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.
- Shoreline Civil War Roundtable
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 6:15—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomThis group meets the first Tuesday of the month. This month Jerry Richard will present Non-combat Life of the Civil War Soldier.
- Wednesday Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 10:30 AM—12:00 PMGrady RoomThis group meets the first Wednesday of the month in the library. This month's book is Where Men Win Glory: the odyssey of Pat Tillman by Jon Krakauer.
- Indoor Walking Group
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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 12/7/2025 10:00 AM and 3/25/2026 11:00 AM.
- Acton Compassion-Knits
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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.
- APL Poetry Writing Group
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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. All welcome regardless of writing experience. Bring your notebook or laptop or use our supplies. Register online between 2/4/2026 10:00 AM and 3/4/2026 6:00 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, March 5, 2026 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: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Friday, March 6, 2026 2:45—4:45 PMThomas RoomD&D club returns! Dungeons and Dragons - Our campaign is back. (now twice a month) Our regular adventurers took some side quests. ...we need some new ones Come join us for all things D&D. Want to make a new character? Discuss Best Tips for DMing? Join or 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 2/11/2026 9:00 AM and 3/6/2026 2:00 PM.
- YA : Library Advisory Board - Planning Meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMFriend's Conference RoomDo you want to help at the library? Have a club you'd like to run ? help decide on games, displays, programs and collections Join us! Once a month- Service credit available for active participation Register online between 11/12/2025 10:00 AM and 3/10/2026 3:00 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, March 12, 2026 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.
- Saturday Cinema
Saturday, March 14, 2026 2:00—4:30 PMGrady RoomProjectorThomas RoomJoin us for a movie on our 9-foot screen. Wicked: For Good 2025, PG, 137 min. Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good. Light refreshments will be served. Register online between 1/14/2026 10:00 AM and 3/14/2026 2:00 PM.
- Storytime
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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 1/30/2026 10:00 AM and 7/20/2026 8:00 PM.
- Read Across America @ Goodwin Elementary School
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 2:15—3:00 PMChildren's OffsiteAPL Librarian participation in reading aloud at Goodwin Elementary.
- Imaginary Tails with Izzy
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 3:30—4:30 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!
- Grub Club
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomThomas Room Spring Series - March 4th - April 29th. NO CLASS ON MARCH 18TH & APRIL 15TH. 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. Registration now closed.
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, March 6, 2026 12:00 AM—11:59 PMChildren's RoomStop by the library each week to pick up one of Ms. Aliza’s Grab & Go craft kits. Available while supplies last.
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