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Saturday, July 110:00 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, July 111:30 AM—12:30 PMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720

Summer Reading Kickoff At Citizens'

Summer Reading Kickoff At Citizens'Join us Saturday July 1st at 11:30 am for our Summer Reading kickoff at Citizens' Library! Join us for games, a scavenger hunt, and collect your Citizens' trading card. The first 25 children to register will receive a free Polar Bear book! 
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Sunday, July 2Closed

Acton Memorial Library

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Tuesday, July 4Closed

Acton Memorial Library

West Acton Citizens' Library

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Wednesday, July 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, July 51:30—3:00 PMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Summer STEAM Workshop - Learn 3d Design with Tinkercad

A different STEAM workshop every Wednesday during the summer at 1:30pm.  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

Wednesday, July 55:00—6:00 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

Climate Café with Energize Acton: Listening Session with the EnergizeActon.org team

Climate Café with Energize Acton: Listening Session with the EnergizeActon.org team The Climate Café is a fun and informal gathering where Acton residents can discuss a fossil fuel free future. The idea is to provide a forum where people who have experience in certain areas can share their insights and where folks looking to make changes can ask questions about the process.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 610:00—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!

Thursday, July 62:00—3:30 PMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Children's Crafting every Thursday

Children's Crafting every ThursdayPlease join us at the library for Children's Crafting! All material provided. Children under the age of 6 are welcomed, but should be accompanied by an adult, please. PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING THE SUMMER, THURSDAY CRAFTING WILL START AT 2 PM (until August 31).…Learn More
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Friday, July 71:30—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Friday Gaming for Kids -

Come join us for a different game every week during the summer. Age range may vary according to the game.

Friday, July 73:00—4:45 PMYoung AdultActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Find Your Voice: Black Out Poetry

Find Your Voice: Black Out Poetry Join the library to create your own black out poetry. Black Out Poetry is when you take a written piece of text from a book, newspaper, or magazine and redact words, in order to come up with your very own poetry!

Friday, July 73:00—4:30 PMMeeting Room AActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting Room BActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Free Art Camp with local artist Nooriya

Nooriya, a very talented high school student, is teaching a free sketching camp again this summer at the library! Please register for each class individually. All materials provided. For children entering grades 2-6.
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Saturday, July 810:00—11:15 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, July 810:00—10:45 AMBack Library Lawn Acton 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

Nueva Hora de Cuentos en Español

Nueva Hora de Cuentos en EspañolNueva Hora de Cuentos en Español, para niños de 2 a 6 añosBiblioteca Memorial de Acton, 10:00 -10:45 AMFechas: 8, 15, 22, 29 de julio y 5 & 12 de agostoLes invitamos a unirse a nosotros para seis sesiones de verano diseñadas para niños de 2 a 6 años, con cuentos, canciones, manualidades/actividades e interacción social.…Learn More
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Sunday, July 9Closed

Acton Memorial Library

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Monday, July 1010:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Bilingual Storytime in Mandarin and English

We are pleased to present a bilingual storytime this summer in Mandarin and English. Geared toward preschool children, but all ages are welcome.

Monday, July 102:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Readers' Theater

All the fun of acting without having to memorize your lines! No audiences and no auditions, and everybody gets at least one part! Come join us for casual theater experience.   It's also a good way to practice your reading. Grades 2+

Monday, July 104:00—5:00 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

CANCELED - Introduction to Canva: A 3-Part Series

Introduction to Canva: A 3-Part SeriesCurious about Canva and how you can use it for everyday graphic design? Join Head of Information Services, Z, to learn more about Canva.  Canva is a free graphic design platform that is used to create social media graphics and presentations. The app includes readymade templates for users to use.
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Tuesday, July 119:30—10:30 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 acamp@minlib.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 1110:00—11:00 AMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

CANCELED - Bug Hunt with Discovery Museum (at the library) RAIN DATE

Bug Hunt with Discovery Museum (at the library) RAIN DATEBug Hunt with Discovery Museum Join us for a visit from Paul Fenton, Director of Environmental and Outdoor Education at Discovery Museum, Acton. We’ll practice our science skills as we hunt for bugs, slugs, and critters in outdoor green space at the library.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 1111:00 AM—12:30 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

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, July 112:00—3:30 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Sew-A-Stuffie for Beginners

Join us for a 3 week workshop that will teach the basics of sewing. We will finish the program by sewing our own teddy bears. Participants must attend all three sessions. Beginners welcome! Ages 8+.  

