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.
- Shoreline Civil War Roundtable
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 6:15—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomThis group meets the first Tuesday of the month. This month Brian Jordan will present Held in the Grasp of War: Union Veterans and the Road from Appomattox.
- Wednesday Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:30 AM—12:00 PMGrady RoomThis group meets the first Wednesday of the month in the library. This month's book is Born to Run: a hidden tribe, superathletes, and the greatest race the world has ever seen by Christopher McDougall.
- Indoor Walking Group
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 11:15 AM—12:00 PMAdult Off-SiteOld Saybrook Park & Rec308 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT, 06475Join Cindy for an indoor walk at the OS Park & Rec. upstairs track. Register online between 12/7/2025 10:00 AM and 3/25/2026 11:00 AM.
- Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 1:00—2:00 PMGrady RoomThis meeting was rescheduled from Jan. 28. This month's book is The Mapping of Love and Death by Jacqueline Winspear.
- Acton Compassion-Knits
Wednesday, February 4, 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 : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, February 5, 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, February 6, 2026 2:45—4:45 PMThomas RoomD&D club returns! Dungeons and Dragons - Our campaign is back. (now twice a month) Our regular adventurers took some side quests. ...we need some new ones Come join us for all things D&D. Want to make a new character? Discuss Best Tips for DMing? Join or 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 1/14/2026 9:00 AM and 2/6/2026 2:00 PM.
- YA : Library Advisory Board - Planning Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMTeen SpaceThomas RoomDo you want to help at the library? Have a club you'd like to run ? help decide on games, displays, programs and collections Join us! Once a month- Service credit available for active participation Register online between 11/12/2025 10:00 AM and 2/10/2026 3:00 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, February 12, 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 : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, February 19, 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.
- CANCELED - Storytime
Tuesday, February 3, 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.
- Imaginary Tails with Izzy
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMChildren's RoomCome read your favorite book with Izzy, our friendly certified reading dog! Sign up at the Children's Desk for 10-minute reading spots. Izzy, is a 2 year-old Golden Retirever that loves belly rubs and snuggles. Izzy 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 & Jody Moss are excited to sit with Izzy and listen to stories too!
- CANCELED - Grub Club
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomThomas Room Winter Series - January 7th - February 25th. NO CLASS ON FEBRUARY 18TH. Calling all Junior Chefs! Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club where young chefs can learn basic cooking skills and fun new recipes to make for the family. All supplies are provided. Please disclose any allergies upon registering. Funded by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board and presented by Kathy Cobb, MS, RDN,Public Health Nutritionist.
- Grab & Go Crafts
Friday, February 6, 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.
- Sing & Stomp
Friday, February 6, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomJoin us for a song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown-ups! 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. What to expect: *large, open room space, with windows *large playmat is centered in the room *use of musical props throughout the program, including bells, tambourines, shaker eggs, and rhythm sticks *occasional use of dancing scarves and a large parachute *loud music is played *participants sing and dance *free play begins after the cool down and includes blocks and toys *quiet music is played during free play Free and open to all. No Registration Required
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