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Acton Public Library

60 Old Boston Post Road
860-395-3184

Mission Statement

The mission of the Acton Public Library is to serve the Old Saybrook community as an information resource center providing education, cultural, and civic programs and materials through diverse media.


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Acton Public Library : Children's Programs - June 26, 2022

Thursday, July 21 6:00 p.m. Family Night: Safety PAWtrol This program will provide the tools needed to be safe around dogs, including how to understand dog body language; how to safely approach, greet, and interact with friendly dogs; and…

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Acton Public Library - Adult Programs - June 26, 2022

Tuesday, July 26 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…

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Acton Library - Young Adult Programs - June 26, 2022

Thursday, July 21 6:00 p.m. Family Night: Safety PAWtrol This program will provide the tools needed to be safe around dogs, including how to understand dog body language; how to safely approach, greet, and interact with friendly dogs; and…

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Acton Public Library - Summer Reading

All ages Summer Reading begins Tuesday, June 21. Stop by the library to pick up your game board or click…

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Acton Public Library : Children's Programs - June 19, 2022

Saturday, July 16 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. ALL AGES: Author Visit: Rajani LaRocca Author Rajani LaRocca describes the inspiration for Red, White and Whole with time for Q&A and book signing. Friends of Acton Public Library Book Sale Thursday,…

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Acton Public Library - Adult Programs - June 19, 2022

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Acton Library - Young Adult Programs - June 12, 2022

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Acton Public Library - Adult Programs - June 12, 2022

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Acton Public Library - Children's Programs - June 12, 2022

Thursday, July 7 at 6:00 p.m. Family Night: Jeepers Creepers Encounter some creepy-looking creatures with Riverside Reptiles. See and touch a variety of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, insects and more! Don’t worry, we won’t bite! …

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Acton Library - Adult Programs

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…

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Acton Library - Young Adult Programs

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Acton Library - Children's Programs

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…

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Acton Library Children's Programs - May 29, 2022

The Acton Public Library has a new logo! For a few years we have been discussing creating a new logo for the library that symbolizes our place in the community. We want to be a friendly and welcoming place for the whole community. Our previous logo…

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Acton Library - Adult Programs - May 29, 2022

The Acton Public Library has a new logo! For a few years we have been discussing creating a new logo for the library that symbolizes our place in the community. We want to be a friendly and welcoming place for the whole community. Our previous logo…

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Acton Library - Young Adult Programs - May 29, 2022

The Acton Public Library has a new logo! For a few years we have been discussing creating a new logo for the library that symbolizes our place in the community. We want to be a friendly and welcoming place for the whole community. Our previous logo…

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Acton Library Children's Programs - May 22, 2022

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Acton Library - Young Adult Programs - May 22, 2022

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Acton Library - Adult Programs - May 22, 2022

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Acton Library Children's Programs - May 13, 2022

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Acton Library Adult Programs - May 13, 2022

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Acton Library Teen Programs - May 13, 2022

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Acton Library Children's Programs - May 8, 2022

May 1 - 31 Design a Bookmark Contest Use your imagination to design an original bookmark for this year's summer reading program. The theme will be Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Pick up an entry form at the library, or download one from the…

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Acton Library Teen Programs - May 8, 2022

May 1 - 31 Design a Bookmark Contest Use your imagination to design an original bookmark for this year's summer reading program. The theme will be Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Pick up an entry form at the library, or download one from the…

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Acton Library Adult Programs - May 8, 2022

May 1 - 31 Design a Bookmark Contest Use your imagination to design an original bookmark for this year's summer reading program. The theme will be Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Pick up an entry form at the library, or download one from the…

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Acton Library Children's Programs - April 24, 2022

Week of April 25 STEM-2-GO Looking for fun activities to do at home? This kit will contain some science supplies, a simple experiment and suggested additional experiments to do at home. Stop by the Children’s room, or request curbside…

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Acton Library Teen Programs - April 24, 2022

Tuesday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. Y.A.L.L. meeting Youth Act(i)on Library League @ Acton/. Join the league after school. Members help shape our collections and programs and can use the library as a springboard to support service goals. …

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Acton Library Adult Programs - April 24, 2022

Tuesday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. Cookbook Club: More Everyday Mexican 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. …

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Acton Library Children's Programs - April 17, 2022

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Acton Library Teen Programs - April 17, 2022

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Acton Library Adult Programs - April 17, 2022

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