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
- Preschool Storytime
10/19/26 @ 10:30am – 10/19/26 @ 11:00am Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 – 5 years old.
- Toddler Tales Storytime
10/20/26 @ 10:30am – 10/20/26 @ 11:00am Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 – 3 years old and their caregivers.
- Teddy Bear Campout
10/20/26 @ 6:30pm – 10/20/26 @ 7:00pm Community Room B Amherst Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 10/20/2026 @ 6:30pm Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal friend to a campout in the library featuring storytime, songs, and a snack. Your little friend will stay the night in the library! Pick them up after 2pm the next day and find out what they did all night! For children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register each child separately. Register below or call the library at 440-988-4230.
- Waddlers Storytime
10/21/26 @ 10:30am – 10/21/26 @ 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.
- Halloween Storytime
10/23/26 @ 11:00am – 10/23/26 @ 12:00pm Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 10/23/2026 @ 11:00am Join us for a special Halloween-themed storytime on Friday, October 23 at 11am! We will read not-so-spooky stories, sing and dance to some Halloween songs, and celebrate the spooky season together! Costumes are encouraged, but not required! Designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers. Registration is suggested. Please register each child separately. Register below or call the library at 440-988-4230.
- Preschool Storytime
10/26/26 @ 10:30am – 10/26/26 @ 11:00am Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 – 5 years old.
- Toddler Tales Storytime
10/27/26 @ 10:30am – 10/27/26 @ 11:00am Community Room A/B Amherst Public Library Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 – 3 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime Gallery
