LAPSIT - VIA ZOOM 

Children up to 36 months old and their grown-ups are invited to join Librarian Jane, via Zoom, to rhyme, bounce, and read with other little ones and their caregivers. We will share stories, songs, finger plays, and more to foster a love of books and early language development.

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register  for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Registrants will be emailed a zoom link to this program the morning of the program.  

• We ask that a caregiver be with child(ren) during these programs. 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net 

Program dates: Tuesdays, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22

Time: 10:00-10:30

Join Librarian Lee for 1st/ 2nd Grade Book Discussion Group!

We will get together, via Zoom, to talk about the book

 Inspector Flytrap by Tom Angleberger    

 1st/ 2nd Grade Book Discussion Group books available via Hoopla.  https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12344930     More information on how to access books from Hoopla below*

Important information  1st/ 2nd Grade Book Discussion Group:

• Registration is limited. Please register only if you plan to check out and read the book before our scheduled meeting. 

• We will discuss a different book at each meeting. Sign up for one discussion or more.

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form. 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for 1st/ 2ndGrade Book Discussion Group the morning of the program.

• 1st/ 2ndGrade Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom usually on a Wednesday, at 2pm, with one Tuesday meeting at 4:30. See program Dates/ Times below.

*1st/ 2ndGrade Book Discussion Group books are available via Hoopla, an e-resource provided by Acton Memorial Library. Books checked out on Hoopla can be read on many digital devices (phones, kindle Fires, Ipads, Tablets, chromebooks, etc). Here is more information on Hoopla:

• Short Introduction to Hoopla video on AML YouTube channel: What is Hoopla?-from Read Watch Listen- a series on Free E-Resources at Acton Memorial Library

• Hoopla site
  On-demand ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows available to Acton residents and residents of other subscribing communities.  Link to Hoopla: More info and Help

• Contact us if you have any questions on how to access Hoopla: Please email reference@actonma.gov,  or call 978-929-6543 and leave a message. A staff member will get back to you.

Program Dates/ Times: Wednesdays at 2:00pm: 10/7, 11/4, 12/2, 12/23

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME-VIA ZOOM

Please join us on Zoom for Preschool Storytime, Thursdays at 10:00. Look for lively singing, intriguing fingerplays, wonderful stories and more with Children’s librarian Elise.

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register  for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Zoom Family Storytime the morning the program will take place.

• Stay for as much of the program as you would like.

• This event series is a family program and all ages are welcome. 

program dates: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17,

Program time: 10:00-10:30

CRAFT TOGETHER PROGRAM (VIA ZOOM)

Join us on Zoom for Craft Together Program! Children's Librarian Lee will show you how to create a new craft Thursdays this Fall at 4:30 on Zoom. 

Bags with craft materials will be available the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday before the program outside the library from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm  Bags are first come first serve. Bags will be in our Curbside Pickup area. We ask that you practice social distancing when you get your bags. 

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register  for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Registrants will be emailed a zoom link to this program the morning of the program.  

• You don't need to attend the zoom program to grab a bag. 

• Didn't get a bag but still want to come to the program? You can use your own materials. 

• We ask that an adult be with child(ren) as a helper during these programs. 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net 

This week we are making: 

Geometric Robots  (Pick up dates   11/30-12/1-2-3)

Provided in the bags are:   

    1-page with instructions, 1-sheet of construction paper,1- large rectangle, 1-small rectangle, and selection of smaller shapes for arms, legs, hands, feet, face, eyes

You will need (supplies from your home):

    Glue or glue stick, or tape, scissors, markers or crayons.

Program dates: Thursdays: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

Program time: 4:30-5:00

This program is best for grades 7 and up. 

This program is best for grades 7 and up. 

LAPSIT - VIA ZOOM 

Children up to 36 months old and their grown-ups are invited to join Librarian Jane, via Zoom, to rhyme, bounce, and read with other little ones and their caregivers. We will share stories, songs, finger plays, and more to foster a love of books and early language development.

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register  for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Registrants will be emailed a zoom link to this program the morning of the program.  

• We ask that a caregiver be with child(ren) during these programs. 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net 

Program dates: Tuesdays, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22

Time: 10:00-10:30

Join Librarian Clare for 3rd/ 4th Grade Book Discussion Group!

We will get together, via Zoom, to talk about the book Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhhà Lai. 

This book is available via Hoopla. https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13095952 More information on how to access books from Hoopla below*

Important information  3rd/ 4th Grade Book Discussion Group:

• Registration is limited. Please register only if you plan to check out and read the book before our scheduled meeting. 

