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.
- LV (VS)
Friday, June 12, 2026 10:00—11:00 AMStudy RoomLV
- World Wide Knit in Public Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:30 AM—12:30 PMFriend's Conference RoomPatioPlease join us on the library patio for a drop-in knitting and crocheting event while enjoying some light refreshments. Share your passion for knitting in the company of others who knit and crochet! Bring along your own project or use our supplies to start a new project.
- OUTREACH: Tech Time_ Estuary
Monday, June 15, 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, June 15, 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 5/15/2026 10:00 AM and 6/15/2026 1:30 PM.
- Craft Night
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas Room Create a patriotic painting with Pam from Pam's Picassos. Materials provided. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 5/16/2026 10:00 AM and 6/16/2026 6:00 PM.
- YA: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Friday, June 12, 2026 3:00—4:45 PMFriend's Conference Roomtwice monthly gathering of young adventurers. D&D 5e . Ages 12+ Register online between 5/1/2026 10:00 AM and 6/12/2026 2:00 PM.
- World Wide Knit in Public Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:30 AM—12:30 PMFriend's Conference RoomPatioPlease join us on the library patio for a drop-in knitting and crocheting event while enjoying some light refreshments. Share your passion for knitting in the company of others who knit and crochet! Bring along your own project or use our supplies to start a new project.
- Rescheduled - Summer Reading Kick-off
Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:30—2:30 PMSelf-directedThis program was rescheduled for June 4. Summer Reading Kick-off! Join us for lawn games, music & ice cream! While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library.
- Peace Crane Folding
Thursday, June 18, 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, June 18, 2026 3:00—4:30 PMThomas Room 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.
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, June 12, 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, June 12, 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
- Goodwin Elementary Visit
Friday, June 12, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMChildren's RoomVisit to the library by Goodwin Elementary class.
- World Wide Knit in Public Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:30 AM—12:30 PMFriend's Conference RoomPatioPlease join us on the library patio for a drop-in knitting and crocheting event while enjoying some light refreshments. Share your passion for knitting in the company of others who knit and crochet! Bring along your own project or use our supplies to start a new project.
- Playgroup
Monday, June 15, 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 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
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!
Why Hasn’t Construction Started?
While the funding is liquid and accounted for, the State Bond Commission must approve the release of the 2 million-dollar Connecticut State Library Construction Grant monies that was awarded in November 2023. Once their meeting convenes and the grant funds are released we can start contracting with architects and construction companies. The Acton Public Library Foundation is still currently fundraising for contingencies such as building construction cost increases and also for an endowment for future building projects. We appreciate all the supporters who have donated to get us to this point and hope the State Bonding Commission meets soon so that we can deliver an exciting new space for our community.
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