Saturday, July 2
from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
ALL AGES - Read to Me

Stop by the library for a chance to read to a therapy dog! Families are welcome to read to either Henry, the Bernese Mountain dog, or Toby, the Labradoodle. Time slots are limited to 15 minutes per family and available on a first come, first served basis.

Registration is not required.

Friday, July 1
at 12:30 p.m.
ALL AGES - Friday Flicks

Come in out of the afternoon heat & enjoy the library's air conditioning while watching 2022 Oscar nominated movies on our 9 foot screen.

Raya and the Last Dragon 2021, rated PG, 114 min.

Light refreshments.

Free and open to all.

No registration.

Tuesday, June 28
at 6:30 p.m.
Cookbook Club

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 Jubilee: recipes from two centuries of African American cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin.

Free and open to all.

Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.

Monday, June 27
at 3:30 p.m.
Foodie Fiction

This book club will feature fiction books that are centered around food & cooking.

This month's book is Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen.

Free and open to all.

Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.

Saturday, June 25
from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
ALL AGES - Summer Reading Kick-off Party

Sign up for Summer Reading, play outdoor games and enjoy ice cream!  Rain or shine.

Free and open to all.
No registration necessary.

Made possible by a grant from Community Foundation of Middlesex County & Peach Pit Foundation partnership.

Friday, June 24
at 12:30 p.m.
Friday Flicks

Come in out of the afternoon heat & enjoy the library's air conditioning while watching 2022 Oscar nominated movies on our 9 foot screen.

West Side Story 2021, rated PG-13, 156 min.

Light refreshments.

Free and open to all.

No registration.

Wednesday, June 22
at 1:00 p.m.
Mystery Book Club

This group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month in the library.  

This month's book is Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci.

Free and open to all.
No registration required.

Tuesday, June 21
at 6:30 p.m.
Craft Night

Make a mosquito repellant candle with essential oils, lemon, lime & rosemary.  Materials provided.

Free and open to all ages 14+.

Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.

Tuesday, June 21
from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
ALL AGES - Make Music Day CT 2022

Celebrate with us here at Acton on the patio with a wonderful lineup of musicians throughout the day. Bring a chair or blanket - tune in and hang out!

Free and open to all.

No audience registration needed.

Monday, June 20
at 5:00 p.m.
Juneteenth: Freedom Day 2022

Acton Library and the Public Arts for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) in Old Saybrook are co-hosting a presentation by Paula Mann-Agnew, the Executive Director of Discovering Amistad.
Join to hear about the history of the Amistad and the relevance of Juneteenth.

Free and open to all.

No registration necessary.

Saturday, June 18
at 1:00 p.m.
3 Ways to Fight Invasive Plants: Workshop & Walk

Reclaim your home and neighborhood landscapes
If you hate to see invasive plants take over your yard, your street, or local parks, this event will help you learn what these plants are and what you can do about them.

This will take place at Old Saybrook's Vicki Duffy Pavilion at 155 College Street rain or shine.

Free and open to all.

Registration is required and available one month prior to the event.

Co-sponsored by the Old Saybrook Conservation Commission and Acton Library.

Thursday, June 16
at 6:00 p.m.
ALL AGES: Family Paint Night: Pets

Join us for the return of special guest Host Linda Cheung for a fun filled evening of guided painting.  Register in advance to secure your paint supplies free of charge.  

This event will focus on Unique Pet Portraits.  Please email your pet photo to Brian at [email protected]  once you've registered.

Thursday, June 16
at 2:00 p.m.
All CT Reads Book Group

All CT Reads is a year-long initiative to promote lifelong reading, learning, and connection.

Join Claudia to discuss The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.

Free and open to all.

Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.

Saturday, June 11
at 2:00 p.m.
2nd Saturday Cinema

Join us for a movie on our 9 foot screen.

Race, 2016, rated PG-13, 134 min.

Free and open to all.

Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.

Saturday, June 11
at 10:30 a.m.
Walking Group

Join Cindy for a 45 min. walk around the neighborhood near the library.  Please wear comfortable shoes.

Free and open to all.

Registration is suggested and is available one month prior to the event.

Thursday, June 9
at 6:30 p.m.
Books on Tap Book Club

Join Lisa, Acton Library's Head of Circulation, to discuss Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Free and open to all ages 21+.  This group will meet in the library this month.

Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.

Thursday, June 9
at 5:30 p.m.
Knitting Group

This group meets every Thursday in the library.  Bring your own project to work on while enjoying the company of fellow knitters.

Free and open to all.

No registration necessary.

Thursday, June 9
appointments 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tech Time with Emily

Need assistance using your laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device? Take advantage of Tech Time! Reserve a 20-minute one-on-one session with a tech savvy librarian to discuss your technology needs.*

Appointments are available on Thursdays between 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Free and open to all.

Please note, this service is for educational purposes. We cannot fix your device.

Thursday, June 9
at 10:30 a.m.
VIRTUAL - Genealogy Interest Group

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.

Meetings are on 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month with the library's cataloger, Donna Tappin. Whether you are a beginner or have been researching for years, here is an opportunity to 'tune-up' your current research skills or learn something new about family history research.

Free and open to all.

Registration is required and is available one month prior to the event.

Wednesday, June 8
at 4:00 p.m.
Acton Compassion-Knits

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.

Wednesday, June 8
at 10:30 a.m.
Cut the Cord and Start Streaming

Tired of paying for cable, but unsure of what the alternatives are? Discover the ins and outs of movie and TV streaming services in this lecture style class.

Free and open to all.

Registration is suggested as seating is limited and is available one month prior to the event.

Tuesday, June 7
at 6:30 p.m.
Shoreline Civil War Roundtable

This group meets the first Tuesday of the month.

This month Paula Hopewell will discuss Abraham Lincoln.

Free and open to all.
No registration.

Monday, June 6
at 2:00 p.m.
Color & Conversation

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.

Monday, June 6
appointments 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tech Time with Brian

Need assistance using your laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device? Take advantage of Tech Time! Reserve a 20-minute one-on-one session with a tech savvy librarian to discuss your technology needs.*

Appointments are available on Thursdays between 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Free and open to all.

Please note, this service is for educational purposes. We cannot fix your device.

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