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.
- Thu, Mar 28, 2024 -- VIRTUAL - Genealogy Interest Group at 10:30 AM
 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 the 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. Location: Zoom
- Thu, Mar 28, 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
- Mon, Apr 1, 2024 -- OUTREACH :Tech Time w/ Brian - Estuary at 10:30 AM
Location: Off-Site
- Mon, Apr 1, 2024 -- Coloring & Conversation at 2:00 PM
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. Location: Thomas Room
- Mon, Apr 1, 2024 -- Tech Time with Brian at 2:30 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. 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. Location: Reading Room
- Thu, Mar 28, 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
- Tue, Apr 2, 2024 -- YA Y.A.L.L. Drop-In Sessions- Monthly Meetup 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
- Thu, Apr 4, 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: Teen Space
- Fri, Apr 5, 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, Apr 9, 2024 -- Cancelled- 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
- Mon, Apr 1, 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, Apr 1, 2024 -- Learn & Play Playgroup - Spring Session at 10:30 AM
The Spring Session will run from February 26 - April 1. NO CLASS ON MONDAY, MARCH 4. 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, Apr 2, 2024 -- Storytime - Spring Session at 10:30 AM
The Spring Session will run from February 27 - April 2. 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
- Wed, Apr 3, 2024 -- Grub Club at 3:30 PM
Spring Session, March 6 - April 3 Calling all Junior Chefs! Grub Club is a popular after-school cooking club offered on Wednesdays, 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. Location: Grady Thomas Room
- Fri, Apr 5, 2024 -- Sing & Stomp - Spring Session at 10:30 AM
The Spring Session will run from March 15 - April 5.  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
Museum Passes
Planning a visit to a museum? Take a look at our Museum Pass page on the website! We offer passes for discounted or free entry to a number of different museums.
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