Friday, September 18, 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. 

Friday, September 18, 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

Monday, September 21, 2026 12:00 AM—11:59 PMChildren's RoomGreat Halloween Costume Swap Drive! Drop off new or gently used Halloween costumes for children ages 0-11 at the Children's Room at Acton Public Library now through Saturday, September 26th.   We are also accepting costume accessories like crowns, masks, and other props.  Costumes and accessories must be clean and in good shape with no rips, stains, or other damage. Then join us on either Thursday, October 8th, or Friday, October 9th, to find YOUR perfect Halloween costume! One costume per child. *We will not be accepting Halloween makeup, fake blood, or face paint for sanitary reasons. *Costumes and accessories must be brought into the library and not left at the book drop. Questions? Email or call Rebecca Graebner at rgraebner@actonlibrary.org/860.510.6060

Monday, September 21, 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 and explore through play. 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

Monday, September 21, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomJoin us for Tinker Lab! We'll use problem-solving skills to imagine, explore, tinker, build, code, play, and design!  Marble mazes, Rube Goldberg machines, cardboard construction, and dance party coding are just a few of the activities we will try out. September: All things "building!" Cardboard construction with our new "Chomp Saw!"  October: Chain reaction time; marble runs, Rube Goldberg machines, and domino falls. November: Time to explore coding! Dance Party from code.org and Scratch. December: Code with robots! Let's get those Sphero robots rolling on the floor. For Grades 2-6. Registration required.  Register online between 8/14/2026 10:00 AM and 12/19/2026 8:00 PM.