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Saturday, January 1Closed
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Monday, January 3All DayBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Winter Window Storywalk
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Invasion of the Unicorns by David BiedrzyckiCheck out the first floor window of the library outside the Children's Department. Read our storywalk of this picture book, with a scavenger hunt! Look for the items pictured, write down the page number, and bring it inside for a sticker.…Learn More4
Tuesday, January 49:30—10:00 AMZoom
Zoom Baby Toddler Storytime
Join us for Baby Toddler Storytime on Tuesdays at 9:30am on Zoom!
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers!
Registration Required! When we register, you will receive a Zoom link.
Tuesday Mornings, 9:30 am-10 am. January-MarchPlease register for each storytime individually
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at ACTChildrens@minlib.…Learn More5
Wednesday, January 510:30—11:00 AMZoom
Singalong Storytime
Join Mr Robert and his guitar on Zoom for Singalong Storytime! 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!
Registration Required! When you register, you will receive a Zoom link.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 56:30—7:30 PMZoom
Teen Program-Reading the Landscape –Nature Connection Program (with materials to pick up)
Reading the Landscape – Make observations, create, and tell stories based on animal tracks & signs. Nature Connection programs provide a chance to explore nature through hands-on engagement and mindful practices; helping us connect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world around us.…Learn More6
Thursday, January 610:00—10:45 AMZoom
Preschool Storytime on Zoom!
Interactive Storytime with Miss Elise geared toward preschoolers ages 3 and up. All are welcome!
Picture Books, singing and movement!
Registration Required! When you register you will receive a zoom link. Thursday mornings 10 am - 10:45 am. Please register for each storytime individually.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 119:30—10:00 AMZoom
Zoom Baby Toddler Storytime
Join us for Baby Toddler Storytime on Tuesdays at 9:30am on Zoom!
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers!
Registration Required! When we register, you will receive a Zoom link.
Tuesday Mornings, 9:30 am-10 am. January-MarchPlease register for each storytime individually
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at ACTChildrens@minlib.…Learn More12
Wednesday, January 1210:30—11:00 AMZoom
Singalong Storytime
Join Mr Robert and his guitar on Zoom for Singalong Storytime! 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!
Registration Required! When you register, you will receive a Zoom link.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 122:00—3:00 PMZoom
Wednesday Early Release Programs
Every Wednesday afternoon, we'll have a different program, including: STEM + STEAM workshops, book clubs, chess clubs, crafting/maker workshops for older kids, Minecraft, Pokemon Trading Card Game, drawing, creative writing, and RPGs.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 127:00—9:00 PMZoom
Acton Movie Nights-On Kanopy and Zoom
Acton Memorial Library is sponsoring a new activity for movie lovers: free evening movie discussions, initially on Zoom but later in person (we hope!) at the Library. The selected movies will be adventurous, engaging, challenging, unconventional—and fun to talk about. The theme for our December-January series of five movies is Family around the World. 13
Thursday, January 1310:00—10:45 AMZoom
Preschool Storytime on Zoom!
Interactive Storytime with Miss Elise geared toward preschoolers ages 3 and up. All are welcome!
Picture Books, singing and movement!
Registration Required! When you register you will receive a zoom link. Thursday mornings 10 am - 10:45 am. Please register for each storytime individually.…Learn More
Thursday, January 132:00—2:30 PMZoom
Preschool Crafting - Take and Zoom and Make
Please join us online for preschool crafting! All materials will be provided and may be picked up in the Children's Room on the Friday of the week before. You will also need crayons or colored pencils, and glue sticks or tape. Please register to receive the Zoom link for each workshop individually.…Learn More
Thursday, January 137:00—8:30 PMZoom
Faith and Folktales: Russian Storytelling Through Image
This program will explore Russian visual story telling using icons and folk art from the collection of the Museum of Russian Icons.14
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Saturday, January 1510:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom
Dungeons & Dragons for teens ONLINE!
We are thrilled to welcome D&D back to Acton Memorial Library for teens in grades 7 and up (also open to adults with teens!).
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Monday, January 17Closed
Acton Memorial Library
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Tuesday, January 189:30—10:00 AMZoom
Zoom Baby Toddler Storytime
Join us for Baby Toddler Storytime on Tuesdays at 9:30am on Zoom!
