Acton Memorial Library Events

Tummy Time and Socialize

This free-flow, drop-in program offers a safe and cozy space with foam mats, developmentally appropriate toys, and books. Connect with other new parents while your little ones enjoy some quality playtime. Designed for babies who aren't yet walking, but all are welcome!Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.…

Line Dancing Social Hour

Do you love line dancing or just want to get into it? Come to our Line Dancing Social Hour to dance with others in the community. Learn new dances or just dance some of your favorites! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others.…

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!

Join Ms. Amy and her friends for Baby/Toddler Storytime! We'll read stories, sing songs, and move around. Come ready to participate with your little one! There will be time after the program for caregivers and children to play and socialize. Registration is not required!Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at actchildrens@minlib.…

Yarn & Needle Club

Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.…

Virtual - JOB SEARCH HELP -- How To Use AI In Your Job Search

Sign up here!Job seekers are using AI more than ever, and most of it is making things harder, not easier. In this session, recruiter Kelli Hrivnak breaks down exactly where AI genuinely helps in a job search and where it backfires, from sharpening a resume to turning an existing LinkedIn network into a real outreach list.…

Read with Ms. Rachel!

Join children's librarian, Ms. Rachel, for a morning full of stories, singing, shakers, and scarves! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome!Questions? Email childrens@acton-ma. gov. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.…

Teen Advisory Group

FOR TEENS!!!Join the Teen Advisory Group and have a say in what happens at the library. On the last Wednesday of every month during the school year, we discuss teen services and events at the library. Join in and get the opportunity to earn community service hours! Pizza provided!Suitable for teens in grades 9 through 12.…

Preschool Storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library!

Preschool Storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library. All are welcome!Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please reach out to library@actonma. gov and include a description of the accommodation you will…

BoT Meeting

Pre-K to 1st grade Crafting

A craft program especially for Pre-Kindergarten to 1st grade children.  Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma. gov.

Fun Math Festival

Tummy Time and Socialize

This free-flow, drop-in program offers a safe and cozy space with foam mats, developmentally appropriate toys, and books. Connect with other new parents while your little ones enjoy some quality playtime. Designed for babies who aren't yet walking, but all are welcome!Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.…

Homeschool Fall Open House

Homeschool families are invited to come to our Fall Open House to learn about our fall programs and services at the library and connect with other homeschool families at the same time! We'll have the teen and children book club books for the month of September available to check out ahead of the first book club meeting on September 21st.…

Monday Matinee for Teens and Tweens

FOR TEENS AND TWEENS!!!Monday Matinees are a perfect way to get your week started right! We'll watch a different movie every month and finish with plenty of time to get dinner and work on any homework. Popcorn and drinks provided! This month, we will be watching Moana.…

Line Dancing Social Hour

Do you love line dancing or just want to get into it? Come to our Line Dancing Social Hour to dance with others in the community. Learn new dances or just dance some of your favorites! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others.…

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!

Join Ms. Amy and her friends for Baby/Toddler Storytime! We'll read stories, sing songs, and move around. Come ready to participate with your little one! There will be time after the program for caregivers and children to play and socialize. Registration is not required!Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at actchildrens@minlib.…

Read with Ms. Rachel!

Join children's librarian, Ms. Rachel, for a morning full of stories, singing, shakers, and scarves! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome!Questions? Email childrens@acton-ma. gov. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.…

Dungeons & Dragons for 5th and 6th graders

Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game just for students in 5th and 6th grade. Beginners welcome!Our first meeting will be a Session 0, where we create our characters and discuss what kind of campaign we want to play. We'll meet every first Wednesday afternoon of the month.…

Junior Teen Advisory Group

Calling all Tweens!!We're looking for volunteers to join our Junior Teen Advisory Group (jTAG). Members will have a say in what happens at the library. On the first Wednesday of every month during the school year, we will discuss tween services and events at the library.…

Nashoba Valley Pedalers

board meeting

Preschool Storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library!

Preschool Storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library. All are welcome!Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please reach out to library@actonma. gov and include a description of the accommodation you will…

Pre-K to 1st grade Crafting

A craft program especially for Pre-Kindergarten to 1st grade children.  Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma. gov.

Sensory Storytime

This storytime is geared especially toward autistic and neurodiverse children, but all are welcome! It features quiet books, quiet songs, and tactile toys. Children are also encouraged to bring in their own toys. Sound-dampening headphones can be provided upon request and the lights are dimmed to reduce sensory input.…

Tummy Time and Socialize

This free-flow, drop-in program offers a safe and cozy space with foam mats, developmentally appropriate toys, and books. Connect with other new parents while your little ones enjoy some quality playtime. Designed for babies who aren't yet walking, but all are welcome!Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.…

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!

