April 2024

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Monday, April 110:00—11:30 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

English At Large: Beginner English Class

Beginner English is a free classroom program for adult learners who speak little to no English. This curriculum-based program offers a full academic year of instruction; classes meet twice each week, teaching learners the basic, survival English needed in everyday life.…Learn More

Monday, April 11:00—2:30 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 At Large Conversation Group

English At Large conversation group. Contact English At Large to register: Call 781-395-2374 or email info@englishatlarge. org. For more information, visit: www. englishatlarge. org/conversation-groups/ Register here: https://link. edgepilot. com/s/46a29887/7q3e1jmYBkKgX5j2cywRUA?u=https://forms.…Learn More

Monday, April 14:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Comic Book Club

Comic Book ClubDo you love to read or draw comic books and graphic novels? Join us for a monthly meeting of our Comic Book Club! Recommend your favorite stories to othersShow off your latest drawingsGive and get tips on improving your drawings from other membersFeel free to suggest more ideas! Comic Book Club is all about what the members want to do.…Learn More

Monday, April 16:30—8:00 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

English At Large Conversation Group

English At Large conversation group. Contact English At Large to register: Call 781-395-2374 or email info@englishatlarge. org. For more information, visit: www. englishatlarge. org/conversation-groups/Register here: https://link. edgepilot. com/s/46a29887/7q3e1jmYBkKgX5j2cywRUA?u=https://forms.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 29:30—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!Join Ms. Amy and her friends for Baby/Toddler Storytime! We'll read stories, sing songs, and move around. Come ready to participate with your little one! There will be time after the program for caregivers and children to play and socialize. Registration is not required, but appreciated!Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at actchildrens@minlib.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 24:00—5:00 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Grade

Book Club for 2nd and 3rd GradeThe Skull by Jon KlassenBooks available at the Circulation Desk. Book Discussion and activity

Tuesday, April 24:30—4:40 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog - Zora - 4:30p slot

Young readers can make a 10 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, April 24:40—4:50 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog - Zora - 4:40p slot

Young readers can make a 10 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, April 24:50—5:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog - Zora - 4:50p slot

Young readers can make a 10 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, April 27:00—9:00 PMTown Hall Room 204472 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720

John L. Bell

JLBellHistorian and author John L. Bell will discuss the aftermath of the Boston Tea Party in 1774. The engine of colonial resistance was a little-understood institution: the colonial militia. Bell is the author of “The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War”.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 39:30—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 310:00—11:30 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

English At Large: Beginner English Class

Beginner English is a free classroom program for adult learners who speak little to no English. This curriculum-based program offers a full academic year of instruction; classes meet twice each week, teaching learners the basic, survival English needed in everyday life.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 32:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Early Release -- DIY Eclipse Projector

Early Release -- DIY Eclipse ProjectorOn April 8, the Boston area will experience a 92% eclipse of the sun. In this workshop, we will build our own eclipse projectors, one of the best ways to indirectly view this astronomical event (if the weather cooperates). NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 36:00—7:45 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

The "ME" Decade - A Cultural Review of the 1970s through Music

The "ME" Decade - A Cultural Review of the 1970s through Music Join us at the library for a cultural review of the 1970s through music with Fran Hart!American author Tom Wolfe coined the phrase "The Me Decade" to describe the changing values that took place during the 1970s. One of the major characteristics of this decade was the shift from concerns about society at-large and the general welfare of people as a whole, to a more self-centered focus on an individual’s needs and desires.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 410:00—10:30 AMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720

Preschool Storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library

Interactive Storytime geared toward preschoolers ages 3 and up, but all ages are welcome! Now at the West Acton Citizens' Library!
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Friday, April 510:00—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

Brittany 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
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Saturday, April 610:00 AM—12:00 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 - 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, April 61:00—2:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

CANCELED - Chess Club

Chess ClubMisha Sidorov, a high school 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.

