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Jones Library Kids Room Public library serving the community of Amherst, Massachusetts.

Creepy Cute Crafternoon! 👻 Thursday, October 29th3:00-4:00pmJones Library Kids Room101 University DrJoin staff from the ...
10/17/2026

Creepy Cute Crafternoon! 👻

Thursday, October 29th
3:00-4:00pm
Jones Library Kids Room
101 University Dr

Join staff from the Jones Library Kids Room to share some not-so-spooky stories and creepy-cute crafts! Come celebrate the darkening days of fall with some Very Brave librarians.

This program is recommended for kids ages 2-10.

Unexpected Early Closing Notice:The Jones Library will close at 5:15pm today, Thursday, October 15th. We apologize for t...
10/15/2026

Unexpected Early Closing Notice:
The Jones Library will close at 5:15pm today, Thursday, October 15th. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Jones Library and Branches will be closed on Sunday, October 12th and Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigeno...
10/09/2026

The Jones Library and Branches will be closed on Sunday, October 12th and Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Jones Library Storytime 📚 Thursdays in October 11:00-11:30 amJones Library Kids Room, 101 University Drive Join members...
10/07/2026

Jones Library Storytime 📚

Thursdays in October
11:00-11:30 am
Jones Library Kids Room, 101 University Drive

Join members of the Kids Room staff for a selection of stories at our weekly Thursday morning storytime in our temporary space on the ground floor at 101 University Drive. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to listen to stories, learn songs, and check out books! This program is recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Homework Help at the Munson Memorial Library Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pmOctober 6th - December 29thMunson Memorial Library...
10/06/2026

Homework Help at the Munson Memorial Library

Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm
October 6th - December 29th
Munson Memorial Library in South Amherst
For grades 4-8

Teen volunteer offers free homework help to students in grades 4-8! No registration required. Email [email protected] for more information.

Read to a Dog at the North Amherst Library! 🐶Mondays, October 5th and 19th 4:00-5:00pmAges 7+North Amherst Library Meeti...
10/06/2026

Read to a Dog at the North Amherst Library! 🐶

Mondays, October 5th and 19th
4:00-5:00pm
Ages 7+
North Amherst Library Meeting Room
Registration required

Spend some time reading to certified therapy dog, Lizzie! This program is recommended for reluctant or struggling readers ages seven and older.

Lizzie visits us twice a month on Mondays from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. This month she’ll be with us on Monday, October 5th and October 19th.

Please select which date you would like to attend and you will be registered for a 20-minute time slot. Slots are filled as requests come in and while there is still availability. We will confirm your time slot in a follow-up email.

📧 [email protected]

Our next 📖Nonfiction Book Club📖 meeting will be on Thursday, October 22nd, from 4-5pm! We’ll be discussing the book “ P...
10/02/2026

Our next 📖Nonfiction Book Club📖 meeting will be on Thursday, October 22nd, from 4-5pm!

We’ll be discussing the book “ Puffins!” by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Maris Wicks. We’ll also be doing a STEAM activity together!

To register and learn more, send us an email: [email protected]. This program is for children ages 6-9.

Our next 📖Graphic Novel Book Club📖 meeting will be on Tuesday, October 13th, from 4-5pm at the temporary Jones Library l...
09/18/2026

Our next 📖Graphic Novel Book Club📖 meeting will be on Tuesday, October 13th, from 4-5pm at the temporary Jones Library location (101 University Drive)!

We’ll be discussing the book “Superpunk” by Mirtes Santana. We’ll also be doing an art activity inspired by the story!

To register and learn more, send us an email: [email protected]. This program is for children ages 9-12, and fills up fast!



Early Closing Notice: The Jones Library will close at 5:30pm today, Thursday, September 17th. We apologize for the incon...
09/17/2026

Early Closing Notice:
The Jones Library will close at 5:30pm today, Thursday, September 17th. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We do hope to see some of you at the Amherst Block Party this evening! Look for the library table in front of St. Brigid’s Church.

Summer Reading 2026 Plant a Seed, Read: STATS ROUND-UP! 🌱Number of registrations: 176Number of finishers: 72 Total hours...
09/15/2026

Summer Reading 2026 Plant a Seed, Read: STATS ROUND-UP! 🌱

Number of registrations: 176

Number of finishers: 72

Total hours read: 1,440

Number of books checked out from Kids’ collection: 11,287

The Kids’ Department and Branches hosted 21 programs from June 20th - August 8th! We were all over Amherst! We hosted programs at 101 University Drive, Munson Library, North Amherst Library, Kendrick Park, and Mill River Park.

THANK YOU to our performers and community partners!

The Nields
MassMammals Watch
Farmer Leila
UMass Five College Credit Union
Tory and Juan Dixon
Caravan Puppets
The Hitchcock Center
Old Friends Farm
Amherst Recreation
Amherst DEI Department

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Address

43 Amity Street
Amherst, MA
01002

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:15pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:15pm
Thursday 9am - 8:15pm
Friday 9am - 5:15pm
Saturday 9am - 5:15pm
Sunday 1pm - 5:15pm

Telephone

+14132593091

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