Acton Public Library

Patriotic Jigsaw Puzzle

Change in Sunday Hours

Fortnite Tournament

Design a Bookmark

Outdoor Walking April 16

Passport to Libraries

Poetry Competition

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

60 Old Boston Post Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Tel: 860-395-3184

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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.

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YA : Tri-Town Fortnite Tournament- vs Guilford vs Madison
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 3:30—6:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomTri town tourney returns with One up games Hosting another Fortnite tournament Home town Old Saybrook is now the location ( was scheduled for Guilford). Limited to 6 team spots available. Please register today Food, Fun, Prizes Register online between 4/1/2026 10:00 AM and 4/30/2026 2:00 PM.
Peace Crane Folding
Thursday, April 30, 2026 1:00—2:00 PMSelf-directedJoin us each week to fold Origami Peace Cranes. The purpose is to bring people together and find inner peace while folding the cranes. Once we reach 1,000 cranes, the cranes will be donated to a charity of the group's choosing. Directions and materials provided. No experience needed.
CANCELED - YA: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Friday, May 1, 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
Rescheduled! ALL AGES: Patriotic Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:00—4:00 PMSelf-directedJoin us for an ALL AGES Patriotic Jigsaw Puzzle Competition. You may join as a team (4 max.) or as an individual (to be added to a team with less than 4). Each team will receive the same 500-piece puzzle. This event was rescheduled to Sat. May 9. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library.
Peace Crane Folding
Thursday, May 7, 2026 1:00—2:00 PMSelf-directedJoin us each week to fold Origami Peace Cranes. The purpose is to bring people together and find inner peace while folding the cranes. Once we reach 1,000 cranes, the cranes will be donated to a charity of the group's choosing. Directions and materials provided. No experience needed.

Children's Events

Storytime
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomIt's Earth Day! Let's celebrate our planet! Story time for all! Children and caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, fingerplays, bounces, and so much more. Enjoy free play after the stories and songs. What to expect: *large, open room space with windows *room is arranged with chairs around a large playmat, facing the reading chair, and tables are behind the reader that hold a felt board and covered boxes with items for free play *hour starts with music and movement activities, followed by sitting for the stories (typically 2-3), then ends with more music, singing, and movement activities, including bubbles *free play begins after the bubbles *quiet music is played during free play Free and open to all. Registration is preferred, but not required. Register online between 3/27/2026 10:00 AM and 9/14/2026 8:00 PM.
Imaginary Tails with Izzy
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMChildren's RoomCome read your favorite book with Izzy, our friendly certified reading dog! Sign up at the Children's Desk for 10-minute reading spots. Izzy, is a 2 year-old Golden Retirever that loves belly rubs and snuggles. Izzy greets new friends with a gentle sniff and is a great listener! She can't wait to hear all the stories that library kids and their grown ups will read to her! Izzy's human grown-ups, Liz & Jody Moss are excited to sit with Izzy and listen to stories too!
CANCELED - Grub Club
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomThomas Room Spring Series - March 4th - April 29th. NO CLASS ON MARCH 18TH & APRIL 15TH. 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.
Peace Crane Folding
Thursday, April 30, 2026 1:00—2:00 PMSelf-directedJoin us each week to fold Origami Peace Cranes. The purpose is to bring people together and find inner peace while folding the cranes. Once we reach 1,000 cranes, the cranes will be donated to a charity of the group's choosing. Directions and materials provided. No experience needed.
Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, May 1, 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.

Why Hasn’t Construction Started?

April 23, 2026

While the funding is liquid and accounted for, the State Bond Commission must approve the release of the 2 million-dollar Connecticut State Library Construction Grant monies that was awarded in November 2023. Once their meeting convenes and the grant funds are released we can start contracting with architects and construction companies. The Acton Public Library Foundation is still currently fundraising for contingencies such as building construction cost increases and also for an endowment for future building projects. We appreciate all the supporters who have donated to get us to this point and hope the State Bonding Commission meets soon so that we can deliver an exciting new space for our community.