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Thursday, December 110:00—10:45 AMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Preschool Storytime at the Library!
Interactive Storytime with Miss Elise geared toward preschoolers ages 3 and up. All are welcome!
Picture Books, singing and movement!
Registration Required! Thursday mornings 10 am - 10:45 am. Please register for each storytime individually.…Learn MoreThursday, December 14:00—4:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's Crafting at the Library!
Please join us at the library for Children's Crafting!
All material provided.
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib. net
Sponsored by the Acton Memorial Library Foundation.2
Friday, December 22:00—3:30 PMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Fireplace - Local History Area Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Between Us Sisters: Alcott Sisters Conversation
What lies between two sisters? Secrets, compassion, support, intimacy, rivalry, jealousy, empathy. Perhaps some of the most famous sisters of all time are the Jo, Amy, Meg, and Beth of Little Women fame, the classic coming-of-age story set in Civil War-era Concord, Mass.…Learn MoreFriday, December 24:00—4:45 PMYoung AdultActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
CANCELED - YA Book Club
A book group for teens between 14 and 18. For December, we will be reading and discussing Crave by Tracy Wolff. Find Crave on our shelves. Find Crave on Libby.3
Saturday, December 310:00 AM—12:00 PMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Dungeons & Dragons for grades 7+
Teens in grades 7 and up (also open to adults with teens!).
We meet the 1st and 3rd Staurday of every month. Registration is required in advance to play. Please register for each session you are coming to.
If the weather is good, we will meet on the library lawn.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 32:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
The World of Owls
A variety of live North American owls provides the focus of this presentation.
Owls are probably more misunderstood than any other kind of bird. These are hunting birds, yet their sharp beaks and talons are partly hidden under feathers. Owls have more and softer feathers than other birds, and this unique plumage gives them a plump, rounded look.…Learn More4
Sunday, December 4Closed
West Acton Citizens' Library
Sunday, December 43:00—4:00 PM2nd Floor PianoActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Winter Concert Series: ABRHS Madrigal Singers
ABRHS Madrigal Singers will perform traditional holiday melodies on the 2nd floor of the Acton Memorial Library on Sunday, December 4 at 3:00.5
Monday, December 5Closed
West Acton Citizens' Library
Monday, December 51:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
English @ Large Conversation Group
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please contact English@Large at 978-395-2374 for other available classes in your area. English @ Large conversation group for English learners to practice their verbal skills.
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Tuesday, December 69:30—10:00 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Baby/Toddler Storytime at the library!
Join us for Baby/Toddler Storytime on Tuesdays at the library! Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers. Registration required. Please register for each storytime individuallyQuestions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 63:00—4:00 PMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Yarn & Needle Club
Knitters, crocheters, embroiderists, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! The club will meet every other Tuesday at 3:00 p. m. in the meeting room!…Learn MoreTuesday, December 64:30—4:45 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Zora, a charming, very clever Golden Retriever. Zora has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Zora and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 64:45—5:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Zora, a charming, very clever Golden Retriever. Zora has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Zora and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 65:00—5:15 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Zora, a charming, very clever Golden Retriever. Zora has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Zora and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 65:15—5:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Zora, a charming, very clever Golden Retriever. Zora has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Zora and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 65:45—8:15 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Jefferson Farms Association Annual Meeting
Once a year our Jefferson Farms Association meets to decide important issues related to finances, planning and overall governance of our Condominium.7
Wednesday, December 710:00—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Singalong Storytime with Mr Robert
Singalong with Mr Robert and his guitar. We'll sing and dance, go on bear hunts, dive down to the bottom of the ocean, fly to the moon, and read the best books ever! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome! We'll meet in the Meeting Room. Questions? Email Robert at rcarter@minlib.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 72:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Early Release -- Learn 3D design with Tinkercad
Tinkercad is a free-of-charge, online 3D modeling program that runs in a web browser, which mean that it will run on a Chromebook, as well as a PC or Mac. There's even an app so you can use it on an iPad (sorry, there's no app for Android tablets). We have 10 Chromebooks to use for the class, but you may bring your own laptop as well.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 73:30—4:30 PMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Identity Theft & Fraud Prevention
Robin Putnam, Events & Outreach Manager from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, will present on identity theft & fraud prevention. The presentation will include information about the Office and what we do. It will also cover how to spot and avoid scams, recent scams that the Office has learned about, how to prevent identity theft & steps to take if you have fallen victim.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 77:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
John Linn Photography Talk
Experiences in Bird PhotographyIn this presentation, John will discuss his interests in birds and photography, and will explore some of the techniques and technologies that make it possible to capture memorable images. Advances in cameras and software have made it possible for amateurs to capture shots once reserved to experts, but don’t eliminate the need to be in a right place at a right time, with usable lighting and composition, to get an engaging image.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 810:00—10:45 AMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Preschool Storytime at the Library!
Interactive Storytime with Miss Elise geared toward preschoolers ages 3 and up. All are welcome!
Picture Books, singing and movement!
