Events
The Acton Library provides educational programs for all ages. Our events are free and open to the public. Some programs have age recommendations. Please look at the event calendar to see if you need to register for a seat.
- Outdoor Walking Group
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMAdult Off-SiteJoin Cindy for a 45-minute walk around the neighborhood. Register online between 8/4/2025 10:00 AM and 10/29/2025 10:30 AM.
- Acton Compassion-Knits
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 3:30—4:30 PMFriend's Conference RoomThis group, led by Acton Public Library staff members, will knit and/or crochet items to be donated to a cause. Needles, yarn & patterns will be provided for charity projects. You may also bring your own supplies to work on a project of your own.
- Books on Tap Book Club
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 6:00—7:00 PMAdult Off-SiteMyrcene Ale Co.39 Ragged Rock Rd, Old Saybrook, CT, 06475Join Reference Librarian, Emily, to discuss Isola by Allegra Goodman. This group will meet at Myrcene Ale Co. Register online between 9/8/2025 10:00 AM and 10/8/2025 6:00 PM.
- Tech Time with Rebecca G. @Acton Library
Thursday, October 9, 2025 1:00—4:00 PMTech Time TableNeed assistance using your laptop, iPad, Kindle, or other device? Take advantage of Tech Time! Meet with a tech-savvy librarian for a 20-minute one-on-one session to discuss your technology needs. Free and open to all. Reserve your spot by calling the library at 860-395-3184 or by emailing Rebecca G. at rgraebner@actonlibrary.org. THIS SERVICE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. WE CANNOT FIX YOUR DEVICE. Categories Adult
- Turn Down the Lights and Other Ways to Help Our Migrating Birds
Thursday, October 9, 2025 6:00—7:00 PMGrady RoomLaptopProjectorThomas RoomMigrating birds face many perils on their often-long-distance journeys, including storms, predators, starvation, and more. Some of these risks are human-made and can be mitigated, including light pollution. Joe Attwater, Conservation & Education Coordinator with CT Audubon at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, will explain how light pollution affects migrating birds and the steps you can take to help reduce the risk to our feathered friends, as well as which species are moving into and through CT and ways to help them on their journeys. Sponsored by OS Conservation Commission. Register online between 9/9/2025 9:00 AM and 10/9/2025 6:00 PM.
- YA : D&D Session for 16+
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 6:00—7:45 PMThomas RoomA Game DAY: D&D Adventures 2.0 Session B This once monthly session (occasionally twice) is for sword slingers, spell casters and adventurers 16+ years old. Those looking to learn more about DMing and those willing to step into the big chair to DM especially welcome. Register online between 8/1/2025 9:30 AM and 10/8/2025 3:30 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, October 9, 2025 3:00—4:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomYA :Drop in Game Day _ D.I.G. Day Back to School Hours 3pm - 4:30 pm 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
- YA: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Friday, October 10, 2025 3:00—4:45 PMThomas RoomTVD&D club returns! Dungeons and Dragons - Our weekly campaign is back. 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? 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 Register online between 8/20/2025 9:00 AM and 1/9/2026 2:30 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, October 16, 2025 3:00—4:30 PMThomas RoomYA :Drop in Game Day _ D.I.G. Day Back to School Hours 3pm - 4:30 pm 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
- YA: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Friday, October 17, 2025 3:00—4:45 PMThomas RoomTVD&D club returns! Dungeons and Dragons - Our weekly campaign is back. 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? 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 Register online between 8/27/2025 9:00 AM and 1/16/2026 2:30 PM.
- Grub Club
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomThomas Room October 1st, October 8th, & October 22nd. No class on October 15th. Calling all Junior Chefs! Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club where young chefs can learn basic cooking skills and fun new recipes to make for the family. All supplies are provided. Please disclose any allergies upon registering. Funded by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board and presented by Kathy Cobb, MS, RDN,Public Health Nutritionist. Register online between 9/3/2025 10:00 AM and 10/29/2025 8:00 PM.
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, October 10, 2025 12:00 AM—11:59 PMChildren's RoomStop by the library each week to pick up one of Miss Rebecca's Grab & Go craft kits. Available while supplies last.
- CANCELED - Sing & Stomp
Friday, October 10, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomJoin us for a song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown-ups! Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances, and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all, no registration required. What to expect: *large, open room space, with windows *large playmat is centered in the room *use of musical props throughout the program, including bells, tambourines, shaker eggs, and rhythm sticks *occasional use of dancing scarves and a large parachute *loud music is played *participants sing and dance *free play begins after the cool down and includes blocks and toys *quiet music is played during free play Free and open to all. No Registration Required
- Storytime
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomStory time for all! Children and caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, fingerplays, bounces, and so much more. Enjoy free play after the stories and songs! What to expect: *large, open room space with windows *room is arranged with chairs around a large playmat, facing the reading chair, and tables are behind the reader that hold a felt board and covered boxes with items for free play *hour starts with music and movement activities, followed by sitting for the stories (typically 2-3), then ends with more music, singing, and movement activities, including bubbles *free play begins after the bubbles *quiet music is played during free play Free and open to all. Registration is preferred, but not required. Register online between 9/13/2025 10:00 AM and 10/13/2025 8:00 PM.
- Imaginary Tails with Izzy
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 3:30—4:30 PMChildren's RoomCome read your favorite book with Izzy, our friendly certified reading dog! Sign up at the Children's Desk for 10-minute reading spots. Izzy, is a 2 year-old Golden Retirever that loves belly rubs and snuggles. Izzy greets new friends with a gentle sniff and is a great listener! She can't wait to hear all the stories that library kids and their grown ups will read to her! Izzy's human grown-ups, Liz & Jody Moss are excited to sit with Izzy and listen to stories too!

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