Gallery
Monique Nelsen will display her Connecticut River prints on canvas.
Children's Room
Kindness Rocks
Gallery
Monique Nelsen will display her Connecticut River prints on canvas.
Children's Room
Kindness Rocks
Join us for a movie on our 9-foot screen.
The Little Mermaid
2023, PG, 120 min.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Join us for a movie on our 9-foot screen.
The Little Mermaid
2023, PG, 120 min.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
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.
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.
Gallery
Lynn Wayne will display her photography.
Friends of Acton Library history and information.
Children's Room
Gallery
Lynn Wayne will display her photography.
Friends of Acton Library history and information.
Children's Room
This year our Storywalk® title is The Magical Yet, written by Angela DiTerlizzi. This story is sure to inspire and encourage everyone to keep working through those challenges that life may bring. As DiTerlizzi explains, “With the Yet as your guide, along the way, you’ll do all the things you can’t do today.”
Show your support and add purple lights to your home/store! Help turn Old Saybrook Purple in support of being different, being brave and by being you! $10 Purple String Light and $5 Purple Light bulbs can be purchased at OSYFS (322 Main Street, Old Saybrook).
Sponsored by OS Early Childhood Council, Acton Public Library and OS Youth & Family Services
This year our Storywalk® title is The Magical Yet, written by Angela DiTerlizzi. This story is sure to inspire and encourage everyone to keep working through those challenges that life may bring. As DiTerlizzi explains, “With the Yet as your guide, along the way, you’ll do all the things you can’t do today.”
Show your support and add purple lights to your home/store! Help turn Old Saybrook Purple in support of being different, being brave and by being you! $10 Purple String Light and $5 Purple Light bulbs can be purchased at OSYFS (322 Main Street, Old Saybrook).
Sponsored by OS Early Childhood Council, Acton Public Library and OS Youth & Family Services
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)
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)
This is not a library sponsored program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Relax while coloring & chatting with others.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Relax while coloring & chatting with others.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Storytime for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, songs and so much more.
Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
(NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED)
Storytime for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, songs and so much more.
Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
(NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED)
Join Mr Story after school with the Youth Act(i)on Library League ..
Drop- in Sessions can be shaped in many ways - Games, Crafts, Book Club; YOU decide
Join Mr Story after school with the Youth Act(i)on Library League ..
Drop- in Sessions can be shaped in many ways - Games, Crafts, Book Club; YOU decide
This is not a library sponsored program.
This group meets the first Tuesday of the month.
This month, Phil Vitiello will discuss The Rains Brothers.
Free and open to all.
This group meets the first Tuesday of the month.
This month, Phil Vitiello will discuss The Rains Brothers.
Free and open to all.
This group meets the first Wednesday of the month in the library.
This month's book is Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
This group meets the first Wednesday of the month in the library.
This month's book is Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Calling all Junior Chefs!
Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club offered on Wednesdays, September 27 through November 1, 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.
Co-sponsored by Big-Y of Old Saybrook.
Please note, no class on October 18.
Calling all Junior Chefs!
Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club offered on Wednesdays, September 27 through November 1, 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.
Co-sponsored by Big-Y of Old Saybrook.
Please note, no class on October 18.
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.
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.
This is not a library sponsored program.
This is not a library sponsored program.
YA Game DAY: D&D Adventures 2.0 Session B
This bi weekly session is for sword slingers 16+ years old.
@ Acton Public Library. Free and open to Ages 16+
Please register for details.
Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184
YA Game DAY: D&D Adventures 2.0 Session B
This bi weekly session is for sword slingers 16+ years old.
@ Acton Public Library. Free and open to Ages 16+
Please register for details.
Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184
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.
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.
This is not a library sponsored program.
YA Game DAY: KAHOOT Teen Trivia
Join us for online Kahoot style trivia via ZOOM
@ Acton Public Library/ ZOOM. Free and open to all Ages 12-18
Please register for details.
Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184
YA Game DAY: KAHOOT Teen Trivia
Join us for online Kahoot style trivia via ZOOM
@ Acton Public Library/ ZOOM. Free and open to all Ages 12-18
Please register for details.
Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184
A song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown up. Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
A song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown up. Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
Join Cindy in a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as space is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Join Cindy in a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as space is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Everyone is invited to enjoy s'mores and watch a movie on the big screen. Free and open to all. No registration.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Everyone is invited to enjoy s'mores and watch a movie on the big screen. Free and open to all. No registration.
