December 2024

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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Monday, December 210:30 AM—2:30 PMTech Time Table

Tech Time with Brian @Acton Library

Tech Time with Brian @Acton LibraryNeed assistance using your laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device? Take advantage of Tech Time! Meet with a tech savvy librarian for a 20-minute one-on-one session to discuss your technology needs. Free and open to all. Reserve your spot by calling the library at 860-395-3184 or by emailing Brian at bstory@actonlibrary.…Learn More

Monday, December 21:30—3:00 PMThomas Room

Meet-up Mondays

Meet-up MondaysMeet up with your friends or make new ones.   Play one of our games (Rummikub, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Cribbage & more) or bring your own (Mahjong?).   Coloring & puzzles too!Light refreshments will be served.
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 36:15—7:30 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Shoreline Civil War Roundtable

Shoreline Civil War RoundtableThis group meets the first Tuesday of the month. This month, Drew Gruber will discuss, "1862 Battle of Williamsburg. "
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 410:30 AM—12:00 PMGrady Room

Wednesday Book Discussion Group

This group meets the first Wednesday of the month in the library. This month's book is Apeirogon by Colum McCann.

Wednesday, December 43:30—4:30 PMFriend's Conference Room

Acton Compassion-Knits

compassionThis group, led by Acton Public Library staff members, will knit and/or crochet items to be donated to a cause. Needles, yarn & patterns will be provided for charity projects. You may also bring your own supplies to work on a project of your own.

Wednesday, December 46:00—7:45 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

All Ages: NE Ghost Stories in the Dark

All Ages: NE Ghost Stories in the DarkHave you ever had an experience that you simply cannot explain? The Ain't it Scary? with Sean & Carrie podcast will be hosting an in-person presentation with Acton Public Library on December 4th at 6pm covering a short history of paranormal and ghost stories in New England - from the cases of the Conjuring series-inspiring Warrens to hauntings relating to major historical events to some of the spookiest and strangest stories based in the Northeastern US.…Learn More
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Thursday, December 53:30—6:30 PMLobby

Renewal Launch Party

inviteDid you hear about our exciting plans to renovate? Join us for an open house to learn more about the project! In November 2023, the Library was awarded a $2 million dollar Connecticut State Construction/Renovation Grant, with the stipulation that an additional $2 million dollars matching funds be raised from non-municipal funding resources.…Learn More
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Friday, December 61:00—3:00 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Popcorn Palooza: Family Movie

Popcorn Palooza: Family MovieEveryone is invited to enjoy popcorn and watch a newly released family movie on the big screen. Free and open to all. No registration required.…Learn More
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Saturday, December 712:00—2:00 PMFriend's Conference Room
Grady Room
Thomas Room

Taste of Korea

Members of Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will present a Korean cooking demonstration & home-cooked meal.   They will demonstrate two Korean dishes, and then serve a full meal to those attending.   The sample menu includes Kimchi salad, Bibimbap (rice with mixed vegetables), Bulgogi (beef marinated in soy sauce and honey), Jeon (Korean pancakes), Dubujorim (braised soybean curd) and Japchae (sweet potato noodles with mixed vegetables).…Learn More

Saturday, December 72:00—5:00 PMTown Green302 Main Street , Old Saybrook, CT

Starlight Festival

Starlight Festival Save the DateJoin us on the Town Green for the Annual Saybrook Starlight Festival. Enjoy fun and activities for the whole family!Scavenger HuntReindeer FoodRing in SantaStories And more!
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Monday, December 910:30 AM—2:00 PMTech Time Table

Tech Time with Brian @Acton Library

Tech Time with Brian @Acton LibraryNeed assistance using your laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device? Take advantage of Tech Time! Meet with a tech savvy librarian for a 20-minute one-on-one session to discuss your technology needs. Free and open to all. Reserve your spot by calling the library at 860-395-3184 or by emailing Brian at bstory@actonlibrary.…Learn More

Monday, December 91:30—3:00 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Meet-up Mondays

Meet-up MondaysMeet up with your friends or make new ones. Play one of our games (Rummikub, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Cribbage & more) or bring your own (Mahjong?). Coloring & puzzles too! Light refreshments will be served.
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 106:00—7:45 PMLobby