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers!
Registration Required! When we register, you will receive a Zoom link.
Tuesday Mornings, 9:30 am-10 am. January-MarchPlease register for each storytime individually
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at ACTChildrens@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 187:30—8:30 PMZoom
AML Book Discussion Group
This month, the Acton Memorial Library Book Group will discuss the book The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. All are invited to join in discussion. This event will be held via Zoom. Registration is required. The group's future selections can be found here.19
Wednesday, January 1910:30—11:00 AMZoom
Singalong Storytime
Join Mr Robert and his guitar on Zoom for Singalong Storytime! 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!
Registration Required! When you register, you will receive a Zoom link.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 192:00—4:00 PMZoom
Early Release - Chess Club
Chess Club on lichess. org and Zoom. Every Wednesday afternoon, we'll have a different program, including: STEM + STEAM workshops, book clubs, chess clubs, crafting/maker workshops for older kids, Minecraft, Pokemon Trading Card Game, drawing, creative writing, and RPGs.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 197:00—8:00 PMZoom
Craft Night-Night Sky Canvas Painting
Night Sky Canvas Painting
Join Pop Art School for a fun canvas painting event. Follow step-by-step to create a magical star-filled night sky with silhouettes of a hillside and trees. It's amazing what you can create with some simple brush techniques!This program is open for participants aged 16+ and registration is required.…Learn More20
Thursday, January 2010:00—10:45 AMZoom
Preschool Storytime on Zoom!
Interactive Storytime with Miss Elise geared toward preschoolers ages 3 and up. All are welcome!
Picture Books, singing and movement!
Registration Required! When you register you will receive a zoom link. Thursday mornings 10 am - 10:45 am. Please register for each storytime individually.…Learn More
Thursday, January 202:00—2:30 PMZoom
Preschool Crafting - Take and Zoom and Make
Please join us online for preschool crafting! All materials will be provided and may be picked up in the Children's Room on the Friday of the week before. You will also need crayons or colored pencils, and glue sticks or tape. Please register to receive the Zoom link for each workshop individually.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 259:30—10:00 AMZoom
Zoom Baby Toddler Storytime
Join us for Baby Toddler Storytime on Tuesdays at 9:30am on Zoom!
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers!
Registration Required! When we register, you will receive a Zoom link.
Tuesday Mornings, 9:30 am-10 am. January-MarchPlease register for each storytime individually
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at ACTChildrens@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 254:00—5:00 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to Zora
Note: This program will take place inside the Story/Crafts room. We will make every effort to maintain social distancing. 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.…Learn More26
Wednesday, January 2610:30—11:00 AMZoom
Singalong Storytime
Join Mr Robert and his guitar on Zoom for Singalong Storytime! 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!
Registration Required! When you register, you will receive a Zoom link.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 262:00—3:30 PMZoom
Early Release -- Kawaii Safari Drawing
Join us on Zoom and learn how to draw cute creatures using simple lines and shapes. Anyone can learn to draw with this simple-step-by-step process
1st grade +…Learn MoreWednesday, January 267:00—9:00 PMZoom
Acton Movie Nights-On Kanopy and Zoom
Acton Memorial Library is sponsoring a new activity for movie lovers: free evening movie discussions, initially on Zoom but later in person (we hope!) at the Library. The selected movies will be adventurous, engaging, challenging, unconventional—and fun to talk about. The theme for our December-January series of five movies is Family around the World. 27
Thursday, January 2710:00—10:45 AMZoom
Preschool Storytime on Zoom!
Interactive Storytime with Miss Elise geared toward preschoolers ages 3 and up. All are welcome!
Picture Books, singing and movement!
Registration Required! When you register you will receive a zoom link. Thursday mornings 10 am - 10:45 am. Please register for each storytime individually.…Learn More
Thursday, January 274:00—4:30 PMZoom
Children's Crafting - Take and Zoom and Make
Please join us online for Children's Crafting! All materials will be provided and may be picked up in the Children's Room on the Friday of the week before. You will also need crayons or colored pencils, and glue sticks or tape. Please register to receive the Zoom link for each workshop individually.…Learn More28
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Saturday, January 2910:00—11:00 AMZoom
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 More30
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