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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
Masks Are Optional! Please respect choices by others.
Children’s Programming, Amherst Town Library – January 2022
JANUARY SNOWFLAKE FUN!
SNOWFLAKE MAGIC: NO TWO ALIKE!
Wednesday, January 26 - 3:30-4:30pm.
Come to the library for an afternoon of "Snowflake Magic". We will read some stories about snowflakes and learn some facts about them as we go. After, we will make a snowflake craft and play a snowflake inspired game that may or may not include marshmallows. Cocoa and cookies will be available, too! So come for the stories, come for the snacks, but mostly come for the fun!For kids ages 5 and up.
Registration is required. Click to register.
STORYTIMES - NEW SESSIONS START in JANUARY
New storytime sessions will be starting the first week of the New Year. For complete storytime details, please visit our storytime page.
ZOOM Family Storytime: Tuesday mornings at 10am, January 4 through February 22. For preschoolers ages 3 and up with younger siblings always welcome. If you’re trying to avoid group activities… Join us on ZOOM for Family Storytime! Family storytimes are designed for the interest and attention span of the preschool-kindergarten set, but younger and older siblings are invited to attend. These action -packed 40 minute programs include a wide variety of books, finger plays, and songs. At the conclusion of each session, caregivers are invited to assist their children with a simple craft.
Click here to Register to receive the ZOOM link and craft materials list before each storytime.
* Family Storytime will be offered in-person at the library on Wednesday mornings at 10:00am January 5 through February 23.
For preschoolers ages 3 to 5, younger and older siblings are always welcome. Caregivers must be present for any siblings younger than 3 yrs. No registration is required.
Family storytimes are designed for the interest and attention span of the preschool-kindergarten set, but younger and older siblings are invited to attend. These action -packed 40 minute programs include a wide variety of books, finger plays, and songs. At the conclusion of each session, caregivers are invited to assist their children with a simple craft.
* Little Listeners Lapsit Time will be offered in-person at the library on Thursday and Friday mornings at 10:30am from January 6 & 7 through February 24 & 25.
For children age newborn to 3 years. No registration is required.
Our youngest group offers an opportunity for babies, young toddlers and their caregivers to gather for rhymes,songs and puppets. This 30-minute program emphasizes traditional rhymes that reinforce language patterns and provide for parent/child interaction. A simple book or two intended for this age is generally highlighted
* Mask use is currently optional in the library, but all policies are subject to change.
DROP-IN S.T.E.M. FRIDAYS:
Track Time! Friday, January 7 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!
For ages 4 and up. No registration required.
Build It! Friday, January 21 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 ages 4 and up. No registration required.
Tech-Time for Kids! Friday, January 28 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!
For ages 7 and up. No registration required.
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