Registration Required! Thursday mornings 10 am - 10:45 am. Please register for each storytime individually.…Learn MoreThursday, December 84:00—4:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's Crafting at the Library!
Please join us at the library for Children's Crafting!
All material provided.
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib. net
Sponsored by the Acton Memorial Library Foundation.Thursday, December 86:00—8:45 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Movie Night @ AML: Top Gun: Maverick
Join the library for a free showing of Top Gun: Maverick. Free popcorn and water will be served during the movie.…Learn More9
Friday, December 92:00—3:00 PMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Adult Crafter-Noon @ 2
Join the library for another Crafter-Noon at 2:00 p. m. ! This month, we are making clothespin snowflakes.…Learn More10
Saturday, December 1010:00—11:00 AMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Hero Kids role-playing game
Hero Kids is a role-playing game like Dungeons & Dragons, but the rules have been simplified and the violence has been toned down for children ages 6+.
It has a simple combat and adventuring system which avoids the complex math of full-blown systems.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 1012:00—4:30 PMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720
NEW DATE: Open House at West Acton Citizens' Library
Join West Acton Citizens' Library for an Open House during the West Acton Village Holiday Stroll.
Saturday, December 102:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
CANCELED - Gingerbread House Decorating (Autism Friendly)
Please join us to decorate gingerbread houses and make new friends. This event is open to Adults 18+ Autism Only with an "Asperger's Like" Profile. Space is limited. Please RSVP and direct questions to Daphne Thompson, Northeast Arc Adult Autism Support Center Specialist for the Central Middlesex area by Dec 06, 2022, dthompson@ne-arc.…Learn More11
Sunday, December 11Closed
West Acton Citizens' Library
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Monday, December 12Closed
West Acton Citizens' Library
Monday, December 121:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
English @ Large Conversation Group
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please contact English@Large at 978-395-2374 for other available classes in your area. English @ Large conversation group for English learners to practice their verbal skills.
Monday, December 127:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Zoom
17th Century Women Painters
Presented in partnership with Maynard Public Library. We’ll explore women painters of the 17 th century beginning with three Italian artists, Sofonisba Anguissola, a painter to the Spanish court; Lavinia Fontana, a prolific Bolognese painter; and Artemisia Gentileschi, influenced by Caravaggio and a painter to the Medici family.…Learn More13
Tuesday, December 139:30—10:00 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Baby/Toddler Storytime at the library!
Join us for Baby/Toddler Storytime on Tuesdays at the library! Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers. Registration required. Please register for each storytime individuallyQuestions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 135:30—6:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Grade with Ms Elise
Maybe Maybe by Marisol Rainey. Books available at the Circulation Desk.Tuesday, December 137:00—8:20 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Acton Lion's Club monthly meeting
Acton Lions Club Board meetingTuesday, December 137:30—8:45 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Community Preservation Committee
Community Preservation Committee Meeting
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Wednesday, December 1410:00—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Singalong Storytime with Mr Robert
Singalong with Mr Robert and his guitar. We'll sing and dance, go on bear hunts, dive down to the bottom of the ocean, fly to the moon, and read the best books ever! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome! We'll meet in the Meeting Room. Questions? Email Robert at rcarter@minlib.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 142:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Early Release -- Learn 3D design with Tinkercad
Tinkercad is a free-of-charge, online 3D modeling program that runs in a web browser, which mean that it will run on a Chromebook, as well as a PC or Mac. There's even an app so you can use it on an iPad (sorry, there's no app for Android tablets). We have 10 Chromebooks to use for the class, but you may bring your own laptop as well.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 145:00—6:00 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Introduction to Google Drive
Join Community Engagement Librarian to discover the ins & outs of Google Drive, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. Computers will be provided by the library. Classes build on each other, so it is recommended to attend all classes.…Learn More15
Thursday, December 1510:00—10:45 AMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Preschool Storytime at the Library!
Interactive Storytime with Miss Elise geared toward preschoolers ages 3 and up. All are welcome!
Picture Books, singing and movement!
Registration Required! Thursday mornings 10 am - 10:45 am. Please register for each storytime individually.…Learn MoreThursday, December 154:00—4:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's Crafting at the Library!
Please join us at the library for Children's Crafting!
All material provided.
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib. net
Sponsored by the Acton Memorial Library Foundation.16
Friday, December 1610:00—10:30 AMOffsite
Singalong Storytime at the Discovery Museum
Join Mr. Robert for a special Singalong Storytime at the Discovery Museum.
No need to register, but an admission fee to the museum may be required.
Discovery Museum
177 Main Street (Route 27)
Acton, Massachusetts 01720
Phone: 978-264-4200
fun@discoveryacton.…Learn MoreFriday, December 164:00—4:45 PMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Teen Craft
Teens! Join the library for another craft! In December, we will be making llama snowflakes!…Learn More
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Saturday, December 1710:00 AM—12:00 PMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Dungeons & Dragons for grades 7+
Teens in grades 7 and up (also open to adults with teens!).