Saturday, April 61:50—3:45 PMOutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Acton Center Walking Tour with Amy Cole sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee

Acton Center Walking Tour with Amy Cole sponsored by the Acton 250 CommitteePlease meet Amy at the Acton Memorial Library parking lot at 1:50 PM. The walk is free, but registration is required and capped at 20 attendees per walk. Patriots’ Day is coming soon! Get in the spirit by taking a nice walk while learning about some important Acton history.…Learn More
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Monday, April 810:00—11:30 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

English At Large: Beginner English Class

Beginner English is a free classroom program for adult learners who speak little to no English. This curriculum-based program offers a full academic year of instruction; classes meet twice each week, teaching learners the basic, survival English needed in everyday life.…Learn More

Monday, April 81:00—2:30 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 At Large Conversation Group

English At Large conversation group. Contact English At Large to register: Call 781-395-2374 or email info@englishatlarge. org. For more information, visit: www. englishatlarge. org/conversation-groups/ Register here: https://link. edgepilot. com/s/46a29887/7q3e1jmYBkKgX5j2cywRUA?u=https://forms.…Learn More

Monday, April 86:30—8:00 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

English At Large Conversation Group

English At Large conversation group. Contact English At Large to register: Call 781-395-2374 or email info@englishatlarge. org. For more information, visit: www. englishatlarge. org/conversation-groups/Register here: https://link. edgepilot. com/s/46a29887/7q3e1jmYBkKgX5j2cywRUA?u=https://forms.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 99:30—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!Join Ms. Amy and her friends for Baby/Toddler Storytime! We'll read stories, sing songs, and move around. Come ready to participate with your little one! There will be time after the program for caregivers and children to play and socialize. Registration is not required, but appreciated!Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at actchildrens@minlib.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 93:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Yarn & Needle Club

Yarn & Needle ClubKnitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
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Wednesday, April 10All DaySolariumActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Patron Appreciation Day!

Please join us at the library for patron appreciation!  We will have coffee and donuts ALL DAY in the Solarium, and a prize raffle giveaway for the person who successfully guesses the book in our "Guess the Book!" activity! Patrons with correct answers…Learn More

Wednesday, April 109:30—10:00 AMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Singalong Storytime, featuring the Decibels Foundation

We'll have a special guest today for Make Waves hearing loss awareness week: Jill Maxwell, President of Decibels Foundation. The Decibels Foundation's mission is to provide specialized early intervention, educational services, family support, and access to essential technologies for children with hearing loss from infancy through high school.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 1010:00—11:30 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

English At Large: Beginner English Class

Beginner English is a free classroom program for adult learners who speak little to no English. This curriculum-based program offers a full academic year of instruction; classes meet twice each week, teaching learners the basic, survival English needed in everyday life.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 101:30—1:45 PMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720

Tech Help at West Acton Citizens' Library 1:30pm slot

Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have! Registration is required! …Learn More

Wednesday, April 101:45—2:00 PMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720

Tech Help at West Acton Citizens' Library 1:45pm slot

Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have! Registration is required! …Learn More

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

Early Release -- Magic the Gathering card game

Early Release -- Magic the Gathering card gameMagic comes to the Acton Memorial Library! You will need your own deck to play, but we can teach you if you have never played before. Grades 2+…Learn More

Wednesday, April 102:00—2:15 PMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720

Tech Help at West Acton Citizens' Library 2pm slot

Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have! Registration is required! …Learn More

Wednesday, April 102:15—2:30 PMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720

Tech Help at West Acton Citizens' Library 2:15pm slot

Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have! Registration is required! …Learn More
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Thursday, April 1110:00—10:30 AMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720

Preschool Storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library

Interactive Storytime geared toward preschoolers ages 3 and up, but all ages are welcome! Now at the West Acton Citizens' Library!

Thursday, April 116:45—7:45 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Acton Override Forum

Acton Override ForumActon Override ForumWould you like to hear from your School Board, Select Board and Finance Committee members about the upcoming override?  Do you have questions that you want answered?Please join us in the Acton Memorial Library meeting room for the Acton Override Forum at 6:45 on Thursday, April 11.…Learn More
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Friday, April 121:50—3:45 PMOutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Acton Center Walking Tour with Amy Cole sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee

Acton Center Walking Tour with Amy Cole sponsored by the Acton 250 CommitteePlease meet Amy at the Acton Memorial Library parking lot at 1:50 PM. The walk is free, but registration is required and capped at 20 attendees per walk. Patriots’ Day is coming soon! Get in the spirit by taking a nice walk while learning about some important Acton history.…Learn More
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Saturday, April 1310:00—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, April 1310:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Saturday Storytime Reading Buddies

Saturday Storytime Reading BuddiesStudents from the Acton Boxborough United Way read picture books to young children at the library. No registration necessary. Just drop in any time between 10am and 12pm on the following Saturdays:March 9, 16, 23April 13, 20May 4, 18Storytimes are conducted in the round turret room at the back of the Children's Room.