Dungeons and Dragons - Join us each week for continuing adventures of long running homebrew campaign
New/Returning players welcome. Registration is suggested as space in the party is limited.
Register at actonlibrary.org for details and links
Dungeons and Dragons - Join us each week for continuing adventures of long running homebrew campaign
New/Returning players welcome. Registration is suggested as space in the party is limited.
Register at actonlibrary.org for details and links
Stop by the library for a chance to read to our local therapy dog Henry, the Bernese Mountain Dog! Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. Free and open to all. No registration required.
Stop by the library for a chance to read to our local therapy dog Henry, the Bernese Mountain Dog! Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. Free and open to all. No registration required.
This is not a library sponsored event.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Would you like to play a game?! How about Run One??!
Adventurers wanted for a One-Shot, DnD 5e Session.
We will determine choice of adventure and balance level setting based on the collective experience and interest
of the players in attendance, So it can be fun for everyone. Ages 12+ Please. Register to save your seat at the table
Free and open to all.
Would you like to play a game?! How about Run One??!
Adventurers wanted for a One-Shot, DnD 5e Session.
We will determine choice of adventure and balance level setting based on the collective experience and interest
of the players in attendance, So it can be fun for everyone. Ages 12+ Please. Register to save your seat at the table
Free and open to all.
This is not a library sponsored program.
IT’S ALIVE!! Join YA Librarian Mr Story for a fun crafternoon of building/creating/disassembling frankentoys.
Donations of old toys welcome and encouraged. All tools will be provided along with safety gear.
Light refreshments to be served
Please register for this event.
Open to ages 10-16
Children under 12 must have an adult present.
IT’S ALIVE!! Join YA Librarian Mr Story for a fun crafternoon of building/creating/disassembling frankentoys.
Donations of old toys welcome and encouraged. All tools will be provided along with safety gear.
Light refreshments to be served
Please register for this event.
Open to ages 10-16
Children under 12 must have an adult present.
NO STORYTIME UNTIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17.
Storytime for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, songs and so much more.
Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
(NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED)
NO STORYTIME UNTIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17.
Storytime for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, songs and so much more.
Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
(NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED)
Join Mr Story after school with the Youth Act(i)on Library League ..
Drop- in Sessions can be shaped in many ways - Games, Crafts, Book Club; YOU decide
Join Mr Story after school with the Youth Act(i)on Library League ..
Drop- in Sessions can be shaped in many ways - Games, Crafts, Book Club; YOU decide
This is not a library sponsored program.
LCR (Left Center Right) is a fast-paced dice game. Three specialty marked cubes are rolled to determine where players distribute their chips as they compete to keep as many of their chips as they can. The last player with chips is the winner and wins the center pot.
Free and open to all ages.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
LCR (Left Center Right) is a fast-paced dice game. Three specialty marked cubes are rolled to determine where players distribute their chips as they compete to keep as many of their chips as they can. The last player with chips is the winner and wins the center pot.
Free and open to all ages.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
We 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".
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
We 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".
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Calling all Junior Chefs!
Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club offered on Wednesdays, September 27 through November 1, 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.
Co-sponsored by Big-Y of Old Saybrook.
Please note, no class on October 18.
Calling all Junior Chefs!
Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club offered on Wednesdays, September 27 through November 1, 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.
Co-sponsored by Big-Y of Old Saybrook.
Please note, no class on October 18.
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.
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.
This group will now meet on the 2nd Wednesday instead of Thursdays. Same time. Same place.
Join Lisa, Acton Library's Head of Circulation, to discuss Telex from Cuba by Rachel Kushner.
This group will meet at Myrcene Ale Co.
Free and open to all ages 21+.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
This group will now meet on the 2nd Wednesday instead of Thursdays. Same time. Same place.
Join Lisa, Acton Library's Head of Circulation, to discuss Telex from Cuba by Rachel Kushner.
This group will meet at Myrcene Ale Co.
Free and open to all ages 21+.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Open Mic
Join us for a strum and a song. A poem or rant. Some comedy or read alouds? Karaoke? Hosted by YA librarian, performer and percussionist, Brian Story for an Open Mic.
@ Acton Public Library. Free and open to All Ages
Please register for details.
Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184, bstory@actonlibrary.org
Location: Grady Thomas Room or Acton Patio if weather permits
Open Mic
Join us for a strum and a song. A poem or rant. Some comedy or read alouds? Karaoke? Hosted by YA librarian, performer and percussionist, Brian Story for an Open Mic.
