Events

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, April 30, 2026 1:00—2:00 PMSelf-directedJoin us each week to fold Origami Peace Cranes.  The purpose is to bring people together and find inner peace while folding the cranes.  Once we reach 1,000 cranes, the cranes will be donated to a charity of the group's choosing. Directions and materials provided.  No experience needed.

  • CANCELED - YA: Dungeons and Dragons Club

    Friday, May 1, 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 

  • Rescheduled! ALL AGES: Patriotic Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

    Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:00—4:00 PMSelf-directedJoin us for an ALL AGES Patriotic Jigsaw Puzzle Competition. You may join as a team (4 max.) or as an individual (to be added to a team with less than 4). Each team will receive the same 500-piece puzzle. This event was rescheduled to Sat. May 9.  Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library.    

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, May 7, 2026 1:00—2:00 PMSelf-directedJoin us each week to fold Origami Peace Cranes.  The purpose is to bring people together and find inner peace while folding the cranes.  Once we reach 1,000 cranes, the cranes will be donated to a charity of the group's choosing. Directions and materials provided.  No experience needed.

  • YA : Drop-In Games Day

    Thursday, May 7, 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.

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