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Acton Public Library

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

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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.

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  • Grab & Go Crafts

    Friday, August 14, 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, August 14, 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

  • Storytime

    Tuesday, August 18, 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 7/18/2026 10:00 AM and 8/17/2026 8:00 PM.

  • Imaginary Tails with Izzy

    Tuesday, August 18, 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 20, 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.

Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading June 1 through August 21

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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