@ Acton Public Library. Free and open to All Ages
Please register for details.
Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184, bstory@actonlibrary.org
Location: Grady Thomas Room or Acton Patio if weather permits
This is not a library sponsored program.
YA Game DAY: 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 al,l Ages 12-18.
YA Game DAY: 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 al,l Ages 12-18.
RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
Join Miss Emily every month for pizza and to discuss two of the Nutmeg Book Award Nominees. We will be reading from the Elementary Nominee list which contains books geared towards children reading at a 2nd - 3rd grade reading level.
WHAT WE'RE READING THIS MONTH:
Space is limited and registration is suggested. Copies of the book will be availble at the library.
RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
Join Miss Emily every month for pizza and to discuss two of the Nutmeg Book Award Nominees. We will be reading from the Elementary Nominee list which contains books geared towards children reading at a 2nd - 3rd grade reading level.
WHAT WE'RE READING THIS MONTH:
Space is limited and registration is suggested. Copies of the book will be availble at the library.
NO SING & STOMP UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27.
A song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown up. Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
NO SING & STOMP UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27.
A song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown up. Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
Join Cindy in a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as space is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Join Cindy in a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as space is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Dungeons and Dragons - This week we take a break from the adventure and spend some fun time painting miniatures and or terrian.
Bring your own favorites and supplies if you have them ( limited supplies will be provided).
And Join us each week for continuing adventures of our long running homebrew campaign
Dungeons and Dragons - This week we take a break from the adventure and spend some fun time painting miniatures and or terrian.
Bring your own favorites and supplies if you have them ( limited supplies will be provided).
And Join us each week for continuing adventures of our long running homebrew campaign
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.
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.
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)
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)
Join us for backgammon. Beginners welcome.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Join us for backgammon. Beginners welcome.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
This is not a library sponsored event.
This is not a library sponsored event.
We will be discussing, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson.
We will be joined by Elijah Manning from Inclusive Education LLC who will help facilitate a lively and thoughtful conversation. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library! We will make a Zoom link if people want to participate that way.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
We will be discussing, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson.
We will be joined by Elijah Manning from Inclusive Education LLC who will help facilitate a lively and thoughtful conversation. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library! We will make a Zoom link if people want to participate that way.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Storytime for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, songs and so much more.
Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
(NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED)
Storytime for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, songs and so much more.
Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
(NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED)
Join Mr Story after school with the Youth Act(i)on Library League ..
Drop- in Sessions can be shaped in many ways - Games, Crafts, Book Club; YOU decide
Join Mr Story after school with the Youth Act(i)on Library League ..
Drop- in Sessions can be shaped in many ways - Games, Crafts, Book Club; YOU decide
This is not a library sponsored program.
Create art using bottle caps.
Free and open to all ages 14+.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Create art using bottle caps.
Free and open to all ages 14+.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Meeting starts as soon as the breakfast is over.
Meeting starts as soon as the breakfast is over.
This book club will feature fiction books that are centered around food & cooking.
This month's book is Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanocich.t
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
This book club will feature fiction books that are centered around food & cooking.
This month's book is Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanocich.t
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
This is not a library sponsored program.
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.
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.
This is not a library sponsored program.
YA Game DAY: D&D Adventures 2.0 Session B
This bi weekly session is for sword slingers 16+ years old.
@ Acton Public Library. Free and open to Ages 16+
Please register for details.
Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184
YA Game DAY: D&D Adventures 2.0 Session B
This bi weekly session is for sword slingers 16+ years old.
@ Acton Public Library. Free and open to Ages 16+
Please register for details.
Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184
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.
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.
YA Game DAY: KAHOOT Teen Trivia
Join us for online Kahoot style trivia via ZOOM
@ Acton Public Library/ ZOOM. Free and open to all Ages 12-18
Please register for details.
Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184
YA Game DAY: KAHOOT Teen Trivia
Join us for online Kahoot style trivia via ZOOM
@ Acton Public Library/ ZOOM. Free and open to all Ages 12-18
Please register for details.
Info: www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184
Join Miss Emily every month for pizza and to discuss two of the Nutmeg Book Award Nominees. We will be reading from the Elementary Nominee list which contains books geared towards children reading at a 2nd - 3rd grade reading level.
WHAT WE'RE READING THIS MONTH:
Space is limited and registration is suggested. Copies of the book will be availble at the library.