All Ages: Giving Tree Reception with Cellist: Ryan Mitten

black and white image cellistRyan returns to Acton for our annual Giving Tree reception!A lifelong cellist, Ryan Mitten has a unique perspective and style. He plays what you might expect to hear played on a cello (think: Bach and Mozart), but encourages his audience to think bigger.…Learn More
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 113:30—4:30 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Acton Compassion-Knits

compassionThis group, led by Acton Public Library staff members, will knit and/or crochet items to be donated to a cause. Needles, yarn & patterns will be provided for charity projects. You may also bring your own supplies to work on a project of your own.

Wednesday, December 113:30—5:30 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

CANCELED - RESCHEDULED TO 12/18 - Holiday Grub Club

RESCHEDULED TO 12/18 - Holiday Grub ClubTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 12/18Calling all Junior Chefs! Junior Chefs are invited to create holiday themed treats. This Grub Club special will run 2 hours. All supplies are provided. Please disclose any allergies upon registering. Open to children ages 8 and up.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 116:00—7:00 PMAdult Off-Site
Myrcene Ale Co.39 Ragged Rock Rd, Old Saybrook, CT, 06475

Books on Tap Book Club

Join Lisa, Acton Library's Head of Circulation, to discuss Maame by Jessica George. This group will meet at Myrcene Ale Co.
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Thursday, December 1210:30 AM—12:00 PMFriend's Conference Room
Adult Virtual

VIRTUAL - Genealogy Interest Group

VIRTUAL - Genealogy Interest GroupThis program will be held using Zoom. Come explore your family roots! Meet with other patrons who are gathering information about their family trees and learn about the research databases that are available to you here at the library, including Ancestry Library Edition and FamilySearch.…Learn More

Thursday, December 1212:00—5:00 PMTech Time Table

Tech Time with Emily

Tech Time with EmilyNeed assistance using your laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device? Take advantage of Tech Time! Meet with a tech savvy librarian for a 30-minute one-on-one session to discuss your technology needs. Appointments are available on Thursdays betweent 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.…Learn More

Thursday, December 122:00—3:30 PMGrady Room

Mexican Train

Mexican TrainWe will be playing Mexican Train, a game played with dominoes. The object of the game is for a player to play all the tiles from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or trains, emanating from a central hub or "station".
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Saturday, December 1410:30 AM—12:00 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Gingerbread House Decorating

Gingerbread House DecoratingJoin us for some gingerbread fun! Come build and decorate your own gingerbread house. Just bring your creativity and any candy you may want to share.   **ONE GINGERBREAD HOUSE PER FAMILY** This program was made possible by the Friends of Acton Library.…Learn More

Saturday, December 142:00—4:00 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Saturday Cinema

Saturday CinemaJoin us for a movie on our 9-foot screen. The Holdovers2023, rated R, 133 min.…Learn More
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Monday, December 1610:15 AM—1:30 PMEstuary

OUTREACH: Tech Time_ Estuary

OUTREACH: Tech Time_ EstuaryOff Site Tech Assistance with Brian at teh Estuary of Old Saybrook. Book him at  yourestuary. org

Monday, December 161:30—3:00 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Meet-up Mondays

Meet-up MondaysMeet up with your friends or make new ones. Play one of our games (Rummikub, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Cribbage & more) or bring your own (Mahjong?). Coloring & puzzles too! Light refreshments will be served.

Monday, December 162:30—4:30 PMTech Time Table

Tech Time with Brian @Acton Library

Tech Time with Brian @Acton LibraryNeed assistance using your laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device? Take advantage of Tech Time! Meet with a tech savvy librarian for a 20-minute one-on-one session to discuss your technology needs. Free and open to all. Reserve your spot by calling the library at 860-395-3184 or by emailing Brian at bstory@actonlibrary.…Learn More
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 176:00—7:30 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Craft Night

Create a 3D winter scene card.   Materials provided.
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 181:00—2:00 PMGrady Room

Mystery Book Club

This group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month in the library (3rd week this month). This month's book is How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny.

