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.
- Summer Reading Celebration
Friday, August 21, 2026 11:30 AM—1:30 PMGrady RoomPatioThomas RoomJoin us for our Summer Reading Celebration with lawn games & pizza! While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library.
- OUTREACH: Tech Time_ Estuary
Monday, August 24, 2026 10:15 AM—1:30 PMEstuaryOff Site Tech Assistance with Brian at the Estuary of Old Saybrook. Book him at yourestuary.org
- Meet-up Mondays
Monday, August 24, 2026 1:00—2:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomMeet up with your friends or make new ones. Play one of our games (Rummikub, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Cribbage & more) or bring your own (Mahjong?). Coloring & puzzles too! Light refreshments will be served. Register online between 7/24/2026 10:00 AM and 8/24/2026 1:00 PM.
- Cookbook Club
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomCheck out a copy of the chosen cookbook for the month, make a recipe within the cookbook & bring it to the meeting for members to sample. This is required to attend. This month's cookbook is Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share With People You Love by Samin Nosrat. Register online between 7/25/2026 10:00 AM and 8/25/2026 6:00 PM.
- Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 1:00—2:00 PMGrady RoomThis group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month. This month's book is In Dublin's Fair City by Rhys Bowen.
- Summer Reading Celebration
Friday, August 21, 2026 11:30 AM—1:30 PMGrady RoomPatioThomas RoomJoin us for our Summer Reading Celebration with lawn games & pizza! While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library.
- Peace Crane Folding
Thursday, August 27, 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, August 27, 2026 3:00—4:30 PMProjectorTeen SpaceThomas RoomTV YA : Open Game Day 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. School's Back in session. Come unwind Join us this afternoon for some new and favorite tabletop or video games. Free and open to all, Ages 12-18.
- Peace Crane Folding
Thursday, September 3, 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.
- Peace Crane Folding
Thursday, September 10, 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.
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, August 21, 2026 12:00 AM—11:59 PMChildren's RoomStop by the library each week to pick up one of Ms. Aliza’s Grab & Go craft kits. Available while supplies last.
- Summer Reading Celebration
Friday, August 21, 2026 11:30 AM—1:30 PMGrady RoomPatioThomas RoomJoin us for our Summer Reading Celebration with lawn games & pizza! While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library.
- Storytime
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 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 7/25/2026 10:00 AM and 8/24/2026 8:00 PM.
- Imaginary Tails with Izzy
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:00—1:00 PMChildren's RoomCome cool off this summer and 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 Retriever 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!
- Peace Crane Folding
Thursday, August 27, 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 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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