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Thursday, September 110:00—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 MoreThursday, September 13:00—3:30 PMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
CANCELED - 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, September 16:30—8:45 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Movie at the Library (and Kanopy Intro)
Kanopy Intro and Movie at the LibraryLearn about Kanopy and join us for a Movie at the Library
6:30-7pm Kanopy Introduction, sign up-Are you an Acton resident? Curious about Kanopy? from 6:30-7, we'll help you get signed up!
7pm Join us for a MOVIE at the LibrarySeptember 1-I am Big Bird https://www.…Learn More2
Friday, September 210:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Margarette Mattos art installation
Artist Margarette Mattos will be installing her artwork in the meeting room for display during the months of September and October.
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Saturday, September 3Closed
Acton Memorial Library
Saturday, September 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
CANCELED - 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 More4
Sunday, September 4Closed
Acton Memorial Library
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Monday, September 5Closed
Acton Memorial Library
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Tuesday, September 69:30—10:00 AMBack Library Lawn Acton 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 More7
Wednesday, September 710:30—11:00 AMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Storytime with Miss Sammy
Join Miss Sammy for a fun storytime filled with great books and songs! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome! We'll meet on the library lawn in good weather, or in the Meeting Room in case of inclement weather. Questions? Email Sammy at sgradwohl@minlib.…Learn More8
Thursday, September 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, September 84:00—4:30 PMBack Library Lawn Acton 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!
All material provided.
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib. net
Sponsored by the Acton Memorial Library Foundation.9
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Saturday, September 1010:00—11:00 AMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
CANCELED - 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, September 101:00—2:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Zoom
Digital Ink Cat
Digital Ink CatDigital Art workshop for ages 7years-adultEver seen a cute cat ink painting and wonder how to do it digitally? This is a fun art workshop for students who want to explore the fundamentals of digital art. Ms. Hongbing Tang, an award-winning artist and college faculty member, will guide students through step-by-step instructions on how to paint a digital ink cat with cool effects and explore Chinese calligraphy.…Learn More11
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Tuesday, September 139:30—10:00 AMBack Library Lawn Acton 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, September 134:30—4:45 PMChildren's Craft 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, September 134:45—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 MoreTuesday, September 135:00—5:15 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog (new time)
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, September 135:15—5:30 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog (new time)
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, September 137:00—8:30 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Acton Lion's Club
Acton Lions Club monthly board meetingTuesday, September 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, September 1410:30—11:00 AMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Storytime with Miss Sammy
Join Miss Sammy for a fun storytime filled with great books and songs! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome! We'll meet on the library lawn in good weather, or in the Meeting Room in case of inclement weather. Questions? Email Sammy at sgradwohl@minlib.…Learn More15
Thursday, September 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, September 1512:45—1:45 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
International Dot Day live stream with Peter Reynolds
Livestream Event: International Dot Day LIVE from The Met in NYC
Join Peter H. Reynolds and his twin brother Paul A. Reynolds on Sept. 15 at 1 p. m. for a special livestream event.
The celebration will be live from The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and participating classrooms will see a live performance of songs from the upcoming TheaterWorks USA Dot, Dot, Dot: A New Musical, inspired by Peter’s beloved books about creativity: The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color.…Learn MoreThursday, September 154:00—4:30 PMBack Library Lawn Acton 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!
All material provided.
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib. net
Sponsored by the Acton Memorial Library Foundation.Thursday, September 156:30—8:45 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
CANCELED - Movie at the Library (and Kanopy Intro)
Kanopy Intro and Movie at the LibraryLearn about Kanopy and join us for a Movie at the Library
6:30-7pm Kanopy Introduction, sign up-Are you an Acton resident? Curious about Kanopy? from 6:30-7, we'll help you get signed up!
7pm Join us for a MOVIE at the LibrarySeptember 1-I am Big Bird https://www.…Learn More16
Friday, September 16Closed
Acton Memorial Library
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Saturday, September 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 More18
Sunday, September 1811:00—11:30 AMOffsite
AML Storytime at the Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market
Singalong Storytime with Mr Robert at the Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market. 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!The Market is located at 19 Elm Street, Acton. Parking is allowed on Elm Street, but only on the side of the street adjacent to the playground.…Learn More
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Monday, September 196:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Acton Boxborough Seasonal Recruitment
We would like to plan a seasonal recruitment event for the Cub Scout Packs in Acton. We will have some static displays with pictures, slide shows highlighting Cub Scout activities, and adult leaders and current scouts to talk about Cub Scouting in Acton.…Learn More20
Tuesday, September 209:30—10:00 AMBack Library Lawn Acton 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, September 206:45—8:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
AML Book Discussion Group
This month, the Acton Memorial Library Book Group will discuss the book The Book of Eels by Patrick Svensson. All are invited to join in discussion. The group's future selections can be found here.
Tuesday, September 207:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Book Club for 4th and 5th Grade with Ms Elise
Linda Sue Park's The One Thing You'd SaveTuesday, September 207:30—8:45 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group
Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. This month's book is "Transit of Venus" by Shirley Hazzard and Lauren Groff
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Wednesday, September 2110:30—11:00 AMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
CANCELED - Storytime with Miss Sammy
Join Miss Sammy for a fun storytime filled with great books and songs! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome! We'll meet on the library lawn in good weather, or in the Meeting Room in case of inclement weather. Questions? Email Sammy at sgradwohl@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 212:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Beginning Python
Start learning to code with Python. No need to bring a computer--we will provide you with a Chromebook. Because seats are limited, please do not register unless your child can attend all 5 classes.22
Thursday, September 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, September 224:00—4:30 PMBack Library Lawn Acton 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!
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, September 2410:00 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 5th and 6th graders
For 5th and 6th graders only. Beginners welcome!
Registration is required in advance to play. Please register for each session.Saturday, September 243:00—4:00 PMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Drumming in Indian Music- performance and lecture
Indian Music performance and lectureDrumming in Indian Music
Drummers Pranav Ghatraju and Tarun Bangaldore join us to share about the role drums play in Indian Music. Pranav plays the tabla and Tarun the mridangam. They will discuss their respective instruments and the role of each in an Indian concert.…Learn More25
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Monday, September 261:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
English @ Large Conversation Group
English @ Large conversation group for English learners to practice their verbal skills.
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Tuesday, September 279:30—10:00 AMBack Library Lawn Acton 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, September 274:30—4:45 PMChildren's Craft 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, September 274:45—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 MoreTuesday, September 275:00—5:15 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog (new time)
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, September 275:15—5:30 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog (new time)
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, September 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, September 2810:30—11:00 AMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Storytime with Miss Sammy
Join Miss Sammy for a fun storytime filled with great books and songs! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome! We'll meet on the library lawn in good weather, or in the Meeting Room in case of inclement weather. Questions? Email Sammy at sgradwohl@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 282:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Beginning Python
Start learning to code with Python. No need to bring a computer--we will provide you with a Chromebook. Because seats are limited, please do not register unless your child can attend all 5 classes.29
Thursday, September 2910:00—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, September 294:00—4:30 PMBack Library Lawn Acton 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!
All material provided.
Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at rcarter@minlib. net
Sponsored by the Acton Memorial Library Foundation.Thursday, September 296:30—8:45 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Movie at the Library (and Kanopy Intro)
Kanopy Intro and Movie at the LibraryLearn about Kanopy and join us for a Movie at the Library
6:30-7pm Kanopy Introduction, sign up-Are you an Acton resident? Curious about Kanopy? from 6:30-7, we'll help you get signed up!
7pm Join us for a MOVIE at the LibrarySeptember 1-I am Big Bird https://www.…Learn More30