Join Miss Emily every month for pizza and to discuss two of the Nutmeg Book Award Nominees. We will be reading from the Elementary Nominee list which contains books geared towards children reading at a 2nd - 3rd grade reading level.
WHAT WE'RE READING THIS MONTH:
Space is limited and registration is suggested. Copies of the book will be availble at the library.
Eric Midgal will discuss, finding records to aid in your research using the census, birth, death, marriage, etc. Heritage quest, Family Search, Newspapers.com, Ancestry and more.
This is part 2 in a 4-part series.
You may attend this event in the library (presenter will be virtual) or on Zoom.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Eric Midgal will discuss, finding records to aid in your research using the census, birth, death, marriage, etc. Heritage quest, Family Search, Newspapers.com, Ancestry and more.
This is part 2 in a 4-part series.
You may attend this event in the library (presenter will be virtual) or on Zoom.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
We're having a Boo Bash with Astra Dance studio! Free and open to all. Registration is required.
We're having a Boo Bash with Astra Dance studio! Free and open to all. Registration is required.
Join Cindy in a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as space is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Join Cindy in a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as space is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Dungeons and Dragons - Join us each week for continuing adventures of long running homebrew campaign
New/Returning players welcome. Registration is suggested as space in the party is limited.
Register at actonlibrary.org for details and links
Dungeons and Dragons - Join us each week for continuing adventures of long running homebrew campaign
New/Returning players welcome. Registration is suggested as space in the party is limited.
Register at actonlibrary.org for details and links
Spend the afternoon painting pumpkins with us! All supplies will be provided.
Free and open to all. Space is limited and registration is required.
Sponsored by Friends of the Acton Library.
Spend the afternoon painting pumpkins with us! All supplies will be provided.
Free and open to all. Space is limited and registration is required.
Sponsored by Friends of the Acton Library.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Storytime for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, songs and so much more.
Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
(NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED)
Storytime for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, songs and so much more.
Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
(NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED)
This is not a library sponsored program.
Join Mr Story after school with the Youth Act(i)on Library League ..
Drop- in Sessions can be shaped in many ways - Games, Crafts, Book Club; YOU decide
Join Mr Story after school with the Youth Act(i)on Library League ..
Drop- in Sessions can be shaped in many ways - Games, Crafts, Book Club; YOU decide
This is not a library sponsored program.
Check out a copy of the chosen cookbook for the month, make a recipe within the cookbook & bring it to the meeting for members to sample. This is required to attend.
This month's cookbook is Emeril's Potluck: comfort food with a kicked-up attitude by Emeril Lagasse.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Check out a copy of the chosen cookbook for the month, make a recipe within the cookbook & bring it to the meeting for members to sample. This is required to attend.
This month's cookbook is Emeril's Potluck: comfort food with a kicked-up attitude by Emeril Lagasse.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
This group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month in the library.
This month's book is Long Time Gone by J. A. Jance.
Free and open to all.
This group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month in the library.
This month's book is Long Time Gone by J. A. Jance.
Free and open to all.
Calling all Junior Chefs!
Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club offered on Wednesdays, September 27 through November 1, 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.
Co-sponsored by Big-Y of Old Saybrook.
Please note, no class on October 18.
Calling all Junior Chefs!
Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club offered on Wednesdays, September 27 through November 1, 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.
Co-sponsored by Big-Y of Old Saybrook.
Please note, no class on October 18.
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.
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.
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.
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.
YA Game DAY: 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 al,l Ages 12-18.
YA Game DAY: 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 al,l Ages 12-18.
Dress in your favorite costume and join us for games, crafts, music and more!
Free and open to children ages 2 and up. No registration required.
Dress in your favorite costume and join us for games, crafts, music and more!
Free and open to children ages 2 and up. No registration required.
A song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown up. Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
A song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown up. Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested.
Join Cindy in a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as space is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Join Cindy in a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as space is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Dungeons and Dragons - Join us each week for continuing adventures of long running homebrew campaign
New/Returning players welcome. Registration is suggested as space in the party is limited.
Register at actonlibrary.org for details and links
Dungeons and Dragons - Join us each week for continuing adventures of long running homebrew campaign
New/Returning players welcome. Registration is suggested as space in the party is limited.
Register at actonlibrary.org for details and links
Join us for a movie on our 9 foot screen.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
2021, rated PG-13, 124 min.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
Join us for a movie on our 9 foot screen.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
2021, rated PG-13, 124 min.
Free and open to all.
Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.
