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Closed: Friday, March 29 & Sunday, March 31
Regular Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10am to 8pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am to 5pm
                   Sunday:     1pm to 5 pm 

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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.

  • Wed, Mar 27, 2024 -- Mystery Book Club at 1:00 PM

    This group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month in the library.   This month's book is Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica. Free and open to all. No registration required. Location: Grady Room

  • Wed, Mar 27, 2024 -- Acton Compassion-Knits at 4:00 PM

    This 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. Free and open to all. No registration necessary. Location: Friend's Conference Room

  • Thu, Mar 28, 2024 -- VIRTUAL - Genealogy Interest Group at 10:30 AM

     This program will be held using Zoom. Come explore your family roots! Meet with other patrons who are gathering information about their family trees and learn about the research databases that are available to you here at the library, including Ancestry Library Edition and FamilySearch. Meetings are on the 4th Thursdays each month with the library's cataloger, Donna Tappin. Whether you are a beginner or have been researching for years, here is an opportunity to 'tune-up' your current research skills or learn something new about family history research.   Free and open to all.   Registration is required and is available one month prior to the event. Location: Zoom

  • Thu, Mar 28, 2024 -- Tech Time with Emily at 12:00 PM

    Need 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. Appointments are available on Thursdays betweent 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Free and open to all. Reserve your spot by calling the library at 860-395-3184 or by emailing Emily at esheehan@actonlibrary.org. THIS SERVICE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. WE CANNOT FIX YOUR DEVICE. Location: Reading Room

  • Mon, Apr 1, 2024 -- OUTREACH :Tech Time w/ Brian - Estuary at 10:30 AM

    Location: Off-Site

  • Wed, Mar 27, 2024 -- Outreach - Goodwin Kindergarten at 10:30 AM

    Location: Children's Room

  • Wed, Mar 27, 2024 -- Grub Club at 3:30 PM

    Spring Session, March 6 - April 3 Calling all Junior Chefs! Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club offered on Wednesdays, from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM.  Learn basic cooking skills and fun new recipes to make for the family. All supplies are provided. Please disclose any allergies upon registering. Open to children ages 8 and up. Space is limited, and registration is required. Funded by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board and presented by Kathy Cobb, MS, RDN,Public Health Nutritionist.  Location: Grady Thomas Room

  • Mon, Apr 1, 2024 -- Grab & Go Crafts at 10:00 AM

    Stop by the library each week to pick up one of Miss Rebecca's Grab & Go craft kits. Free and open to all. Available while supplies last. No registration required.  Location: Children's Room

  • Mon, Apr 1, 2024 -- Learn & Play Playgroup - Spring Session at 10:30 AM

    The Spring Session will run from February 26 - April 1. NO CLASS ON MONDAY, MARCH 4. This child-focused playgroup is for young children and their caregivers. Participants will have the opportunity 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. Registration is suggested. (NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED) Location: Grady Thomas Room

  • Tue, Apr 2, 2024 -- Storytime - Spring Session at 10:30 AM

    The Spring Session will run from February 27 - April 2. Story time for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, bounces and so much more. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.  (NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED) Location: Grady Thomas Room

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Planning a visit to a museum? Take a look at our Museum Pass page on the website! We offer passes for discounted or free entry to a number of different museums.


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