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.
- Acton Compassion-Knits
Wednesday, July 9, 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.
- CANCELED - Books on Tap Book Club (rescheduled to 7/16)
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 6:00—7:00 PMAdult Off-SiteMyrcene Ale Co.39 Ragged Rock Rd, Old Saybrook, CT, 06475This event has been rescheduled to July 16. 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.
- VIRTUAL - Genealogy Interest Group
Thursday, July 10, 2025 10:30 AM—12:00 PMAdult VirtualFriend's Conference RoomThis 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 FamilySearch. Meetings are on the 2nd Thursdays each month 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. Register online between 6/10/2025 10:00 AM and 7/10/2025 2:00 PM.
- 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.
- Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, July 8, 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 9, 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.
- YA : D&D Summer Slam 2.0- #1 Pt 1 for 14+
Wednesday, July 9, 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 5/21/2025 9:00 AM and 7/9/2025 3:45 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, July 10, 2025 12:00—1:30 PMThomas RoomYA :Drop in Game Day _ D.I.G. Day New Summer Hours - 12 noon to 1:30 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
- 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.
- Storytime
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMChildren's RoomGrady 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. Registration now closed.
- Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, July 8, 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 9, 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 9, 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.
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, July 11, 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.
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