January 2023

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Sunday, January 1Closed

Acton Memorial Library

West Acton Citizens' Library

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Monday, January 2Closed

Acton Memorial Library

West Acton Citizens' Library

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Tuesday, January 39:30—10:00 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Baby/Toddler Storytime at the library!

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 More

Tuesday, January 33:00—4:00 PMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Yarn & Needle Club

Yarn & Needle ClubKnitters, 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 More

Tuesday, January 34:30—4:45 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog

Read to a DogYoung 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 More

Tuesday, January 34:45—5:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog

Read to a DogYoung 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 More

Tuesday, January 35:00—5:15 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog

Read to a DogYoung 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 More

Tuesday, January 35:15—5:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog

Read to a DogYoung 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 More
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Wednesday, January 410:00—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, January 42:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Early Release -- Pokémon Card Game

Early Release -- Pokémon Card GameA different event every Wednesday at 2pm.  Bring your Pokémon Cards and learn how to play the game, or play other opponents. Grades 1-5.

Wednesday, January 45:00—7:45 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults Join the library for our first ever D&D campaign for adults 18 and older. No experience necessary.  
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Thursday, January 510:00—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!

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 More

Thursday, January 54:00—4:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Children's Crafting at the Library!

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.
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Friday, January 6Closed

West Acton Citizens' Library

Friday, January 64:00—4:45 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Libby, Hoopla, & Kanopy Refresher

Libby, Hoopla, & Kanopy Refresher Did you get a new device for the holidays but you're not quite sure how to access the library from your new device? Join Zoey, Head of Information Services, to learn more about Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy-- the library eBook and streaming platforms. &nbs…Learn More
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Saturday, January 710:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Dungeons & Dragons for grades 7+

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 More

Saturday, January 73:00—4:30 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

AB United Way - Community Circle

AB United Way - Community CircleCommunity Circles connect people of all backgrounds to share and listen to each other's stories, focused around a single idea or question. Whether you are a long-time resident or have recently moved here, you will experience the power to meaningfully connect with “strangers”, by exploring topics such as belonging, values, gratitude or getting to know you.…Learn More
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Sunday, January 8Closed

West Acton Citizens' Library

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Monday, January 9Closed

West Acton Citizens' Library

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Tuesday, January 109:30—10:00 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Baby/Toddler Storytime at the library!

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 More

Tuesday, January 105:30—6:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Grade with Ms Elise

The Unicorn Rescue Society, the Creature of the Pines by Adam Gidwitz. Books available at the Circulation Desk.
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Wednesday, January 1110:00—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, January 112:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

CANCELED - Early Release -- Learn 3D design with Tinkercad

Early Release -- Learn 3D design with TinkercadA different event every Wednesday at 2pm. 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).…Learn More
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Thursday, January 1210:00—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!

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 More

Thursday, January 124:00—4:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Children's Crafting at the Library!

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, January 127:00—8:00 PMZoom

Women Impressionist Painters

Women Impressionist PaintersThis program is presented in partnership with the Maynard Public Library with options to attend in person at the Maynard Library or via Zoom. Click here to receive the Zoom link.  Click here to register to attend in person at Maynard Public Library.…Learn More
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Friday, January 13Closed

West Acton Citizens' Library

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Saturday, January 1410:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Winter Hiking with Alison O'Leary

Winter Hiking with Alison O'LearyJoin local author Alison O’Leary as she explains the ABC’s of winter hiking. Enjoy hot coco before taking a short hike at the Acton Arboretum.  

Saturday, January 1410:00—11:00 AMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Hero Kids role-playing game

Hero Kids role-playing gameHero 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 More

Saturday, January 1410:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Acton Boxborough United Way Storytime

High School volunteers from Acton-Boxborough United Way will be conducting storytimes at the Acton Memorial Library in the Children's Room at 10am on Saturday, January 14 and 28. No registration required.

Saturday, January 142:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Lunar New Year Celebration

Lunar New Year Celebration Join the library to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Light sparklers and enjoy food catered by Beijing Tokyo. Afterwards, hear from Lucy Guo, AP Chinese Teacher, to learn more about Lunar New Year.  
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Monday, January 16Closed

Acton Memorial Library

West Acton Citizens' Library

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Tuesday, January 179:30—10:00 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Baby/Toddler Storytime at the library!

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 More

Tuesday, January 173:00—4:00 PMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Yarn & Needle Club

Yarn & Needle ClubKnitters, 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 More

Tuesday, January 174:30—4:45 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog

Read to a DogYoung 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 More

Tuesday, January 174:45—5:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog

Read to a DogYoung 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 More

Tuesday, January 175:00—5:15 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog

Read to a DogYoung 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 More

Tuesday, January 175:15—5:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog

Read to a DogYoung 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 More

Tuesday, January 177:00—8:00 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 "Cloud Cuckoo" by Anthony Doerr.

