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: Toddler Time at the Clapp Memorial Library (through May 5, 2026)
- Florence: Mother Goose Storytime & Music at the Lilly Library
- Greenfield: Book Babies at the Greenfield Public Library (through July 14, 2026)
- Longmeadow: Stories and Movement at the Storrs Library (Tuesdays in April 2026)
- Northampton: Baby Storytime at the Forbes Library (through July 14, 2026)
- Springfield: Toddler Storytime at the Springfield City Library (through Dec 29, 2026)
- Springfield: Stompers Storytime at the Springfield City Library (through Dec 29, 2026)
- Stockbridge: Family Storytime at the Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives
- Williamsburg: Storytime with Rochelle at the Meekins Library (ongoing)
Explore playgroups and family centers by town or region:
- Hadley: Playgroup For Kids Hadley Public Library (through June 16, 2026)
- Millers Falls: Playgroup at the The Montague Public Library
- Sheffield: Sing & Dance w/ South Berkshire Kids at the Bushnell-Sage Library
- South Hadley: Rhyme Time at the South Hadley Public Library (through May 26, 2026)
- Springfield: Home City Families Playgroup at the Springfield City Library (through Dec 29, 2026)
- Westhampton: Playgroup at the Westhampton Public Library
- 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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