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Saturday, April 110:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting 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 Saturday of every month. Registration is required in advance to play. Please register for each session you are coming to. All participants will be going through the campaign Hoard of the Dragon Queen.…Learn MoreSaturday, April 11:00—3:00 PMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
NEW DATE: Holi at AML
NEW DATE: Saturday, April 1. Postponed from March 25 due to weather. Join the library for free music, henna, rangoli, food, Storytime, and, of course, colors to play with. All ages are welcome! 2
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Tuesday, April 49:30—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 More5
Wednesday, April 59:30—10:00 AMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
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! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome! We'll meet in the Children's room, or outside if the weather permits. Questions? Email actchildrens@minlib.…Learn More
Wednesday, April 52:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Early Release -- Scratch, part 1 of 2
Learn the fundamentals of creating a platform game using Scratch. Please sign up for a free account athttps://scratch. mit. edu/Children will be expected to attend both sessions. Scratch is a programming language and an online community where children can program and share interactive media such as stories, games, and animation with people from all over the world.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 64:00—4:30 PMChildren's Craft 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.7
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Saturday, April 810:00—11:00 AMChildren's 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 More9
Sunday, April 9Closed
Acton Memorial Library
West Acton Citizens' Library
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Tuesday, April 119:30—10:30 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 acamp@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 113:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting Room AActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting Room BActon 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, April 114:30—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, April 114:45—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, April 115:00—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, April 115:15—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, April 115:30—6:30 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Grade with Ms Elise
A Boy Called Bat by Elana Arnold . Books available at the Circulation Desk. Book Discussion, Activity, Snack!12
Wednesday, April 129:30—10:00 AMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
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! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome! We'll meet in the Children's room, or outside if the weather permits. Questions? Email actchildrens@minlib.…Learn More
Wednesday, April 122:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Early Release -- Scratch, part 2 of 2
Learn the fundamentals of creating a platform game using Scratch. Please sign up for a free account athttps://scratch. mit. edu/Children will be expected to attend both sessions. Scratch is a programming language and an online community where children can program and share interactive media such as stories, games, and animation with people from all over the world.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 1310:00—10:30 AMMeeting 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, Music and Movement!Thursday, April 134:00—4:30 PMChildren's Craft 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, April 136:00—7:45 PMYoung AdultActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Teen Craft Night: Paper Flowers
Join the library in the YA Area to make origami paper flowers! Supplies will be provided, open to anyone between the ages of 14 - 18. Registration is required. 14
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Saturday, April 1510:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens, 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. All participants will be going through the campaign Hoard of the Dragon Queen.…Learn More16
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Monday, April 17Closed
Acton Memorial Library
West Acton Citizens' Library
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Tuesday, April 189:30—10:30 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 acamp@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 182:00—4:00 PMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720
Citizens' Library - Kid Craft Time
Looking for a fun & easy activity during April vacation week? Join us for Kids Craft Time at West Acton Citizens' Library on Tuesday, April 18 from 2 to 4 p. m.Tuesday, April 186:45—7:45 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Book Club for 4th and 5th Grade with Ms Elise
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. Please pick up book at the Circulation Desk in the lobby.19
Wednesday, April 199:30—10:00 AMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
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! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome! We'll meet in the Children's room, or outside if the weather permits. Questions? Email actchildrens@minlib.…Learn More
Wednesday, April 1911:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Earth Day Storytime
Join Andrea Becerra from Acton's Sustainability Office for a fun Earth Day inspired story time with an activity afterwards!There will be stories read in English, Spanish, and Mandarin! Wednesday, April 192:00—3:30 PMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Early Release -- Zora's Birthday Party!
A dog party!
A reading dog party!
It's Zora's birthday party!
Come celebrate Zora's birthday with us on the Library Lawn. We'll have games, crafts, and treats. In lieu of gifts, Zora would like you to bring a donation for the Buddy Dog Shelter in Sudbury.…Learn More20
Thursday, April 2010:30 AM—12:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Club 678: Art Mechanisms with Jay Mankita!
Club 678:Artful Mechanisms with Jay Mankita!Mechanical Linkages & Automata. Prototypes from paperclips, paper cups, sticks, brads, cardboard and paper.Thursday, April 202:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Pokémon Card Game
Bring your Pokémon Cards to the Acton Memorial Library and learn how to play the game, or play other opponents. Grades 2-5.Thursday, April 204:00—4:30 PMChildren's Craft 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.21
Friday, April 2110:30—11:30 AMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Crafting for Kindergarten and 1st graders
A craft program especially for Kindergarten and 1st grade children.
Friday, April 212:00—4:00 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Club 678: Henna Workshop with Henna for Humanity
Club 678:Henna Workshop with Henna for Humanity6th, 7th, and 8th Graders explore Henna Art: Learn to Design Beautiful Motifs with Niyathi Srinivasan22
Saturday, April 2210:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Dungeons & Dragons for 5th and 6th graders
For 5th and 6th graders only. Beginners welcome! We play on the 4th Saturday of every month. Registration is required in advance to play. Please register for each session.Saturday, April 2210:00 AM—12:00 PMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720
Citizens' Library - Earth Day Plant Swap
Have a green thumb? Want to share what you've grown or change up your houseplants? Bring a plant and take a plant at West Acton Citizens' Library's Earth Day Plant Swap! Sponsored by Idylwilde Farms23
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Monday, April 2410:00 AM—3:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Patron Appreciation Day
We are kicking off National Library Week by thanking all our patrons whose support of the library have kept the Acton Libraries the important educational institution that it is today. Stop by anytime between 10am-3pm or in the evening from 6pm-8pm. We'll…Learn More
Monday, April 246:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Patron Appreciation Day
We are kicking off National Library Week by thanking all our patrons whose support of the library have kept the Acton Libraries the important educational institution that it is today. Stop by anytime between 10am-3pm or in the evening from 6pm-7pm. We'll…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 259:30—10:30 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 acamp@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 253:00—4:00 PMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting Room AActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting Room BActon 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, April 254:30—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, April 254:45—5:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog -- 4:45 slot
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, April 255:00—5:15 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog -- 5:00 slot
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, April 255:15—5:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Read to a Dog -- 5:15 slot
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 More26
Wednesday, April 269:30—10:00 AMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
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! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome! We'll meet in the Children's room, or outside if the weather permits. Questions? Email actchildrens@minlib.…Learn More
Wednesday, April 262:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Early Release - Paper Airplane Contest!
Join us for a paper airplane contest! Children will build their own paper airplanes and compete to see whose can fly the farthest. Ages 7+, please.27
Thursday, April 2710:00—10:30 AMMeeting 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, Music and Movement!Thursday, April 274:00—4:30 PMChildren's Craft 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.28
Friday, April 289:30—10:30 AMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Celebrate Acton's Arbor Day!
Celebrate Acton's Arbor Day!Join us behind the library for a special story time and Arbor Day craft!Program will begin at 9:30am. 9:45: Special Story Time and Arbor Day Craft10:15: Tree Planting. Event will be held inside the library in the case of rain or cold weather.Friday, April 2810:00—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 will be required.
Discovery Museum177 Main Street (Route 27)Acton, Massachusetts 01720Phone: 978-264-4200fun@discoveryacton.…Learn More29
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