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Holiday Cookie Storytime

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes followed by holiday cookie decorating!

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:

Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes followed by holiday cookie decorating!

Disclaimer(s)

Food will be served at this program. If you have allergy concerns, please contact the library at 440-988-4230.

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, 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

Little Elves' Workshop

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Are your little elves looking for the perfect gift to give to someone they love?

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are your little elves looking for the perfect gift to give to someone they love?

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Elves' Workshop

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Are your little elves looking for the perfect gift to give to someone they love?

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are your little elves looking for the perfect gift to give to someone they love?

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Elves' Workshop

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Are your little elves looking for the perfect gift to give to someone they love?

Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are your little elves looking for the perfect gift to give to someone they love?

This event is in the "Children" group

Paws and Paint

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come and relax at the library during this busy holiday season! Children ages 6-12 can complete a paint-by-number kit and enjoy a visit with therapy dogs as you paint.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and relax at the library during this busy holiday season! Children ages 6-12 can complete a paint-by-number kit and enjoy a visit with therapy dogs as you paint.

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

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

A Visit with Santa and the Grinch

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A/B at Amherst Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa will visit the library on Saturday, December 13 from 11am-12pm. Bring your camera for a photo and enjoy holiday crafts and activities while you wait!

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

Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa will visit the library on Saturday, December 13 from 11am-12pm. Bring your camera for a photo and enjoy holiday crafts and activities while you wait!

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Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 5, 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. 

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, January 12, 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. 

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.

 

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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. 

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

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, 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. 

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.

 

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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. 

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 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. 

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.