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 with Brian @Acton Library
Monday, November 10, 2025 10:30 AM—1:00 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 30-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. Registration now closed.
- Meet-up Mondays
Monday, November 10, 2025 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 10/11/2025 10:00 AM and 11/10/2025 1:30 PM.
- HYBRID - Social Justice Book Discussion
Monday, November 10, 2025 6:30—7:45 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomTVWe will be joined by Elijah Manning from Inclusive Education LLC who will help facilitate a lively and thoughtful conversation. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library! We will make a Zoom link if people want to participate that way. This month we will discuss Braiding Sweetgrass: indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Register online between 10/10/2025 10:00 AM and 11/10/2025 3:00 PM.
- Indoor Walking Group
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 11:15 AM—12:00 PMAdult Off-SiteOld Saybrook Park & Rec308 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT, 06475Join Cindy for an indoor walk at the OS Park & Rec. upstairs track. Register online between 10/6/2025 10:00 AM and 12/17/2025 11:00 AM.
- Acton Compassion-Knits
Wednesday, November 12, 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.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, November 13, 2025 3:00—4:30 PMTeen Space YA : 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.
- YA: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Friday, November 14, 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 9/24/2025 9:00 AM and 2/13/2026 2:30 PM.
- CANCELED - YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, November 20, 2025 3:00—4:30 PMTeen Space YA : 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.
- YA Event: Hollywood Screen Test Workshop with Lisa Lelas
Thursday, November 20, 2025 3:30—5:00 PMGrady RoomThomas Room"Calling all future stars! Do you have what it takes to become a professional actor? Yes, you already DO! It’s not just natural talent, or a look, or a certain personality… sometimes it’s just a matter of developing confidence, learning the craft and sharpening your own creativity. Come to the library after school on Friday, for a special screen-test workshop with former New York TV/Film Casting director, LISA LELAS. You’ll get a taste of what life as a professional actor looks like and how you might one day consider pursuing it as a career or hobby. Every attendee will be given a 30 second script in which to practice & ‘audition’ on camera for honest feedback during the workshop. Everything will be kept positive and fun…because the acting industry has room for everyone and prefers authentic people… after all, it’s not a Barbie world in real life! In addition to experiencing a screen test, you will learn what it takes to begin a professional acting journey, from the tools needed to how to audition to how to get work on a movie set and more! Limited space. Sign up today! Free and open to ages 12-18 yrs. with registration. Limited to the first 15 who sign-upSponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library Register online between 10/1/2025 9:00 AM and 11/20/2025 2:00 PM.
- YA: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Friday, November 21, 2025 3:00—4:45 PMThomas RoomTVD&D club returns for the Summer! 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 Register online between 10/1/2025 9:00 AM and 11/21/2025 2:30 PM.
- Playgroup
Monday, November 10, 2025 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 by playing in a literacy-enriched environment. 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 10, 2025 3:30—4:30 PMGrady 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!" Strength test, cardboard construction. 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 2-4. Registration required. Register for the whole series, but if you need to be absent, email Rebecca at rgraebner@actonlibrary.org to cancel. Register online between 9/19/2025 10:00 AM and 12/29/2025 12:30 PM.
- Grub Club
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomThomas Room November 5th - 12th. Calling all Junior Chefs! Join us for yummy Veggie Pancakes! 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 10/8/2025 10:00 AM and 11/12/2025 8:00 PM.
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, November 14, 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.
- Sing & Stomp
Friday, November 14, 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
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