Events

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, June 4, 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.

  • Summer Reading Kick-off

    Thursday, June 4, 2026 3:00—5:00 PMGrady RoomPatioThomas RoomSummer Reading Kick-off!     Register for Summer Reading and you will be entered in a raffle to win a Kobo Elipsa 2E reader!  Join us for lawn games, music & ice cream!  While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library.

  • 32nd Annual Poetry Presentation

    Saturday, June 6, 2026 2:00—4:00 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomWinners of the 32nd Annual Poetry Competition will present their winning poems. Register online between 5/6/2026 10:00 AM and 6/6/2026 2:00 PM.

  • YA : Library Advisory Board - Final Planning Meeting and Party

    Tuesday, June 9, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMFriend's Conference RoomTeen SpaceDo 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 5/12/2026 10:00 AM and 6/9/2026 2:30 PM.

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, June 11, 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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