• We will discuss a different book at each meeting. Sign up for one discussion or more.

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form. 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for 3rd/ 4th Grade Book Discussion Group the morning of the program.

• 3rd/ 4th Grade Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom usually on a Wednesday, at 2pm, with one Tuesday meeting at 4:30. See program Dates/ Times below.

*3rd/ 4th Grade Book Discussion Group books are available via Hoopla, an e-resource provided by Acton Memorial Library. Books checked out on Hoopla can be read on many digital devices (phones, kindle Fires, Ipads, Tablets, chromebooks, etc). Here is more information on Hoopla:

• Short Introduction to Hoopla video on AML YouTube channel: What is Hoopla?-from Read Watch Listen- a series on Free E-Resources at Acton Memorial Library

• Hoopla site
  On-demand ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows available to Acton residents and residents of other subscribing communities.  Link to Hoopla: More info and Help

• Contact us if you have any questions on how to access Hoopla: Please email reference@actonma.gov,  or call 978-929-6543 and leave a message. A staff member will get back to you.

Program Dates/ Times: Wednesdays: 10/14 at 4:00pm, 11/10 (exception: 11/10 is s a Tuesday, and we will meet at 4:30), 12/9 at 2:00pm, 12/30 at 2:00pm

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME-VIA ZOOM

Please join us on Zoom for Preschool Storytime, Thursdays at 10:00. Look for lively singing, intriguing fingerplays, wonderful stories and more with Children’s librarian Elise.

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register  for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Zoom Family Storytime the morning the program will take place.

• Stay for as much of the program as you would like.

• This event series is a family program and all ages are welcome. 

program dates: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17,

Program time: 10:00-10:30

CRAFT TOGETHER PROGRAM (VIA ZOOM)

Join us on Zoom for Craft Together Program! Children's Librarian Lee will show you how to create a new craft Thursdays this Fall at 4:30 on Zoom. 

Bags with craft materials will be available the Monday, Wednesday, Thursday before the program outside the library from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm and Tuesdays from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Bags are first come first serve. Bags will be in our Curbside Pickup area. We ask that you practice social distancing when you get your bags. 

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register  for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Registrants will be emailed a zoom link to this program the morning of the program.  

• You don't need to attend the zoom program to grab a bag. 

• Didn't get a bag but still want to come to the program? You can use your own materials. 

• We ask that an adult be with child(ren) as a helper during these programs. 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net 

This week we are making: 

Moving Car Picture  (Pick up dates 12/7-8-9-10)

Provided in the bags are: 

      1-page with instructions,1-sheet of construction paper with a reinforced cut for track to move car, 1- popsicle stick, 2- large black circles, car tires, 2- smaller white circles, car tires, selection of scraps to build car and scenery.

You will need (supplies from your home):

    Glue or glue stick, or tape, scissors, markers or crayons.

Program dates: Thursdays: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

Program time: 4:30-5:00

This program is best for grades 7 and up. 

A reading of the international favorite “The Nutcracker” by E.T.A. Hoffman,

will be presented by the Commonwealth Ballet Company.

The story will be told and your imagination will be thrilled.

Dancers from the ballet company will participate in a Questions and Answer Segment after the reading.

Please join us over Zoom on Saturday, December 12th at 10:00 am for this seasonal treasure.

To reserve your place click on the REGISTER button below.

This program is best for grades 7 and up. 

LAPSIT - VIA ZOOM 

Children up to 36 months old and their grown-ups are invited to join Librarian Jane, via Zoom, to rhyme, bounce, and read with other little ones and their caregivers. We will share stories, songs, finger plays, and more to foster a love of books and early language development.

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register  for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Registrants will be emailed a zoom link to this program the morning of the program.  

• We ask that a caregiver be with child(ren) during these programs. 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net 

Program dates: Tuesdays, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22

Time: 10:00-10:30

Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom.  This month's book selection is Rachel Carson's Silent Spring.

To register for this program, click the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form. We will email you the Zoom link the morning of the program.

This month's book is Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. To reserve a copy of the book, please call the Circulation Department at 978-929-6655 Wednesdays - Saturdays, 10:30 - 5:30.

Join Librarian Clare for 5th/ 6th Grade Book Discussion Group!

We will get together, via Zoom, to talk about the book Loser by Jerry Spinelli

5th/ 6th Grade Book Discussion Group books are available via Hoopla. More information on how to access books from Hoopla below*

Important information  5th/ 6th Grade Book Discussion Group:

• Registration is limited. Please register only if you plan to check out and read the book before our scheduled meeting.