Tuesday, July 113:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Club 678 Workshop - Make Paper Bead Jewelry

Club 678 Workshop - Make Paper Bead JewelryClub 678, for 6th, 7th, and 8th GradersLearn to make paper beads using scrap book paper, musical scores, maps, foreign language books, & origami paper!String your beads to make a simple bracelet or necklace!

Tuesday, July 113:00—4:00 PMSolariumActon 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, July 113:30—3:45 PMOffsite

Read to Goats - 3:30 slot

Read to Goats - 3:30 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to 3 goats, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 113:30—3:45 PMOffsite

Read to a Horse - 3:30 slot

Read to a Horse - 3:30 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Indy, a retired thoroughbred horse at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 113:45—4:00 PMOffsite

Read to a Horse - 3:45 slot

Read to a Horse - 3:45 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Indy, a retired thoroughbred horse at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 113:45—4:00 PMOffsite

Read to Goats - 3:45 slot

Read to Goats - 3:45 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to 3 goats, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 114:00—4:15 PMOffsite

Read to a Horse - 4:00 slot

Read to a Horse - 4:00 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Indy, a retired thoroughbred horse at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 114:00—4:15 PMOffsite

Read to Goats - 4:00 slot

Read to Goats - 4:00 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to 3 goats, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 114:15—4:30 PMOffsite

Read to a Horse - 4:15 slot

Read to a Horse - 4:15 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Indy, a retired thoroughbred horse at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 114:15—4:30 PMOffsite

Read to Goats - 4:15 slot

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to 3 goats, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More
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Wednesday, July 129:00—10:30 AMOffsite

Stories Connect Us: Walk & Talk @ the Acton Arboretum

Stories Connect Us: Walk & Talk @ the Acton Arboretum Join the library and Bettina Abe on a tour of the Acton Arboretum with a discussion of the book and how the climate crisis is affecting green space in Acton.  

Wednesday, July 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, July 1211:00 AM—12:00 PMNara Park25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720

Wildlife Encounters

Wildlife EncountersSee live animals close-up and learn about their behaviors and habitats. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROGRAM TAKES PLACE AT THE PICNIC PAVILION AT NARA PARK!25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA 01720

Wednesday, July 125:00—6:00 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

Climate Café with Energize Acton: Meet an Acton Clean Energy Coach with David Martin & Jim Clark

Climate Café with Energize Acton: Meet an Acton Clean Energy Coach with David Martin & Jim ClarkThe Climate Café is a fun and informal gathering where Acton residents can discuss a fossil fuel free future. The idea is to provide a forum where people who have experience in certain areas can share their insights and where folks looking to make changes can ask questions about the process.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 139:00 AM—5:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

stuffed animal sleepoverBring in a stuffed animal and let them stay overnight at the library. We'll set up cameras to see what kind of hijinks they get up to! Check-in is anytime between 9:00am and 5:00pm on this day, and then pick them up the next day.

Thursday, July 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!

Thursday, July 132:00—3:30 PMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Children's Crafting every Thursday

Children's Crafting every ThursdayPlease join us at the library for Children's Crafting! All material provided. Children under the age of 6 are welcomed, but should be accompanied by an adult, please. PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING THE SUMMER, THURSDAY CRAFTING WILL START AT 2 PM (until August 31).…Learn More
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Friday, July 1410:00—11:00 AMMeeting 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

Breathe for Change

Breathe for ChangeBrittany Nash, the Regional Community Health and Wellness Coordinator for the Northwest Coalition (Westford, Acton, Lowell, and Dracut Health Departments) will be offering a free bi-weekly mind and every body practice. She will lead you through a guided meditation practice.…Learn More

Friday, July 141:30—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Friday Gaming for Kids - Pokémon Card Game

Come join us for a different game every week during the summer. Age range may vary according to the game. Pokémon Card Game -- Bring your own Pokémon Cards and learn how to play the game, or play other opponents. Grades 1-5.

