This event is in the "Children" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Family Storytime: Stinky, Smelly Storytime! 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Family Storytime: Stinky, Smelly 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 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 Oct 4 2025 Sat Canine Reading Buddies 11:00am–12:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Oct 4 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 Oct 6 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Oct 6 2025 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 Oct 6 2025 Mon Halloween Escape Room 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Halloween Escape Room 4:30pm–5:30pm Children 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 Oct 8 2025 Wed Magic Tree House Book Club: Polar Bears Past Bedtime 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Magic Tree House Book Club: Polar Bears Past Bedtime 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 Oct 10 2025 Fri Music + Movement Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Music + Movement 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 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 Oct 11 2025 Sat Family Monster Mash 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Family Monster Mash 2:00pm–3:00pm Children 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.
Oct 13 2025 Mon Library Closed All Day Closing Oct 13 2025 Mon Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Amherst Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Miss Joy's Music Time 11:15am–11:45am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 17 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 Oct 20 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Oct 20 2025 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 Oct 22 2025 Wed Teddy Bear Campout 6:30pm–7:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Teddy Bear Campout 6:30pm–7:00pm 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: 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 Oct 24 2025 Fri Halloween Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 24 2025 Fri Halloween 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: 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 Oct 27 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Oct 27 2025 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 Oct 28 2025 Tue Pumpkin Volcanoes 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Pumpkin Volcanoes 6:30pm–7:30pm Children 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 Nov 1 2025 Sat Canine Reading Buddies 11:00am–12:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 1 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 Nov 3 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 3 2025 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 Nov 10 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 10 2025 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 Nov 14 2025 Fri Miss Joy's Music Time 11:15am–11:45am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 14 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 Nov 17 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 17 2025 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 Nov 21 2025 Fri Music + Movement Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 21 2025 Fri Music + Movement 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 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 Nov 24 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 24 2025 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.
Nov 27 2025 Thu Library Closed All Day Closing Nov 27 2025 Thu Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Amherst Public Library
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 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.
