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Acton Public Library

60 Old Boston Post Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Tel: 860-395-3184

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, July 14, 2025 1:00—2:30 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 6/14/2025 10:00 AM and 7/14/2025 1:30 PM.

  • Craft Night: Decoupage Shells

    Tuesday, July 15, 2025 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomCreate 3 decoupage shells.  Materials provided.  Various napkin prints will be available. Register online between 6/16/2025 10:00 AM and 7/15/2025 6:00 PM.

  • Creative Crafting

    Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00—2:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomUse our leftover supplies to create your own craft project. Register online between 6/16/2025 10:00 AM and 7/16/2025 1:00 PM.

  • Acton Compassion-Knits

    Wednesday, July 16, 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.

  • Books on Tap Book Club

    Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:00—7:00 PMAdult Off-SiteMyrcene Ale Co.39 Ragged Rock Rd, Old Saybrook, CT, 06475This event was rescheduled from July 9. Join Lisa, Acton Library's Head of Circulation, to discuss Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson. This group will meet at Myrcene Ale Co. Register online between 6/9/2025 10:00 AM and 7/16/2025 6:00 PM.

  • Lunch Bunch

    Tuesday, July 15, 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. 

  • Lunch Bunch

    Wednesday, July 16, 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. 

  • Lunch Bunch

    Tuesday, July 22, 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. 

  • Lunch Bunch

    Wednesday, July 23, 2025 11:30 AM—12:30 PMGrady RoomStaff LoungeFree 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. 

  • YA : D&D Summer Slam 2.0- #1 Pt 2 for 14+

    Wednesday, July 23, 2025 5:00—7:45 PMThomas Room YA : D&D Summer Slam 2.0- #1 Pt 1 for 14+ This twice monthly summer session  is for sword slingers, spell casters and adventurers  14+ years old. Party limited to 6 Players- We will take a classic or recent D&D 5e/ 2025 module and split game time into 2 sessions Pts 1 and 2 One adventure in July and a new one in August. This is a great space for new DM's or DM's in training . Want to run on of the sessions?! Contact our Librarian, Dungeon Master, Brian, for details  Register online between 6/4/2025 9:00 AM and 7/23/2025 3:45 PM.

  • Summer Playgroup

    Monday, July 14, 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 15, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMChildren's RoomGrady RoomThomas RoomI Scream, You Scream, WE ALL Scream for ICE CREAM!  Summertime is the best time for ice cream and stories about ice cream. Join us for thrilling adventures with ice cream! Story 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 6/16/2025 10:00 AM and 7/14/2025 8:00 PM.

  • Lunch Bunch

    Tuesday, July 15, 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. 

  • Imaginary Tails with Izzy

    Wednesday, July 16, 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!

  • Lunch Bunch

    Wednesday, July 16, 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. 

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