Tuesday, January 177:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Book Club for 4th and 5th Grade with Ms Elise

Book Club for 4th and 5th Grade with Ms EliseThe Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Van Glaser. Please pick up book at the Circulation Desk in the lobby.
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Wednesday, January 1810:00—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, January 1810:30—11:45 AMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720

Citizens' Library Lunar New Year: Mandarin and English Storytime

Citizens' Library Lunar New Year: Mandarin and English StorytimeJoin us at West Acton Citizens' Library for a special story time in celebration of Lunar New Year! Miss Weiyuan will read stories in both Mandarin and English, followed by a craft and traditional Chinese snacks.

Wednesday, January 182:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Early Release -- LEGO Science

Early Release -- LEGO ScienceA different event every Wednesday at 2pm. Learn some basic programming and engineering with our LEGO Spike education set. Grades 3-5 only.
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Thursday, January 1910:00—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!

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 More

Thursday, January 194:00—4:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Children's Crafting at the Library!

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.
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Friday, January 204:00—5:00 PMZoom

Career Workshop: Resume Workshop

Career Workshop: Resume Workshop DUE TO THE IMPENDING SNOW STORM, THIS PROGRAM IS NOW 100% VIRTUAL. ACCESS THE ZOOM HERE: https://actonma. zoom. us/j/82881885524.  Join the library to learn more about resumes, resume formats, and  learn the process of creating a professional resume that stands out from the crowd.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 2110:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

CANCELED - Dungeons & Dragons for Teens, grades 7+

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 More

Saturday, January 2110:00 AM—1:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

One Up Games for ages 8-12

One Up Games for ages 8-12TBAAges 8-12 onlyOne Up Games brings a variety of next-gen consoles and gaming monitors to the library! They bring all the popular games along with a mixture of classic and retro games. This program allows your children to play what they wish, with the freedom to move to any system and play any game.…Learn More

Saturday, January 211:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

One Up Games for Teens

One Up Games for TeensTBAAges 13+One Up Games brings a variety of next-gen consoles and gaming monitors to the library! They bring all the popular games along with a mixture of classic and retro games. This program allows teens to play what they wish, with the freedom to move to any system and play any game.…Learn More
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Monday, January 233:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

CANCELED - Between the Pages: A Romance Book Club

Between the Pages: A Romance Book ClubJoin the library for the Between the Pages: A Romance Book Club. For January, we are reading The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas. Copies are available at the circulation desk.  
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Tuesday, January 249:30—10:00 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Baby/Toddler Storytime at the library!

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 More

Tuesday, January 241:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

English @ Large Conversation Group

English@Large Conversation Group series. This is a registration only group.   All registrations need to be made through English@Large.   Please contact them at 781-395-2374.   Memorial Library is not able to take any registrations for this series.
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Wednesday, January 2510:00—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, January 252:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Early Release -- Learn 3D design with Tinkercad

A different event every Wednesday at 2pm. 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).…Learn More
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Thursday, January 2610:00—10:30 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!

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 More

Thursday, January 264:00—4:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Children's Crafting at the Library!

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, January 267:30—8:45 PMZoom

Memorial Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting via Zoom

Memorial Library Board of Trustees monthly meetingTo Participate Remotely:*From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://zoom. us/j/95040156244OrFrom a telephone, dial (646) 876- 9923 and enter Webinar ID: 950-4…Learn More
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Saturday, January 2810:00 AM—12:00 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Dungeons & Dragons for 5th and 6th graders

Dungeons & Dragons for 5th and 6th gradersFor 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, January 2810:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Acton Boxborough United Way Storytime

High School volunteers from Acton-Boxborough United Way will be conducting storytimes at the Acton Memorial Library in the Children's Room at 10am on Saturday, January 14 and 28. No registration required.
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Sunday, January 293:00—4:00 PM2nd Floor PianoActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Winter Concert Series: Regina Delaney

Winter Concert Series: Regina Delaney Join the library in welcoming harpist, Regina Delaney, as she performs Irish harp music, songs, dances, poetry, and storytelling.   
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Tuesday, January 319:30—10:00 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Baby/Toddler Storytime at the library!

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 More

Tuesday, January 311:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

English @ Large Conversation Group

English@Large Conversation Group series. This is a registration only group.   All registrations need to be made through English@Large.   Please contact them at 781-395-2374.   Memorial Library is not able to take any registrations for this series.

Tuesday, January 313:00—4:00 PMActon Memorial LibraryActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Yarn & Needle Club

Yarn & Needle ClubKnitters, 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 More

Tuesday, January 314:45—5:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog

Read to a DogYoung 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 More

Tuesday, January 315:00—5:15 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog

Read to a DogYoung 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 More

Tuesday, January 315:15—5:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog

Read to a DogYoung 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 More