Friday, July 143:00—4:30 PMMeeting Room AActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting Room BActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Free Art Camp with local artist Nooriya

Nooriya, a very talented high school student, is teaching a free sketching camp again this summer at the library! Please register for each class individually. All materials provided. For children entering grades 2-6.
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Saturday, July 1510:00—10:45 AMBack Library Lawn Acton 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

Nueva Hora de Cuentos en Español

Nueva Hora de Cuentos en EspañolNueva Hora de Cuentos en Español, para niños de 2 a 6 añosBiblioteca Memorial de Acton, 10:00 -10:45 AMFechas: 8, 15, 22, 29 de julio y 5 & 12 de agostoLes invitamos a unirse a nosotros para seis sesiones de verano diseñadas para niños de 2 a 6 años, con cuentos, canciones, manualidades/actividades e interacción social.…Learn More

Saturday, July 1510:00 AM—12:00 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

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
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Sunday, July 16Closed

Acton Memorial Library

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Monday, July 172:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Readers' Theater

All the fun of acting without having to memorize your lines! No audiences and no auditions, and everybody gets at least one part! Come join us for casual theater experience.   It's also a good way to practice your reading. Grades 2+

Monday, July 174:00—5:00 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

Introduction to Canva: A 3-Part Series

Introduction to Canva: A 3-Part SeriesCurious about Canva and how you can use it for everyday graphic design? Join Head of Information Services, Z, to learn more about Canva.  Canva is a free graphic design platform that is used to create social media graphics and presentations. The app includes readymade templates for users to use.
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Tuesday, July 189:30—10:30 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 acamp@minlib.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 1811:00 AM—12:30 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

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, July 182:00—3:30 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Sew-A-Stuffie for Beginners

Join us for a 3 week workshop that will teach the basics of sewing. We will finish the program by sewing our own teddy bears. Participants must attend all three sessions. Beginners welcome! Ages 8+.  
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Wednesday, July 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, July 1912:00—1:00 PMZoom

Virtual - At the Weather Station with NBC10Boston/NECN's Meteorologist Pamela Gardner

Virtual - At the Weather Station with NBC10Boston/NECN's Meteorologist Pamela GardnerThis program is hosted by the Ashland Library-- please register online here. Please note that this program is at 12pm ET (Boston Time). BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) Pamela Gardner joined NBC10 Boston and NECN in December of 2018, and broadcasts weekdays on NBC at 6am, 11am, noon, and on NECN 7-9am.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 191:30—2:30 PMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Summer STEAM Workshop - Land Sailing

A different STEAM workshop every Wednesday during the summer at 1:30pm.  This week we will be constructing sailboats with wheels to race on land! Who can go the fastest? Who can go the farthest? 

Wednesday, July 193:00—4:30 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

Find Your Voice: Intro to Short Form Improv

Find Your Voice: Intro to Short Form Improv Open to teens between the ages of 14 and 18.  Join the library to learn more about short form improv. Short form improv is a style of improvised theater in which short and typically unrelated scenes are played. As opposed to Long Form, Short Form Improv is often more gimmickey and more based on silly games or handles, and less based on solid narrative and characters.

Wednesday, July 195:00—6:00 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

Climate Café with Energize Acton: Electric Vehicle “Petting Zoo” and EV Updates with Karen Hert

Climate Café with Energize Acton: Electric Vehicle “Petting Zoo” and EV Updates with Karen HertThe Climate Café is a fun and informal gathering where Acton residents can discuss a fossil fuel free future. The idea is to provide a forum where people who have experience in certain areas can share their insights and where folks looking to make changes can ask questions about the process.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 196:15—8:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Acton Republican Town Committee

Acton Republican Town CommitteeActon Republican Town Committee, welcomes all interested in furthering the principles of limited government and individual liberty. A meeting to discuss local Acton issues, regional, MA, US issues. Guest speakers may be invited and attend.
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Thursday, July 2010:00—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!

