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

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.

  • Tech Time_ Acton

    Monday, November 2, 2026 10:15 AM—1:30 PMTech Time Table

  • Meet-up Mondays

    Monday, November 2, 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 10/3/2026 10:00 AM and 11/2/2026 1:00 PM.

  • Drop-in Craft: Woven Potholder

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026 3:00—4:30 PMLobbyDrop-in to create a woven potholder.  Materials provided.

  • Fiber Arts Group

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026 6:00—7:30 PMFriend's Conference RoomAre you passionate about fiber arts? Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, our group is the perfect place for you! We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone can come together to enjoy activities like crocheting, knitting, embroidery, sewing, needlepoint, macrame, weaving, and more.  Bring your own project to work on while socializing, sharing experiences and helping each other. This group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Register online between 10/3/2026 10:00 AM and 11/3/2026 6:00 PM.

  • Shoreline Civil War Roundtable

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026 6:15—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomThis group meets the first Tuesday of the month. This month Tony Siber will present: Baltimore Riots of 1861.

  • Drop-in Craft: Woven Potholder

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026 3:00—4:30 PMLobbyDrop-in to create a woven potholder.  Materials provided.

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, November 5, 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: Tri Town Gaming Tourney -Smash Bros

    Thursday, November 5, 2026 4:00—7:00 PMGuilford Free Library67 Park St, Guilford, CT, 06437 YA :Tri Town Tournament Super Smash Bros at the Guilford Free Library Free and open to all, Ages 12-18. Snacks, Prizes and Bragging Rights.. Join the squad and help Acton Library defend the cup. Please register as team size is usually topped at 10 playersSee YA Librarian Brian Story for details  One Up games Hosts Super Smash Bros at the Guilford Free Library  4:00-7:00 Pm - 67 Park St, Guilford, CT 06437 Register online between 8/14/2026 10:00 AM and 11/5/2026 2:00 PM.

  • YA: Dungeons and Dragons Club Fall Sessions

    Friday, November 6, 2026 3:00—4:45 PMSelf-directedThomas RoomTVLocal adventurers come join our twice-monthly gathering of young adventurers. D&D 5e+ . Ages 12+ Choose to host your own squad or play as an adventurer in Mr. Story's sandbox realm of Nirsas. Hybrid option In-person or remote.  Register online between 9/1/2026 10:00 AM and 11/6/2026 2:00 PM.

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, November 12, 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, October 30, 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. 

  • Sing & Stomp

    Friday, October 30, 2026 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

  • Playgroup

    Monday, November 2, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomThis drop-in, child-focused playgroup is for young children and their caregivers. Participants will be able to interact with others, make new friends, and learn and explore through play. Each session will include activities, sensory materials, and toys. No Registration Required Free and open to children ages 0-5 and their caregivers What to expect: large, open room space, with windows room arranged with tables for craft and sensory play, mat spaces for playing with blocks and toys, a cart with a variety of books accessible to read quiet music played during the hour children moving freely from one activity to another Children's Room staff member available for questions, recommendations for books & activities, and general assistance Caregivers responsible for monitoring their children

  • Tinker Lab

    Monday, November 2, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomJoin us for Tinker Lab! We'll use problem-solving skills to imagine, explore, tinker, build, code, play, and design!  Marble mazes, Rube Goldberg machines, cardboard construction, and dance party coding are just a few of the activities we will try out. September: All things "building!" Cardboard construction with our new "Chomp Saw!"  October: Chain reaction time; marble runs, Rube Goldberg machines, and domino falls. November: Time to explore coding! Dance Party from code.org and Scratch. December: Code with robots! Let's get those Sphero robots rolling on the floor. For Grades 2-6. Registration required.  Register online between 8/14/2026 10:00 AM and 12/19/2026 8:00 PM.

  • Storytime

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomJoin us to learn about and celebrate Diwali's light and wonder! Story 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 10/3/2026 10:00 AM and 11/2/2026 8:00 PM.

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