Join Ms. Amy and her friends for Baby/Toddler Storytime! We'll read stories, sing songs, and move around. Come ready to participate with your little one! There will be time after the program for caregivers and children to play and socialize. Registration is not required!Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at actchildrens@minlib.…

Yarn & Needle Club

Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.…

Read with Ms. Rachel!

Join children's librarian, Ms. Rachel, for a morning full of stories, singing, shakers, and scarves! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome!Questions? Email childrens@acton-ma. gov. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.…

Early Release Wednesdays --

A different children's event every Wednesday afternoon.

West Acton Citizens’ Library Book Discussion Group

The West Acton Citizens’ Library Book Discussion Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30PM in the West Acton Citizens’ Library programming room. Lead by a librarian, this month's book discussion will feature There There by Tommy Orange.…

Girls on the Run Greater Boston New Coach Training

Girls on the Run is a nonprofit organization that has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others.…

Communities for Restorative Justice

Preschool Storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library!

Preschool Storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library. All are welcome!Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please reach out to library@actonma. gov and include a description of the accommodation you will…

Tween Nintendo Switch Club

FOR TWEENS IN GRADES 5 THROUGH 8!!!Come to Nintendo Switch Club! Every month, we will play a new Switch game and talk about what we like and don't like. Switch console and game provided.  Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.…

Financial Wellness with CFA Boston Society

Learn some of the basics of financial wellness.  CFA Society BostonCFA Society Boston is dedicated to putting investors first and raising ethical standards within the investment profession. We unite Boston’s investment community and provide a forum for collaboration, education, and innovation.…

Pre-K to 1st grade Crafting

A craft program especially for Pre-Kindergarten to 1st grade children.  Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma. gov.

Fix It Clinic

Join the folks from Fixit Clinic to learn and (with luck) repair! We provide the space, tools, and expert coaches for free to help you tinker, troubleshoot, and perhaps fix your small appliances, toys, devices, clothing, electronics, or other items.

Friends of Pine Hawk and Acton Historical Alliance Meetings

Meetings with Freedom's Way

Tummy Time and Socialize

This free-flow, drop-in program offers a safe and cozy space with foam mats, developmentally appropriate toys, and books. Connect with other new parents while your little ones enjoy some quality playtime. Designed for babies who aren't yet walking, but all are welcome!Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.…

Teen Early Release Day - Notebook Decorating

FOR TEENS!!!!Spend part of your early release day customizing your notebooks and binders! We'll have stickers, washi tape, markers, and lots of other supplies to make them your own! Suitable for teens in grades 7 through 12.  Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.…

Great Decisions Group Discussion - INTERNATIONAL SPY, COVERT, POLICE AND JUDICIAL ORGANIZATIONS

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. This months topic will be on INTERNATIONAL SPY, COVERT, POLICE AND JUDICIAL ORGANIZATIONS.…

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!

Join Ms. Amy and her friends for Baby/Toddler Storytime! We'll read stories, sing songs, and move around. Come ready to participate with your little one! There will be time after the program for caregivers and children to play and socialize. Registration is not required!Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at actchildrens@minlib.…

Read with Ms. Rachel!

Join children's librarian, Ms. Rachel, for a morning full of stories, singing, shakers, and scarves! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome!Questions? Email childrens@acton-ma. gov. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.…

Early Release Wednesdays --

A different children's event every Wednesday afternoon.

Teen Study Hall

FOR TEENS!!Come spend study hall at the Acton Memorial Library! On the third Wednesday evening of every month during the school year, we will offer pizza and quick crafts for teens who come to the YA space for studying. Suitable for teens in grades 7 through 12.…

Preschool Storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library!

Preschool Storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library. All are welcome!Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please reach out to library@actonma. gov and include a description of the accommodation you will…

Children's Third Thursdays at West Acton - Rockets and Pinwheels

An activity every 3rd Thursday at the West Acton Citizens' Library at 21 Windsor Ave, near the intersection of Windsor and Mass Ave. Make a straw rocket that actually flies through the air, and/or make a pinwheel to decorate your front lawn. All materials provided.…

Murder at the Library!

Musician BiosViolinist - Catherine MillerBoston-based violinist Catherine Miller performs regularly in the New England area for English, Scottish, and contra dances. She plays with various local pick-up dance bands and is a member of High Drive, an energetic Scottish country dance band that performs at RSCDS events around New England.…

Virtual - Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads

Sign up here for the Zoom link!Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelyn's many enthusiastic reviews.…

Pre-K to 1st grade Crafting

A craft program especially for Pre-Kindergarten to 1st grade children.  Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma. gov.

Sensory Storytime

This storytime is geared especially toward autistic and neurodiverse children, but all are welcome! It features quiet books, quiet songs, and tactile toys. Children are also encouraged to bring in their own toys. Sound-dampening headphones can be provided upon request and the lights are dimmed to reduce sensory input.…