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Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have! Registration is required! 1:30pm Slot 1:45pm Slot 2:00pm Slot 2:15pm Slot
Register Here Limited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at the West Acton branch. First come, first serve. All are welcome! This month's book is: Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Memorial Library.
Happy New Year to Everyone! Please join us to welcome in 2026. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. January 7: Chicken Chili with Cornbread Sponsored by Society of St. Vincent DePaul January 14: Turkey Tetrazzini Sponsored by Thrivent Financial January 21: Pork Chop Cacciatore Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia January 28: Spaghetti and Meatball Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church ** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy. Doors open at 4:15 pm. Please, do not enter earlier so our volunteers
Register Here For Adults! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! This month's craft is: 2026 Vision Boards Make 2026 vision boards! Brainstorm your goals, browse magazines and stickers to craft a personalized collage, and receive a magnetic photo frame to display your work throughout the year! Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
The Acton Exchange team holds monthly meetings that are open to our active volunteers and anyone who might want to become a volunteer. If you have an Acton connection and want to contribute to independent community journalism in our town, it is likely that the AE has a role for you, whatever your skill sets and interests might be. Each meeting begins with an opportunity to learn what has been going on at the Acton Exchange, followed by an opportunity to improve our journalism skills. Meetings are either hybrid (in-person or zoom) or zoom-only. For this month's venue and
The Town of Acton wants to hear people's stories, ideas, and hopes for making our community stronger and fair for everyone. These small group talks are part of a big project to learn what people need and to help everyone feel healthy, included, and supported. For any questions or accessibility accommodations, send an email to actonforproaction@3x3.co. See a list of the available focus groups and register here: tinyurl.com/2sjvdu7b All focus groups are online - Zoom link sent after registration. Sign Up Today! Each session lasts from 60 to 90 minutes and centers on a particular perspective, but all Town of
Register Here Parenting ADHD kid(s) can feel like solving a puzzle with missing pieces (especially if you have ADHD yourself!). Join certified ADHD Coach, Lindsay Binette, for this casual, drop-in session that will offer practical, evidence-informed strategies you can use right away—no jargon, no guilt. You’ll leave with 2–3 try-this-week ideas and a one-page resource sheet. All caregivers and community members are welcome; a diagnosis is not required. This program is educational and should not be used as a substitute for medical or mental health care. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
Students grades 3 - 6! Join the students of Acton Boxborough's theatre program (Proscenium Circus) for an actingclinic! Play games, learn to perform, and see behindthe scenes of AB Drama. Friday January 16th, 6 - 8:30 pm$30 per participant. Register at AB Friends of Drama Junior Acting Clinic This event is a fundraiser for AB Friends of Drama, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization of parents and community members who support Proscenium Circus (PC) through fundraising and general volunteer assistance. AB Friends of Drama is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
On the third Saturday of every month (except June, which is 2nd Saturday), you can recycle your clean styrofoam containers. For details about the 2025 schedule, and what you can recycle, see https://actonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10278/Polystyrene-collection-days-and-guide-2025.
Please Join Congregation Beth Elohim for their 24th annual Martin Luther King Breakfast. This year's speaker is William Harlan Dickerson II, also known as Brother Will, Executive Director of the Brockton Interfaith Community. Brother Will is a seasoned community organizer and faith-rooted leader with over 14 years of experience advancing justice and collective liberation. He currently serves as Co-Executive Director of the Massachusetts Communities Action Network (MCAN). Doors open at 9:15 for breakfast, 10 am guest speaker Brother Will. Registration required: www.bethelohim.org/mlk-2026.
The Town of Acton wants to hear people's stories, ideas, and hopes for making our community stronger and fair for everyone. These small group talks are part of a big project to learn what people need and to help everyone feel healthy, included, and supported. For any questions or accessibility accommodations, send an email to actonforproaction@3x3.co. See a list of the available focus groups and register here: tinyurl.com/2sjvdu7b All focus groups are online - Zoom link sent after registration. Sign Up Today! Each session lasts from 60 to 90 minutes and centers on a particular perspective, but all Town of
The Town of Acton wants to hear people's stories, ideas, and hopes for making our community stronger and fair for everyone. These small group talks are part of a big project to learn what people need and to help everyone feel healthy, included, and supported. For any questions or accessibility accommodations, send an email to actonforproaction@3x3.co. See a list of the available focus groups and register here: tinyurl.com/2sjvdu7b All focus groups are online - Zoom link sent after registration. Sign Up Today! Each session lasts from 60 to 90 minutes and centers on a particular perspective, but all Town of