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Obituaries
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
SEPTEMBER:
Preschool Times Begin After Labor Day
Family Storytime will be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:00am from September 7 & 8 to December 14 & 15. For preschoolers ages 3 to 5, younger and older siblings are welcome. Caregivers must be present for any siblings younger than 3 yrs. No registration is required.
Little Listeners Lapsit Time is offered on Thursday and Friday mornings at 10:30am from September 9 & 10 to December 16 & 17. For children age newborn to 3 years. No registration is required.
(There will be no storytime on November 25 & 26)
For complete storytime details, please visit our storytime page.
*Our plan at this time is to hold our storytimes indoors. In accordance with our Modes of Operation, mask use is currently optional in the library, but all policies are subject to change. We will continue to monitor the situation and update as needed.
MISS SARAH’S RECORDING RELEASE/RETIREMENT PARTY
Thursday, September 23 from 3:30-4:30pm - Did you know that our Miss Sarah is a talented musician who has just released her first recording of music for children? Did you know that Miss Sarah is retiring from her long and rewarding career as a children’s librarian? Of course the leaving is bittersweet, as she has come to know and love so many Amherst families. So, come join us for a final fun program: Miss Sarah and her friend Jim Prendergast will perform some of the songs from “Angel on My Shoulder: sweet songs for little listeners”, and we’ll say our fond farewells. She hopes to see as many of you as possible! The event is planned as an outdoor program---if the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll be moving indoors to the Main Floor of the library.
DROP-IN S.T.E.M. FRIDAYS:
Build It! Friday, September 17 from 3:00 to 4:30.
iPads and apps are great, but sometimes, children just need to build something with their own hands!Come on down to the Children’s Room, and let your child explore our collection of building materials. We have plastic tubes, marble racers, blocks, magnatiles, mobilos, lots of Legos, and more! Let’s see what we can build!
For kids ages 4 and up. No registration required.
Tech-Time! for Kids Friday, September 24 from 3:00-4:30
Come and explore our collection of S.T.E.M.-based activity kits: Snap-Circuits, Citiblocs, Ozmobots, and more… we make them available, so you can explore and enjoy an opportunity to make-your-own fun!
Ages 7 and up. No registration required.
Track Time! Friday, October 1 from 3:00-4:30
Come on down to the library to explore our assortment of tracks---and vehicles to travel on them. Use the materials available to build structures and obstacle courses to make the adventure even more fun---the only limit is your imagination!
Ages 4 and up. No registration required.
LOOK AHEAD TO OCTOBER:
Fairy Houses Tuesday, October 5 from 3:00-4:00.
Are there fairies living in the library garden? Join us to build some fairy houses and maybe find out!We’ll also share a story or two. Materials will be supplied... Stay tuned for more details!
For children ages 5 and up. Registration required and will open for this event on September 7.
Moulton’s Market at the Library!
The Children’s Room is celebrating the arrival of a new bookshelf/playhouse. Designed to look just like Amherst’s own Moulton’s Market, the unit houses our collection of Board Books and offers the children a great place to curl up with a book as well as lots of inspiration for creative play. Make sure to visit the library and take a look!
Many, many thanks to David Martina, who not only designed and built the playhouse, but who with his wife
Sara also generously presented it to us free of charge. The children of Amherst will be enjoying the fruits of his woodworking talents and generosity for years to come. Thank-you, David!
