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.
- Saturday Cinema
Saturday, March 14, 2026 2:00—4:30 PMGrady RoomProjectorThomas RoomJoin us for a movie on our 9-foot screen. Wicked: For Good 2025, PG, 137 min. Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good. Light refreshments will be served. Register online between 1/14/2026 10:00 AM and 3/14/2026 2:00 PM.
- Tech Time with Brian @Acton Library
Monday, March 16, 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, March 16, 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 2/13/2026 10:00 AM and 3/16/2026 1:30 PM.
- Craft Night: Handsewn Log Cabin Mug Coaster
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 6:00—7:30 PMGrady RoomThomas Room Create a handsewn Log Cabin mug coaster while learning beginning sewing skills and sustainable methods in this 1.5 hour workshop. All tools and supplies are provided. Presented by Andrea Buka of Glimmering Girl Studio. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Register online between 2/17/2026 10:00 AM and 3/17/2026 6:00 PM.
- Indoor Walking Group
Wednesday, March 18, 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.
- Saturday Cinema
Saturday, March 14, 2026 2:00—4:30 PMGrady RoomProjectorThomas RoomJoin us for a movie on our 9-foot screen. Wicked: For Good 2025, PG, 137 min. Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good. Light refreshments will be served. Register online between 1/14/2026 10:00 AM and 3/14/2026 2:00 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, March 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.
- YA : Drum Circle
Friday, March 20, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomPatioThomas RoomLet's Drum in the coming Spring with a joyous noise . Some instruments available. BYO if you got them Register online between 2/25/2026 9:00 AM and 3/20/2026 2:30 PM.
- YA : Drop-In Games Day
Thursday, March 26, 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 & Dragons Club
Friday, March 27, 2026 3:15—4:45 PMLaptopThomas RoomTVD&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 3/1/2026 10:00 AM and 3/27/2026 2:30 PM.
- Saturday Cinema
Saturday, March 14, 2026 2:00—4:30 PMGrady RoomProjectorThomas RoomJoin us for a movie on our 9-foot screen. Wicked: For Good 2025, PG, 137 min. Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good. Light refreshments will be served. Register online between 1/14/2026 10:00 AM and 3/14/2026 2:00 PM.
- Playgroup
Monday, March 16, 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, March 16, 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, music, and mindful art will be just a few of the areas we explore. No prior experience needed! January - Do you enjoy watching stop-motion movie shorts? Come make your own Lego Movie this month! February - Ever wonder how they film someone flying through the air? We'll explore using a green screen to film you in wild locations or flying through the air! March - Let's get mindful with art and explore shape and color theory through play! April - Ever composed your own music that paints a picture? We'll explore the Chrome Music Lab to create new music and art pieces. 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, March 17, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomWe're all a little Irish today! Join us for St. Patrick's Day stories and a little bit of green fun. Story 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 2/13/2026 10:00 AM and 8/3/2026 8:00 PM.
- Imaginary Tails with Izzy
Tuesday, March 17, 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!
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