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Family Storytime: Stinky, Smelly Storytime!

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a special stinky, smelly storytime designed for children ages 2-6 years old and their families! Siblings are welcome!

No registration needed. Call the Youth Services department at 440-988-4230 (option 3) with any questions.

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

Join us for a special stinky, smelly storytime designed for children ages 2-6 years old and their families! Siblings are welcome!

No registration needed. Call the Youth Services department at 440-988-4230 (option 3) with any questions.

This event is in the "Children" group

Canine Reading Buddies

Saturday, October 4, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old. 

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

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Halloween Escape Room

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Dare to escape Halloween? Try and complete all challenges for a small prize. Designed for children ages 6 - 10, but children of all ages are welcome to give it a try!

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

Dare to escape Halloween? Try and complete all challenges for a small prize. Designed for children ages 6 - 10, but children of all ages are welcome to give it a try!

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: Spaces in registered programs may be offered to the waitlist if the registrant has not arrived within 15 minutes after the program's scheduled start time. Please notify the library by calling 440-988-4230 if you believe you will be more than fifteen minutes late to a registered program. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Magic Tree House Book Club: Polar Bears Past Bedtime

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Clubs, Reading Enrichment
Age Group:
Children

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Clubs, Reading Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: Spaces in registered programs may be offered to the waitlist if the registrant has not arrived within 15 minutes after the program's scheduled start time. Please notify the library by calling 440-988-4230 if you believe you will be more than fifteen minutes late to a registered program. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Music + Movement Storytime

Friday, October 10, 2025 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, instrumen...

Call the Youth Services department at 440-988-4230 (option 3) with any questions.

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

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.

Call the Youth Services department at 440-988-4230 (option 3) with any questions.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Monster Mash

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Come and celebrate the spooky season with us in a not-so-spooky way: monster- themed games and activities for families with children of all ages! 

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

Come and celebrate the spooky season with us in a not-so-spooky way: monster- themed games and activities for families with children of all ages! 

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: Spaces in registered programs may be offered to the waitlist if the registrant has not arrived within 15 minutes after the program's scheduled start time. Please notify the library by calling 440-988-4230 if you believe you will be more than fifteen minutes late to a registered program. 

Library Closed

All Day
Amherst Public Library
Closing
Branches:
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This event is in the "Children" group

Miss Joy's Music Time

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Sensory Play
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy engaging musical activities with music therapist Joy Rivera that include singing, dancing, instruments and more! Designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Sensory Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy engaging musical activities with music therapist Joy Rivera that include singing, dancing, instruments and more! Designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: Spaces in registered programs may be offered to the waitlist if the registrant has not arrived within 15 minutes after the program's scheduled start time. Please notify the library by calling 440-988-4230 if you believe you will be more than fifteen minutes late to a registered program. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old. 

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

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Teddy Bear Campout

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal friend to a campout in the library featuring story time, songs and a snack. Your little friend will stay the night in the library!

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

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal friend to a campout in the library featuring story time, songs and a snack. Your little friend will stay the night in the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: Spaces in registered programs may be offered to the waitlist if the registrant has not arrived within 15 minutes after the program's scheduled start time. Please notify the library by calling 440-988-4230 if you believe you will be more than fifteen minutes late to a registered program. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Halloween Storytime

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a special Halloween-themed storytime on Friday, October 24 at 11:15am! We will read not-so-spooky stories, sing and dance to some Halloween songs, and celebrate the spooky season together!

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

Join us for a special Halloween-themed storytime on Friday, October 24 at 11:15am! We will read not-so-spooky stories, sing and dance to some Halloween songs, and celebrate the spooky season together!

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: Spaces in registered programs may be offered to the waitlist if the registrant has not arrived within 15 minutes after the program's scheduled start time. Please notify the library by calling 440-988-4230 if you believe you will be more than fifteen minutes late to a registered program. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old. 

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

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Pumpkin Volcanoes

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Sensory Play
Age Group:
Children

Ready for some messy fun? Add a spooky twist to the science of chemical reactions by making a pumpkin volcano. Dress for a mess! Designed for ages 6 - 12 with a caregiver present. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Sensory Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready for some messy fun? Add a spooky twist to the science of chemical reactions by making a pumpkin volcano. Dress for a mess! Designed for ages 6 - 12 with a caregiver present. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: Spaces in registered programs may be offered to the waitlist if the registrant has not arrived within 15 minutes after the program's scheduled start time. Please notify the library by calling 440-988-4230 if you believe you will be more than fifteen minutes late to a registered program. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Canine Reading Buddies

Saturday, November 1, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old. 

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

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old. 

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

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Miss Joy's Music Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Sensory Play
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy engaging musical activities with music therapist Joy Rivera that include singing, dancing, instruments and more! Designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Sensory Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy engaging musical activities with music therapist Joy Rivera that include singing, dancing, instruments and more! Designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: Spaces in registered programs may be offered to the waitlist if the registrant has not arrived within 15 minutes after the program's scheduled start time. Please notify the library by calling 440-988-4230 if you believe you will be more than fifteen minutes late to a registered program. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old. 

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

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Music + Movement Storytime

Friday, November 21, 2025 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, instrumen...

Call the Youth Services department at 440-988-4230 (option 3) with any questions.

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

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.

Call the Youth Services department at 440-988-4230 (option 3) with any questions.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old. 

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

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 - 5 years old.

 

Library Closed

All Day
Amherst Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Amherst Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group

Canine Reading Buddies

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Miss Joy's Music Time

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Sensory Play
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy engaging musical activities with music therapist Joy Rivera that include singing, dancing, instruments and more! Designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Sensory Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy engaging musical activities with music therapist Joy Rivera that include singing, dancing, instruments and more! Designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Please note: Spaces in registered programs may be offered to the waitlist if the registrant has not arrived within 15 minutes after the program's scheduled start time. Please notify the library by calling 440-988-4230 if you believe you will be more than fifteen minutes late to a registered program.