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.
- Acton Compassion-Knits
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomThomas 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.
- Books on Tap Book Club
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 6:00—7:00 PMAdult Off-SiteMyrcene Ale Co.39 Ragged Rock Rd, Old Saybrook, CT, 06475Join Lisa, Acton Library's Head of Circulation, to discuss Maame by Jessica George. This group will meet at Myrcene Ale Co. Register online between 11/11/2024 10:00 AM and 12/11/2024 6:00 PM.
- VIRTUAL - Genealogy Interest Group
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:30 AM—12:00 PMFriend's Conference RoomAdult VirtualThis 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 2nd 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. Register online between 11/12/2024 10:00 AM and 12/12/2024 10:15 AM.
- Tech Time with Emily
Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:00—5:00 PMTech Time Table Need 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. 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.
- Mexican Train
Thursday, December 12, 2024 2:00—3:30 PMGrady RoomWe will be playing Mexican Train, a game played with dominoes. The object of the game is for a player to play all the tiles from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or trains, emanating from a central hub or "station". Register online between 11/12/2024 10:00 AM and 12/12/2024 2:00 PM.
- YA Game DAY: D&D Session for 16+
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 6:00—7:45 PMThomas Room YA Game DAY: D&D Adventures 2.0 Session B This once monthly session (occasionally twice) is for sword slingers, spell casters and adventurers 16+ years old. Register online between 11/1/2024 9:00 AM and 12/11/2024 5:30 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, December 12, 2024 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, December 13, 2024 3:00—4:45 PMFriend's Conference 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
- YA : Drop-In Crafts Day
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:00—4:30 PMTeen Space YA : Drop in Crafts 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Join us this afternoon for some sweet holiday crafts Free and open to all, Ages 12-18.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, December 19, 2024 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.
- Season of Books
Monday, December 2, 2024 12:00 AM—11:59 PMReading Room Our annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night! How it works: CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library. Wrapped books are borrowed from the library, and therefore will need to be returned at the end of the loan period. Participants must have an active library card. If you do not have a library card, but would like to apply for one, fill out a Library Card Application. This program is co-sponsored by Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council.
- Season of Books
Monday, December 2, 2024 12:00 AM—11:59 PMReading Room Our annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night! How it works: CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library. Wrapped books are borrowed from the library, and therefore will need to be returned at the end of the loan period. Participants must have an active library card. If you do not have a library card, but would like to apply for one, fill out a Library Card Application. This program is co-sponsored by Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council.
- Season of Books
Monday, December 2, 2024 12:00 AM—11:59 PMReading Room Our annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night! How it works: CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library. Wrapped books are borrowed from the library, and therefore will need to be returned at the end of the loan period. Participants must have an active library card. If you do not have a library card, but would like to apply for one, fill out a Library Card Application. This program is co-sponsored by Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council.
- Season of Books
Monday, December 2, 2024 12:00 AM—11:59 PMReading Room Our annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night! How it works: CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library. Wrapped books are borrowed from the library, and therefore will need to be returned at the end of the loan period. Participants must have an active library card. If you do not have a library card, but would like to apply for one, fill out a Library Card Application. This program is co-sponsored by Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council.
- Season of Books
Monday, December 2, 2024 12:00 AM—11:59 PMReading Room Our annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night! How it works: CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library. Wrapped books are borrowed from the library, and therefore will need to be returned at the end of the loan period. Participants must have an active library card. If you do not have a library card, but would like to apply for one, fill out a Library Card Application. This program is co-sponsored by Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council.
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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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