Storytimes
Choose the session that works for you:
Preschool Storytime – Mondays at 10:30am
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 – 5 years old.
Toddler Tales Storytime-Tuesdays at 10:30am
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 – 3 years old and their caregivers.
Waddlers Storytime – Wednesdays at 10:30am
Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and little ones up to 24 months old and their caregivers.
Adapted Storytime – Monthly on a Saturday at 10:15am (check calendar for date)
Children with varying learning styles and abilities are invited to come together in a supported environment to participate in stories, songs, and activities where respect for differences is practiced and encouraged. The program will last 15-20 minutes, followed by social time. Content is designed for ages 3-7, but all ages are welcome! Parents and siblings are also welcome and encouraged to attend! Registration is required.
Music & Movement Storytime – Monthly on a Friday at 11:15am (check calendar for date)
Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime. Designed for ages 2-6 and their caregivers and will include stories, songs, instruments and more!
Upcoming Storytimes
- We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Storytime
09/20/25 @ 11:00am – 09/20/25 @ 12:00pm Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library 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. Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 09/20/2025 @ 11:00am What a beautiful day for a bear hunt! We’re not scared! Come to the library for a special themed storytime and bring along your favorite (not-so-scary) teddy bear!Designed for kids ages 18 months – 5 years and their caregivers.Registration is required. Please register each child separately. Register below or by calling the library at 440-988-4230.
- Preschool Storytime
09/22/25 @ 10:30am – 09/22/25 @ 11:00am Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 – 5 years old.
- Toddler Tales Storytime
09/23/25 @ 10:30am – 09/23/25 @ 11:00am Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 – 3 years old and their caregivers.
- Waddlers Storytime
09/24/25 @ 10:30am – 09/24/25 @ 11:00am Community Room B Amherst Public Library Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and little ones up to 24 months old and their caregivers.
- Music + Movement Storytime
09/26/25 @ 11:15am – 09/26/25 @ 11:45am Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library 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! No registration needed. Call the Youth Services department at 440-988-4230 (option 3) with any questions.
- Preschool Storytime
09/29/25 @ 10:30am – 09/29/25 @ 11:00am Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 – 5 years old.
- Toddler Tales Storytime
09/30/25 @ 10:30am – 09/30/25 @ 11:00am Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 – 3 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime Gallery
