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Monday, May 27:00—8:00 PMZoom
Taking Back the Paisley (Hail to the "Buta")-Discover India Series-REGISTRATION REQUIRED-link in des
Virtual "Discover India" series. Hosted by the India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB), and in collaboration with Burlington Public Library, this series of four programs explores some of India's exciting facts, places, people, and architecture.…Learn More3
Tuesday, May 39:30—10:00 AMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting 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. If the weather is pleasant, we'll meet outside on the library lawn. Registration required. Please register for each storytime individuallyQuestions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib.…Learn More4
Wednesday, May 410:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Singalong Storytime at the Library!
Singlong Storytime at the library with Mr Robert and his guitar. We'll be meeting at the picnic tables by the playground, weather permitting. In case of rain or cold weather, we'll gather in the Meeting Room inside the library. 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!
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 42:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Early Release -- May the Fourth be with You!
Join us for various Star Wars related crafts!
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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 More5
Thursday, May 510:00—10:45 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Preschool Storytime in 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. Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at ACTChildrens@minlib.…Learn MoreThursday, May 54:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's Day Craft! 子供の日, Kodomo no hi
Please join us at the library for a special Children's Day craft!We'll be making Koinobori (鯉のぼり), meaning "carp streamer" in Japanese--carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no sekku (端午の節句), a traditional calendrical event which is now designated as Children's Day (子供の日, Kodomo no hi), a national holiday in Japan.…Learn More6
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Saturday, May 710:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary LawnActon 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 More8
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Monday, May 94:00—5:00 PMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Lego Downhill Racing
Build your own vehicle with our Legos and race against other participants on our custom-made downhill track!Monday, May 97:00—8:00 PMZoom
Sher Khan In the Super Bowl? Indian Tiger at work and play. Nature reserves in India-Discover India
Virtual "Discover India" series.
Hosted by the India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB), and in collaboration with Burlington Public Library, this series of four programs explores some of India's exciting facts, places, people, and architecture.
Attend as many as you can! Mondays at 7pm!
Register here: https://us06web.…Learn More10
Tuesday, May 109:30—10:00 AMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting 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. If the weather is pleasant, we'll meet outside on the library lawn. Registration required. Please register for each storytime individuallyQuestions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 104:00—4:15 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
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 MoreTuesday, May 104:15—4:30 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
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 MoreTuesday, May 104:30—4:45 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
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 MoreTuesday, May 104:45—5:00 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
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 More11
Wednesday, May 1110:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Singalong Storytime at the Library!
Singlong Storytime at the library with Mr Robert and his guitar. We'll be meeting at the picnic tables by the playground, weather permitting. In case of rain or cold weather, we'll gather in the Meeting Room inside the library. 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!
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 112:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Early Release -- Chess Club at the Library!
Depending on the weather, we'll be playing in the Meeting Room or outside.
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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, May 116:30—8:00 PMZoom
Lotus Lantern -CRAFT with take home kit
Lotus Flower Lantern Craft Zoom WorkshopThe Member of Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will show step by step to make a lovely lotus flower lantern. A craft kit for this class with necessary materials including colored paper and wire frames will be made available to registered participants for pick-up at the library in the week before the class occurs.…Learn More12
Thursday, May 1210:00—10:45 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Preschool Storytime in 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. Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at ACTChildrens@minlib.…Learn MoreThursday, May 124:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's Crafting at the Library!
Please join us at the library for Children's Crafting! Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib. net
Sponsored by the Acton Memorial Library Foundation.Thursday, May 127:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Concert in the Library - Aine Minogue (In Person)
Born and raised in Borrisokane, County Tipperary, Ireland, Áine Minogue is an award-winning harpist, singer, arranger and composer who has entertained Presidents and Prime Ministers, as well as traveled extensively to perform at concerts across the United States and around the world.…Learn More13
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Saturday, May 1410:00—11:30 AMMeeting 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 More15
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Monday, May 164:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
LEGO Challenge
Each participant will use an individual bin of assorted LEGOs to build a specific challenge. Creations will then be on display in the Children's Room display case!Registration required. Ages 5+.