• We will discuss a different book at each meeting. Sign up for one discussion or more.

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form. 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for 3rd/ 4thGrade Book Discussion Group the morning the program will take place.

• 5th/ 6th Grade Book Discussion Group will meet at 2pm via Zoom.

*5th/ 6th Grade Book Discussion Group books are available  in e-book form through Hoopla, an e-resource provided by Acton Memorial Library. Books checked out on Hoopla can be read on many digital devices (phones, kindle Fires, Ipads, Tablets, chromebooks, etc). Here is more information on Hoopla:

• Short Introduction to Hoopla video on AML YouTube channel: What is Hoopla?-from Read Watch Listen- a series on Free E-Resources at Acton Memorial Library

• Hoopla site
  On-demand ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows available to Acton residents and residents of other subscribing communities.  Link to Hoopla: More info and Help

• Contact us if you have any questions on how to access Hoopla: Please email reference@actonma.gov,  or call 978-929-6543 and leave a message. A staff member will get back to you.

Program dates: Wednesdays at 2:00pm: 9/23, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME-VIA ZOOM

Please join us on Zoom for Preschool Storytime, Thursdays at 10:00. Look for lively singing, intriguing fingerplays, wonderful stories and more with Children’s librarian Elise.

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register  for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Zoom Family Storytime the morning the program will take place.

• Stay for as much of the program as you would like.

• This event series is a family program and all ages are welcome. 

program dates: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17,

Program time: 10:00-10:30

CRAFT TOGETHER PROGRAM (VIA ZOOM)

Join us on Zoom for Craft Together Program! Children's Librarian Lee will show you how to create a new craft Thursdays this Fall at 4:30 on Zoom. 

Bags with craft materials will be available the Monday, Wednesday, Thursday before the program outside the library from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm and Tuesdays from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Bags are first come first serve. Bags will be in our Curbside Pickup area. We ask that you practice social distancing when you get your bags. 

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register  for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Registrants will be emailed a zoom link to this program the morning of the program.  

• You don't need to attend the zoom program to grab a bag. 

• Didn't get a bag but still want to come to the program? You can use your own materials. 

• We ask that an adult be with child(ren) as a helper during these programs. 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net 

This week we are making: 

Glass Candle Holders  (Pick up dates   12/14-15-16-17)

Provided in the bags are:    

1- page with instructions, 1- small glass jar, 1- battery powered candle, 1- strip of lace washi tape, 1- strip of adhesive rhinestones, 1- section of yarn to tie around the jar

You will need (supplies from your home):

Glue,or glue stick, or tape, scissors, markers or crayons. 3 to 4 TBLS of small grains, like salt, or sugar, or sand, or lentils or rice or quinoa, or couscous, to put in the bottom of the jar to keep light from sliding around.

Program dates: Thursdays: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

Program time: 4:30-5:00

This program is best for grades 7 and up. 

This program is best for grades 7 and up. 

LAPSIT - VIA ZOOM 

Children up to 36 months old and their grown-ups are invited to join Librarian Jane, via Zoom, to rhyme, bounce, and read with other little ones and their caregivers. We will share stories, songs, finger plays, and more to foster a love of books and early language development.

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register  for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Registrants will be emailed a zoom link to this program the morning of the program.  

• We ask that a caregiver be with child(ren) during these programs. 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net 

Program dates: Tuesdays, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22

Time: 10:00-10:30

Join Librarian Lee for 1st/ 2nd Grade Book Discussion Group!

We will get together, via Zoom, to talk about the book,  Amelia Bedelia Goes Wild  by Herman Parrish

 1st/ 2nd Grade Book Discussion Group books available via Hoopla.  https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12112846  More information on how to access books from Hoopla below*

Important information  1st/ 2nd Grade Book Discussion Group:

• Registration is limited. Please register only if you plan to check out and read the book before our scheduled meeting. 

• We will discuss a different book at each meeting. Sign up for one discussion or more.

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form. 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for 1st/ 2ndGrade Book Discussion Group the morning of the program.

• 1st/ 2ndGrade Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom usually on a Wednesday, at 2pm, with one Tuesday meeting at 4:30. See program Dates/ Times below.

