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.
- Sat, Mar 6, 2021 -- Adult Grab & Go Craft: Macramé Planters Demo at 2:00 PM
 Pickup an Adult Grab & Go Craft Kit, March 1 - 6, to make Macrame planters on your own at home. All materials are provided. You will need to provide scissors & a ruler. A demo will be held on Sat. March 6 at 2:00 through Zoom. A link will be sent to all who registered for the kit.  Location: ZOOM
- Mon, Mar 8, 2021 -- VIRTUAL - Coffee & Conversation at 3:00 PM
Join me, using Zoom, for a virtual cup of coffee and join in a conversation started with Hygge Game cards. Free and open to all. Registration is required and is available one month prior to the event. Location: ZOOM
- Wed, Mar 10, 2021 -- VIRTUAL - Pierce Campbell: Irish Pub Music at 6:30 PM
Pierce Campbell, the Connecticut State Troubadour for the years 2007/08, will be performing traditional and original Irish pub style songs in The Clancy Brothers tradition.  Pierce has been a full-time musician for over 25 years. Playing guitar and singing most of his life, he receives high praise for his dazzling guitar work, superb songwriting and powerful vocals. With over 300 shows a year throughout the Northeast at municipalities, libraries, festivals, Irish pubs, coffeehouses, and senior centers, his performances have been called versatile, humorous and engaging. Free and open to all. Registration is required and available one month prior to the event. Location: ZOOM
- Thu, Mar 11, 2021 -- VIRTUAL - Genealogy Interest Group at 10:30 AM
 This program will be held using Zoom. Come explore your family roots! Meet with other patrons who are gathering information about their family trees and learn about the research databases that are available to you here at the library, including Ancestry Library Edition and Newsbank. Meetings are on Thursdays each week with the library's cataloger, Donna Tappin. Whether you are a beginner or have been researching for years, here is an opportunity to 'tune-up' your current research skills or learn something new about family history research.  Free and open to all.  Registration is required and is available one month prior to the event. Location: ZOOM
- Thu, Mar 11, 2021 -- VIRTUAL - Writing Group at 2:00 PM
Join Fiona in this no pressure virtual writing group for all skill levels through Zoom. This group's primary goal is to motivate each other and offer support. This group will work on fiction, non-fiction and essay pieces using writing prompts and will workshop each other's pieces. Free and open to all ages 18+. Registration is required and is available one month prior to the event. Location: ZOOM
- Tue, Mar 9, 2021 -- YA YALL meeting at 3:30 PM
Join the Youth Act(i)on Library Legaue , become an ALLY and serve the library and its community. Youth lead programs. Youth lead charity and Youth lead decisions that affect the YA collection and Programs here at Acton.Come be a part of it. Twice monthly meetings. contact Brian Story at bstory@actonlibrary.org Location: ZOOM
- Thu, Mar 11, 2021 -- YA Game Day: Kahoot trivia at 3:15 PM
Can you take down our reigning King and Queen? Join us and test your wit and wisdom. Please register prior to game time for ZOOM Link. Location: ZOOM
- Thu, Mar 11, 2021 -- YA Check in Chat and Book Club at 4:30 PM
 A chance to gossip and chat about the latest episodes, books and comics and whatever else is on your mind. A safe and spoiler filled space Join us.  Location: ZOOM
- Fri, Mar 12, 2021 -- YA Game Day: Dungeons and Dragons REMOTE* at 2:45 PM
Whats your chracter? have you the Strength, Dexterity, Wisdom or Constitution to save the party? Complete the quest? Manifest your magick? Join us. New and returning players are welcome Location: ZOOM
- Thu, Mar 18, 2021 -- YA Girls Who Code Meetup at 3:30 PM
Learn to Code. Change the world.New and returning faces are always welcome.Join a welcoming cohort of young ladies with a variety of skill levels and experiences with game development and coding. Location: ZOOM
- Sat, Mar 6, 2021 -- Origami Grab 'N Go Craft for Kids at 10:00 AM
Register or call us to pick up through Curbside, a new Grab 'N Go Origami for kids each week. Location: Curbside Pick Up
- Sat, Mar 6, 2021 -- Grab 'N Go Crafts for Kids at 10:00 AM
Grab 'N Go Crafts for Kids are available for pick-up though our Curbside Service. A new craft will be featured every week! Register or call us at 860-395-3184. Location: Curbside Pick Up
- Mon, Mar 8, 2021 -- Origami Grab 'N Go Craft for Kids at 10:00 AM
Register or call us to pick up through Curbside, a new Grab 'N Go Origami for kids each week. Location: Curbside Pick Up
- Mon, Mar 8, 2021 -- Grab 'N Go Crafts for Kids at 10:00 AM
Grab 'N Go Crafts for Kids are available for pick-up though our Curbside Service. A new craft will be featured every week! Register or call us at 860-395-3184. Location: Curbside Pick Up
- Tue, Mar 9, 2021 -- Origami Grab 'N Go Craft for Kids at 10:00 AM
Register or call us to pick up through Curbside, a new Grab 'N Go Origami for kids each week. Location: Curbside Pick Up

Book An Appointment
Click on image above to go to booking page. You may also call the library for an appointment, 860-395-3184. Walk-Ins are welcome, but may need to wait if we have reached capacity in any given area. Please go through rear door for in-house services and check in at the desk. You must wear a mask, hand sanitizer is available in various locations. Limited seating. We are following the guidelines given by the State of CT for libraries. If you are interested in Curbside Pickup you may email curbside@actonlibrary.org or call 860-395-3184.
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