Thursday, July 202:00—2:45 PMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Children's Crafting every Thursday

Children's Crafting every ThursdayPlease join us at the library for Children's Crafting! All material provided. Children under the age of 6 are welcomed, but should be accompanied by an adult, please. PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING THE SUMMER, THURSDAY CRAFTING WILL START AT 2 PM (until August 31).…Learn More

Thursday, July 203:00—3:30 PMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720

Storytime at West Acton Citizens' Library

Storytime at West Acton Citizens' LibraryJoin us for storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library  at 21 Windsor Avenue! It will be geared towards preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.

Thursday, July 207:00—8:30 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

R.E.A.D. Book Club

R.E.A.D. Book Club Join the library and Acton's DEI Director, Wanjiku Gachugi, to read and discuss The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. Additionally, you can watch the documentary 13th to participate in the discussion about the intersectionality of mass incarceration and race.…Learn More
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Friday, July 211:30—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Friday Gaming for Kids - Board Games

Come join us for a different game every week during the summer. Age range may vary according to the game.

Friday, July 213:00—4:30 PMMeeting Room AActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting Room BActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Free Art Camp with local artist Nooriya

Nooriya, a very talented high school student, is teaching a free sketching camp again this summer at the library! Please register for each class individually. All materials provided. For children entering grades 2-6.
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Saturday, July 2210:00—10:45 AMBack Library Lawn Acton 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

Nueva Hora de Cuentos en Español

Nueva Hora de Cuentos en EspañolNueva Hora de Cuentos en Español, para niños de 2 a 6 añosBiblioteca Memorial de Acton, 10:00 -10:45 AMFechas: 8, 15, 22, 29 de julio y 5 & 12 de agostoLes invitamos a unirse a nosotros para seis sesiones de verano diseñadas para niños de 2 a 6 años, con cuentos, canciones, manualidades/actividades e interacción social.…Learn More

Saturday, July 222:00—3:00 PMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Summer Concert Series: Nigerian Drumming

Summer Concert Series: Nigerian Drumming Join the library and Joh Camara for a wonderful Nigerian drumming presentation out on the lawn.  
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Sunday, July 23Closed

Acton Memorial Library

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Monday, July 2410:00—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

CANCELED - Bilingual Storytime in Mandarin and English

We are pleased to present a bilingual storytime this summer in Mandarin and English. Geared toward preschool children, but all ages are welcome.

Monday, July 241:00—2:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Chess Club

Chess ClubMisha Sidorov, a high student at Acton-Boxborough, will help you to improve your game in this chess workshop. You'll also have the chance to play against other students. Grades 1-6.

Monday, July 242:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Readers' Theater

All the fun of acting without having to memorize your lines! No audiences and no auditions, and everybody gets at least one part! Come join us for casual theater experience.   It's also a good way to practice your reading. Grades 2+

Monday, July 244:00—5:00 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

Introduction to Canva: A 3-Part Series

Introduction to Canva: A 3-Part SeriesCurious about Canva and how you can use it for everyday graphic design? Join Head of Information Services, Z, to learn more about Canva.  Canva is a free graphic design platform that is used to create social media graphics and presentations. The app includes readymade templates for users to use.
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Tuesday, July 259:30—10:30 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 acamp@minlib.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 2511:00 AM—12:30 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

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, July 252:00—3:30 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Sew-A-Stuffie for Beginners

Join us for a 3 week workshop that will teach the basics of sewing. We will finish the program by sewing our own teddy bears. Participants must attend all three sessions. Beginners welcome! Ages 8+.  

