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.
- OUTREACH: Tech Time_ Estuary
Monday, June 30, 2025 10:15 AM—1:30 PMEstuaryOff Site Tech Assistance with Brian at the Estuary of Old Saybrook. Book him at yourestuary.org
- Meet-up Mondays
Monday, June 30, 2025 1:30—3:00 PMThomas 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. Registration now closed.
- ALL AGES: LEGO Dogs
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomEach participant will make & take one LEGO dog. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 6/2/2025 10:00 AM and 7/1/2025 6:00 PM.
- Wednesday Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 10:30 AM—12:00 PMGrady RoomThis group meets the first Wednesday of the month in the library. This month's book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
- Acton Compassion-Knits
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 3:30—4:30 PMFriend's Conference RoomThis group, led by Acton Public Library staff members, will knit and/or crochet items to be donated to a cause. Needles, yarn & patterns will be provided for charity projects. You may also bring your own supplies to work on a project of your own.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:00—1:30 PMGrady RoomThomas Room YA :Drop in Game Day _ D.I.G. Day New Summer Hours - 12 noon to 1:30 Join us this afternoon for some new and favorite tabletop or video games. Free and open to all, Ages 10-18.ages 10-11 Must be accompanied by an Adult
- ALL AGES: LEGO Dogs
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomEach participant will make & take one LEGO dog. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 6/2/2025 10:00 AM and 7/1/2025 6:00 PM.
- First Wednesday Poetry Write-In
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:00—7:30 PMFriend's Conference RoomWriting in community creates community. Gather together with Old Saybrook’s new poet laureate Sandra Yannone to write together and share your new creations monthly. Open mic to follow. All welcome regardless of writing experience. Bring your notebook or laptop or use our supplies. Register online between 6/2/2025 10:00 AM and 7/2/2025 6:00 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, July 3, 2025 12:00—1:30 PMThomas RoomYA :Drop in Game Day _ D.I.G. Day New Summer Hours - 12 noon to 1:30 Join us this afternoon for some new and favorite tabletop or video games. Free and open to all, Ages 10-18. ages 10-11 Must be accompanied by an Adult
- Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 11:30 AM—12:30 PMGrady RoomStaff LoungeThomas RoomFree Lunches for Kids (Ages 2–18) Tuesdays & Wednesdays, July 8 - 30, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Join us at the Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook for the "LUNCH BUNCH" Summer Food Program! This free lunch program provides nutritious meals to children and teens (ages 2–18) in the community. Come enjoy a delicious, free lunch and meet new friends this summer. No registration required – just stop by and enjoy! This program was made possible by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board and meals were donated by local restaurants.
- CANCELED - Storytime
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomStory time for all! Children and caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, fingerplays, bounces, and so much more. Enjoy free play after the stories and songs! CRACK! BOOM! Celebrate the 4th of July with fun reads to get you ready for our epic holiday! What to expect: *large, open room space with windows *room is arranged with chairs around a large playmat, facing the reading chair, and tables are behind the reader that hold a felt board and covered boxes with items for free play *hour starts with music and movement activities, followed by sitting for the stories (typically 2-3), then ends with more music, singing, and movement activities, including bubbles *free play begins after the bubbles *quiet music is played during free play Free and open to all. Registration is preferred, but not required.
- ALL AGES: LEGO Dogs
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomEach participant will make & take one LEGO dog. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 6/2/2025 10:00 AM and 7/1/2025 6:00 PM.
- Imaginary Tails with Izzy
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 11:15 AM—12:15 PMChildren's RoomCome read your favorite book with Izzy, our friendly certified reading dog! Sign up at the Children's Desk for 10-minute reading spots. Izzy, is a 2 year-old Golden Retirever that loves belly rubs and snuggles. Izzy greets new friends with a gentle sniff and is a great listener! She can't wait to hear all the stories that library kids and their grown ups will read to her! Izzy's human grown-ups, Liz & Jody Moss are excited to sit with Izzy and listen to stories too!
- Summer Playgroup
Monday, July 7, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomThis drop-in, child-focused summer playgroup is for young children and their caregivers. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others, make new friends, and learn by playing in a literacy-enriched environment. Each session will include activities, sensory materials, books, and toys. No class on June 30th.
- Storytime
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMChildren's RoomGrady RoomThomas RoomStory time for all! Children and caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, fingerplays, bounces, and so much more. Enjoy free play after the stories and songs! What to expect: *large, open room space with windows *room is arranged with chairs around a large playmat, facing the reading chair, and tables are behind the reader that hold a felt board and covered boxes with items for free play *hour starts with music and movement activities, followed by sitting for the stories (typically 2-3), then ends with more music, singing, and movement activities, including bubbles *free play begins after the bubbles *quiet music is played during free play Free and open to all. Registration is preferred, but not required. Register online between 6/9/2025 10:00 AM and 7/7/2025 8:00 PM.
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