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Regular Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10am to 8pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am to 5pm
                   Sunday:     1pm to 5 pm 

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Acton Public Library

60 Old Boston Post Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Tel: 860-395-3184 

 

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.

  • Mon, Mar 18, 2024 -- Tech Time with Brian at 10:30 AM

    Need 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 Brian at bstory@actonlibrary.org. THIS SERVICE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. WE CANNOT FIX YOUR DEVICE. Location: Reading Room

  • Mon, Mar 18, 2024 -- Rummikub at 2:00 PM

    Join us for Rummikub.  Beginners welcome. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event. Location: Grady Room

  • Tue, Mar 19, 2024 -- Craft Night at 6:00 PM

    Educator, Sam Swap, from the Florence Griswold Museum will lead participants in the construction of beautiful, all natural Faerie dwellings.  Materials will be provided. Free and open to all ages 14+. Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Location: Grady Thomas Room

  • Wed, Mar 20, 2024 -- Foodie Fiction Book Club at 2:00 PM

    This book club will feature fiction books that are centered around food & cooking. This month's book is The Hundred Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event. Location: Friend's Conference Room

  • Wed, Mar 20, 2024 -- Acton Compassion-Knits at 4:00 PM

    This 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. Free and open to all. No registration necessary. Location: Friend's Conference Room

  • Thu, Mar 21, 2024 -- Hybrid YA Game DAY: KAHOOT Teen Trivia at 3:00 PM

    YA Game DAY: KAHOOT Teen Trivia Join us for online Kahoot style trivia via ZOOM @ Acton Public Library/ ZOOM. Free and open to all Ages 12-18 Please register for details. Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184 Location: Friend's Conference Room

  • Fri, Mar 22, 2024 -- HYBRID YA Game Day: Dungeons and Dragons Club at 3:00 PM

    Dungeons and Dragons - While our weekly campaign is on hold, Our regular adventurers took some side quests... 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    Location: Thomas Room

  • Tue, Mar 26, 2024 -- YA Y.A.L.L. Drop-In Sessions at 3:00 PM

    Join Mr Story after school with the Youth Act(i)on Library League .. Drop- in Sessions can be shaped in many ways - Games, Crafts, Book Club; YOU decide Location: Teen Space

  • Wed, Mar 27, 2024 -- YA Game DAY: D&D Adventures 2.0 for 16+ at 6:00 PM

    YA Game DAY: D&D Adventures 2.0 Session B This bi weekly session is Free and open for sword slingers 16+ years old. Those looking to play or learn   @ Acton Public Library.  Please register for details. Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184 Location: Thomas Room

  • Thu, Mar 28, 2024 -- YA Game Day: In House Game Day at 3:00 PM

       YA Game DAY:  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. Location: Thomas Room

  • Mon, Mar 18, 2024 -- Grab & Go Crafts at 10:00 AM

    Stop by the library each week to pick up one of Miss Rebecca's Grab & Go craft kits. Free and open to all. Available while supplies last. No registration required.  Location: Children's Room

  • Mon, Mar 18, 2024 -- Learn & Play Playgroup - Spring Session at 10:30 AM

    The Spring Session will run from February 26 - April 1. NO CLASS ON MONDAY, MARCH 4. This child-focused playgroup is for young children and their caregivers. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others, make new friends, and learn by playing in a literacy-enriched environment. Each session will include activities, sensory materials, and toys. Registration is suggested. (NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED) Location: Grady Thomas Room

  • Tue, Mar 19, 2024 -- Storytime - Spring Session at 10:30 AM

    The Spring Session will run from February 27 - April 2. Story time for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, bounces and so much more. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.  (NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED) Location: Grady Thomas Room

  • Wed, Mar 20, 2024 -- Grub Club at 3:30 PM

    Spring Session, March 6 - April 3 Calling all Junior Chefs! Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club offered on Wednesdays, from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM.  Learn basic cooking skills and fun new recipes to make for the family. All supplies are provided. Please disclose any allergies upon registering. Open to children ages 8 and up. Space is limited, and registration is required. Funded by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board and presented by Kathy Cobb, MS, RDN,Public Health Nutritionist.  Location: Grady Thomas Room

  • Fri, Mar 22, 2024 -- Sing & Stomp - Spring Session at 10:30 AM

    The Spring Session will run from March 15 - April 5.  A song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown up. Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested. Location: Grady Thomas Room

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Planning a visit to a museum? Take a look at our Museum Pass page on the website! We offer passes for discounted or free entry to a number of different museums.


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