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.
- Entwyned Celtic Music
Saturday, March 7, 2026 2:00—3:30 PMGrady RoomProjectorThomas RoomFor centuries music played a central role in Celtic cultures. And for centuries there were attempts to eradicate those culture’s instruments and music. This program will highlight ancient Irish tunes and historic research from three volumes of the Edward Bunting Collection, first published in 1796. Bunting, only 19 years old, was commissioned in 1792 to travel throughout Ireland to capture in written form traditional Irish music before it was forever lost. Entwyned will perform and describe the joyous, wistful, and rollicking music of Ireland and the Celtic nations that we’ve arranged and adapted to our instruments: Celtic harp, lutes, mandolin, Baroque flute, and Viola da Gamba. This 75-minute presentation will include over 20 delightful tunes that accompany the historic information and beautiful photos of Ireland. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 2/7/2026 10:00 AM and 3/7/2026 2:00 PM.
- OUTREACH: Tech Time_ Estuary
Monday, March 9, 2026 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, March 9, 2026 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 2/6/2026 10:00 AM and 3/9/2026 1:30 PM.
- HYBRID - Social Justice Book Discussion
Monday, March 9, 2026 6:30—7:45 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomTV We will be joined by Elijah Manning from Inclusive Education LLC who will help facilitate a lively and thoughtful conversation. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library! We will make a Zoom link if people want to participate that way. This month we will discuss Liberty’s Exiles: American Loyalists in the Revolutionary World by Maya Jasanoff. Register online between 2/9/2026 10:00 AM and 3/9/2026 3:00 PM.
- Tories, Spies and Traitors
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 6:00—7:00 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomWhich side are you on? That’s the question that every single person in Connecticut had to answer in 1775, as the thirteen colonies began a rebellion against British rule. Loyalty was not only a matter of words or opinion. For soldiers and civilians alike, loyalty could mean loss of fortune, of friends, and even of life. This presentation reveals stories – some well known, some obscure – of Nutmeggers who risked and sacrificed to support their chosen side during this “tumultuous jarring time of civil war.” Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 2/10/2026 10:00 AM and 3/10/2026 6:00 PM.
- 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 Registration now closed.
- 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.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, March 19, 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.
- 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.
- Sing & Stomp
Friday, March 6, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomJoin us for a song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown-ups! Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances, and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all, no registration required. What to expect: *large, open room space, with windows *large playmat is centered in the room *use of musical props throughout the program, including bells, tambourines, shaker eggs, and rhythm sticks *occasional use of dancing scarves and a large parachute *loud music is played *participants sing and dance *free play begins after the cool down and includes blocks and toys *quiet music is played during free play Free and open to all. No Registration Required
- Playgroup
Monday, March 9, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomThis drop-in, child-focused playgroup is for young children and their caregivers. Participants will be able to interact with others, make new friends, and learn by playing in a literacy-enriched environment. Each session will include activities, sensory materials, and toys. No Registration Required Free and open to children ages 0-5 and their caregivers What to expect: large, open room space, with windows room arranged with tables for craft and sensory play, mat spaces for playing with blocks and toys, a cart with a variety of books accessible to read quiet music played during the hour children moving freely from one activity to another Children's Room staff member available for questions, recommendations for books & activities, and general assistance Caregivers responsible for monitoring their children
- Tinker Lab
Monday, March 9, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomJoin us for Tinker Lab! We'll use problem-solving skills to imagine, explore, tinker, build, code, play, and design! Stop motion, green screen filming, music, and mindful art will be just a few of the areas we explore. No prior experience needed! January - Do you enjoy watching stop-motion movie shorts? Come make your own Lego Movie this month! February - Ever wonder how they film someone flying through the air? We'll explore using a green screen to film you in wild locations or flying through the air! March - Let's get mindful with art and explore shape and color theory through play! April - Ever composed your own music that paints a picture? We'll explore the Chrome Music Lab to create new music and art pieces. May - Ever wanted to make your own video game? Let's explore the Scratch Coding Platform to design and create your own digital game! For Grades 2-4. Registration required. Register online between 12/5/2025 10:00 AM and 5/16/2026 5:00 PM.
- Storytime
Tuesday, March 10, 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 2/6/2026 10:00 AM and 7/27/2026 8:00 PM.
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