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Adult Programs
Programs going on in September!

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Adult Programs
Let's Play Mahjong!
Thursday, September 4  &
Thursdsay, September 18

2:00 - 3:30 PM
 
Part II of "Learn to Play Mahjong". Use your new skills to play Mahjong. No instruction, just tiles, tables, and good company. See you there!
 
In-Person Program. No Registration Required.
 
Restoring the Little Things that Run the World through Lawn Conversion
Thursday, September 4 7:00 - 8:15 PM
 
Learn from a panel of experienced gardeners why they decided to convert a portion of their lawn to a native habitat and lessons learned along the way. An Amherst Garden Club Side Shoots Event.
 
In-Person Program. Registration Required.
 
The Garden World of Jane Austen
Monday, September 8  7:00 - 8:00 PM
 
Jane Austen had a keen interest in flowers and kitchen gardening, and described gardens in her novels and letters. Learn about the flowers of Jane Austen’s world—from her personal cottage garden to the grand estates that she visited and wove into her novels.
 
Virtual Program. Registration Required.
 
Whole Grains for Everyday
Tuesday, September 9 7:00 - 8:00 PM
 
Whole Grains are simple to incorporate into your dinners if you know the tips, tricks, and how to coax maximum flavor. We'll be preparing Farro Bowls & Fall Harvest Quinoa with Empty Nest Kitchen.
 
Virtual Program. Registration Required.
 
FOL Open House
Thursday, September 11  9:30 - 10:30 AM
 
The Friends of the Library are recruiting new members! Stop by to learn more. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
 Whether you have a lot of time to give, or only a little, the Friends of the Library could use your help!
 
In-Person Program. 
 
Journey of a Running Girl
Thursday, September 11 7:00 - 8:00 PM
 
Join Kristina Clay, SHS class of 2018 for a reading from her recently published memoir, "Journey of a Running Girl"  that shares her journey growing up in Ukraine, navigating life in the orphanage system, and overcoming the struggles of a difficult upbringing. 
 
In-Person Program. Registration Required.
 
Monday Matinees
Monday, September 15  1:00 PM
 
Enjoy complimentary popcorn and seating. All films will be shown with closed captioning. Please note that Monday Matinees are intended for adult audiences; so check film ratings beforehand.

September Matinee:
"Dream Scenario" (2023)
 
In-Person Program.
No Registration Required.

Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America
Thursday, September 18 6:00 - 7:00 PM
 
Award-winning environmental journalist Sharon Udasin traces the ugly history of corporate greed, military impunity, and community devastation, based on her original reporting in four highly contaminated locations. 
 
Virtual Program. Registration Required.
 
Postpartum Support Group
Friday, September 19 10:30 AM
 
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.
 
In-Person Program.
No Registration Required.
Unlock Business Insights with Reference Solutions
Wednesday, September 24  1:00 - 2:00PM
 
Discover how to use Data Axle’s Reference Solutions to find leads, analyze markets, and support your business or job search. This free library resource offers access to detailed data on millions of businesses and consumers.

Training will be led by Donna Flaschner, Account Manager at Reference Solutions.
 
Virtual Program. Registration Required.
 

Amherst Town Library
14 Main Street
Amherst, New Hampshire 03031
(603) 673-2288

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