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.
- Craft Night
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomCreate a Cricut designed mug. We will be using pink lemonade infusible ink for this project. Materials provided. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 12/21/2024 10:00 AM and 1/21/2025 6:00 PM.
- Indoor Walking Group
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 11:15 AM—12:00 PMAdult Off-SiteOld Saybrook Park & Rec308 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT, 06475Join Cindy for an indoor walk at the OS Park & Rec. upstairs track. Register online between 12/8/2024 10:00 AM and 3/26/2025 11:00 AM.
- Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 1:00—2:00 PMGrady RoomThis group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month in the library. This month's book is If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay.
- Acton Compassion-Knits
Wednesday, January 22, 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.
- Tech Time with Emily
Thursday, January 23, 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 Craft Day
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 3:00—4:30 PMTeen Space YA : Open Crafts Day 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Join us this afternoon for an engaging and creative craft : TBD Free and open to all, Ages 12-18.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, January 23, 2025 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: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Friday, January 24, 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 1/24/2025 2:30 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Day
Tuesday, January 28, 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 : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, January 30, 2025 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.
- Storytime
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomStory time for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, bounces and so much more. Free and open to all. Register online between 12/21/2024 10:00 AM and 1/21/2025 10:30 AM.
- Grub Club
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomThomas Room January 22 - February 5 Calling all Junior Chefs! Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club where young chefs can learn basic cooking skills and fun new recipes to make for the family. All supplies are provided. Please disclose any allergies upon registering. Funded by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board and presented by Kathy Cobb, MS, RDN,Public Health Nutritionist. Register online between 12/18/2024 10:00 AM and 1/22/2025 10:30 AM.
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, January 24, 2025 12:00 AM—11:59 PMChildren's RoomStop by the library each week to pick up one of Miss Rebecca's Grab & Go craft kits. Available while supplies last.
- Sing & Stomp
Friday, January 24, 2025 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.
- Storytime
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomStory time for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, bounces and so much more. Free and open to all. Register online between 12/28/2024 10:00 AM and 1/28/2025 10:30 AM.
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