Amherst Public Library

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Amherst, Ohio 44001
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Check out the Amherst book blog  for information about books
and other great library information.
 


Check out our regular computer classes! 

 Amherst Public Library is now offering regular classes on beginner Basic Internet, Microsoft Word & Excel, Genealogy, Beginner Facebook and Optimal Resume.  Click on the link to your right on the sidebar titled "Free Computer Classes" for a complete list of class times and dates. Registration is required. 


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Renovation and Expansion Project

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Saving for College

Wednesday, September 22nd,  7 p.m. 

Helping pay for a college education can be one of the most valuable gifts you can give a child. Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Tim Uras, will present Paying for Education, a program for parents and grandparents interested in learning the options available for saving and paying for a child's education. He will present various investment options and strategies available to assist in planning and paying for a college education.


 Social Networking 101-- for PARENTS

Monday, October 4th, 7:00 p.m. 

Ohio's first-ever Cyber Safety Week is Oct. 3-9.  Social networking
sites
are an important component of the lives of today's teens.  What
is so great about Facebook?  Why does my teen need to "tweet"
everything, and what does that mean?  Learn the basics of social
networking and some ways to address the risks involved.
 


The Sixth Annual Author Luncheon Presented by the Friends of the Amherst Public Library 

This year Barbara Raymond will discuss her book THE BABY THIEF, the untold story of Georgia Tann, the baby seller who corrupted adoption. She adopted children nationwide as well as to some famous Hollywood stars.

Thursday, October 21st, 11:30 a.m. at the Nordson Depot. Tickets are on sale now!


Volunteers Wanted

Are you interested in getting some exercise and helping your library at the same time?  The Amherst Public Library is seeks volunteers for the following positions.

Grounds Monitor

Help keep the library grounds clear of trash.  Can be completed in as little as 15 minutes per day.  Volunteers can choose single days or multiple days of the week.

Costumed Character
Looking for someone who is interested in wearing a "super hot" bear costume and representing the library at community and library events.  This position can be filled by one individual or multiple individuals willing to serve at different events.
 
Interested volunteer applicants can apply by completing a volunteer application available at the library's circulation desk.  For questions, please contact the library director, Robin Wood, at 440-988-4230.
 

Voter Registration

Are you registered to vote?  For your convenience, voter registration and absentee ballot applications are available at the Amherst Public Library.


Looking for a book group? Here's what we're reading..

Novel Women & Jim (a.m. group) 9/22 ~10:00 a.m. 
A Lesson Before Dying  by Ernest Gaines 
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Al Pecora Memorial Book Group (p.m. group) 9/15~ 7:00 p.m.
Change of Heart  by Jodi Picoult 
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Firelands Book Group
  
(Group meets at Fireland's High School Library and will resume in September) 
 

 Exciting things are happening at Amherst Public Library. 

  Come check us out!

   
   


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