*1st/ 2ndGrade Book Discussion Group books are available via Hoopla, an e-resource provided by Acton Memorial Library. Books checked out on Hoopla can be read on many digital devices (phones, kindle Fires, Ipads, Tablets, chromebooks, etc). Here is more information on Hoopla:

• Short Introduction to Hoopla video on AML YouTube channel: What is Hoopla?-from Read Watch Listen- a series on Free E-Resources at Acton Memorial Library

• Hoopla site
  On-demand ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows available to Acton residents and residents of other subscribing communities.  Link to Hoopla: More info and Help

• Contact us if you have any questions on how to access Hoopla: Please email reference@actonma.gov,  or call 978-929-6543 and leave a message. A staff member will get back to you.

Program Dates/ Times: Wednesdays at 2:00pm: 10/7, 11/4, 12/2, 12/23

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

No curbside pick up today.

This program is best for grades 7 and up. 

This program is best for grades 7 and up. 

This program is best for grades 7 and up. 

Join Librarian Clare for 3rd/ 4th Grade Book Discussion Group!

We will get together, via Zoom, to talk about the book TBD. 

This book is available via Hoopla. More information on how to access books from Hoopla below*

Important information  3rd/ 4th Grade Book Discussion Group:

• Registration is limited. Please register only if you plan to check out and read the book before our scheduled meeting. 

• We will discuss a different book at each meeting. Sign up for one discussion or more.

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form. 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for 3rd/ 4th Grade Book Discussion Group the morning of the program.

• 3rd/ 4th Grade Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom usually on a Wednesday, at 2pm, with one Tuesday meeting at 4:30. See program Dates/ Times below.

*3rd/ 4th Grade Book Discussion Group books are available via Hoopla, an e-resource provided by Acton Memorial Library. Books checked out on Hoopla can be read on many digital devices (phones, kindle Fires, Ipads, Tablets, chromebooks, etc). Here is more information on Hoopla:

• Short Introduction to Hoopla video on AML YouTube channel: What is Hoopla?-from Read Watch Listen- a series on Free E-Resources at Acton Memorial Library

• Hoopla site
  On-demand ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows available to Acton residents and residents of other subscribing communities.  Link to Hoopla: More info and Help

• Contact us if you have any questions on how to access Hoopla: Please email reference@actonma.gov,  or call 978-929-6543 and leave a message. A staff member will get back to you.

Program Dates/ Times: Wednesdays: 10/14 at 4:00pm, 11/10 (exception: 11/10 is s a Tuesday, and we will meet at 4:30), 12/9 at 2:00pm, 12/30 at 2:00pm

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

READ TO MOLLY--VIA ZOOM

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud (over Zoom) to Molly, a 5 year old Labradoodle. She has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Molly and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation. 

To REGISTER for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form (register for upcoming programs by 9AM the morning of the program, at the latest) 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for Read To Molly the morning of your appointment.

• Please register for a maximum of one appointment a day.

program dates: Wednesdays:  9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18,  12/2, 12/9/, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30

Appointments available at: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45

Join Librarian Lee for 7th/ 8th Grade Book Discussion Group!

We will get together, via Zoom, to talk about the book Truly Devioys  by Maureen Johnson. 

 7th/ 8th Grade Book Discussion Group books available via Hoopla. https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12704453    More information on how to access books from Hoopla below*

Important information about the 7th/ 8th Grade Book Discussion Group:

• Registration is limited. Please register only if you plan to check out and read the book before our scheduled meeting. 

• We will discuss a different book at each meeting. Sign up for one discussion or more.

• To register for this program, click on the REGISTER button below and complete the registration form. 

• Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s children’s department at ACTChildrens@minlib.net .

• We will e-mail you the Zoom link for 7th/ 8th Grade Book Discussion Group the morning of the program.

• 7th/ 8th Grade Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom at 7:00. See program Dates below.

*7th/ 8th Grade Book Discussion Group books are available via Hoopla, an e-resource provided by Acton Memorial Library. Books checked out on Hoopla can be read on many digital devices (phones, kindle Fires, Ipads, Tablets, chromebooks, etc). Here is more information on Hoopla:

• Short Introduction to Hoopla video on AML YouTube channel: What is Hoopla?-from Read Watch Listen- a series on Free E-Resources at Acton Memorial Library

• Hoopla site
  On-demand ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows available to Acton residents and residents of other subscribing communities.  Link to Hoopla: More info and Help

• Contact us if you have any questions on how to access Hoopla: Please email reference@actonma.gov,  or call 978-929-6543 and leave a message. A staff member will get back to you.

Program Dates: -- Wednesdays: 9/30, 10/28, 11/24 (11/24 is a Tuesday) 12/30

Program Time: 7:00pm