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
Summer Reading Program
 
Congratulations to the teens for reading over 1,200 books this summer! We enjoyed seeing what you read and look forward to being part of your school year.
 
Children's Programs
The following programs and storytimes will begin
Tuesday, September 9th.
 
Little Imaginations
Wednesdays at 3:30pm
Ages 3-5
 
In this playful, hands-on program, children will build key early learning skills through fun activities like cutting with scissors, creative art projects, alphabet games, and early math exploration. This program supports fine motor development, letter recognition, counting, and more—all designed to spark curiosity and a love of learning. Perfect for preschoolers getting ready for the next big step!
 
 
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.
 
 
Open Play Friday
Fridays 2:30-4:30
Ages 2+
 
Join us Friday afternoons and play with your friends in the big room. We'll have different items out each Friday. Our play items vary from race car tracks, board games, Legos, and building blocks.
Storytimes
All storytimes are open to older and younger siblings and do not require registration. 
Toddler 2s
Tuesdays
10:00am
Ages 2-4
 
Let’s get those wiggles out! Miss Lisa will engage kids in this storytime with  fun-filled session 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
10:00am
Ages 3-5
 
Join Miss Sadie at an engaging storytime that introduces your child to books, rhymes, music and a craft. 
Tots & Tunes
Thursdays
10:00am
Ages 0-3
 
Miss Carla will have your littles engaged in this program 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
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.
 
Early Literacy Tip

Reread your child's favorite books.
By age 3, children can complete sentences in familiar stories. Read their favorite books over and over to help them learn through repetition.
 
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for a new tip each Tuesday.
 
Other things you should know...
Summer Reading 
 
Thank you for participating in the Summer Reading Program!
 
Wow! The kids read over 8,000 hours this summer! Great job and congratulations to all! We had so much fun with you and we're already thinking about next summer!
 
 For those looking for another reading challenge, stay tuned. Reading Dragons is returning in October!
 
Postpartum Group
Friday, September 19th
10:30am-12pm
 
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.
 
 
September Storywalk
The Pigeon Has to Go to School!
by Mo Willems
 
The pigeon must go to school, but frets about math, learning the alphabet, heavy backpacks, and what the teacher and other birds will think of him. Come read the story and find out what happens!
 
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

www.amherstlibrary.org
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