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Thank You!
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Peeps Diorama Show Contest! We love seeing the creative ways to use so many varieties of Peeps. Your marshmallow masterpieces were all wonderful and we look forward to next year!
Congratulations to the winners in each category: Cora - Ages 2-5 - Peeps Kindergarten
Madelyn - Ages 6-9 - Inside Scoop
Reid - Ages 10-12 - Peep Gold Mine
Sophia & Olivia - Ages 13-17 - Beauty and the Peep
Amherst Police (Anthony, Nina, Justin & Jessica) - Operation Peep Sweep |
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Summer Reading Program Collaboration May 20th & 22nd 3:00pm-3:45pm Summer planning is in full swing, and in collaboration with Souhegan High School, we will be attending the SHS Comic Con Event on May 20th and 22nd. The event will feature: Souhegan student artists Cosplay contest Games Interactive stations featuring art, comics and gaming Raffles & prizes Students will be able to register for the Summer Reading Program and sign up for an Amherst Town Library card. |
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Changes to our Regular Program Schedule We are excited about the Summer Reading Program coming in June and we are sure you will be too! Our regular programming schedule will be modified in May and June so that we can polish the plans and visit your children at their schools! Please come in with your friends to play with our toys and check out our books. Stay tuned for our Level Up Summer Reading Program details! |
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Wiggle, Giggle, Explore Tuesdays at 3pm Ages 3-5 Play and learn together with a variety of preschool activities! We’ll get the wiggles out, giggle with a silly song then learn a school readiness activity through play! |
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Discovery ClubThursdays at 4:30pm Ages 7-10 STEM fun for growing minds! Come explore a new, hands-on STEM topic each week. Designed for our older, inquiring minds. |
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Discovery Club JUNIOR Mondays at 4pm Ages 5-6 Discover a variety of STEM projects in Discovery Club JUNIOR!! Each week, kids will learn through a new hands-on activity designed for our younger, inquiring minds. |
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Paws to Read Tuesday, May 6th with LUCY 3:30pm-4:30pm Ages 5+ (emerging readers) Lucy is a happy, friendly 8-year-old cockapoo who brings joy wherever she goes. Her favorite activities are hiking, kayaking, and leaping to catch and fetch balls, frisbees, and other toys both on land and in water, via her own spectacular dock diving style. As a registered Pet Partners® therapy team, Lucy and her human “mom” have worked at local public libraries encouraging young children to read aloud, and at NH universities helping students to relax for exams. Lucy enjoys performing her many tricks and especially her famous pirouette! |
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Book Burp
Wednesday, May 7th 6pm Ages 8-12 What is a book burp? A book burp is a video or written review of a book you’ve read and want to share with your friends. Come chat about a book you've read and make a book burp! |
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Comic Club Ages 9-12 Comic Club Jr. Ages 6-8 Wednesday, April 14th 2pm
These programs will run separately but simultaneously. Kids will read, write, draw, and share their own stories! This fun, relaxed club will give young readers an opportunity to explore new graphic novels and share their creativity. |
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Reading Dragons Ongoing September-May Reading Dragons is a reading program that runs from October to May. Participants track reading, collect dragon trading cards and play games, all while learning good reading habits and gaining a lifelong love of reading! This is the last month to come in and get your playing cards. Reading Dragons will be back in September. |
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1000 Books Before KindergartenOngoing Ages 0-5 HOW CAN I READ 1000 BOOKS? One book a day for three years=1000 Three books a day for one year=1000 Ten books a week for two years=1000 WHAT COUNTS? Every book you read counts every time you read it! Even storytimes at the library count! WHEN CAN I SIGN UP? Today! Register anytime when your child is between birth and five years old. WHERE CAN I SIGN UP? Sign up online or see a librarian. |
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Bubbly Babies Thursdays & Fridays 10am 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. |
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Toddler 2sMiss Lisa will kick off this storytime with dancing and getting the wiggles out. We'll have fun with stories, songs and rhymes.
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Little ListenersJoin Miss Sadie at an engaging storytime that introduces your child to books, rhymes, music and a craft. |
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Little ImaginationsLittle Imaginations is a 30-minute 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. |
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Early Literacy Tip Look for signs of spring. Go for a walk and talk about what you see. Point out new grass, birds, flowers and leaf buds. Books to Read For Readers 0-3: For Readers 3+: |
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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.
Registration is suggested, but not required. |
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Library Resources
Life is busy! When you can't get here, you can still access us 24x7 from anywhere. Learn about our digital services like Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla. Don't forget to see all our museum passes. All this with just your library card! |
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