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.
- Tue, May 14, 2024 -- Helen Keller - Champion of the Disabled at 6:30 PM
The program is written from Helen’s mind eye. The story is told on a taped voice over as Helen reenacts her full life from her childhood through her discovery of language when she was seven years old to the writing of her twelve books. She will show the audience how she speaks and reads in Braille, and her story continues through her graduation from college. This is one of our most unique, very special programs which helps us to understand and accept the different ways people do the same things and inspires them to be the best they can be with the talents they possess. This one woman show is presented by Shery Faye. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Wed, May 15, 2024 -- Get Started with Streaming at 10:30 AM
Looking to get started with streaming, but don't know where to start? Discover the ins and outs of movie and TV streaming services in this lecture style class.  Free and open to all. Registration is required as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event. Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Wed, May 15, 2024 -- Foodie Fiction Book Club at 2:00 PM
This book club will feature fiction books that are centered around food & cooking. This month's book is Sugar and Salt by Susan Wiggs. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event. Location: Friend's Conference Room
- Wed, May 15, 2024 -- Acton Compassion-Knits at 4:00 PM
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. Location: Friend's Conference Room
- Thu, May 16, 2024 -- Tech Time with Emily at 12:00 PM
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. Location: Reading Room
- Thu, May 16, 2024 -- YA Game Day: In House Game Day at 3:00 PM
  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 all, Ages 12-18. Location: Thomas Room
- Fri, May 17, 2024 -- HYBRID YA Game Day: Dungeons and Dragons Club at 3:00 PM
Dungeons and Dragons - While our weekly campaign is on hold, Our regular adventurers took some side quests... Come join us for all things D&D. Want to make a new character? Discuss Best Tips for DMing? Run a One Shot? Learn about running your own homebrew campaign? Access our growing reference Library of texts and tomes? Drop ins of New/Returning players are always welcome.  Ages 10 + Under 12 requires Adult supervision on site  Location: Thomas Room
- Tue, May 21, 2024 -- YA Y.A.L.L. Drop-In Sessions at 3:00 PM
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; YOUÂ decide Location: Teen Space
- Wed, May 22, 2024 -- YA Game DAY: D&D Adventures 2.0 at 6:00 PM
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 Location: Thomas Room
- Thu, May 23, 2024 -- Hybrid YA Game DAY: KAHOOT Teen Trivia at 3:00 PM
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:Â www.actonlibrary.org, 860-395-3184 Location: Friend's Conference Room
- Tue, May 14, 2024 -- Storytime - April to May at 10:30 AM
This session will run from April 16 - May 21. Story time for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, bounces and so much more. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested. (NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED) Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Fri, May 17, 2024 -- Sing & Stomp - April to May at 10:30 AM
This session will run from April 19 - May 24. Â 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. Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Mon, May 20, 2024 -- Grab & Go Crafts at 10:00 AM
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. Location: Children's Room
- Mon, May 20, 2024 -- Learn & Play Playgroup - April to May at 10:30 AM
This session will run from April 15 - May 20. 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) Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Tue, May 21, 2024 -- Storytime - April to May at 10:30 AM
This session will run from April 16 - May 21. Story time for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join Miss Emily for stories, fingerplays, bounces and so much more. Free and open to all. Registration is suggested. (NO CLASS ON DAYS THAT OLD SAYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED) Location: Grady Thomas Room
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