Jones Library & Branches

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Jones Library & Branches Public library serving central Amherst, MA with branches in North Amherst and South Amherst. Our historic building is currently under renovation.

Visit us in our temporary location at 101 University Drive. The Jones Library & Branches is the public library serving the community of Amherst, Massachusetts.

Throwback ThursdayToday we would like to share a beautiful plate from the art book From Amherst to Cashmere by Margaret ...
10/15/2026

Throwback Thursday
Today we would like to share a beautiful plate from the art book From Amherst to Cashmere by Margaret Jean Taylor, which features ten colored handprinted etchings paired with twelve selected poems of Emily Dickinson. In 1957 Taylor studied under Hans Hofmann and received her MFA from UMass in 1992. Primarily a landscape painter and printmaker, she had exhibits at Gallery A3 in Amherst as well as other galleries in Western Mass and New York City.

The Jones Library will close at 5:15 today, Thursday, October 15. We apologize for any inconvenience. Visit us online,...
10/15/2026

The Jones Library will close at 5:15 today, Thursday, October 15. We apologize for any inconvenience. Visit us online, or come see us tomorrow!

Let's make some music!Grab your uke and join us via Zoom on Monday night!
10/15/2026

Let's make some music!
Grab your uke and join us via Zoom on Monday night!

Staff Pick of the WeekEnormous Wings by Laurie FrankelYes, the plot line of this novel sounds quite ridiculous, but it s...
10/14/2026

Staff Pick of the Week
Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel

Yes, the plot line of this novel sounds quite ridiculous, but it serves to make space for some very valid observations and commentary about where we find ourselves now as a society. In this novel, 77-year-old Pepper Mills recently lost her driver’s license and has moved in to a senior living complex in Austin, Texas. She finds a circle of friends, and even a new romantic partner. No one could have expected her to fall pregnant at her age. And yet…

Memoir WorkshopWant to preserve your memories? Come to this engaging & fun workshop for adults & seniors!
10/13/2026

Memoir Workshop
Want to preserve your memories? Come to this engaging & fun workshop for adults & seniors!

Join us for our next program about democracy!
10/12/2026

Join us for our next program about democracy!

Novel Beginnings: The AnswerWe are big fans of Chris Bohjalian, whom we even brought to Amherst in 2014 for our On the ...
10/12/2026

Novel Beginnings: The Answer
We are big fans of Chris Bohjalian, whom we even brought to Amherst in 2014 for our On the Same Page program. His latest novel, "The Amateur", is about a young woman, a golf prodigy, who kills a caddy with a stray ball at the country club. The investigation of this freak accident reveals a dark and shocking tale of secret affairs, predatory men, and a teenager on trial. When it comes to luck, we can agree that the eponymous character in the novel was extremely unlucky, at least at the start of the story.

Looking for a job? Join us for this virtual workshop on creating a resume to get you noticed!
10/11/2026

Looking for a job? Join us for this virtual workshop on creating a resume to get you noticed!

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101 University Drive
Amherst, MA
01002

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:15pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:15pm
Thursday 9am - 8:15pm
Friday 9am - 5:15pm
Saturday 9am - 5:15pm
Sunday 1pm - 5:15pm

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