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

  • Waddlers Storytime

    07/02/25 @ 10:30am – 07/02/25 @ 11:00am Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and little ones up to 24 months old and their caregivers.

  • Library Closed

    07/04/25 Amherst Public Library

  • Summer Storytime

    07/07/25 @ 10:30am – 07/07/25 @ 11:00am Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library Just for summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 – 6 years old and their caregivers every Monday at 10:30am in June and July.

  • Storytime in the Park

    07/08/25 @ 10:30am – 07/08/25 @ 11:00am Offsite Amherst Public Library Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every Tuesday in June and July at 10:30am!This program may be cancelled in the event of thunderstorms.

  • Waddlers Storytime

    07/09/25 @ 10:30am – 07/09/25 @ 11:00am Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and little ones up to 24 months old and their caregivers.

  • Storytime at the Storybook Trail

    07/10/25 @ 10:30am – 07/10/25 @ 11:00am Offsite Amherst Public Library Join us for a special storytime at the Comet Pride Storybook Trail (Amherst Junior High School Campus at 548 Milan Avenue). Enjoy stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.

  • Summer Storytime

    07/14/25 @ 10:30am – 07/14/25 @ 11:00am Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library Just for summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 – 6 years old and their caregivers every Monday at 10:30am in June and July.

Storytime Gallery