Library Closed All Day Amherst Public Library Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Amherst Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group Messy Play Day Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Play Age Group: Children Explore a variety of messy materials (oobleck, finger paint, bubbles and more) in our tarp-covered community room! Dress for a mess! Designed for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Messy Play Day 11:15am–12:00pm Children Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: Community Room A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Play Registration Required Event Details: Explore a variety of messy materials (oobleck, finger paint, bubbles and more) in our tarp-covered community room! Dress for a mess! Designed for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Children" group Superhero Training Academy Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Calling all superheroes! Come to a special superhero storytime and then create your very own cape, perform fantastic feats of strength, and enjoy fun music and activities! Recommended for ages 8 and under. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Superhero Training Academy 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: Community Room A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Calling all superheroes! Come to a special superhero storytime and then create your very own cape, perform fantastic feats of strength, and enjoy fun music and activities! Recommended for ages 8 and under. Disclaimer(s) Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime Monday, January 26, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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 Magic Tree House Book Club: Viking Ships at Sunrise Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Magic Tree House Book Club: Viking Ships at Sunrise 1:30pm–2:30pm Children 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 Magic Tree House Book Club: Viking Ships at Sunrise Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Magic Tree House Book Club: Viking Ships at Sunrise 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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, January 30, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Music + Movement Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Children Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: Community Room A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: 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!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Kids Cozy Reading Challenge All Day 2/2 - 2/28 In Library at Amherst Public Library Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens & Teens Cozy up with a good book from the Amherst Public Library this winter for a chance to win a warm and fuzzy prize! Receive one ticket each day you check out items at the Youth Services desk during the month of February. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Feb 2 - 28 2026 Kids Cozy Reading Challenge All Day 2/2–2/28 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens & Teens Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: In Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens & Teens Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment Event Details: Cozy up with a good book from the Amherst Public Library this winter for a chance to win a warm and fuzzy prize! Receive one ticket each day you check out items at the Youth Services desk during the month of February.
This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime Monday, February 2, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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 Play-Doh Playdate Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Play Age Group: Children Squish, stretch, and shape Play-Doh in a variety of open-ended play activities. Designed for ages 3-8. All supplies are provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Play-Doh Playdate 11:00am–12:00pm Children Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: Community Room A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Play Registration Required Event Details: Squish, stretch, and shape Play-Doh in a variety of open-ended play activities. Designed for ages 3-8. All supplies are provided.
This event is in the "Children" group No-Sew Fleece Dog Toys Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Second Floor Children's Area at Amherst Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Drop by the library on Saturday morning to make no-sew fleece dog toys! When you are finished, you can either take them home for a pup you love or leave them here to donate! All materials will be provided, while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 7 2026 Sat No-Sew Fleece Dog Toys 10:30am–11:30am Children Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: Second Floor Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop by the library on Saturday morning to make no-sew fleece dog toys! When you are finished, you can either take them home for a pup you love or leave them here to donate! All materials will be provided, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group Canine Reading Buddies Saturday, February 7, 2026 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... View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Canine Reading Buddies 11:00am–12:00pm Children 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, February 9, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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 Happy Hearts Preschool Party Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Celebrate Valentine’s Day by joining us for high-energy dancing and movement activities to get your heart pumping! Followed by heart-themed crafts and activities. Designed for ages 2-6 and their caregivers. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Happy Hearts Preschool Party 11:15am–12:15pm Children Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: Community Room A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Valentine’s Day by joining us for high-energy dancing and movement activities to get your heart pumping! Followed by heart-themed crafts and activities. Designed for ages 2-6 and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Children" group The Magic Tree House Book Club: Hour of the Olympics Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 13 2026 Fri The Magic Tree House Book Club: Hour of the Olympics 3:00pm–4:00pm Children 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.
Library Closed All Day Amherst Public Library Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Amherst Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group Chinese New Year Celebration Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library Age Group: Children Ring in the Chinese New Year with themed crafts, games, and activities! Learn about the Year of the Horse and special Asian traditions. For families with children of all ages. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Chinese New Year Celebration 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: Community Room A/B Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Ring in the Chinese New Year with themed crafts, games, and activities! Learn about the Year of the Horse and special Asian traditions. For families with children of all ages.
This event is in the "Children" group Miss Joy's Music Time Friday, February 20, 2026 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Miss Joy's Music Time 11:15am–11:45am Children 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, February 23, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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, February 27, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Music + Movement Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Children Library Branch: Amherst Public Library Room: Community Room A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: 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!
This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime Monday, March 2, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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 Canine Reading Buddies Saturday, March 7, 2026 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... View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Canine Reading Buddies 11:00am–12:00pm Children 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, March 9, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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, March 16, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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.
