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Have you ever wondered how accessible the commuter train and the T are? Don't want to take your first trip alone? The Acton Commission on Disabilities (COD) is sponsoring an online training session on accessibility given by the MBTA's Mobility Training Department. Registration is required. Click here to register. For more information on the training, please email the Commission on Disabilities at COD@actonma.gov.
John Hedly has been a beekeeper for 17 years. He is the former librarian for the Worcester County Beekeepers Association and a two-term member of the WCBA Board of Directors. In 2024, he was voted Beekeeper of the Year by the WCBA. Come to learn more about bee keeping and a honeybee colony! Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
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.
57 New England Artisans show juried craft under festival tents on the fields at Fruitlands Museum overlooking the Nashoba Valley and the New Hampshire mountains. Food is available from the Cafe and food trucks. Rain or Shine. Admission Fees: Trustees members $10 - Nonmembers $15 - Children under 12 FREE Admission includes museum galleries, exhibits, art demos, and trails. For more information, see 2025 Fruitlands Craft Festival.
Join us at the library for a relaxing and creative crafting session! We’ll be making beautiful flower bookmarks using glue, pressed flowers, and other natural elements. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any small items you'd like to include—just keep in mind that the bookmarks are small, so tiny additions work best. Whether you're an experienced crafter or just looking to try something new, this is a great way to unwind and make something lovely to take home! Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are
Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15 - October 12.
57 New England Artisans show juried craft under festival tents on the fields at Fruitlands Museum overlooking the Nashoba Valley and the New Hampshire mountains. Food is available from the Cafe and food trucks. Rain or Shine. Admission Fees: Trustees members $10 - Nonmembers $15 - Children under 12 FREE Admission includes museum galleries, exhibits, art demos, and trails. For more information, see 2025 Fruitlands Craft Festival.
This meditation series explores practical ways to remain centered and resilient. Discover how to create powerful layers of inner protection and experience a deep sense of stability from within. Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Free event - Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Watertown, MA Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
Just in time for the Fall, comfort food for the soul! Learn how to make Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pies with our favorite chef, Heidi McIndoo! And, with yummy, nutritious food like this, there's no guilt in having dessert first! Sign up for the Zoom link here. This program is in partner with the Ashland Public Library
In celebration of National Falls Prevention Week, come take part in a free wellness screening event focused on helping you stay upright, active, and independent. Hosted by Rehab Health 360 in partnership with the American Physical Therapy Association’s Geriatrics Special Interest Group, this interactive event includes four hands-on screening stations: Vitals & Orthostatic Hypotension Check – Understand your blood pressure changes and how they may affect balance Timed “Up and Go” Test – Assess your mobility, cognitive ability and risk for falls during dual task Strength Screening – Understand how your lower extremity strength impacts your balance Four-Stage Balance Test –
Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
Join us each month for Teaching Tech, a free, hands-on series where we explore a new technology topic in an approachable, beginner-friendly way. From apps to devices to digital tools, each session focuses on building your confidence and skills. This month’s topic: Instagram Learn the basics of Instagram, including how to create an account, post photos and stories, follow others, and stay safe while using the platform. No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity. Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website. Please bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop if you have one. If you