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Tuesday, May 179:30—10:00 AMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting 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. If the weather is pleasant, we'll meet outside on the library lawn. Registration required. Please register for each storytime individuallyQuestions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 177:30—8:45 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group
This month, the Acton Memorial Library Book Group will discuss the book Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant. All are invited to join in discussion. No registration required. The group's future selections can be found here.18
Wednesday, May 1810:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Singalong Storytime at the Library!
Singlong Storytime at the library with Mr Robert and his guitar. We'll be meeting at the picnic tables by the playground, weather permitting. In case of rain or cold weather, we'll gather in the Meeting Room inside the library. 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!
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 182:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Early Release -- Button Making
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Thursday, May 1910:00—10:45 AMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Preschool Storytime Outside!
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. Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at ACTChildrens@minlib.…Learn MoreThursday, May 194:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's Crafting Outside!
Please join us at the library for Children's Crafting! Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib. net
Sponsored by the Acton Memorial Library Foundation.20
Friday, May 207:00—9:00 PMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
The Preview Sale for Friends Members - Must be a Friends' Member or join at the door.
The Friends of the Acton Libraries Book Sale * The Preview Sale for Friends Members is Friday evening, May 20, from 7-9 pm. That means first pick, and light music. Residents may join the Friends at the door for $20.
* The Book Sale is open to the general public Saturday, May 21, from 9am - 4pm.…Learn More21
Saturday, May 219:00 AM—4:00 PMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
The Friends of the Acton Libraries Book Sale
The Friends of the Acton Libraries Book Sale * The Preview Sale for Friends Members is Friday evening, May 20, from 7-9 pm. That means first pick, and light music. Residents may join the Friends at the door for $20.
* The Book Sale is open to the general public Saturday, May 21, from 9am - 4pm.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 2110:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Dungeons & Dragons for grades 7+ OUTSIDE
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 More22
Sunday, May 222:00—4:00 PMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
The Friends of the Acton Libraries Book Sale -‘Half-Price Day’
The Friends of the Acton Libraries Book Sale * The Preview Sale for Friends Members is Friday evening, May 20, from 7-9 pm. That means first pick, and light music. Residents may join the Friends at the door for $20.
* The Book Sale is open to the general public Saturday, May 21, from 9am - 4pm.…Learn More23
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Tuesday, May 249:30—10:00 AMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
CANCELED - 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. If the weather is pleasant, we'll meet outside on the library lawn. Registration required. Please register for each storytime individuallyQuestions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 244:00—4:15 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
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 MoreTuesday, May 244:15—4:30 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
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 MoreTuesday, May 244:30—4:45 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
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 MoreTuesday, May 244:45—5:00 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog
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 More25
Wednesday, May 2510:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Singalong Storytime at the Library!
Singlong Storytime at the library with Mr Robert and his guitar. We'll be meeting at the picnic tables by the playground, weather permitting. In case of rain or cold weather, we'll gather in the Meeting Room inside the library. 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!
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 252:00—3:30 PMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Firefighter visit
Acton Firefighter Brent Carter will visit the library to talk to children about what a firefighter does and fire safety . Pre-K--3rd grade.26
Thursday, May 2610:00—10:45 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Preschool Storytime in 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. Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at ACTChildrens@minlib.…Learn MoreThursday, May 264:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's Crafting at the Library!
Please join us at the library for Children's Crafting! Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib. net
Sponsored by the Acton Memorial Library Foundation.27
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Saturday, May 2810:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
D&D for 5th and 6th graders
Welcome to Dungeons Dragons at the Acton Memorial Library, 5th and 6th graders! Beginners welcome!Registration is required in advance to play. Please register for each session you are coming to.
If the weather is nice, we'll be playing outside on the library lawn.…Learn More29
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Monday, May 30Closed
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Tuesday, May 319:30—10:00 AMLibrary LawnActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting 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. If the weather is pleasant, we'll meet outside on the library lawn. Registration required. Please register for each storytime individuallyQuestions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib.…Learn More
Thursday, May 194:00—5:00 PMZoom
Social Commentary/ Social Action-a discussion about ART presented by the Smithsonian American Art M