New Carpet Installation
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Greetings!
There is only one week left for children to log hours for the Summer Reading Program.
Participants must turn in their reading logs
by 5PM on Friday, August 13.
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Summer Reading Ends Friday, August 13
Second Annual BBQ on the Village Green:
Thursday, August 12 @ 5:30-7:30PM.
Please join us for an evening of fun. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages will be provided. Please bring a side dish,
salad, or dessert to share. Grand Prize raffle winners will be announced, the Terrific Tyler will be back with his one-of-a-kind magic, and chances are that Miss Emily and Miss Sue will be SLIMED! Please sign up in advance at the Library or online. (Rain Location: Johnson Meeting Room @ the Library)
This event is not to be
confused with the Amherst's 250th Anniversary Town Picnic and Concert on
August 18.
Make A Splash Read-A-Thon:
Monday, 8/9
@ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Come any time between 10 and 5 for a day of
relaxation and reading! Bring some good books to read and a pillow! At noon we
will have a bag lunch picnic in the garden, so if you would like to
participate in this part of the day, please bring a bag lunch! This is a great opportunity to get some
additional hours logged for summer reading! Ages 7 and up.
Make A Splash Bash- High Seas Pirate Adventure: 
Tuesday, 8/10 @ 1:30-4:30pm
Ahoy! Join us for a fun filled
afternoon of pirate games, crafts, and festive snacks. Learn to talk like a
pirate. Make a cool pirate costume. Make pirate crafts. Play some pirate games.
Eat some pirate grub. Listen to some tales of the sea. We set sail at 1:30, and
return to land at 4:30. Please wear play clothes to this event! All ship mates 5
and up are welcome!
Yoga: Wednesday, 8/11 @ 1:30pm
Curious about yoga? Come and learn a bit of yoga history,
philosophy, and how it can enhance your body and your life. Experience basic
yoga postures. For adults only. Barbara Landry & Michelle Luks (Amherst Yoga),
Instructors
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Welcome, Sarah!
We are pleased to introduce Sarah Hydorn, the library's new Head of Children and Young Adult Services.
Sarah is passionate about
getting books into the hands of children. She is an active member of the NH Library Association's Great
Stone Face Book (GSF) Committee, a group that annually reviews over one hundred children's books and prepares a list of the best twenty-five for readers in grades four through six. Sarah also plays the flute and pennywhistle as a member of the Lamprey River Band, playing traditional New England contra dance music.
Sarah comes to us from the Dover Public Library, where she has been working in the Children's Room for over 20 years. You may have met Sarah when she visited for a few Tuesday storytimes this summer. She will begin full time on September 1.
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Historic Artwork
Celebrating
Amherst's 250th Anniversary
 The Friends of the Library is presenting an exhibition
of historical artwork, now through the end of September. A variety
of pieces have been gathered from Amherst's town buildings and museums.
Among the many photographs, there will also be a sampler, needlepoint,
and prints by local artists. Stop by to see how Amherst looked through the eyes of Amherst's citizens,
artists, craftsmen, and photographers through the years.
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Remember, the library is a happening place and your library card is your ticket to free books,
magazines, music, movies, Internet access, enriching programs and much more!
Sincerely,
Amherst Town Library
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