Events

  • YA : Drop-In Games Day

    Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:00—1:30 PMGrady RoomThomas Room YA :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 

  • ALL AGES: LEGO Dogs

    Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomEach participant will make & take one LEGO dog. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 6/2/2025 10:00 AM and 7/1/2025 6:00 PM.

  • First Wednesday Poetry Write-In

    Wednesday, July 2, 2025 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. Open mic to follow. All welcome regardless of writing experience. Bring your notebook or laptop or use our supplies. Register online between 6/2/2025 10:00 AM and 7/2/2025 6:00 PM.

  • YA : Drop-In Games Day

    Thursday, July 3, 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 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. 

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Teen Resources

Libby

eBooks, audiobooks and magazines

researchIT CT

Resources from the Connecticut State Library.

Hoopla Music Services

Hoopla Music. Available to Old Saybrook residents with an Acton library card.

College Board

Test Prep & step-by-step guides for college

Khan Academy

Over 4500 videos covering K-12 math, science, and the humanities

New Arrivals