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.
- OUTREACH: Tech Time_ Estuary
Monday, January 27, 2025 10:15 AM—1:30 PMEstuaryOff Site Tech Assistance with Brian at teh Estuary of Old Saybrook. Book him at yourestuary.org
- Meet-up Mondays
Monday, January 27, 2025 1:30—3:00 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 12/27/2024 10:00 AM and 1/27/2025 1:30 PM.
- Tech Time with Brian @Acton Library
Monday, January 27, 2025 2:30—4:30 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 20-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.
- Cake & Cupcake Decoration Demonstration
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomVarious piping skills and the application to cakes/cupcakes will be demonstrated. This is not a hands-on class. Participants will get to enjoy eating the cake after the demonstration. Presented by Barbara Gaudio, who has trained at The New York Academy of Cake. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 12/28/2024 10:00 AM and 1/28/2025 6:30 PM.
- Indoor Walking Group
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:15 AM—12:00 PMAdult Off-SiteOld Saybrook Park & Rec308 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT, 06475Join Cindy for an indoor walk at the OS Park & Rec. upstairs track. Register online between 12/8/2024 10:00 AM and 3/26/2025 11:00 AM.
- YA : Drop-In Day
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, January 30, 2025 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, January 31, 2025 3:00—4:45 PMThomas RoomDungeons and Dragons - While our weekly campaign is on hold, Our regular adventurers took some side quests... Come join us for all things D&D. Want to make a new character? Discuss Best Tips for DMing? 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 11/1/2024 9:00 AM and 1/31/2025 2:30 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Day
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 3:00—4:30 PMTeen SpaceThomas RoomJoin Mr Story after school with the Youth Act(i)on Library League .. Drop- in Sessions can be shaped in many ways - Games, Crafts, Book Clubs, Service Projects YOU decide! A great time to discuss service projects or pitch in at the library.
- YA Game DAY: D&D Session for 16+
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 6:00—7:45 PMThomas Room YA Game DAY: D&D Adventures 2.0 Session B This once monthly session (occasionally twice) is for sword slingers, spell casters and adventurers 16+ years old. Register online between 11/1/2024 9:00 AM and 2/5/2025 5:30 PM.
- Storytime
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomStory 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. Register online between 12/28/2024 10:00 AM and 1/28/2025 10:30 AM.
- Grub Club
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomThomas Room January 22 - February 5 Calling all Junior Chefs! Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club where young chefs can learn basic cooking skills and fun new recipes to make for the family. All supplies are provided. Please disclose any allergies upon registering. Funded by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board and presented by Kathy Cobb, MS, RDN,Public Health Nutritionist. Registration now closed.
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, January 31, 2025 12:00 AM—11:59 PMChildren's RoomStop by the library each week to pick up one of Miss Rebecca's Grab & Go craft kits. Available while supplies last.
- Sing & Stomp
Friday, January 31, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomA 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, no registration required.
- Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, February 1, 2025 10:30 AM—12:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomCelebrate the 14th Annual Take Your Child to the Library Day with us here at Acton Public Library! Did you know that mermaids LOVE libraries? Mermaid Krystal, The Connecticut Mermaid, is swimming up the shoreline to visit us at Acton Public Library! Meet a mermaid, read some ocean books, and color or make jewelry! This 2 hour event includes plenty of time for pictures and to talk with Mermaid Krystal. Attendees are invited to dress up in their best ocean-inspired outfits to join in on the fun! This program was made possible by the Friends of Acton Library.
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