Saturday, April 131:00—2:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

CANCELED - Chess Club

Chess ClubMisha Sidorov, a high school 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.
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Sunday, April 142:30—3:30 PMZoom

(Virtual) Asian Art Series: Persia: Crossroads for Art and Culture

(Virtual) Asian Art Series: Persia: Crossroads for Art and CultureRegister for the Zoom Link hereSpend your Sunday afternoon learning about the arts of Asia from experts at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco! Each month will focus on a unique topic from this vast, diverse, and ever evolving continent. A new webinar every month, October 2023 - June 2024.…Learn More
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Monday, April 15Closed

Acton Memorial Library

Monday, April 151:00—2:30 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

CANCELED - English At Large Conversation Group

English At Large conversation group. Contact English At Large to register: Call 781-395-2374 or email info@englishatlarge. org. For more information, visit: www. englishatlarge. org/conversation-groups/ Register here: https://link. edgepilot. com/s/46a29887/7q3e1jmYBkKgX5j2cywRUA?u=https://forms.…Learn More

Monday, April 156:30—8:00 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

CANCELED - English At Large Conversation Group

English At Large conversation group. Contact English At Large to register: Call 781-395-2374 or email info@englishatlarge. org. For more information, visit: www. englishatlarge. org/conversation-groups/Register here: https://link. edgepilot. com/s/46a29887/7q3e1jmYBkKgX5j2cywRUA?u=https://forms.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 169:30—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!Join Ms. Amy and her friends for Baby/Toddler Storytime! We'll read stories, sing songs, and move around. Come ready to participate with your little one! There will be time after the program for caregivers and children to play and socialize. Registration is not required, but appreciated!Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at actchildrens@minlib.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 164:30—4:40 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog - Zora - 4:30p slot

Read to a Dog - Zora - 4:30p slotYoung readers can make a 10 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, April 164:40—4:50 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog - Zora - 4:40p slot

Young readers can make a 10 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, April 164:50—5:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Read to a Dog - Zora - 4:50p slot

Young readers can make a 10 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, April 166:30—8:00 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group

AML book discussion instagramActon Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk!South to America by Imani PerryWINNER OF THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “An elegant meditation on the complexities of the American South—and thus of America—by an esteemed daughter of the South and one of the great intellectuals of our time.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 179:30—10:00 AMChildren's RoomActon 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

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

Early Release -- Beginning 3D Design with Tinkercad

Early Release -- Beginning 3D Design with TinkercadTinkercad 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). We have 10 Chromebooks to use for the class, but you may bring your own laptop as well.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 1810:00—10:30 AMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720

Preschool Storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library

Interactive Storytime geared toward preschoolers ages 3 and up, but all ages are welcome! Now at the West Acton Citizens' Library!
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Friday, April 1910:00—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

Brittany 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
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Saturday, April 2010:00 AM—12:00 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 - 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, April 2010:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Saturday Storytime Reading Buddies

Saturday Storytime Reading BuddiesStudents from the Acton Boxborough United Way read picture books to young children at the library. No registration necessary. Just drop in any time between 10am and 12pm on the following Saturdays:March 9, 16, 23April 13, 20May 4, 18Storytimes are conducted in the round turret room at the back of the Children's Room.

