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, July 14
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, July 15
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 16
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thousands of carefully selected books in good condition on two floors in the library.

Thursday, July 14
at 6:00 p.m.
Family Night: Magic Matt Matthews

Want to have a trick up your sleeve? Learn some new magic tricks with master magician, Matt Matthews. This 45 minute magic show is jam packed with hilarious, zany magic and is guaranteed to surprise and delight! Space is limited, and registration is required. Free and open to all, weather permitting.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Acton Library.

Thursday, July 14
at 3:00 p.m.
YA Game Day: In House Game Day

Join us for our twice monthly open game sessions.

Choose from new or classic tabletop or card games

Please register at actonlibrary.org for details and links

Friday, July 8
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.

Summer of Soul 2021, rated PG-13, 118 min.

Light refreshments.

Free and open to all.

No registration.

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! Space is limited, and registration is required. Free and open to all, weather permitting.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Acton Library.

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 3:00 p.m.
Dungeons and Dragons- Now In person or remote

Join us each week for continuing adventures of long running homebrew campaign

New/Returning players welcome. Registration is suggested as space in the party is limited.

Friday, July 1
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.

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

Light refreshments.

Free and open to all.

No registration.

Thursday, June 30
at 6:00 p.m.
Family Night: Bring the Hoopla

Swing into summer with Bring the Hoopla. This fun, interactive and outdoor hula hoop program will provide instruction, games and so much more. Open to children ages 4 and up. Registration is required and space is limited. Free and open to all, weather permitting.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Acton Library.

Wednesday, June 29
at 6:00 p.m.
Open Mic Jam and Slams

Join us for a strum and a song. A poem or rant. Some comedy or read aloud? Karaoke?

Hosted by YA librarian, performer and percussionist, Brian Story for a sunset Open Mic.

Tuesday, June 28
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
YALL Drop-In Sessions- Games/ Crafts/ Fun

Join YALL in a game, craft, book club. You decide. Or,
earn service hours assisting the library with programs, collection development and philanthropy.

Monday, June 27
at 4:00 p.m.
HYBRID - Monthly Mindful Mondays: Guided Meditation

Join Brian Story for a guided meditation and stress reducing session sharing mindfulness and creative visualization techniques.

Free and open to all.

Register for Zoom link.

Saturday, June 25
from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ALL AGES - Summer Kick-Off Partly

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.

Saturday, June 25
at 10:30 a.m.
ALL AGES - 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.

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.

Thursday, June 23
at 3:15 p.m.
YA Game Day : Kahoot trivia

Free and open to all ages 12-18. Please register at actonlibrary.org for details and Zoom link.

Wednesday, June 22
at 5:30 p.m.
Dungeons and Dragons- 2.0 16+ GROUP

Join us twice a month for continuing adventures.

New/Returning players welcome. Registration is suggested as space in the party is limited.

Register at actonlibrary.org for details and links. This new group is reserved for players 16+ years.

Wednesday, June 22
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.

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.