If you’re looking for a way to get out of the house with your kids, local playgroups and storytimes are a good place to start. You’ll find families gathering in familiar spaces, kids exploring new toys or settling in to listen to a story, and parents trading tips or just catching their breath together. It’s a simple way for children to play and pick up new words, and for grownups to find a bit of company along the way.
Discover storytimes at your local library:
- Athol Library: Baby & Toddler Time (ongoing)
- Longmeadow: Little Listeners at the Storrs Library (April 2026)
- North Amherst Library: Sing With Your Baby (through May 29, 2026)
- Northampton: Toddler Storytime at the Forbes Library (through July 10, 2026)
- South Hadley: Story Time with Miss Janet at the South Hadley Public Library (through July 17, 2026)
Explore playgroups and family centers by town or region:
- Greenfield: Playgroup at the Greenfield Public Library (through July 31, 2026)
- South Hadley: Playgroup at the South Hadley Public Library (Apr 17, May 29, Jun 5, 2026)
- Springfield: Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield at the Springfield City Library (April 3 & May 8, 2026)
- Stockbridge: Playdough Playdate at the Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives (1st Fri of each month)
- Pittsfield: 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
- Amherst: “The Bridge” Amherst Family Resource Center
- North Adams: Child Care of the Berkshires
- Greenfield: CAPV Family Center
- Community Health Programs (South Berkshire Cty.)
- Franklin County Playgroups
- Great Barrington: Family Resource Center
- Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley Family Centers & Playgroups
- Holyoke Chicopee Family and Community Program
- Hinsdale: Kittredge School
- Northampton Parents Center
- Springfield Home. City. Families.
- South Berkshire County Family Centers & Playgroups
- North Berkshire County Family Centers & Playgroups
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