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 23 2026 Fri Messy Play Day 11:15am–12:00pm Children 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Superhero Training Academy 2:00pm–3:00pm Children 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 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Music + Movement Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Children 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 Feb 2 - 28 2026 Kids Cozy Reading Challenge All Day 2/2–2/28 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens & Teens 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 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 6 2026 Fri Play-Doh Playdate 11:00am–12:00pm Children 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 Feb 7 2026 Sat No-Sew Fleece Dog Toys 10:30am–11:30am Children 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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Canine Reading Buddies 11:00am–12:00pm Children 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 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Happy Hearts Preschool Party 11:15am–12:15pm Children 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 Feb 13 2026 Fri The Magic Tree House Book Club: Hour of the Olympics 3:00pm–4:00pm Children 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.
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 18 2026 Wed Chinese New Year Celebration 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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 Feb 20 2026 Fri Miss Joy's Music Time 11:15am–11:45am Children 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 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 Feb 27 2026 Fri Music + Movement Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Children 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 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Canine Reading Buddies 11:00am–12:00pm Children 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 Mar 9 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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 Mar 16 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children 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.