We meet the first and third Saturday of every month. Registration is required in advance to play. Please register for each session you are coming to.
If the weather is good, we will meet on the library lawn.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 1712:30—1:15 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Minuteman High School Parent Town Hall
Minuteman Regional Technical School District's new superintendent, Dr. Kathleen A. Dawson, would like to hold a town hall meeting with parents of students from Acton.Saturday, December 172:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Girl Scouts of Easter Mass - Troop 77140 - First Meeting
This is a troop meeting for the Merriam-Mc T troop of Kindergarteners.
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Sunday, December 18Closed
West Acton Citizens' Library
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Monday, December 19Closed
West Acton Citizens' Library
Monday, December 193:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Between the Pages: A Romance Book Club
Join the library for the first meeting of Between the Pages: A Romance Book Club. For December we are reading The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. 20
Tuesday, December 209:30—10:00 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Baby/Toddler Storytime at the library!
Join us for Baby/Toddler Storytime on Tuesdays at the library! Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers. Registration required. Please register for each storytime individuallyQuestions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 203:00—4:00 PMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Yarn & Needle Club
Knitters, crocheters, embroiderists, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! The club will meet every other Tuesday at 3:00 p. m. in the meeting room!…Learn MoreTuesday, December 204:30—4:45 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Zora, a charming, very clever Golden Retriever. Zora has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Zora and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 204:45—5:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Zora, a charming, very clever Golden Retriever. Zora has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Zora and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 205:00—5:15 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Zora, a charming, very clever Golden Retriever. Zora has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Zora and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 205:15—5:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Zora, a charming, very clever Golden Retriever. Zora has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she's the perfect listener. Zora and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation.…Learn More21
Wednesday, December 2110:00—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Singalong Storytime with Mr Robert
Singalong with Mr Robert and his guitar. We'll sing and dance, go on bear hunts, dive down to the bottom of the ocean, fly to the moon, and read the best books ever! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome! We'll meet in the Meeting Room. Questions? Email Robert at rcarter@minlib.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 215:00—6:00 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Introduction to Google Drive
Join Community Engagement Librarian to discover the ins & outs of Google Drive, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. Computers will be provided by the library. Classes build on each other, so it is recommended to attend all classes.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 216:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Ukulele Warmup for the Winter Solstice Singalong
Need to learn some ukulele chords? Maybe you're just a little rusty? Join us for a tune-up and a chord review before the Sing-Along at 7pm. Bring your own ukulele! All ages.Wednesday, December 217:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Winter Solstice Ukulele Sing-Along
Bring your own ukulele (if you have one) or just your voice, and join us for a secular celebration of the Winter Solstice! All ages welcome.22
Thursday, December 2210:00—10:45 AMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Preschool Storytime at the Library!
Interactive Storytime with Miss Elise geared toward preschoolers ages 3 and up. All are welcome!
Picture Books, singing and movement!
Registration Required! Thursday mornings 10 am - 10:45 am. Please register for each storytime individually.…Learn MoreThursday, December 224:00—4:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's Crafting at the Library!
Please join us at the library for Children's Crafting!
All material provided.
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib. net
Sponsored by the Acton Memorial Library Foundation.23
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Saturday, December 24Closed
Acton Memorial Library
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Sunday, December 25Closed
Acton Memorial Library
West Acton Citizens' Library
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Monday, December 26Closed
Acton Memorial Library
West Acton Citizens' Library
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Tuesday, December 279:30—10:00 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Baby/Toddler Storytime at the library!
Join us for Baby/Toddler Storytime on Tuesdays at the library! Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers. Registration required. Please register for each storytime individuallyQuestions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 277:30—8:45 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Community Preservation Committee
Community Preservation Committee meeting
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Wednesday, December 2810:00—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Singalong Storytime with Mr Robert
Singalong with Mr Robert and his guitar. We'll sing and dance, go on bear hunts, dive down to the bottom of the ocean, fly to the moon, and read the best books ever! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome! We'll meet in the Meeting Room. Questions? Email Robert at rcarter@minlib.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 282:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Early Release -- Learn 3D design with Tinkercad
Tinkercad is a free-of-charge, online 3D modeling program that runs in a web browser, which mean that it will run on a Chromebook, as well as a PC or Mac. There's even an app so you can use it on an iPad (sorry, there's no app for Android tablets). We have 10 Chromebooks to use for the class, but you may bring your own laptop as well.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 285:00—6:00 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
CANCELED - Introduction to Google Drive
Join Community Engagement Librarian to discover the ins & outs of Google Drive, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. Computers will be provided by the library. Classes build on each other, so it is recommended to attend all classes.…Learn More29
Thursday, December 2910:00—10:45 AMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
CANCELED - Preschool Storytime at the Library!
Interactive Storytime with Miss Elise geared toward preschoolers ages 3 and up. All are welcome!
Picture Books, singing and movement!
Registration Required! Thursday mornings 10 am - 10:45 am. Please register for each storytime individually.…Learn More30
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