Storytimes near Amesbury Public Library

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Recommended for ages 5 to 10 years oldCome enjoy multiple projects set up on our outdoor programming space that will have you exploring art, building items, and having some great family fun! Each week will be different and we'll list the activities here:No registration required and you can drop in anytime between 10:30am - 12pm to do the activities at your own pace.

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Out with the old, in with the new-to-you! Bring items to swap, take items you can use! This is part of a swap series in conjunction with the Amesbury Green Team.How it works: On the day of the swap, from 10-12, bring your items that fit the theme.

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages 0 - 23 MonthsThis interactive program with songs, puppets, instruments, and fun is a great way to introduce your child to some early literacy skill building. We end with a social play time for adults and tots alike to socialize! No registration is required.

Cider Hill Farm

Join Clare at Cider Hill Farm for a Storytime time (aimed at ages 2 and up). We'll be by the chickens and have lots of farm-y fun!  Register through Cider Hill Farm for this family fun event! 

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages: 13 - 18 years (and their adult if they'd like)This program will use fresh flowers and will include talk of local cut flowers! Make your own floral wrist bracelet to take home all lead by Amesbury's own florist Nancy from NJT Designs. Teens are welcome on their own or can bring an adult to do the project as well.

Pick-Up in Library, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages: 6th - 12th GradeRequest a kit that is made just for you! Put a request in anytime in August and we'll make up a kit with at least two books, an audiobook recommendation on the Libby App, small activity, and a snack! Answer the questions below when you register so we can get items that are of interest to you! Please note: Wait for an email saying the kit is ready for pick up before coming in as this request can take a few days or week depending on staff availability.

Pick-Up in Library, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages: K - 5th gradeRequest a kit that is made just for you! Put a request in anytime in July and we'll make up a kit with two or more books, a PlayAway, Vox book, or audiobook recommendation, and small activity, and a snack! Answer the questions below when you register so we can get items that are of interest to you! Please note: Wait for an email saying the kit is ready for pick up before coming in as this request can take a few days or a week depending on staff availablity.

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages 10 - 14 years oldWith Camp Mythos, your child doesn’t just learn about mythology—they live it. Inspired by beloved stories like Percy Jackson and the rich tapestry of world mythology, young adventurers step into the role of demigods-in-training, embarking on epic quests that blend ancient legends with modern adventure.

Amesbury Room, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Page Turners Book Club - PM Session.  Join us For An In-Person Discussion of Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein.   Every summer, Vivian Levy and Lucy Webster spend a month with their father at his lake house -- separately. Raised in New York City, Vivian is an ambitious sommelier with a secret that could derail her future.

Old City Hall Auditorium

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees (find agendas on the City website: https://www. amesburyma. gov/AgendaCenter/Library-Board-of-Trustees-27) 

Amesbury Room, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Page Turners Book Club - AM Session. Join us For An In-Person Discussion of Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein. Every summer, Vivian Levy and Lucy Webster spend a month with their father at his lake house -- separately. Raised in New York City, Vivian is an ambitious sommelier with a secret that could derail her future.

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Recommended for ages 5 to 10 years oldCome enjoy multiple projects set up on our outdoor programming space that will have you exploring art, building items, and having some great family fun! Each week will be different and we'll list the activities here:No registration required and you can drop in anytime between 10:30am - 12pm to do the activities at your own pace.

Zoom

Join award-winning nature writer Margie Patlak in this Zoom webinar as she takes you on a wonder-filled insect safari of common insects that you can find wherever there are green spaces. Registration is required; click here to register via Zoom. This program will be recorded.

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages 3 - 9Join us for a simple discussion on the life cycle of a plant, then make some seed art to take home! Our Hands on Nature presenter will start by talking about plants including the importance of seeds. Then make a mosaic or any other art form you would like with beautiful seeds! Be creative while you learn about this important part of a plant's life.

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages 0 - 23 MonthsThis interactive program with songs, puppets, instruments, and fun is a great way to introduce your child to some early literacy skill building. We end with a social play time for adults and tots alike to socialize! No registration is required.

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

All ages!Come for our live animal show. You'll see some animals from all the different kingdoms and learn how animals need plants, how you can help wildlife or just get up close and personal with animals to spark curiosity and ideas for learning more about them!Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on in our outdoor space.

The Center, 12 Oakland St, Amesbury, MA, 01913

Families!Join us for a bowl making event at The Center (art studio located next to Barewolf) for a night of family fun! You will roll botanicals into your clay and then make your own bowl shape! Your bowl will be glazed and fired to be picked up at a later date to have a piece of lasting pottery! Families can work together, but please register based on how many bowls will be made!For more information about The Center visit: https://www.