Wednesday, December 183:30—4:30 PMFriend's Conference Room

CANCELED - Acton Compassion-Knits

compassionThis group, led by Acton Public Library staff members, will knit and/or crochet items to be donated to a cause. Needles, yarn & patterns will be provided for charity projects. You may also bring your own supplies to work on a project of your own.

Wednesday, December 183:30—5:30 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

RESCHEDULED TO 12/18 - Holiday Grub Club

RESCHEDULED TO 12/18 - Holiday Grub ClubTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 12/18Calling all Junior Chefs! Junior Chefs are invited to create holiday themed treats. This Grub Club special will run 2 hours. All supplies are provided. Please disclose any allergies upon registering. Open to children ages 8 and up.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 186:00—7:45 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

All Ages: Family Game Night

All Ages: Family Game NightYoung Adults and the Young at heart are welcome to join YA Librarian Brian Story for another fun evening of games. Tonight, bring your self or squad, try one of ours or bring your fave game Families of any size are especially welcome. All game supplies will be provided along with light refreshments.…Learn More
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Thursday, December 191:00—4:00 PMTech Time Table

Tech Time with Emily

Tech Time with EmilyNeed assistance using your laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device? Take advantage of Tech Time! Meet with a tech savvy librarian for a 30-minute one-on-one session to discuss your technology needs. Appointments are available on Thursdays betweent 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.…Learn More

Thursday, December 192:00—3:00 PMFriend's Conference Room

Foodie Fiction Book Club

This book club will feature fiction books that are centered around food & cooking. This month's book is The Late Bloomer's Club by Louise Miller.
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More
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Monday, December 2All DayReading Room

Season of Books

Season of BooksOur annual Season of Books is back! Enjoy the gift of unwrapping a new bedtime story each night!How it works:CHECK OUT - Borrow a stack of wrapped books. UNWRAP - Open a new bedtime story each night. RETURN - Bring the books back to the library.…Learn More

Saturday, December 2110:30—11:30 AMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Holiday Sing & Stomp

Holiday Sing & StompA song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown up. Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all, no registration required.…Learn More
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Monday, December 2310:30—11:30 AMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Block Party: Kids' Building Club

Block Party: Kids' Building ClubKiddos, come join us for a morning filled with building challenges. We will provide the supplies, you bring the creativity. Free and open to children ages 5 and up.  …Learn More

Monday, December 231:30—3:00 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Meet-up Mondays

Meet-up MondaysMeet up with your friends or make new ones. Play one of our games (Rummikub, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Cribbage & more) or bring your own (Mahjong?). Coloring & puzzles too! Light refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, December 24Library Closed

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Wednesday, December 25Library Closed

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Thursday, December 262:00—3:30 PMGrady Room

Rummikub

RummikubJoin us for Rummikub. Beginners welcome.
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Monday, December 3010:30—11:30 AMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Block Party: Kids' Building Club

Block Party: Kids' Building ClubKiddos, come join us for a morning filled with building challenges. We will provide the supplies, you bring the creativity. Free and open to children ages 5 and up.  …Learn More

Monday, December 3010:30 AM—2:30 PMTech Time Table

Tech Time with Brian @Acton Library

Tech Time with Brian @Acton LibraryNeed assistance using your laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device? Take advantage of Tech Time! Meet with a tech savvy librarian for a 20-minute one-on-one session to discuss your technology needs. Free and open to all. Reserve your spot by calling the library at 860-395-3184 or by emailing Brian at bstory@actonlibrary.…Learn More

Monday, December 301:30—3:00 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Meet-up Mondays

Meet-up MondaysMeet up with your friends or make new ones. Play one of our games (Rummikub, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Cribbage & more) or bring your own (Mahjong?). Coloring & puzzles too! Light refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, December 3111:00 AM—12:00 PMGrady Room
Thomas Room

Noon Year's Eve Party

Noon Year's Eve PartyHave the kiddos ring in the New Year in style with a very special Noon Year's Party. Enjoy crafts, snacks and activities all leading up to our famous balloon drop at 12 PM. Free and open to all. No registration required.…Learn More