfect for preschoolers getting ready for the next big step! Ages 3-5 https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/childrens-program-17/

Main Floor- Boardman 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-256/

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

Let's Play Chinese Mahjong! (In-Person)

This 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! https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lets-play-chinese-mahjong-in-person/

Main Floor- Archives 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-15/

Main Floor- Archives 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-203/

Main Floor- Boardman Room Amherst Town Library, 14 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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com......More

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. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/postpartum-support-group-12/

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

Friends of the Library Board meeting

A special holiday gathering of the Friends of the Library Board and members https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/friends-of-the-library-board-meeting-4/

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

Christmastime in Paris (Virtual)

French tour guide Patrick Herpe returns to give viewers a live tour of Paris. He'll be walking while ZOOMing with us to show live video of Place Vendôme, the sublime royal square built under Louis XIV and redesigned by Napoleon. The magic of Christmas will be on disp......More

French tour guide Patrick Herpe returns to give viewers a live tour of Paris. He'll be walking while ZOOMing with us to show live video of Place Vendôme, the sublime royal square built under Louis XIV and redesigned by Napoleon. The magic of Christmas will be on display, as will the luxury of the neighborhood's palaces and jewelry stores. After passing by the opera house, tour will conclude at the magical Christmas Windows Display of the Galeries Lafayette department store.  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 and other public libraries in MA and NH. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2117622012016/WN_dvOA3j-DS9iuG2zFljANMA#/registration Virtual Program. Registration Required. https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/christmas-in-paris/

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