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.
- Wednesday Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:30 AM—12:00 PMGrady RoomThis group meets the first Wednesday of the month in the library. This month's book is Born to Run: a hidden tribe, superathletes, and the greatest race the world has ever seen by Christopher McDougall.
- CANCELED - Indoor Walking Group
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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.
- Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 1:00—2:00 PMGrady RoomThis meeting was rescheduled from Jan. 28. This month's book is The Mapping of Love and Death by Jacqueline Winspear.
- Acton Compassion-Knits
Wednesday, February 4, 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, February 4, 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 1/4/2026 10:00 AM and 2/4/2026 6:00 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, February 5, 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.
- YA: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Friday, February 6, 2026 2:45—4:45 PMThomas RoomD&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 1/14/2026 9:00 AM and 2/6/2026 2:00 PM.
- YA : Library Advisory Board - Planning Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMTeen SpaceThomas RoomDo 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 11/12/2025 10:00 AM and 2/10/2026 3:00 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, February 12, 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.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, February 19, 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.
- CANCELED - Grub Club
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomThomas Room Winter Series - January 7th - February 25th. NO CLASS ON FEBRUARY 18TH. 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.
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, February 6, 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, February 6, 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
- Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, February 7, 2026 10:30 AM—12:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomGotta Catch 'Em All! Join us for our 15th Annual Take Your Child to the Library Day with a Pokémon Party! Adopt a reading buddy and get a free book donated by the Friends of Acton Library. Crafts include Pokémon Origami bookmarks, make your own Pokémon, and build a terrarium gym for your Pokémon! Of course there will be snacks and a scavanger hunt! PLUS - Find out more about our new Pokémon Club starting on February 28th! Free & Open to All. No registration required, while supplies last. This program was made possible by the Friends of Acton Library.
- Playgroup
Monday, February 9, 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
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