Adult & Teen Program at Acton Memorial Library. Join our summer series to gain more knowledge of this fun craft! All levels welcome. In this session the instructor will be talking the class through an embroidery piece. Register on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/intro-to-embroidery-teach-a-peice/  Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Register here: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-writing-group-2/ Writing Club is a free group for prose, poetry and non-fiction writers to come together, connect, share and create in a welcoming environment. Join the conversation, work on optional weekly prompts or use the time to work on an existing project that your passionate about. All writing levels welcome! Optional Prompt: Write a one page or longer story, scene or outline in the first-person. When you've finished, write the passage again but from the third person. You can write it in the second-person as well.

Our views on grieving have a profound impact on how we navigate the losses in our lives. Many of us are grieving a range of losses: the passing of family or friends, transitions in our community, or major life changes Join this conversation moderated by Michele Bograd, a certified end-of-life doula and psychologist, to explore your thoughts and feelings about our own experiences of loss and to think creatively about how we can more deeply support one another as we grieve. Register for the zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2817515527689/WN_jABqB9F0S3ugAVCyh4p4Yg#/registration This program is in partner with Memorial Hall Library  

Bang a drum, toot a flute or blow your horn... you are invited to the Acton-Boxborough Community Band Summer finale on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 7pm. Every summer we end with an open rehearsal, where community members can participate in the culminating evening of our summer session.  We read through lots of fun, familiar and fascinating literature, and you are welcome to bring an instrument, or just observe how we keep our fiddles flying and french horns functional. The event is free and open to the public, and held in the ABRHS band room. Park in the Hayward Road

Join E. Drumm Designs on Friday, August 8th from 5:30 to 8:00 for an evening of creativity and craftsmanship as four artists explore the vessel as subject through their distinct mediums. Experience the featured artists' works up close, socialize, sip, and shop. Cindy Kennelly - Fiber Artist Britt Jones - Painter Duke Stafford - Potter Devin Kish - Painter Meet the artists and preview their work here. The show runs until October 5th.

This is going to be a fabulous night! Get ready for an unforgettable night of music! Whitney Doucet, a talented singer-songwriter hailing from New England, is set to take the stage. Whitney has shared the spotlight with country music superstar Keith Urban in a stunning duet and has opened for renowned artists such as Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, and the Little River Band. She has also performed alongside Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry and rocked the side stage before major acts like Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, and Dan + Shay. Catch Whitney's electrifying performance from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.

Sign up for the Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017460386647/WN_SJmkXueYQKGZsQYu8Pm4uA#/registration Based entirely on rarely seen private letters, "The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life" by Graham Watson sheds new light on the dramatic events of Brontë’s turbulent last years of grief, fulfillment, and tragedy—and exposes the astonishing media scandal that followed her early death, when her friends and family battled to control how history would remember her. Join us as Graham discusses Charlotte's life, writing, and death as well as his own research and writing of this book!

Silver Unicorn Bookstore in partnership with our friends at True West, invites you to our third annual Boozy Book Fair! This year's event will be better than ever with live music by Pete and Steve, intuitive readings, and a signing with author Nicole Treska! Nicole's fascinating and touching Boston-based memoir Wonderland: A Tale of Hustling Hard and Breaking Even will be newly out in paperback and we can't wait to celebrate with her.

Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 Mindfulness is a great way to alleviate stress, develop more creativity, and cultivate more peace in your life. The practice can be added to any lifestyle and can be done anywhere. No special equipment or skills needed! Come and learn how to use your breath, mind, and body as tools to help you be more present and peaceful in every area of your life. Laura has practiced mindfulness and meditation for over 25 years. She can testify to the amazing power of adding more Presence into your