Saturday, April 2010:00 AM—12:00 PMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720

Annual Plant Swap at West Acton Citizens' Library

plant swapWest Acton Citizens' Library, 21 Windsor Ave. Acton, MA 01720Hosted by Acton Garden Club Join fellow plant enthusiasts for the West Acton Citizens' Library 2nd Annual Plant Swap. The Acton Garden Club is hosting and invites everyone to come share and talk about plants!What is a Plant Swap? A Plant Swap is an event where houseplant enthusiasts can come together to swap cuttings, propagations, and their own houseplants with other like-minded green fingered people.…Learn More
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Monday, April 221:00—2:30 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 At Large Conversation Group

English At Large conversation group. Contact English At Large to register: Call 781-395-2374 or email info@englishatlarge. org. For more information, visit: www. englishatlarge. org/conversation-groups/ Register here: https://link. edgepilot. com/s/46a29887/7q3e1jmYBkKgX5j2cywRUA?u=https://forms.…Learn More

Monday, April 226:30—8:00 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

English At Large Conversation Group

English At Large conversation group. Contact English At Large to register: Call 781-395-2374 or email info@englishatlarge. org. For more information, visit: www. englishatlarge. org/conversation-groups/Register here: https://link. edgepilot. com/s/46a29887/7q3e1jmYBkKgX5j2cywRUA?u=https://forms.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 239:30—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!Join Ms. Amy and her friends for Baby/Toddler Storytime! We'll read stories, sing songs, and move around. Come ready to participate with your little one! There will be time after the program for caregivers and children to play and socialize. Registration is not required, but appreciated!Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at actchildrens@minlib.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 233:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Yarn & Needle Club

Yarn & Needle ClubKnitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
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Wednesday, April 249:30—10:00 AMChildren's RoomActon 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

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 243:00—4:00 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Teen Advisory Group

TABTeens: Come and join us to discuss teen events and services at the library. You can make a change! Give us your feedback, earn volunteer hours, and meet other teens!

Wednesday, April 243:30—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

Earth Week Children's Event

Clean Energy Coaches will answer clean energy questions from residents. There will also be coloring sheets and a planting activity where we will provide small pots, soil, and seeds for residents to plant.  

Wednesday, April 247:30—9:00 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

After Hours: Escape Room for Teens!

escape roomTeens, bring your friends and join us for pizza and escape rooms at the library after hours! Pizza will be served at 7:30pm. At 8:00pm after pizza, the escape rooms will begin! We will split you into two teams, and you will have exactly 45 minutes to break open the locked boxes in each of our escape rooms and solve the mysteries within! Escape Room 1: Trapped in the Upside Down! As a member of the Hawkins MS AV club, you are distraught to hear that your friend Will has gone missing.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 2510:00—10:30 AMWest Acton Citizens' LibraryWest Acton Citizens' Library21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720

Preschool Storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library

Interactive Storytime geared toward preschoolers ages 3 and up, but all ages are welcome! Now at the West Acton Citizens' Library!

Thursday, April 256:00—7:00 PMZoom

West Acton Citizens' Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly meeting of the West Acton Citizens' Library Board of Trustees.

Thursday, April 257:30—9:00 PMZoom

Acton Memorial Library Board of Trustees

Monthly Board of Trustees meeting. Topic: Acton Memorial Library - Board of TrusteesPlease click the link below to join the webinar:https://actonma. zoom. us/j/95040156244Or One tap mobile :    +13017158592,,95040156244# US (Washington DC)    +16468769923,,95040156244# US (New York)Or Telephone:    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)    +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Webinar ID: 950 4015 6244    International numbers available: https://actonma.…Learn More
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Saturday, April 271:00—3:00 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
OutdoorsActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Holi at AML!

holi at aml 2024Celebrate Holi at the Library! Join the library for music, dancing, color throwing and a scavenger hunt! Delicious desserts and food for sale (bring cash or use Venmo) from Zest and Leisure Bakery, Westford, and Holi restaurant, Bedford. Choreography by Shikha, who awed everyone at last years' Holi event with her music selection and performances.…Learn More

Saturday, April 271:00—2:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Chess Club

Chess ClubMisha Sidorov, a high school 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.
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Tuesday, April 309:30—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Ms. Amy!Join Ms. Amy and her friends for Baby/Toddler Storytime! We'll read stories, sing songs, and move around. Come ready to participate with your little one! There will be time after the program for caregivers and children to play and socialize. Registration is not required, but appreciated!Questions? Email Acton Memorial Library’s Children’s Department at actchildrens@minlib.…Learn More