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 Brian @Acton Library
Monday, May 18, 2026 10:30 AM—1:00 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 30-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 Brian at bstory@actonlibrary.org. THIS SERVICE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. WE CANNOT FIX YOUR DEVICE. Registration now closed.
- Meet-up Mondays
Monday, May 18, 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 4/17/2026 10:00 AM and 5/18/2026 1:30 PM.
- Craft Night: Basket Weaving
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 4:00—5:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomWeave a berry basket. Materials provided. Register online between 4/19/2026 10:00 AM and 5/19/2026 6:00 PM.
- Craft Night: Basket Weaving
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomWeave a berry basket. Materials provided. Register online between 4/19/2026 10:00 AM and 5/19/2026 6:00 PM.
- Acton Compassion-Knits
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 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.
- YA: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Friday, May 15, 2026 3:00—4:45 PMFriend's Conference Roomtwice monthly gathering of young adventurers. D&D 5e . Ages 12+ Register online between 4/15/2026 10:00 AM and 5/15/2026 2:00 PM.
- Peace Crane Folding
Thursday, May 21, 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, May 21, 2026 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.
- Peace Crane Folding
Thursday, May 28, 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, May 28, 2026 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.
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, May 15, 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.
- Cupcake Decorating
Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomCome decorate cupcakes with us! We will have cupcakes, frosting and some candy for decorating. Feel free to bring additional items to share. For Children ages 0-11. This program was made possible by the Friends of Acton Library. Register online between 4/16/2026 10:00 AM and 5/15/2026 10:00 AM.
- Playgroup
Monday, May 18, 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, May 18, 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, 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, May 19, 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 4/17/2026 10:00 AM and 10/5/2026 8:00 PM.
Why Hasn’t Construction Started?
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.
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