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Sign up on the program page on our website. Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community. This month's craft will be: Fabric Pumpkins. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
Sign up for the Zoom link on the program page on the Ashland Public Library website. We're excited to welcome Travis Ireland back to discuss the best American whiskeys to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War! You may be surprised at how many wonderful whiskeys made right here in the good old U.S. of A.! Learn a bit of history and BYO to do a virtual taste test with Travis, who will be recommending some of his favorites. You must be 21 or older to participate in taste testing but all are welcome to join and learn. Hope you
Sign up on the program page on our website. Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community. This month's craft will be: Fabric Pumpkins. 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.
Come join us at the Senior Center for Energy Bingo! It’s just like regular bingo—only a bit more electric (get it?). Learn how to save money with state and local energy efficiency programs, while enjoying a fun afternoon of bingo hosted by the Acton Sustainability Office. Topics will include the Acton Clean Energy Coaching Program, Home Energy Assessments, heat pumps, renewable energy, weatherization, subsidized appliances, electric vehicles, and more! No prior knowledge is needed—just come ready to learn and have fun. Members of the Sustainability Office will be available for questions after the game until 3:30 and take-home resources will
Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. Copies available at Acton Memorial Library. Click here for this month's book, future meeting's books, and more information about other book groups: https://tinyurl.com/3hd4pfyt .
“I Hiked Acton’s Trails!” Walk the trails in Acton’s conservation areas with the goal of earning a sticker and a sew-on patch! These weekly walks are a joint effort between Acton Conservation Trust and Acton Conservation Division. We’ll walk a different conservation area weekly. Check out the “I Hiked Acton’s Trails” Challenge form HERE for more information about the challenge. Date: Wednesdays from September 3 to November 19. Once you register, the location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Time: 2:30-4:00 pm. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as we will start our hikes on time. Typical distance:
Join us for our weekly community supper! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. October 1: GRAB & GO: Pasta and Meatballs Sponsored by St. John Lutheran Church of Sudbury October 8: GRAB & GO: Chili and Cornbread Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church October 15: SIT DOWN: BBQ Chicken Dinner Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church October 22: SIT DOWN: Middle Eastern Chicken Dinner Sponsored by Acton Boxborough Regional Islamic Cultural Center October 29: SIT DOWN: Halloween Goulash and Spooky Slides Sponsored by Congregation Beth Elohim ** Please note that the meals we serve
Some of America’s most significant historic archaeological sites are located in Massachusetts and some of the earliest and most influential archaeologists investigated sites in the Commonwealth. Join archaeologist Holly Herbster for an overview of Massachusetts’ post-1600 archaeological heritage, its role in the development of historical archaeology, and the ways in which current research and collaboration are helping to rediscover histories that have long been hidden or ignored. Friends of Pine Hawk events are free but for talks like this registration is encouraged at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk.
Winter is coming! Stock your shelves! The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale the weekend of October 24 - 26. Friday -- Members of the Friends night -- Be sure your membership is up to date before the Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday night. But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay online! Saturday -- General sale from 9 am
Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club in this fun and flirtatious comedy. Divorcées Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz’s new dentist boyfriend. He’s not just a weirdo; he may be a serial killer! After all, his hygienist just disappeared. Trading their wine glasses for spy glasses, imaginations run wild as the ladies try to discover the truth and save their friend in a hilarious off-road adventure. Tickets $25 general/$22 students and seniors/$10 EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholder.
Winter is coming! Stock your shelves! The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale the weekend of October 24 - 26. Friday -- Members of the Friends night -- Be sure your membership is up to date before the Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday night. But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay online! Saturday -- General sale from 9 am
Visit artist studios and popup exhibits all over Acton (and Hill Road in Boxborough). See a map of this year's artists.