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Friday, March 110:00—10:30 AMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Pre-K to 1st grade Crafting
A craft program especially for Pre-Kindergarten to 1st grade children.
Friday, March 111:30 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
Sensory Storytime
A storytime featuring quiet books, activities, and tactile toys.2
Saturday, March 210:00 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
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 MoreSaturday, March 21:00—2:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Chess Club
Misha 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, March 22:00—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
Bollywood Dance Class for Teens!
Learn how to dance Bollywood style for free with Shikha!Registration required on our online calendar. All teens are invited to sign up!Shikha is a trained Kathak Dancer and award winning Bollywood dance choreographer and dancer. Shikha has been dancing, performing and choreographing in the Boston area for more than 10 years.…Learn More
Saturday, March 23:30—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
Young Scientists Association Workshop for Children
Calling all young scientists! Organized by experienced high school students from the Young Scientists Association, this workshop is an immersive and interactive program to inspire students in the field of science. The workshop consists of a variety of…Learn More3
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Monday, March 44:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Comic Book Club
Do 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 More5
Tuesday, March 59:30—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
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 MoreTuesday, March 54:00—5:00 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Grade
Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca SteadBooks available at the Circulation Desk. Book Discussion and activity
Tuesday, March 54:30—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, March 54:40—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, March 54:50—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
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Wednesday, March 69:30—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, March 62:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Early Release -- Build a Propeller-Driven Car
We will use popsicle sticks, propellers, plastic wheels, rubber bands, and hot glue to build our own propeller wind-up cars. Can yours go the farthest? Grades 2+. All materials supplied…Learn More7
Thursday, March 710:00—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, March 810:00—10:30 AMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Pre-K to 1st grade Crafting
A craft program especially for Pre-Kindergarten to 1st grade children.
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Saturday, March 910:00—11:15 AMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Hero Kids role-playing game
Hero Kids is a role-playing game like Dungeons & Dragons, but the rules have been simplified and the violence has been toned down for children ages 6+.
It has a simple combat and adventuring system which avoids the complex math of full-blown systems.…Learn MoreSaturday, March 910:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Saturday Storytime Reading Buddies
Students 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, March 91:00—2:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Chess Club
Misha 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 1-6.10
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Monday, March 116:30—7:30 PMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Children's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Book Club for 4th and 5th Grade
Our book this month is Pax by Sara PennypackerBooks available at the Circulation Desk. Lively book discussion and activity!
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Tuesday, March 129:30—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Join us 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 More13
Wednesday, March 139:30—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, March 132:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Early Release --LEGO Free Play
Come build something wonderful with our big collection of LEGO bricks. All ages welcome.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 1410:00—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, March 1510:00—10:30 AMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Pre-K to 1st grade Crafting
A craft program especially for Pre-Kindergarten to 1st grade children.
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Saturday, March 1610:00 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
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 MoreSaturday, March 1610:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Saturday Storytime Reading Buddies
Students 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, March 161:00—2:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Chess Club
Misha 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, March 162:00—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
Irish Dancing demo
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, dancers from the Inishfree School of Irish Dancing will demonstrate traditional Irish step dancing with some lively jigs and reels. Following the performance, children in the audience will be invited to learn a ste…Learn More17
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Tuesday, March 199:30—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Join us 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 MoreTuesday, March 194:30—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 MoreTuesday, March 194:40—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, March 194:50—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
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Wednesday, March 209:30—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, March 202:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Early Release -- Introduction to Python, grades 4+
This class is intended for students who have never used Python before. You'll be introduced to the Python environment and some basic coding concepts, such as print statements, variables, and loops. We'll also learn how to draw using Turtle graphics. Registration required.…Learn MoreWednesday, March 206:30—8:00 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
Modern Women in Acton's History
Acton Libraries to celebrate Women's History Month!
On March 20th the Acton Memorial Library will celebrate women's history month with the with the first annual purchase of books for, by and about women using the trust funds left by Kitty Kinsley. Kitty Kinsley, a life-long resident of Acton was a teacher, stalwart Town Meeting member and a charter member of the League of Women Voters and the Acton Woman's Club.…Learn More21
Thursday, March 2110:00—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, March 2210:00—10:30 AMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Pre-K to 1st grade Crafting
A craft program especially for Pre-Kindergarten to 1st grade children.
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Saturday, March 2310:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Saturday Storytime Reading Buddies
Students 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, March 231:00—2:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Chess Club
Misha 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 1-6.24
Sunday, March 242:00—3:00 PM2nd Floor PianoActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Winter Concert Series: Áine Minogue
Join us for Irish harp and vocals performed by Áine Minogue. As traditional Irish music and dance continue to enjoy phenomenal success both in the United States and in Ireland, Áine has worked to explore their themes and to understand their very essence.…Learn More25
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Tuesday, March 269:30—10:30 AMMeeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Join us 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 More27
Wednesday, March 279:30—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, March 271:30—8:15 PMYoung AdultActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Paint a Plant Pot For Teens!
Location: Teen Room, 2nd Floor of the Library
Grab a friend and drop in anytime during library hours to paint your very own plant pot! We will provide paint, plant pots and paint brushes! Limited supplies, first come first serve. This activity is open to all teens while supplies last.…Learn MoreWednesday, March 273:00—4:00 PMConference RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Teen Advisory Board
Teens: 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!28
Thursday, March 2810:00—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, March 2910:00—10:30 AMChildren's Craft RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Pre-K to 1st grade Crafting
A craft program especially for Pre-Kindergarten to 1st grade children.
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Saturday, March 301:00—2:30 PMChildren's RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Chess Club
Misha 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, March 302:00—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
Looking Things Over: Zora Neale Hurston
Please join us for an incredible living history theater performance at the library - Looking Things Over: Zora Neale Hurston, performed by the award-winning actor, dramatist, historian and storyteller: Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti. The performance will take place during March, which is Women’s History Month.…Learn More31