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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.

  • Meet-up Mondays

    Monday, March 30, 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 2/27/2026 10:00 AM and 3/30/2026 1:30 PM.

  • Your Guide to Menopause -  Symptoms, Therapy Options & Safety

    Tuesday, March 31, 2026 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomMicrophoneProjectorThomas RoomThis presentation, Jill McEachern  a board certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, will cover: What is Perimenopause & Menopause - Helpful Categories to Understand What are Common & Uncommon Symptoms How are Women Affected by Menopause: Impact on Quality of Life Options: Hormone Therapy & Non-Hormone Therapy Hormone Therapy: What should I know about the “Window of Opportunity” & Best Timing of Use? What are Benefits of Menopause Hormone Therapy What are Contraindications to Menopause Hormone Therapy? Is Menopause Hormone Therapy Safe?  What are Potential Risks & How to Minimize? Register online between 2/28/2026 10:00 AM and 3/31/2026 6:00 PM.

  • Wednesday Book Discussion Group

    Wednesday, April 1, 2026 10:30 AM—12:00 PMGrady RoomThis group meets the first Wednesday of the month in the library. This month's book is The Huntress by Kate Quinn.

  • Acton Compassion-Knits

    Wednesday, April 1, 2026 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.

  • APL Poetry Writing Group

    Wednesday, April 1, 2026 6:00—7:30 PMFriend's Conference RoomWriting in community creates community. Gather together with Old Saybrook’s new poet laureate Sandra Yannone to write together and share your new creations monthly.  All welcome regardless of writing experience. Bring your notebook or laptop or use our supplies. Register online between 3/1/2026 10:00 AM and 4/1/2026 6:00 PM.

  • YA : Dungeons & Dragons Club

    Friday, March 27, 2026 3:15—4:45 PMLaptopThomas RoomTVD&D club returns! Dungeons and Dragons - Our campaign is back. (now twice a month*) 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? Join or 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 3/1/2026 10:00 AM and 3/27/2026 2:30 PM.

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, April 2, 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, April 2, 2026 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.

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, April 9, 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, April 9, 2026 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.

  • Grab & Go Crafts

    Friday, March 27, 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. 

  • Pokémon Club @ APL!

    Saturday, March 28, 2026 2:00—3:00 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomCalling all Pokémon trainers ages 6-11! Join our once-a-month Pokémon club where you can learn the card game with other enthusiasts, do a Pokémon activity, or make friends and talk all things Pokémon! Cards will be available for all to use during the program; no purchase necessary. Children may bring their own cards to play and trade, but parents/caregivers should plan to stay in the room if they wish to supervise trades. Parents/caregivers must remain in the library for the duration of the program. The event is free and open to all. Registration is preferred, but not required. Register online between 1/28/2026 10:00 AM and 5/22/2026 8:00 PM.

  • Playgroup

    Monday, March 30, 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

  • Tinker Lab

    Monday, March 30, 2026 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! Stop-motion, green-screen filming, and game building will be just a few of the areas we tinker with. No prior experience needed! January - March - Do you enjoy watching stop-motion movie shorts? Come make your own Lego Movie this month! April - Come learn all about Orienteering! We'll learn all about maps, symbols, and how to locate geographical points on the map! May - Ever wanted to make your own video game? Let's explore the Scratch Coding Platform to design and create your own digital game! For Grades 2-4. Registration required.  Register online between 12/5/2025 10:00 AM and 5/16/2026 5:00 PM.

  • Storytime

    Tuesday, March 31, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomIt is National Crayon Day! Let's read about the history of the crayon, and why those crayons decided to quit! 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 2/27/2026 10:00 AM and 8/17/2026 8:00 PM.

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