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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.

  • Tech Time with Rebecca G. @Acton Library

    Thursday, April 2, 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

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, April 2, 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.

  • Evening Tech Support and Exploration!

    Thursday, April 2, 2026 6:00—7:00 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomNeed Tech support, but can't make one of our daytime support times? Try our Thursday Evening Tech class! Join us for a series of workshops to help support your technology and digital needs. Each class will cover a specific topic, with ample time for hands-on practice and support! No registration required. Free and open to all Questions? Contact Rebecca at rgraebner@actonlibrary.org April 2nd - Want to know more about Google Products? We'll explore Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Chrome. April 16th - Are your photos all over the place? Worried about storage or losing your photos? This class is for you! April 23rd - Need help keeping track of your accounts and passwords? Learn how to manage your account and keep your information secure. April 30th - Getting strange text messages saying you owe an EZPass fine? Learn some tips and tricks to avoid scams! May 7th - Parents & Caregivers - summer is coming! Learn about parental controls and strategies to manage your children's screen time. May 14th - Wondering about AI? Worried about how long your device will last? Join us and discuss trending digital and technology issues. 

  • Meet-up Mondays

    Monday, April 6, 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 3/6/2026 10:00 AM and 4/6/2026 1:30 PM.

  • Shoreline Civil War Roundtable

    Tuesday, April 7, 2026 6:15—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomThis group meets the first Tuesday of the month. This month Charles Fischer will present Battle of the Crater.

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, April 2, 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.

  • YA : Drop-In Games Day

    Thursday, April 2, 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.

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, April 9, 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.

  • YA : Drop-In Games Day

    Thursday, April 9, 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, April 10, 2026 3:00—4:45 PMThomas Roomtwice monthly gathering of young adventurers. D&D 5e . Ages 12+ Register online between 3/10/2026 10:00 AM and 4/10/2026 2:00 PM.

  • Peace Crane Folding

    Thursday, April 2, 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.

  • Tie Dye Drawstring Bags

    Saturday, April 4, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomFar out! Color your own groovy tie-dyed drawstring bag. All you have to do is bring your creativity.  Supplies will be provided. This might get messy, so please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty.  Free and open to children ages 5 and up.  Space is limited and registration is required. This event was made possible by Friends of Acton Library. Register online between 3/4/2026 10:00 AM and 4/2/2026 8:00 PM.

  • Playgroup

    Monday, April 6, 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, April 6, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomJJoin us for Tinker Lab! We'll use problem-solving skills to imagine, explore, tinker, build, code, play, and design! Stop-motion, green-screen filming, and game building will be just a few of the areas we tinker with. No prior experience needed! January - March - Do you enjoy watching stop-motion movie shorts? Come make your own Lego Movie this month! April - Come learn all about Orienteering! We'll learn all about maps, symbols, and how to locate geographical points on the map! 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.

  • Storytime

    Tuesday, April 7, 2026 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 3/6/2026 10:00 AM and 8/24/2026 8:00 PM.

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