Pick-Up in Library, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages: K - 5th gradeRequest a kit that is made just for you! Put a request in anytime in July and we'll make up a kit with two or more books, a PlayAway, Vox book, or audiobook recommendation, and small activity, and a snack! Answer the questions below when you register so we can get items that are of interest to you! Please note: Wait for an email saying the kit is ready for pick up before coming in as this request can take a few days or a week depending on staff availablity.

Pick-Up in Library, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages: 6th - 12th GradeRequest a kit that is made just for you! Put a request in anytime in August and we'll make up a kit with at least two books, an audiobook recommendation on the Libby App, small activity, and a snack! Answer the questions below when you register so we can get items that are of interest to you! Please note: Wait for an email saying the kit is ready for pick up before coming in as this request can take a few days or week depending on staff availability.

Heron Pond Farm

Ages: K - 4th GradeJoin Clare at Heron Pond Farm for a exploration of food science which includes a book and discussion about a famous invention or scientist in connection with a hands-on experiment for the kids to do. Explore the children's garden afterwards and pick something to take home.

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Recommended for ages 5 to 10 years oldCome enjoy multiple projects set up on our outdoor programming space that will have you exploring art, building items, and having some great family fun! Each week will be different and we'll list the activities here:No registration required and you can drop in anytime between 10:30am - 12pm to do the activities at your own pace.

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages 0 - 23 MonthsThis interactive program with songs, puppets, instruments, and fun is a great way to introduce your child to some early literacy skill building. We end with a social play time for adults and tots alike to socialize! No registration is required.

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

All ages! (Kids, Teens, and Adults all welcome)In combination with the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce Fairy and Gnome Weekend, we invite families and inviduals to come build a fairy house. These houses will start with a wooden base plate and then the structure can be built with bark, sticks, leaves, flowers, all kinds of natural items! We'll have supplies along with tools and glue guns, but feel free to bring items from home!At the end, you should have a fairy house to display over the weekend as part of the fairy house display by the Chamber! Please register by how many houses you plan to build (you can build as a full family or make one yourself)Find out more about the Fairy, Gnome, and Mythical Homes Contest: Chamber CalendarThis program is outdoors so dress accordingly and might be cancelled due to weather.

Pick-Up in Library, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages: K - 5th gradeRequest a kit that is made just for you! Put a request in anytime in July and we'll make up a kit with two or more books, a PlayAway, Vox book, or audiobook recommendation, and small activity, and a snack! Answer the questions below when you register so we can get items that are of interest to you! Please note: Wait for an email saying the kit is ready for pick up before coming in as this request can take a few days or a week depending on staff availablity.

Pick-Up in Library, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages: 6th - 12th GradeRequest a kit that is made just for you! Put a request in anytime in August and we'll make up a kit with at least two books, an audiobook recommendation on the Libby App, small activity, and a snack! Answer the questions below when you register so we can get items that are of interest to you! Please note: Wait for an email saying the kit is ready for pick up before coming in as this request can take a few days or week depending on staff availability.

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Recommended for ages 5 to 10 years oldCome enjoy multiple projects set up on our outdoor programming space that will have you exploring art, building items, and having some great family fun! Each week will be different and we'll list the activities here:No registration required and you can drop in anytime between 10:30am - 12pm to do the activities at your own pace.

Zoom

Join us each month to explore and appreciate different artists or artistic movements with Jane Oneail. This month, learn about Norman Rockwell's depictions of American sports and leisure.Registration is required; register via Zoom by clicking here.This program is presented in conjunction with the public libraries of Chelmsford, Ashland, Groton, and Tewksbury and is funded in part by the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library.

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages 3 - 5 years old (and caregiver)Join Greenhouse Yoga in an outdoor grounding yoga session for your 3 - 5 year olds. Adults can join in or sit on the side in! Bring a mat if you have one, but there will also be some if you don't have one. This is a great way to try out yoga with your little one! Wear comfortable clothes that you can move in.

Side Lawn, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages 6-10 years oldJoin Greenhouse Yoga in an outdoor grounding yoga session for your 6-10 year olds. Adults can join in or watch! Bring a mat if you have one, but there will also be some if you don't have one. This is a great way to try out yoga with your little one! Wear comfortable clothes that you can move in.

Pick-Up in Library, Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA, 01913

Ages: 6th - 12th GradeRequest a kit that is made just for you! Put a request in anytime in August and we'll make up a kit with at least two books, an audiobook recommendation on the Libby App, small activity, and a snack! Answer the questions below when you register so we can get items that are of interest to you! Please note: Wait for an email saying the kit is ready for pick up before coming in as this request can take a few days or week depending on staff availability.