Adult Events
All adult events are posted to the library's general events calendar. You can also stay up-to-date with all our adult, youth, and local history events and information by subscribing to our e-newsletter or following the library on Facebook or Instagram.
In addition to various one-time events for adults, the library also hosts a variety of recurring events for adults.
This year, the library is also offering a year-long non-fiction reading challenge for adults: Let's Get Real. This reading challenge is entirely online, using Beanstack. Log the time you spend reading or listening to non-fiction books/audiobooks and/or complete non-fiction related activities to earn badges and virtual raffle tickets that you can put toward quarterly prizes. Everyone who earns at least one badge in a month will also be contacted to pick up a small prize.
Monthly Events
All dates are subject to change due to holidays, inclement weather, etc. Please check each month's listing on the events calendar for the most up-to-date information and to register.
1st Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm: Community of Stitchers
In Person: Drop In
Do you have a sewing, cross-stitch, knitting, crotchet or other craft project you are working on? Bring it to a meeting of our Community of Stitchers where you can work on your project, get advice from your fellow creators, and show off your work! Our local stitching enthusiast and advanced knitter, Sarah Chapman, will be on hand at each meeting to help attendees with their projects. All experience levels are welcome - come enjoy a creative evening with us!
2nd Sundays @ 2:00 pm: Asian Art Series
Virtual: Registration Required
Spend your Sunday afternoon learning about the arts of Asia from experts at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco! Each month will focus on a unique topic from this vast, diverse, and ever evolving continent. This program is presented in conjunction with Groton Public Library.
2nd Wednesdays @ 2:30 pm: Second Editions Book Club (at Amesbury Senior Center)
In Person: Registration Requested
In cooperation with the Amesbury Senior Center, join us for a new book group geared toward older adults and led by Assistant Library Director Stephanie Smith. Pick up books at the library and discuss them at the Senior Center!
3rd Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm: Page Turners Book Club
In Person: Registration Required
Join Reference & Cataloging Librarian Jodie to discuss a different book each month. Registration is required for this popular book club due to limited space.
4th Thursdays @ 7:00 pm: Art Talks with Jane Oneail
Virtual: Registration Required
Enjoy an evening of art appreciation with Jane Oneail of Culturally Curious! Each month, we'll offer a themed discussion about a different artist or artistic movement. Presented in conjunction with Chelmsford Public Library, Groton Public Library, Langley Adams Library (Groveland), and Tewksbury Public Library.
Funded in part by the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library.
Yearly Events
Summer Reading: June 15-August 15
Summer reading is not just for kids! Adults can participate each summer by tracking their minutes and earning badges in Beanstack to be entered to win prizes!