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.
- Craft Night: Felted Summer Scene
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomLearn how to “paint” with wool in this seasonal landscape. Use a barbed needle to attach colorful wool to an embroidery hoop. You'll leave the class with a finished piece, basic tools and the knowledge you'll need to felt on your own. Needle felting is easier than it looks plus it's fun and relaxing! Materials provided. Presented by Octavia from Pop Up Art School. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 4/20/2025 10:00 AM and 5/20/2025 6:00 PM.
- Outdoor Walking Group
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMAdult Off-SiteJoin Cindy for a 45-minute walk around the neighborhood. Register online between 3/23/2025 10:00 AM and 5/21/2025 10:30 AM.
- Acton Compassion-Knits
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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.
- Eleanor Roosevelt – The First Lady of The World
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 6:00—7:00 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomSheryl Faye returns as Eleanor Roosevelt. After suffering through an unhappy childhood, and losing her parents and one of her brothers., she figured out where she fit in and could make a difference. She grew up and became an American politician. The longest-serving First Lady of the United States. She was the first presidential spouse to hold press conferences, write a syndicated newspaper column, and speak at a national convention. She advocated for expanded roles for women in the workplace, the civil rights of African Americans and Asian Americans, and the rights of World War II refugees. She became one of the first delegates to The United Nations. One of the top ten most admired people of the 20th century. “…as individuals we live cooperatively, and, to the best of our ability, serve the community in which we live…our own success, to be real, must contribute.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 4/21/2025 10:00 AM and 5/21/2025 6:00 PM.
- Cookbook Club
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomCheck out a copy of the chosen cookbook for the month, make a recipe within the cookbook & bring it to the meeting for members to sample. This is required to attend. This month's cookbook is Big Heart Little Stove by Erin French. Register online between 4/26/2025 10:00 AM and 5/27/2025 6:00 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Day
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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, May 22, 2025 3:00—4:30 PMThomas Room 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, May 23, 2025 3:00—4:45 PMThomas RoomDungeons and Dragons - While our weekly campaign is on hold, Our regular adventurers took some side quests... Come join us for all things D&D. Want to make a new character? Discuss Best Tips for DMing? 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 11/1/2024 9:00 AM and 5/23/2025 2:30 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Day
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 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, May 29, 2025 3:00—4:30 PMThomas Room 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.
- Storytime
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomStory 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 4/20/2025 1:00 PM and 11/4/2025 10:30 AM.
- Imaginary Tails with Izzy
Thursday, May 22, 2025 3:30—4:30 PMChildren's RoomCome read your favorite book with Izzy, our new certified reading dog! Sign up at the Children's Desk for 10-minute reading spots. Izzy is a two-year-old Golden Retriever who loves belly rubs and snuggles. She 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 and Jody Moss, are excited to sit with Izzy and listen to stories, too!
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, May 23, 2025 12:00 AM—11:59 PMChildren's RoomStop by the library each week to pick up one of Miss Rebecca's Grab & Go craft kits. Available while supplies last.
- Sing & Stomp
Friday, May 23, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomA song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown up. 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.
- Storytime
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomStory 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 4/20/2025 1:00 PM and 11/4/2025 10:30 AM.
2025 Design a Bookmark Contest
Artists of all ages are invited to design an original bookmark for this year's summer reading program Level Up at Your Library.
Entries accepted May 1 - 31
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