Amherst College Library

The library will close today at 5pm as planned, we are closed tomorrow, and our hours on Sunday have changed due to the forecast. Keep an eye on our website to learn of any other changes!

We hope everyone returning to campus has a safe trip, and we'll see you soon! ❄️

Looking for your next great listen? Amherst students, faculty, and staff can now access a selection of audiobooks and eBooks on Libby! This new and growing collection currently features literary fiction, memoir, and social commentary titles. To access Libby, visit the link in our bio and use your Amherst login to sign in, or search for Amherst College to add us in the Libby app!

[Image Description: An image of a blurry bookcase with two text boxes sharing information about Libby at Amherst, followed by six slides with images of different books above brief descriptions.]

Have you ever wondered what Frost Library was like in the 1960s? These photos, curated in honor of Frost's upcoming sixtieth anniversary, show that while the building may look the same in some ways, activity in the library used to be very different. Despite changes, sixty years after its dedication, Frost Library continues to serve as an intellectual and community hub for the Amherst College campus.

Join us today from 3-6 pm in Friendly in the Reading Room to celebrate our mid-century home with activities and snacks, and help us imagine what the future could hold. '60s attire is optional, but encouraged!

[Image Description: Ten captioned images from the 1960s showing Frost Library. The library's architect is shown, as are students working on different levels, administrative offices and staff, the card catalog, and a truck moving books from Converse Hall to Frost.]