Diwalifest is a local, non-profit mela (fair/festival) with the goal of celebrating Diwali as a community. Due to predicted bad weather on October 12, Diwalifest will be held on Sunday, October 19. We encourage people of all different backgrounds to participate, learn, and celebrate Diwali together. There will be music, dance, performances, vendors, food, and more. Diwali Fest is FREE to attend (with food and crafts to purchase). Mark your calendars. We hope to see you there! New for 2025! Parking shuttle!  Diwalifest is so popular that parking can be an issue. If you can't get parking at the Sargent

The Acton Historical Society hosts an open house at the historic Hosmer House. Celebrating 65 years of the Acton Historical Society, there will be speakers, tours of the historical site, and more! Vintage model A Autos (Minuteman Model A club) Jenks Library housed in 1920's auto garage Farm wagon, sleigh, Fire Pump Cake and refreshments Pumpkin painting Tour 1760 Hosmer House Learn about our preservation journey  

There was a second revolution brewing in New England in the late 1700s, America’s own Industrial Revolution. The Boxborough Historical Society is proud to present Boxborough’s Jim Gorman discussing the early efforts of New England craftsmen to develop a system of interchangeable parts production that would sweep the world by the late 19th century. Jim is an Aerospace Engineer with deep interest in precision manufacturing. While most histories trace New England innovations in firearms, this early manufacturing story is really more about clockmaking and shoemaking, and does not encompass firearms until after 1810. The presentation will be followed by a brief annual meeting

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