Events

  • World Wide Knit in Public Day

    Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:30 AM—12:30 PMFriend's Conference RoomPatioPlease join us on the library patio for a drop-in knitting and crocheting event while enjoying some light refreshments. Share your passion for knitting in the company of others who knit and crochet! Bring along your own project or use our supplies to start a new project.

  • Rescheduled - Summer Reading Kick-off

    Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:30—2:30 PMSelf-directedThis program was rescheduled for June 4. Summer Reading Kick-off!    Join us for lawn games, music & ice cream!  While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library.

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, June 18, 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, June 18, 2026 3:00—4:30 PMThomas Room 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* Summer Season

    Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:30—3:30 PMThomas RoomTVNot our Regular gathering of young adventurers. D&D 5e*  . Ages 12+This is the beginning of our summer immersion series. We are going to set the stage and let players and DM's do what they do best.  Have funIf you wish to run your own table and stay chill in the library with other cooladventurers, inquire with Brian Story  Register online between 5/26/2026 10:00 AM and 6/26/2026 1:00 PM.

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Summer Reading 2026!

Summer Reading 2026!

Summer Reading 2026 is here! Pick up your reading gameboard at the library, or register online to print from home. Register and you will automatically be entered in for a chance to win a Kobo Elipsa 2E  eReader! Remember only one registration per person!   ...
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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.

Starting April 1 – borrows will be limited to three per month.

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