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.
- Wed, Oct 4, 2023 -- Wednesday Book Discussion Group at 10:30 AM
This group meets the first Wednesday of the month in the library. This month's book is Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event. Location: Grady Room
- Wed, Oct 4, 2023 -- Acton Compassion-Knits at 4:00 PM
This 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. Free and open to all. No registration necessary. Location: Friend's Conference Room
- Thu, Oct 5, 2023 -- Tech Time with Emily at 12:00 PM
Need assistance using your laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device? Take advantage of Tech Time! Meet with a tech savvy librarian for a 20-minute one-on-one session to discuss your technology needs. Appointments are available on Thursdays betweent 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Free and open to all. Reserve your spot by calling the library at 860-395-3184 or by emailing Emily at esheehan@actonlibrary.org. THIS SERVICE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. WE CANNOT FIX YOUR DEVICE. Location: Reading Room
- Fri, Oct 6, 2023 -- Walking Group at 10:30 AM
Join Cindy in a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested as space is limited and is available one month prior to the event. Location: Sidewalk
- Wed, Oct 11, 2023 -- Mexican Train at 1:30 PM
We will be playing Mexican Train, a game played with dominoes. The object of the game is for a player to play all the tiles from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or trains, emanating from a central hub or "station". Free and open to all. Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event. Location: Grady Room
- Thu, Oct 5, 2023 -- YA Game DAY: KAHOOT Teen Trivia at 3:00 PM
YA Game DAY: KAHOOT Teen Trivia Join us for online Kahoot style trivia via ZOOM @ Acton Public Library/ ZOOM. Free and open to all Ages 12-18 Please register for details. Info:Â www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184 Location: Friend's Conference Room
- Fri, Oct 6, 2023 -- HYBRID YA Game Day: Dungeons and Dragons at 3:00 PM
Dungeons and Dragons -Â Join us each week for continuing adventures of long running homebrew campaign New/Returning players welcome. Registration is suggested as space in the party is limited. Register at actonlibrary.org for details and links Location: Thomas Room
- Sat, Oct 7, 2023 -- YA: Dungeons and Dragons-One Shot Session at 10:30 AM
 Would you like to play a game?! How about Run One??! Adventurers wanted for a One-Shot, DnD 5e Session. We will determine choice of adventure and balance level setting based on the collective experience and interest of the players in attendance, So it can be fun for everyone. Ages 12+ Please. Register to save your seat at the table Free and open to all. Location: Friend's Conference Room
- Sat, Oct 7, 2023 -- YA : FrankenToys!!! at 3:00 PM
   IT’S ALIVE!! Join YA Librarian Mr Story for a fun crafternoon of building/creating/disassembling frankentoys. Donations of old toys welcome and encouraged. All tools will be provided along with safety gear. Light refreshments to be served Please register for this event. Open to ages 10-16 Children under 12 must have an adult present. Location: Thomas Room
- Tue, Oct 10, 2023 -- YA Y.A.L.L. Drop-In Sessions at 3:00 PM
Join Mr Story after school with the Youth Act(i)on Library League .. Drop- in Sessions can be shaped in many ways - Games, Crafts, Book Club; YOUÂ decide Location: Teen Space
- Wed, Oct 4, 2023 -- Grub Club at 3:30 PM
Calling all Junior Chefs! Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club offered on Wednesdays, September 27 through November 1, from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM.  Learn basic cooking skills and fun new recipes to make for the family. All supplies are provided. Please disclose any allergies upon registering. Open to children ages 8 and up. Space is limited, and registration is required. Funded by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board and presented by Kathy Cobb, MS, RDN,Public Health Nutritionist. Co-sponsored by Big-Y of Old Saybrook. ​ Please note, no class on October 18. Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Fri, Oct 6, 2023 -- Sing & Stomp at 10:30 AM
A song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown up. Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested. Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Tue, Oct 10, 2023 -- CANCELLED - Storytime at 10:30 AM
NO STORYTIME UNTIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17.  Storytime for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, songs and so much more. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested. (NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED) Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Wed, Oct 11, 2023 -- Grub Club at 3:30 PM
Calling all Junior Chefs! Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club offered on Wednesdays, September 27 through November 1, from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM.  Learn basic cooking skills and fun new recipes to make for the family. All supplies are provided. Please disclose any allergies upon registering. Open to children ages 8 and up. Space is limited, and registration is required. Funded by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board and presented by Kathy Cobb, MS, RDN,Public Health Nutritionist. Co-sponsored by Big-Y of Old Saybrook. ​ Please note, no class on October 18. Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Thu, Oct 12, 2023 -- RESCHEDULED - Pizza & Pages Book Club at 3:30 PM
RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 Join Miss Emily every month for pizza and to discuss two of the Nutmeg Book Award Nominees. We will be reading from the Elementary Nominee list which contains books geared towards children reading at a 2nd - 3rd grade reading level. WHAT WE'RE READING THIS MONTH: Ablaze with Color How to Find a Fox ​​Space is limited and registration is suggested. Copies of the book will be availble at the library. Location: Grady Thomas Room
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