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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
Library
AMHERST TOWN LIBRARY
Amy Lapointe, Library Director
14 Main St., Amherst NH 03031
Phone 673-2288 Fax 672-6063
email: library@amherstlibrary.org
LIBRARY HAS REOPENED WHILE CONTINUING
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Children’s Programming at the Amherst Town Library
JOIN US VIRTUALLY!
STARTS MONDAY, JUNE 14th
This summer’s theme: Tails and Tales
A NOTE TO PARENTS: What a strange, crazy year we’ve had, and things are still not quite back to “normal” yet. That said, things are changing, and opening up, and our Summer Reading Program will reflect some of these changes. As always, we believe that one of our most important roles as children’s librarians is to help keep children reading all summer long. We know that actual, in-person contact is so important to the kids of our community, so we’re doing our best to make that available in the safest way possible. With that in mind, we are now offering in-person registration and prize-pickup in the Children’s Room, and several outdoor, in-person programming options. It will be so good to see you!!!
For the time being, we are asking that folks still wear a mask when visiting the library. Families may remain unmasked while seated at outdoor programs.
OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS
OUTDOOR STORYTIMES:
FAMILY STORYTIME
Thursdays, June 17 thru August 12 at 10:00am
Miss Sarah and Princess Lovely invite you to bring your blanket and join them on the library’s back lawn, weather-permitting, for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. It’s sure to be a FUN time!
For ages 3-6, younger siblings are always welcome.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Click to visit our calendar and register.
LITTLE LISTENERS LAPSIT STORYTIME
Fridays, June 18 thru August 13 at 10:00am
Babies, toddlers and their parent(s) or caregiver are invited to bring their blanket and join Miss Sarah outside on the library’s back lawn, weather permitting, for rhymes, finger play and songs, plus a simple book or two intended for this age. This is the perfect way to begin introducing and practicing early literacy skills with your little one.
For ages 0-3.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Click to visit our calendar and register.
JOIN US VIRTUALLY:
ZOOM FAMILY STORYTIME
Tuesday mornings at 10:00am from June 15 thru August 10
For families whose preference is to continue social distancing, our popular ZOOM Family Storytime will be offered through the summer. Join Miss Sarah and Princess Lovely for a fun-filled family program! Each week we’ll begin with a welcoming routine followed by stories, rhymes, songs and movement activities and finishing with a craft.
For ages 3-6, younger siblings are always welcome.
Registration is required. An email with the ZOOM link and a materials list for the craft will be sent before each program.
Click to visit our calendar and register.
ZOOM PET SHOW!
Wednesday, July 14 at 2:00pm
This year, the Amherst Town Library’s Annual Pet Show for Kids will be happening on ZOOM!
Sign-up to show us your pet, or sign up just to watch. For those who wish to show their pets, we will spotlight you so you and your pet are on the screen for everyone to see. We’ll ask you to introduce your pet, so you’ll need to have your pet with you, and we’ll ask you to tell us a few things about them. A poster or display prepped ahead of time is the best way to do this. For instance: What’s their name?
What do they like to eat? What do they like to do? Do they have any special talents? You decide what to tell us...Be creative!
Kids showing their pets should be at least 5 years old or older.
The number of participants to show their pets will be limited, so register early. Click to register to show your pet.
WANT TO WATCH: If you don’t have a pet, but would like to watch and join the FUN, register to receive the ZOOM link. Come be a member of the audience and share in this annual summertime Amherst tradition! All ages are welcome to join us! Click here to register.
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
BRYSON LANG, JUGGLER EXTRAORDINAIRE!
Monday, June 28 at 6:30pm
Join us on
the library’s back lawn, weather-permitting, for an interactive program of amazing juggling and crazy comedy. Bryson will keep you in
awe and wondering: ‘what will
he possibly juggle next?’ For
ages 4 and up. Space limited, registration is required.
REPTILES ON THE MOVE
Wednesday, July 7 at 10:00am
Come to the library’s back lawn, weather permitting, and experience the wonderful world of reptiles.
We’ll get to see a variety of live reptiles and learn all about them.
For ages 5 and up.
Space is limited and registration is required. Click to register.
WINGMASTERS
Monday, July 26 at 2:00pm
Come to the library’s back lawn, weather permitting, and celebrate tails and tales this summer with Wingmasters...Learn how raptors use their tails, and listen to some of the tales these individual birds have to tell.
For ages 5 and up.
Space is limited and registration is required. Click to register.
OTHER FUN STUFF TO DO:
TAKE HOME CRAFT KITS for KIDS
Although we can’t set up the craft table at the library this summer quite yet, we are hoping to encourage your crafty creativity by offering some “craft kits” for take-home fun. Every Monday, there will be a new craft kit to pick up downstairs just outside the elevator doors while supplies last beginning Mondays June 14 thru August 9.
‘BOOKWALKS’
Look for the latest ‘Bookwalk’ on the library’s front lawn. Find the first page and follow the directions for a fun-filled walking treat, plus you’ll get to enjoy a story while being outside. ‘Bookwalks’ will change over the course of the summer and we’ll announce on our Facebook page when a new one is set-up
PICTURE HUNTS
Children are invited to pick up a CHECKLIST from the container on the wall in front of the library and head around back to search for the pictures. **We ask that you please be respectful of the Garden Club’s Hard work by remaining on the slated path or grass while searching for pictures. All pictures can be located while on the path. We hope that you enjoy the challenge of the hunt in the peace of our beautiful garden area! Available even when the library is closed. Picture Hunts will change over the course of the summer and we’ll announce on our Facebook page when a new one becomes available.
