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.
- Meet-up Thursdays
Thursday, February 5, 2026 1:00—2:00 PMGrady 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. Registration now closed.
- Peace Crane Folding
Thursday, February 5, 2026 1:00—2:00 PMFriend's Conference RoomJoin 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. Register online between 1/5/2026 10:00 AM and 4/23/2026 1:00 PM.
- Tech Time with Rebecca G. @Acton Library
Thursday, February 5, 2026 1:00—4:00 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 Rebecca G. at rgraebner@actonlibrary.org. THIS SERVICE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. WE CANNOT FIX YOUR DEVICE. Categories Adult
- Meet-up Mondays
Monday, February 9, 2026 1:00—2:30 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 1/12/2026 10:00 AM and 2/9/2026 1:30 PM.
- What a Glorious Crash They Made!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomThis program features a collection of "New Songs" & Hymns published in Connecticut during the American Revolution. From the time of the Stamp Act through the British surrender at Yorktown, Connecticut's seditious colonists used these works to foment rebellion, commemorate victory and give thanks for preservation. Richard Franklin Donohue, tenor & harpsichord, will explore this fiery repertoire that in the words of John Adams "cultivated the sensations of Freedom." Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 1/10/2026 10:00 AM and 2/10/2026 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.
- 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
- Tinker Lab
Monday, February 9, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomJoin us for Tinker Lab! We'll use problem-solving skills to imagine, explore, tinker, build, code, play, and design! Stop motion, green screen filming, music, and mindful art will be just a few of the areas we explore. No prior experience needed! January - Do you enjoy watching stop-motion movie shorts? Come make your own Lego Movie this month! February - Ever wonder how they film someone flying through the air? We'll explore using a green screen to film you in wild locations or flying through the air! March - Let's get mindful with art and explore shape and color theory through play! April - Ever composed your own music that paints a picture? We'll explore the Chrome Music Lab to create new music and art pieces. May - Ever wanted to make your own video game? Let's explore the Scratch Coding Platform to design and create your own digital game! For Grades 2-4. Registration required. Register online between 12/5/2025 10:00 AM and 5/16/2026 5:00 PM.
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