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:
- Belchertown: Baby Storytime at the Clapp Memorial Library (Apr 6, 27, May 4)
- Belchertown: First Steps Storytime at the Clapp Memorial Library (Apr 6, 27, May 4)
- Florence: Preschool Storytime at the Lilly Library
- Hadley: Pajama Storytime at the Hadley Public Library (1st Monday of each month, except Sept.)
- Lee: Babies & Books at the Lee Library
- Longmeadow: Rhythm & Read at the Storrs Library (April 6 & 27, 2026
- South Hadley: Pajama Storytime at the South Hadley Public Library (through May 18, 2026)
- Turners Falls: Break Time at the Brick House (1st Monday of the Month, Through June)
Explore playgroups and family centers by region:
- 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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