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Canine Reading Buddies

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
Children
Canine Reading Buddies:

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled m...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Reading Enrichment

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!

Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled monthly on the first Saturday at 11am and and the third Tuesday at 6:30pm.

Music + Movement Storytime

Music + Movement Storytime

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Music + Movement Storytime:

Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime!  This storytime is designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers, and will include stories, songs, ins...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime

Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime!  This storytime is designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers, and will include stories, songs, instruments and more! 

Registration is not needed for these sessions.

Canine Reading Buddies

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
Children
Canine Reading Buddies:

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled m...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Reading Enrichment

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!

Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled monthly on the first Saturday at 11am and and the third Tuesday at 6:30pm.

Write Your Own Adventure Story Contest Begins!

All Day
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Youth of all ages are invited to go on an adventure with us this summer at the library by entering our short story contest! Write a short story that includes an adventure, a h...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Youth of all ages are invited to go on an adventure with us this summer at the library by entering our short story contest! 

Summer Storytime

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

New this summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

New this summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers.

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00pm
Offsite at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every Tuesday, June 4 through July 16 at 10:30am. 

Summer Craft Days

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday, June 5 through July 17 from 2pm - 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday, June 5 through July 17 from 2pm - 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!

Kids Art Workshop: Tiny Travel Trailers (Part 1)

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

An art workshop designed for kids ages 6 - 10! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create a Tiny Travel Trailer. Dress for a mess! Registration is requir...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

An art workshop designed for kids ages 6 - 10! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create a Tiny Travel Trailer. Dress for a mess! 

Music + Movement Storytime

Music + Movement Storytime

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Music + Movement Storytime:

Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime!  This storytime is designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers, and will include stories, songs, ins...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime

Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime!  This storytime is designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers, and will include stories, songs, instruments and more! 

Registration is not needed for these sessions.

Summer Storytime

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

New this summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

New this summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers.

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00pm
Offsite at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every Tuesday, June 4 through July 16 at 10:30am. 

Summer Craft Days

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday, June 5 through July 17 from 2pm - 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday, June 5 through July 17 from 2pm - 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!

Kids Art Workshop: Tiny Travel Trailers (Part 2)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

An art workshop designed for kids ages 6 - 10! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create a Tiny Travel Trailer. Dress for a mess! Registration is requir...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

An art workshop designed for kids ages 6 - 10! All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create a Tiny Travel Trailer. Dress for a mess! 

Summer Storytime

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

New this summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

New this summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers.

The Magic Treehouse Book Club: Dinosaurs Before Dark

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Want to go on a magical adventure this summer, just like Jack and Annie? Read (or re-read) the Magic Tree House books and come to the library for special themed activities. This bo...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Want to go on a magical adventure this summer, just like Jack and Annie? Read (or re-read) the Magic Tree House books and come to the library for special themed activities.

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00pm
Offsite at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every Tuesday, June 4 through July 16 at 10:30am. 

Canine Reading Buddies

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
Children
Canine Reading Buddies:

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled m...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Reading Enrichment

All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog in the second floor children's area. Come with your favorite book or borrow one of ours!

Canine Reading Buddies is scheduled monthly on the first Saturday at 11am and and the third Tuesday at 6:30pm.

Summer Craft Days

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday, June 5 through July 17 from 2pm - 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in the 2nd floor lobby every Wednesday, June 5 through July 17 from 2pm - 6pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!

Music + Movement Storytime

Music + Movement Storytime

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Music + Movement Storytime:

Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime!  This storytime is designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers, and will include stories, songs, ins...

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime

Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime!  This storytime is designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers, and will include stories, songs, instruments and more! 

Registration is not needed for these sessions.

MESStival

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Outside - Front Lawn at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a messy festival on the library lawn! Enjoy playing with slime, sand, dirt, bubbles and many other messy things. Event will be held outside, please dress accordingly. D...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Outside - Front Lawn
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Join us for a messy festival on the library lawn! Enjoy playing with slime, sand, dirt, bubbles and many other messy things. Event will be held outside, please dress accordingly. Designed for children of all ages.

Summer Storytime

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

New this summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

New this summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers.

Wiggly Worms Sensory Play

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Patio Terrace at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Do you love bugs? Do you love to play in dirt? Come join us on our second-floor library patio to play with live worms in dirt! Create your own worm farm in a jar to take home with ...

Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Patio Terrace
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Do you love bugs? Do you love to play in dirt? Come join us on our second-floor library patio to play with live worms in dirt! Create your own worm farm in a jar to take home with a real worm. Designed for children of all ages.

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00pm
Offsite at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every Tuesday, June 4 through July 16 at 10:30am.