Events
The Acton Library provides educational programs for all ages. Our events are free and open to the public. Some programs have age recommendations. Please look at the event calendar to see if you need to register for a seat.
- Meet-up Mondays
Monday, December 23, 2024 1:30—3:00 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomMeet up with your friends or make new ones. Play one of our games (Rummikub, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Cribbage & more) or bring your own (Mahjong?). Coloring & puzzles too! Light refreshments will be served. Register online between 11/23/2024 10:00 AM and 12/23/2024 1:30 PM.
- Rummikub
Thursday, December 26, 2024 2:00—3:30 PMGrady RoomJoin us for Rummikub. Beginners welcome. Register online between 11/26/2024 10:00 AM and 12/26/2024 2:00 PM.
- Tech Time with Brian @Acton Library
Monday, December 30, 2024 10:30 AM—2:30 PMTech Time TableNeed assistance using your laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device? Take advantage of Tech Time! Meet with a tech savvy librarian for a 20-minute one-on-one session to discuss your technology needs. Free and open to all. Reserve your spot by calling the library at 860-395-3184 or by emailing Brian at bstory@actonlibrary.org. THIS SERVICE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. WE CANNOT FIX YOUR DEVICE. Registration now closed.
- Meet-up Mondays
Monday, December 30, 2024 1:30—3:00 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomMeet up with your friends or make new ones. Play one of our games (Rummikub, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Cribbage & more) or bring your own (Mahjong?). Coloring & puzzles too! Light refreshments will be served. Register online between 11/30/2024 10:00 AM and 12/30/2024 1:30 PM.
- Tech Time with Emily
Thursday, January 2, 2025 1:00—4:00 PMTech Time Table Need assistance using your laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device? Take advantage of Tech Time! Meet with a tech savvy librarian for a 30-minute one-on-one session to discuss your technology needs. Appointments are available on Thursdays betweent 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Free and open to all. Reserve your spot by calling the library at 860-395-3184 or by emailing Emily at esheehan@actonlibrary.org. THIS SERVICE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. WE CANNOT FIX YOUR DEVICE.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, December 26, 2024 3:00—4:30 PMThomas Room YA : Open Game Day 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Join us this afternoon for some new and favorite tabletop or video games. Free and open to all, Ages 12-18.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 3:00—4:30 PMTeen Space YA : Open Game Day 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Join us this afternoon for some new and favorite tabletop or video games. Free and open to all, Ages 12-18.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, January 2, 2025 3:00—4:30 PMTeen Space YA : Open Game Day 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Join us this afternoon for some new and favorite tabletop or video games. Free and open to all, Ages 12-18.
- YA: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Friday, January 3, 2025 3:00—4:45 PMThomas RoomDungeons and Dragons - While our weekly campaign is on hold, Our regular adventurers took some side quests... Come join us for all things D&D. Want to make a new character? Discuss Best Tips for DMing? Run a One Shot? Learn about running your own homebrew campaign? Access our growing reference Library of texts and tomes? Drop ins of New/Returning players are always welcome. Ages 10 + Under 12 requires Adult supervision on site Register online between 11/1/2024 9:00 AM and 1/3/2025 2:30 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Day
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:00—4:30 PMTeen Space YA : Open Game Day 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Join us this afternoon for some new and favorite tabletop or video games. Free and open to all, Ages 12-18.
- Season of Books
Monday, December 2, 2024 12:00 AM—11:59 PMReading Room Our annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night! How it works: CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library. Wrapped books are borrowed from the library, and therefore will need to be returned at the end of the loan period. Participants must have an active library card. If you do not have a library card, but would like to apply for one, fill out a Library Card Application. This program is co-sponsored by Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council.
- Holiday Sing & Stomp
Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomA song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown up. Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all, no registration required.
- Block Party: Kids' Building Club
Monday, December 23, 2024 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomKiddos, come join us for a morning filled with building challenges. We will provide the supplies, you bring the creativity. Free and open to children ages 5 and up.
- Block Party: Kids' Building Club
Monday, December 30, 2024 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomKiddos, come join us for a morning filled with building challenges. We will provide the supplies, you bring the creativity. Free and open to children ages 5 and up.
- Noon Year's Eve Party
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 11:00 AM—12:00 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomHave the kiddos ring in the New Year in style with a very special Noon Year's Party. Enjoy crafts, snacks and activities all leading up to our famous balloon drop at 12 PM. Free and open to all. No registration required.
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