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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.

  • 32nd Annual Poetry Presentation

    Saturday, June 6, 2026 2:00—4:00 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomWinners of the 32nd Annual Poetry Competition will present their winning poems. Register online between 5/6/2026 10:00 AM and 6/6/2026 2:00 PM.

  • Tech Time with Brian @Acton Library

    Monday, June 8, 2026 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, June 8, 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 5/8/2026 10:00 AM and 6/8/2026 1:30 PM.

  • American Trivia

    Tuesday, June 9, 2026 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas Room Each team will be asked 50 questions in 10 different categories, and the team with the most correct answers wins.  Play as a team (4 max) or individual. Register online between 5/9/2026 10:00 AM and 6/9/2026 6:00 PM.

  • Acton Compassion-Knits

    Wednesday, June 10, 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.

  • 32nd Annual Poetry Presentation

    Saturday, June 6, 2026 2:00—4:00 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomWinners of the 32nd Annual Poetry Competition will present their winning poems. Register online between 5/6/2026 10:00 AM and 6/6/2026 2:00 PM.

  • YA : Library Advisory Board - Final Planning Meeting and Party

    Tuesday, June 9, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMFriend's Conference RoomTeen SpaceDo you want to help at the library? Have a club you'd like to run ? help decide on games, displays, programs and collections Join us! Once a month- Service credit available for active participation  Register online between 5/12/2026 10:00 AM and 6/9/2026 2:30 PM.

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, June 11, 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 11, 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.

  • 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.

  • Grab & Go Crafts

    Friday, June 5, 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 5, 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

  • 32nd Annual Poetry Presentation

    Saturday, June 6, 2026 2:00—4:00 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomWinners of the 32nd Annual Poetry Competition will present their winning poems. Register online between 5/6/2026 10:00 AM and 6/6/2026 2:00 PM.

  • Playgroup

    Monday, June 8, 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

  • America 250 Storytime - Reading is Revolutionary!

    Tuesday, June 9, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas Room Join us for our special guest reader, Firefighter Morrow! He will share stories about the important job firefighters do in our community. Plus, he may have a big truck to share with us! During June & July, join us for America 250 - Reading is Revolutionary! We'll read stories that highlight the bold and brave individuals who helped shape our nation, then and now. 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 5/9/2026 10:00 AM and 6/8/2026 8:00 PM.

Summer Reading 2026!

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!

 


Help Us Turn the Page Capital Campaign

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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