Tuesday, July 253:30—3:45 PMOffsite

Read to Goats - 3:30 slot

Read to Goats - 3:30 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to 3 goats, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 253:30—3:45 PMOffsite

CANCELED - Read to a Horse - 3:30 slot

Read to a Horse - 3:30 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Indy, a retired thoroughbred horse at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 253:45—4:00 PMOffsite

CANCELED - Read to a Horse - 3:45 slot

Read to a Horse - 3:45 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Indy, a retired thoroughbred horse at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 253:45—4:00 PMOffsite

Read to Goats - 3:45 slot

Read to Goats - 3:45 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to 3 goats, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 254:00—4:15 PMOffsite

CANCELED - Read to a Horse - 4:00 slot

Read to a Horse - 4:00 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Indy, a retired thoroughbred horse at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 254:00—4:15 PMOffsite

Read to Goats - 4:00 slot

Read to Goats - 4:00 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to 3 goats, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 254:15—4:30 PMOffsite

CANCELED - Read to a Horse - 4:15 slot

Read to a Horse - 4:15 slotYoung readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Indy, a retired thoroughbred horse at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 254:15—4:30 PMOffsite

Read to Goats - 4:15 slot

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to 3 goats, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton. Please register online. Please note that if you try to register 2 children for one 15-minute slot, you will automatically be placed on the Waiting List.…Learn More
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Wednesday, July 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, July 265:00—6:00 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

Climate Café with Energize Acton: Go Solar! Acton Homeowners Share Their Experiences led by Matt Li

Climate Café with Energize Acton: Go Solar! Acton Homeowners Share Their Experiences led by Matt LiThe Climate Café is a fun and informal gathering where Acton residents can discuss a fossil fuel free future. The idea is to provide a forum where people who have experience in certain areas can share their insights and where folks looking to make changes can ask questions about the process.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 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!

Thursday, July 272:00—2:45 PMBack Library Lawn Acton Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Children's Crafting every Thursday

Children's Crafting every ThursdayPlease join us at the library for Children's Crafting! All material provided. Children under the age of 6 are welcomed, but should be accompanied by an adult, please. PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING THE SUMMER, THURSDAY CRAFTING WILL START AT 2 PM (until August 31).…Learn More

Thursday, July 273:00—3:30 PMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720

Storytime at West Acton Citizen's Library

Storytime at West Acton Citizen's LibraryJoin us for storytimes at the West Acton Citizen's Library  at 21 Windsor Avenue! It will be geared towards preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.
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Friday, July 2810:00—11:00 AMMeeting 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

Breathe for Change

Breathe for ChangeBrittany Nash, the Regional Community Health and Wellness Coordinator for the Northwest Coalition (Westford, Acton, Lowell, and Dracut Health Departments) will be offering a free bi-weekly mind and every body practice. She will lead you through a guided meditation practice.…Learn More

Friday, July 281:00—3:00 PMOffsite

I Hiked Acton's Trails Book Club

I Hiked Acton's Trails Book Club Hike all of Acton's trails while discussing books about science and nature! For our second meeting of I Hiked Acton's Trails Book Club, we will be reading and discussing Under the Sky We Make by Kimberly Nicholas  while hiking the main loop of the Morrison Farm trail.…Learn More

Friday, July 281:30—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Friday Gaming for Kids

Come join us for a different game every week during the summer. Age range may vary according to the game.

Friday, July 283:00—4:30 PMMeeting Room AActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Meeting Room BActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Free Art Camp with local artist Nooriya

Nooriya, a very talented high school student, is teaching a free sketching camp again this summer at the library! Please register for each class individually. All materials provided. For children entering grades 2-6.
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Saturday, July 2910:00—10:45 AMBack Library Lawn Acton 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

Nueva Hora de Cuentos en Español

Nueva Hora de Cuentos en EspañolNueva Hora de Cuentos en Español, para niños de 2 a 6 añosBiblioteca Memorial de Acton, 10:00 -10:45 AMFechas: 8, 15, 22, 29 de julio y 5 & 12 de agostoLes invitamos a unirse a nosotros para seis sesiones de verano diseñadas para niños de 2 a 6 años, con cuentos, canciones, manualidades/actividades e interacción social.…Learn More
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Sunday, July 30Closed

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Monday, July 311:00—2:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Chess Club

Chess ClubMisha Sidorov, a high student at Acton-Boxborough, will help you to improve your game in this chess workshop. You'll also have the chance to play against other students. Grades 1-6.

Monday, July 312:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Readers' Theater

All the fun of acting without having to memorize your lines! No audiences and no auditions, and everybody gets at least one part! Come join us for casual theater experience.   It's also a good way to practice your reading. Grades 2+