We greatly appreciate your ongoing support as we continue to work on the Children's Room. We encourage you to explore our temporary children's area on the main level and we look forward to seeing you in the library!
 
To see a complete list of all Kids & Teens Programming throughout the month please click here to view the full calendar.  All programs are now held on the main level of the library and are  drop-in unless otherwise noted.
 
Teen Programs
Book Buddies-Big Buddies
Sunday, February 8th 2pm-3:30pm
Monday, February 9th 4pm-5:30pm
Tuesday, February 10th 5pm-6:30pm
 
Attention High School Students! Sign up to be a "Big Buddy" and be read to by a "Little Buddy". A great program to serve your community.
 
High School students interested in participating in this program should register.
   
  
Children's Programs
Children's programs are drop-in unless otherwise noted.
 
Book Buddies-Little Buddies
Sunday, January 8th 2pm-3:30pm
Monday, January 9th 4pm-5:30pm
Tuesday, January 10th 5pm-6:30pm
Ages 6-9

The Book Buddies Literacy Program is designed to foster a love of reading among young children through a structured, engaging, and supportive read-aloud experience. The program pairs children with high school students, known as “Big Buddies”.  Little Buddies have the opportunity to read books of their choice, or be read to, during a 30 minute time block. 
 
Students interested in participating in this program should register.
   
   
 
Stuffy Adoption Event
February 2nd-22nd
All Ages
 
Some friendships begin with a story. Others begin with a hug. Come into the library and adopt a stuffy.
 
Bring it home, read to it, and love it fur-ever! 
 
Stuffy Pet Show
Monday, February 23rd
1pm
Ages 3+
 
Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend to the library for a paws-itively adorable Stuffed Animal Pet Show! Children are invited to introduce their stuffy and share what makes their pet special.
Does your stuffed animal have a special talent? A favorite snack or treat? A silly habit or a fun backstory? Participants can tell us their stuffy’s name, what kind of animal it is, what it loves to do, and why it’s their very best friend.
 
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Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, February 25th
6pm
Ages 3+
 
Slip into your coziest jammies and join us for a snuggly Pajama Storytime! Bring your favorite stuffed animal and blanket, and get comfy as we wind down with sweet bedtime stories, songs and rhymes. 
 
Pages and Pals
Wednesdays at 3:30pm
Ages 6-9
 
Join us each week for Pages and Pals, a relaxed, drop-in after school program! Young readers can share the books they love, discover new favorites, and chat about authors, characters, and genres.
 
It’s a fun way to build confidence, make friends, and foster a lifelong love of reading.
 
 
 
Discovery Club
Thursdays at 4:30pm
Ages 6-9
 
From experiments to the arts, STEAM opens doors to endless possibilities and problem solving fun. Join us each week for some exciting STEAM projects and activities.
 
 
Pin Design Contest
February 9th-March 31st
Ages 5-12
 
Plant a seed, Read! We're so excited for this theme for our Summer Reading Program and we want you to be part of the fun.
Each week during the summer reading program we hand out a collectable pin designed by kids in town. Enter the contest to see if your design will be one of the eight selected to be a featured pin!
 
Stop by the library to pick up the instruction sheet. We can't wait to see what you create!
 
Dragon Hour
Friday, February 20th
3pm-4pm
Ages 5+
 
Join us in our Dragon's Lair for a Reading Dragon hangout where you can share your favorite dragon sets and play exciting dragon card games! Snacks will be provided.
 
Plus, redeem your reading hours for dragon families—and enjoy access to a special dragon card available exclusively to attendees!
Storytime With a Twist
Thursday, February 26th
10am
Ages 2-6
 
Join us for a fun-filled experience with your little ones! The Dance Company will bring stories to life through books, music, movement, and props!
Storytimes
All storytimes are open to older and younger siblings and do not require registration. 
 
Little Art Makers
Mondays at 3:30pm
Ages 3-5

Each week features a story followed by a creative art activity, giving children the freedom to explore materials, experiment with colors and textures, and engage in sensory-rich experiences.
Toddler 2s
Tuesdays at 10:00am
Ages 2-4
 
Let’s get those wiggles out! Miss Lisa will engage kids in this storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes. We’ll shake things up with shaky eggs, soar under the parachute, and explore other interactive storytime favorites. Come ready to sing, play, and giggle!

 
 
 
Little Listeners
Wednesdays at 10:00am
Ages 3-5
 
A lively storytime featuring books, songs, music, and a craft!
 
Each week includes interactive activities designed to support early literacy and cognitive development.
Tots & Tunes
Thursdays at  10:00am
Ages 0-3
 
Miss Carla will get your littles smiling and moving with shaky eggs, scarves, rhymes, songs and stories. We'll end with a fun parachute activity.
Caregivers are encouraged to participate in this active storytime.
 
 
Bubbly Babies
Fridays at 10:00am
Ages 0-2
 
Miss Carla will delight your babies with bubbles, rhymes, songs and stories.
Caregivers are encouraged to participate in this active storytime and stay for some social time with other caregivers and babies.
Other things you should know...
Early Literacy Tip
Books to Read this Month

For readers ages 0-3
Bundle Up Little Pup by Dori Elys
Hello Day by Charlie Mylie
 
For readers ages 3+
Was It a Cat I Saw? by Laura Bontje
Invisible Things by Andy J. Pizza
Postpartum Support Group
Friday, February 16th
10:30am

Build your community as you gather with other postpartum parents to talk about how you're healing and what thoughts and feelings you're exploring. Parents & babies a few days postpartum to a year or more out are welcome.
Library Resources

Life is busy! When you can't get here, you can still access us 24x7 from anywhere. Learn about our digital services like Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla. Don't forget to see all our museum passes. All this with just your library card!
 
Digital Library Information
 
Museum Passes
 

Amherst Town Library
14 Main Street
Amherst, New Hampshire 03031
(603) 673-2288

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