This event is in the "Children" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Holiday Cookie Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Holiday Cookie Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Children 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 Dec 6 2025 Sat Canine Reading Buddies 11:00am–12:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Dec 6 2025 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 Dec 8 2025 Mon Little Elves' Workshop 10:00am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Little Elves' Workshop 10:00am–11:00am Children 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Little Elves' Workshop 10:00am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Little Elves' Workshop 10:00am–11:00am Children 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Little Elves' Workshop 10:00am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Little Elves' Workshop 10:00am–11:00am Children 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Paws and Paint 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Paws and Paint 4:00pm–5:00pm Children 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 Dec 12 2025 Fri Miss Joy's Music Time 11:15am–11:45am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 12 2025 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat A Visit with Santa and the Grinch 11:00am–12:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 13 2025 Sat A Visit with Santa and the Grinch 11:00am–12:00pm Children 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!
Dec 24 2025 Wed Library Closed All Day Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Amherst Public Library
Dec 25 2025 Thu Library Closed All Day Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Amherst Public Library
Dec 26 2025 Fri Library Closed All Day Closing Dec 26 2025 Fri Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Amherst Public Library
Dec 31 2025 Wed Library Closed All Day Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Amherst Public Library
Jan 1 2026 Thu Library Closed All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Amherst Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 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 Jan 12 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 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.
Jan 19 2026 Mon Library Closed All Day Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Amherst Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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 Jan 28 2026 Wed Magic Tree House Book Club: Viking Ships at Sunrise 1:30pm–2:30pm Children 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 Jan 28 2026 Wed Magic Tree House Book Club: Viking Ships at Sunrise 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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 Feb 2 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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 Feb 9 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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.
Feb 16 2026 Mon Library Closed All Day Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Amherst Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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 Mar 2 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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.
