Friends of the Jones Library System - Amherst, MA

Friends of the Jones Library System - Amherst, MA Serving the Jones, Munson, and North Amherst Libraries We help raise money for special programs and items that are not covered by the Library's annual budget.

The Friends of the Jones Library System is a non-profit organization run by a group of volunteers and supporters.

Dolly Parton was a true champion of early literacy, and this week the Jones Library is celebrating her with a display of...
08/31/2026

Dolly Parton was a true champion of early literacy, and this week the Jones Library is celebrating her with a display of children's books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Last summer, local author and long-time Mount Holyoke professor Martha Ackmann was our guest speaker at the Friends Annual Meeting. The topic was her new book, Ain't Nobody's Fool: the Life and Times of Dolly Parton. Check it out at the library!

Thanks, Jones Library Kids Room staff!

Many of our local students started school this week, and some are starting next week. It's a time of big transitions tha...
08/28/2026

Many of our local students started school this week, and some are starting next week. It's a time of big transitions that can bring big feelings—excitement, nervousness, uncertainty.

Stop by the Children's Department at the Jones, Munson Memorial, and North Amherst libraries to see a friendly face and find some books about school. (On a personal note: My son found them incredibly helpful for his transition to kindergarten two years ago!)

08/27/2026

Join us for some COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SESSIONS
with facilitators Dr. Pat Romney & Angelica Castro
Together, we will envision YOUR new Jones Library. We welcome you to bring your hopes and concerns so that the Library can serve everyone in our community!

Free parking for all sessions / Childcare and refreshments provided

Let us know you are coming! Registration is required for childcare and/or food. To register, scan the QR code.

There are 3 sessions at different days and times:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
12 - 1:30 pm
Munson Memorial Library
(1046 South East St)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
6 - 7:30 pm
Jones Library
(101 University Dr — Suite B1)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
10 - 11:30 am
Bangs Community Center
(70 Boltwood Walk)

Sammy and Hattie, our library owls, want to thank you for supporting our libraries (and so do the library staff)! Did yo...
08/24/2026

Sammy and Hattie, our library owls, want to thank you for supporting our libraries (and so do the library staff)!

Did you know that the Jones Library and its branches are funded not only by the Town of Amherst, but by donations from supporters like you?

Since the 1920s, Friends organizations have sprung up across the US, and they now number in the thousands (between 4,400-5,000). Many are run by volunteers, and some are separate 501(c)3 organizations that exist with the sole purpose of funding a library or library system—just like us!

Learn more about the Friends of the Jones Library System here: https://www.joneslibrary.org/169/Friends-of-the-Library

08/23/2026

School starts next week, and the Amherst School Districts have scheduled their annual First Day Celebration for Monday, August 24 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at Kendrick Park. We'll be there too - stop by and say hi!

Sammy flew over to the Children’s Department at the Jones Library’s temporary location recently!Library staff are excite...
08/14/2026

Sammy flew over to the Children’s Department at the Jones Library’s temporary location recently!

Library staff are excited to return to the heart of downtown next year, spread out into a more spacious department, and have a dedicated program room for kids and families.

Want to take a peek at the future Children’s Department and find out how you can support the library?

Link in the Comments!

08/12/2026

This summer, we asked ESL/Citizenship tutors, students, and staff at the Jones Library about their experiences in the program. Today you can listen to our intern, Nimah, read the words of tutor Francesca Forrest as she describes what it's like to work with members of our community who have come here from abroad and are welcomed into Amherst via the library.

Want to make a donation to the Capital Campaign? Link in the Comments!

Jones Library & Branches
Jones Library Teen Space
Jones Library Kids Room

08/11/2026

John and Tashi take us on a tour of the historic space being preserved in the Jones Library, and share what they're most looking forward to once we're back!

Jones Library & Branches
Jones Library Teen Space
Jones Library Kids Room

08/10/2026

DAY 1 of the Intern Social Media Takeover!

Come along with Sammy & Hattie for a day in their life in Amherst!

Today, they explored Downtown Amherst, stopped by The Works Cafe and Ten One Tea House and helped spread the word about the Friends of the Jones Library survey by putting up posters around town and bus stops!

Help shape the future of the Friends of the Jones Library! Take our 2-minute survey and share your thoughts:

(link in the comments!)

Address

43 Amity Street
Amherst, MA
01002

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 9:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14132593090

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