Does using ChatGPT and AI have a cost on our brain cognition? A new study from MIT found the answer could be yes. Hear from lead researcher and professor Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna of MIT Media Lab about this groundbreaking study and its implications. Register for the webinar link here - https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/webinar/register/2617533914529/WN_tzPKVvQ2RaeZ6rX8Zlw94Q#/registration This program is in partner with the Watertown Free Public Library.

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.

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

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

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

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. This months topic will be on International Climate Cooperation in an Era of Geopolitical Turmoil. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. Over the past 30 years, climate change has become one of the central global challenges of the modern era, one that has hugely important consequences for

The Trees Are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests, by Lynda Mapes of the Seattle Times. This work focuses on the critical role of forests everywhere, but especially on both coasts of the U.S., and the role of indigenous voices in advocating for ecosystem integrity. Lynda will be speaking in Acton on Sept. 25 ! Save the date for this Book Talk, sponsored by Energize Acton, Acton Conservation Trust, the Acton Garden Club, and the Silver Unicorn Bookstore. A call to rethink our relationship with forests.