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, August 11, 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, August 11, 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 7/12/2025 10:00 AM and 8/11/2025 1:30 PM.
- Beginner’s Course on the Dos and Don’ts of Foraging
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomGina Pagano will present this beginners program in foraging. She will go over the dos and don'ts and how-tos of foraging, where to look and things to consider when foraging ethically and sustainably. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 7/12/2025 10:00 AM and 8/12/2025 6:00 PM.
- Creative Crafting
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00—2:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomUse our leftover supplies to create your own craft project. Register online between 7/14/2025 10:00 AM and 8/13/2025 1:00 PM.
- Acton Compassion-Knits
Wednesday, August 13, 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: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Friday, August 8, 2025 11:00 AM—1:00 PMThomas RoomTVD&D club returns for the Summer! Dungeons 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 4/5/2025 9:00 AM and 8/8/2025 2:30 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 12:00—1:30 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- Chickapig Tourney Day
Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:00 AM—12:30 PMThomas RoomYA :Drop in Game Day _ D.I.G. Day New Summer Hours - August 11am - 12:30 pm 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
- YA: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Friday, August 15, 2025 11:00 AM—1:00 PMThomas RoomTVD&D club returns for the Summer! Dungeons 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 4/5/2025 9:00 AM and 8/15/2025 2:30 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 12:00—1:30 PMThomas RoomYA :Drop in Game Day _ D.I.G. Day New Summer Hours - August 12 Noon to 1:30 pm 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
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, August 8, 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.
- Storytime
Tuesday, August 12, 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! 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 7/12/2025 10:00 AM and 8/11/2025 8:00 PM.
- Imaginary Tails with Izzy
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 11:30 AM—12:30 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!
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, August 15, 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.
- CANCELED - Storytime
Tuesday, August 19, 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! 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.
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