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.
- Mon, Mar 20, 2023 -- Intro to Vegetable Gardening pt. 1 at 5:30 PM
This course offers an introduction to vegetable gardening – the art and the science. It addresses what is needed to grow a bountiful vegetable garden. It explores the key factors to achieving and sustaining gardening success. The course includes three spring classroom meetings and a visit to Common Good Gardens, a ½ acre working vegetable garden in Old Saybrook, CT. Suggested reading: The New Gardener's Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Grow a Beautiful & Bountiful Garden by Daryl Beyers. Part 1: Getting Started 1. A Gardener’s Vocabulary 2.  Site and Plant Selection 3. Seeds and Transplants 4. Raised Beds and Containers Free and open to all. Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event. Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Tue, Mar 21, 2023 -- Craft Night at 6:00 PM
Create a painted clay pot. Materials provided. Free and open to all ages 14+. Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event. Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Wed, Mar 22, 2023 -- Mystery Book Club at 1:00 PM
This group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month in the library.  This month's book is The Bone Collector by Jeffrey Deaver. Free and open to all.  No registration required. Location: Grady Room
- Wed, Mar 22, 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, Mar 23, 2023 -- VIRTUAL - Genealogy Interest Group at 10:30 AM
 This program will be held using Zoom. Come explore your family roots! Meet with other patrons who are gathering information about their family trees and learn about the research databases that are available to you here at the library, including Ancestry Library Edition and FamilySearch. Meetings are on 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month with the library's cataloger, Donna Tappin. Whether you are a beginner or have been researching for years, here is an opportunity to 'tune-up' your current research skills or learn something new about family history research.  Free and open to all.  Registration is required and is available one month prior to the event. Location: Zoom
- Tue, Mar 21, 2023 -- YA Y.A.L.L .Drop-In Craft at 3:00 PM
Join us after school for a drop in crafting session. Something different each time. Free and open to all, ages 12- 19. Location: Teen Space
- Wed, Mar 22, 2023 -- YA Game Day: Dungeons and Dragons- 2.0 16+ GROUP at 6:00 PM
YA Game DAY: D&D Adventures 2.0 Session B This bi weekly session is Free and open to sword slingers 16+ years old. @ Acton Public Library. Please register for details. Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184, bstory@actonlibrary.org Location: Thomas Room
- Thu, Mar 23, 2023 -- VIRTUAL YA Game Day : Kahoot 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: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184, bstory@actonlibrary.org Location: Friend's Conference Room
- Fri, Mar 24, 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: Grady Thomas Room
- Tue, Mar 28, 2023 -- YA Y.A.L.L : Monthly Meeting at 3:00 PM
Come Join Y.A.L.L. in this Once monthly session assisting the library with programs, collection development and philanthropy. Â Credit given towards volunteer service hours* Location: Teen Space
- Mon, Mar 20, 2023 -- Learn & Play Playgroup at 10:30 AM
This child-focused playgroup is for young children and their caregivers. Participants will have the opportunity 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. Registration is suggested. (NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED) Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Tue, Mar 21, 2023 -- Story Time at 10:30 AM
Story time for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, bounces 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, Mar 22, 2023 -- Grub Club at 3:30 PM
 Calling all Junior Chefs! Grub Club is back by popular demand! Come to the library to learn new and delicious recipes. 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. Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Thu, Mar 23, 2023 -- Crafternoon at 3:30 PM
Drop by the library to get creative with Miss Rebecca. Crafts are designed for children ages 5 and up. Available while supplies last. Free and open to all. No registration required. Location: Children's Room
- Fri, Mar 24, 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
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