Amherst Town Library

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The Amherst Town Library, located in the Village, was built in 1892 and renovated in 1911, 1971, and 1987. The Library is governed by an elected Board of Trustees.

Our Mission

A public library is a long-term investment for a town. It provides entertainment and enlightenment, and it demonstrates a community’s commitment to providing unbiased information and opportunities for life-long learning, as well as access to recreational reading and cultural programming. The library fosters a sense of community through shared public space, and as the needs of that community change, the library must evolve in furtherance of its mission.

At the Amherst Town Library (ATL), we are committed to providing the highest quality service in a warm, respectful, and professional environment. While we will continue to offer traditional library services, we will also explore trends that may lead to new and innovative offerings. We welcome your feedback. 

Our Vision

The Amherst Town Library is an essential, innovative community service and an accessible resource for people of all ages and backgrounds, enhancing our quality of life and affirming our sense of community. As Trustees and Staff we strive to accomplish the library’s mission and commit ourselves to the following:

Caring

Library services will be guided by a sense of caring with consideration to the needs of the individual and the community at large.

Innovation

Technology will maximize access to information resources. The staff will respond enthusiastically to changing community needs and demands.

Quality

The Library will contribute to the overall quality of community life by its commitment to quality in the development, selection and delivery of materials and services to library users. A wide variety of educational and leisure resources in accessible formats will meet diverse community needs.

Professionalism

 The staff will conduct themselves in a manner that creates confidence among library users and the community.