Events

  • Lunch Bunch

    Tuesday, July 7, 2026 11:30 AM—12:30 PMGrady RoomLobbyStaff LoungeThomas RoomFree Lunches for Kids (Ages 2–18) Tuesdays & Wednesdays, July 7th - 29th, 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, with meals donated by local restaurants. 

  • Lunch Bunch

    Wednesday, July 8, 2026 11:30 AM—12:30 PMLobbyStaff LoungeThomas RoomFree Lunches for Kids (Ages 2–18) Tuesdays & Wednesdays, July 7th - 29th, 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, with meals donated by local restaurants. 

  • YA: Dungeons and Dragons Summer Club

    Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:00—3:30 PMGrady RoomTVD&D 5e* Ages 12+Summer season for young adventurers has begun:  Revised Hours - Weekly Sessions  Register online between 6/26/2026 10:00 AM and 7/8/2026 12:30 PM.

  • YA : Drop-In Games Day & Teen Crafts

    Thursday, July 9, 2026 11:30 AM—1:00 PMProjectorTeen SpaceThomas RoomTVYA : Open Game Day Beat the Heat and see who else you can beat with our selection of games. Join us these summer afternoons for some new and favorite tabletop or video games. Or choose from a guided craft or use select supplies to create.  Free and open to all, Grades 5-12 Children under 12 years of age must have an adult chaperone present

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, July 9, 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.

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Summer Reading 2026!

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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