Amherst Public Library

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Tomorrow, Monday, August 31 is the last day to turn in your entries for the Great American Scavenger Hunt! All entries a...
08/30/2026

Tomorrow, Monday, August 31 is the last day to turn in your entries for the Great American Scavenger Hunt! All entries are due by 8pm tomorrow evening. If you're just getting started today, we'll even give you a couple of freebies! You still need to figure out what other state is at those businesses (each business has two states), but this will get you started!

Every state in the union offers something unique! Take a walk around town to find photos of landmarks and famous locations from all over the country, in the windows of many of our downtown businesses. Write down the business name under the state on your entry form and find the next one. Complete on your own or work as a team! Return your completed form to the library for a small prize per participant. All correct and complete entries will be entered into a drawing to win a $30 local business gift card pack!

The next meeting of the Amherst Chess Players Society is scheduled for this coming Monday, August 31 at 5:30pm! The Amhe...
08/29/2026

The next meeting of the Amherst Chess Players Society is scheduled for this coming Monday, August 31 at 5:30pm! The Amherst Chess Players Society is a welcoming group for chess enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. The club prioritizes fair play, respect, and camaraderie.

This club is intended for ages 12+, but younger children are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult. You do not have to have attended a previous meeting to attend this one.

These titles are available to borrow in the library or at our drive-up window! Log into catalog.amherstpubliclibrary.org...
08/29/2026

These titles are available to borrow in the library or at our drive-up window! Log into catalog.amherstpubliclibrary.org or call the library at 440-988-4230 to place a title on hold!

(Please note: Our pickup lockers are temporarily unavailable.)

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Rubber Duck-orating Contest! We had a total of 73 very unique ducks to vot...
08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Rubber Duck-orating Contest! We had a total of 73 very unique ducks to vote for, and received 366 voting ballots! Winners were chosen by popular vote.

Congratulations to our winners!

Kids:
1st Place - Ducky by Madison B.
Madison wins a copy of the "Don't Say Duck" board game and a squishy Glitter Duck!

2nd Place - Bubbles by Delilah G.
Delilah wins three squishy Glitter Ducks!

Adults:
1st Place - Mega Duck (Piloted by Rubber McDuckie) by Hank D.
Hank wins a $15 gift card of his choice!

2nd Place - Daisy (The Great Gatsby) - by Jules H.
Jules wins $10 gift card for CM Beez Tea & Honey Haven (Courtesy of Christina Meier)

Ducks are available to be picked up on the second floor. All ducks must be picked up by September 16.

We've been hard at work getting things sorted for the 5th Annual Craft Supply Swap coming this Saturday, August 29. Than...
08/27/2026

We've been hard at work getting things sorted for the 5th Annual Craft Supply Swap coming this Saturday, August 29. Thank you to the volunteers from the Friends of the Amherst, Ohio Public Library for all of the help! These photos are a very small sneak peek of what will be available on Saturday.

Donations will be accepted through 4:30pm tomorrow. Donation to the swap is not required to attend, but those who donate receive exclusive early entrance at 12:30pm. The swap is open to the public from 1pm - 3pm. Please bring along a canned good or other non-perishable food item to benefit a local food pantry.

All Craft Supply Swap items are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We are not able to hold any items.

Come visit us at the Lorain County Fair today (8/26)! We'll be in the little library building next to Wellington Band Do...
08/26/2026

Come visit us at the Lorain County Fair today (8/26)! We'll be in the little library building next to Wellington Band Donuts until 3pm. Pick up a September event calendar and spin to win some fun library swag!

Remembering country music artist, philanthropist, and literacy champion Dolly Parton (1946 - 2026). Celebrate her life a...
08/25/2026

Remembering country music artist, philanthropist, and literacy champion Dolly Parton (1946 - 2026). Celebrate her life and legacy with books and music for all ages! These titles are available to borrow in the library, at our drive-up window, or with a pickup locker.

Search catalog.amherstpubliclibrary.org for even more titles, or check out our digital services like Libby and Hoopla for ebooks, audiobooks, music, and movies that you can borrow from the comfort of home.

Drop off your donations for the 5th Annual Craft Supply Swap anytime the library is open, today through Friday, August 2...
08/24/2026

Drop off your donations for the 5th Annual Craft Supply Swap anytime the library is open, today through Friday, August 28! Donations can be dropped off in Community Room A on the second floor. If the room is in use, please leave your donations on the designated table in the second floor lobby. Don't forget to take a donation ticket for early entry to the swap at 12:30pm on Saturday!

The 5th Annual Craft Supply Swap is open to the public on Saturday, August 29, 1pm - 3pm. Donation to the swap is not required to attend! Those who attend are asked to bring along a canned good or other non-perishable food item to benefit a local food pantry.

If you've noticed this recent addition to the corner of Leavitt Road (SR 58) and Park Avenue, you can thank the Friends ...
08/21/2026

If you've noticed this recent addition to the corner of Leavitt Road (SR 58) and Park Avenue, you can thank the Friends of the Amherst, Ohio Public Library! The Friends of the Library purchased these pictogram signs and coordinated with the city to have them installed so that people traveling north and south on Leavitt Road can more easily find the library!

Congratulations to the winners of our in-library short story contest! Our second winner is from the ages 9+ category. Th...
08/20/2026

Congratulations to the winners of our in-library short story contest! Our second winner is from the ages 9+ category. This is "The Dinos Adventure" by Vera (age 13)!

Check our earlier posts for the winner of the 8 and under category!

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221 Spring Street
Amherst, OH
44001

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Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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