To see a complete list of all Kids & Teens Programming throughout the month please click here to view the full calendar.  All programs are in-person and drop-in unless otherwise noted.
  
Teen News & Programs
Summer Reading Program
Final Day: August 8th
Ages 11-18
 
 Still need to catch up on your summer reads? No worries! You’ve still got time to crush those books and snag your raffle tickets!  Did you miss a week? Stop by and grab your sticker! 
 
The deadline to enter your raffle tickets into the Grand Prize Raffles is 5pm on Friday, August 8 and winners will be announced on Tuesday, August 12!
 
The deadline to enter raffle tickets for the weekly raffle is 3pm on Friday, August 8th.
 
Don’t miss your shot at some awesome prizes! 
 
Children's News & Programs
Children's programs are drop-in unless otherwise noted.
Ages are listed as a guide. Older and younger siblings are welcome.
 
Summer Reading Program
Final Day: August 8th
Ages 3-12
 
Level Up - The Final Chapter!
 
We’re nearing the end of our Summer Reading Program, but it’s not over yet! There's still time for your kids to log those reading hours and earn tickets for some great prizes.
 
Reminder: Reading logs are due by 12PM on Friday, August 8 to be counted for raffle entries.
Winners will be announced at our Ice Cream Finale Party, but no worries — you don’t have to be present to win!
 
Caregivers, we didn’t forget you! Be sure to enter your raffle tickets for a chance to win one of our special caregiver prize baskets. Same deadline: 2 PM on Friday, August 8.
 
Let’s finish strong and hit our goal of 5,000 hours read — we’re so close, and every hour counts!
 
 
 
 
Drive In Movie
Wednesday, August 6 at 5:30pm
Ages 5+
 
Drive-In Movie at the Library!
 
Join us for a fun-filled evening! Kids can turn cardboard boxes into their very own cars! Decorate your “vehicle,” park it in front of our big screen, and settle in for a movie just like a drive-in theater—library style!
 
Doors open at 5:30pm for decorating.
Movie begins at 6pm.
 
Bring a pillow for your box to make your ride extra comfy and a snack or your dinner!
 
The Wild Robot (2024)
Rated PG
Run Time: 1hr 42min
IMDB Trailer

Registration is requested to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.
 
 
 
 Summer Reading Program Ice Cream Finale
Friday, August 8
2pm-3pm
All ages
 
Celebrate a summer full of stories, adventures, and imagination at our Ice Cream Social (Leveled UP with sprinkles)!
 
Whether you read one hour or twenty, we’re throwing a sweet party to thank all our amazing readers! 
 
This year we'll be holding the ice cream social at the library!
 
Please register to make sure we have enough ice cream!
 
 
 
 Chalk the Walk
Mondays 9:30am-5:00pm
All Ages
 
Unlock your inner artist and Chalk the Walk! Each Monday we'll provide chalk for you to share your creations on our sidewalk! Share a drawing and spread positivity!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STEAM Club
Thursdays at 4:30pm
Ages 6+

From experiments to art, STEAM opens doors to endless possibilities and problem solving fun. Join us each week this summer for some exciting STEAM.  
 
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Ongoing
Ages 0-5
 
HOW CAN I READ 1000 BOOKS?
One book a day for three years=1000
Three books a day for one year=1000
Ten books a week for two years=1000
 
WHAT COUNTS?
Every book you read counts every time you read it! Even storytimes at the library count!
 
WHEN CAN I SIGN UP?
Today! Register anytime when your child is between birth and five years old.
 
WHERE CAN I SIGN UP?
Sign up online or see a librarian.
 
 
Storytimes
All storytimes are open to older and younger siblings and do not require registration. 
 
Sprinkler Storytime
Tuesdays at 10am
Ages 2-4
 
This storytime will start indoors with stories, songs and rhymes. Then, weather permitting, we'll head outside for some sprinkler fun on the library lawn! 
 
Remember to bring a towel and change of clothes if you plan to re-enter the library.
Family Storytime
Wednesdays at 10am
Ages 3+
 
In this family storytime, children will be introduced to engaging books, rhymes, and music. 
Budding Builders
Wednesdays at 3:30pm
Ages 5-7
 
Level Up your creative side on Wednesday afternoons. You'll use your imaginations and build with different items each week. We can't wait to see what you build! 
Bubbly Babies
Thursdays at 10am
Ages 0-2
 
Your babies will be delighted with bubbles, rhymes, songs, a story, and social time.
 
Caregivers are encouraged to participate in this active song and rhyme storytime and stay afterward for some social time with other caregivers and babies.
Tots & Tunes
Fridays at 10am
Ages 0-2
 
This baby program is designed to promote early literacy in motion. We'll pass out shaky eggs, scarves, and even break out the parachute for some fun rhymes and sing-along baby songs.
Other things you should know...
 
We are wrapping up a wonderful summer!
 
As the summer sun begins to set, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in our 2025 Summer Reading Program.
 
Whether you joined for a program or spent your entire summer reading and connecting with us, your energy and enthusiasm made this season truly unforgettable.
 
From hands-on activities and events to community projects our summer offerings were full of discovery and energy. We’ve loved seeing the excitement when you collected tickets and shared what you read.
 
While our Summer Reading Programs will end on August 8th, our regular programs will be back in full swing in September! We're currently putting the finishing touches on a fresh schedule.
 
Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates so you don’t miss a thing.
 
Come in and play while we're planning! We love seeing you and hearing about your adventures.
 
  
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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