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Library: Flower Bookmarks @ West

West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

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

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Elm Street Playground Elm Street, Acton, MA, United States

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.

Library: Meditation Series – Remaining Stable in Challenging Times

Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

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.

Library: Yarn & Needle Club

Library: Yarn & Needle Club

Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

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.

Library: Teaching Tech @ West – Instagram

West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

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

Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion – International Climate Cooperation in an Era of Geopolitical Turmoil

Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

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

Book Talk: Lynda Mapes of the Seattle Times

Acton Town Hall, Room 204 472 Main Street, Acton, MA

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.

Free
Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Elm Street Playground Elm Street, Acton, MA, United States

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.

Library: Meditation Series – Remaining Stable in Challenging Times

Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

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. Free event - Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Watertown, MA 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.

Virtual – Who REALLY Wrote Shakespeare? with Author and Historian David Kruh

Zoom

Hear the story of one man's search for the "real" author of the works attributed to William Shakespeare and how - in a stunning piece of historical irony - that search played a role in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Register for the Zoom link here.  This program is in partner with the Ashland Public Library

Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West

West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. 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 is yet to be announced. 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.