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Regular Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10am to 8pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am to 5pm
                   Sunday:     1pm to 5 pm 

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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.

  • Tue, Dec 5, 2023 -- YA Y.A.L.L. Drop-In Sessions at 3:00 PM

    Join Mr Story after school with the Youth Act(i)on Library League .. Drop- in Sessions can be shaped in many ways - Games, Crafts, Book Club; YOU decide Location: Thomas Room

  • Wed, Dec 6, 2023 -- YA Game DAY: D&D Adventures 2.0 at 6:00 PM

    YA Game DAY: D&D Adventures 2.0 Session B This bi weekly session is for sword slingers 16+ years old.  @ Acton Public Library. Free and open to Ages 16+ Please register for details. Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184 Location: Thomas Room

  • Thu, Dec 7, 2023 -- YA Game Day: In House Game Day at 3:00 PM

       YA Game DAY:  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 al,l Ages 12-18. Location: Thomas Room

  • Fri, Dec 8, 2023 -- YA: Swap, Shop. Toy, Game and Hobby Drop at 3:00 PM

        This week we take a break from the adventure and spend some fun time with our favorite collections.  Bring your own collectibles you'd like to swap or trade with.       Barter only. No Cash exchanges! All trades will be reviewed by Mr Story Video Games, Playing cards: MTG, Pokemon,  Baseball. - Comics, Book Series' &  Graphic Novels. - Legos, Fidgets, Funko Pops, Action Figures & Dolls.. What do you have too much or not enough of? Your Treasure is another's trade.   Free and open to ages 10-20   Location: Grady Thomas Room

  • Tue, Dec 12, 2023 -- YA Y.A.L.L. Drop-In Sessions at 3:00 PM

    Join Mr Story after school with the Youth Act(i)on Library League .. Drop- in Sessions can be shaped in many ways - Games, Crafts, Book Club; YOU decide Location: Thomas Room

  • Mon, Dec 4, 2023 -- Season of Books at 10:00 AM

    Give the gift of reading this holiday season by registering for a stack of 5 individually wrapped library books. Reserve online at https://forms.gle/QsnAnDEd96vBnd4w9.   PLEASE NOTE:   Wrapped books are borrowed from the library, and therefore will need to be returned at the end of the loan period. Participants must have an active library card. If you do not have a library card, but would like to apply for one, fill out a Library Card Application at www.actonlibrary.org/services/register-for-a-new-library-card/.    Limit one per family.    This program is co-sponsored by Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council.   Location: Children's Room

  • Wed, Dec 6, 2023 -- Build with Keva Planks at 3:30 PM

    Up for a challenge? Drop by the library and test your engineering know-how with Keva Planks. Free and open to all. No registration required. Location: Grady Thomas Room

  • Wed, Dec 13, 2023 -- Build with Keva Planks at 3:30 PM

    Up for a challenge? Drop by the library and test your engineering know-how with Keva Planks. Free and open to all. No registration required. Location: Grady Thomas Room

  • Thu, Dec 14, 2023 -- Pizza & Pages Book Club at 3:30 PM

    Join Miss Emily every month for pizza and to discuss two of the Nutmeg Book Award Nominees. We will be reading from the Elementary Nominee list which contains books geared towards children reading at a 2nd - 3rd grade reading level.  WHAT WE'RE READING THIS MONTH: Brains! Not Just a Zombie Snack The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess ​​Space is limited and registration is suggested. Copies of the book will be availble at the library. Location: Grady Thomas Room

  • Sat, Dec 16, 2023 -- Gingerbread House Decorating at 1:00 PM

    Join us for some gingerbread fun! Come build and decorate your own gingerbread house. Just bring your creativity and any candy you may want to share. Free and open for all. Space is limited to one gingerbread house per family. Registration is required.  Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Library  Location: Grady Thomas Room

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