Events

Register on the program page on our website. For Adults! 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: Felt Leaf Ornaments Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

The Concord Library has been working with Bike-to-School Concord, Mothers Out Front, and others to encourage folks to choose walking or biking whenever they can. It’s good for the planet and for our kids. However, we know that some people don’t feel safe biking or walking in certain areas of Concord.  Mothers Out Front has invited Dr. Peter Furth, Professor of Civil Engineering at Northeastern University and an expert on pedestrian and cycling safety, to speak about possible solutions to these issues. He gave up a Saturday afternoon to bike around Concord and look at trouble spots with a group

New monthly series! Have you learned the basics of ukulele from Julie Stepanek’s earlier classes and are ready for more? Join Julie for a monthly play along. After a short review and Q&A, participants will play some fun and easy songs because one learns to play the ukulele by playing the ukulele! When you sign up, please indicate whether you will bring your own ukulele or use one provided by Julie. Group will typically meet on the third Friday each month but watch the newsletter for dates. Sign up once at seniorcenter@actonma.gov to attend this monthly series, but please let

Pink Friday is a nationwide event dedicated to celebrating and supporting small and local businesses like ours, the weekend BEFORE Black Friday. The goal is to get you to remember all the small shops in your own neighborhoods, and to shop small first before going to the big box stores. Participating stores: HOME (home decor + unique gifts) Wish (Clothing and accessories) Smudge Ink (Greetings cards, stationary, wrapping paper) Silver Unicorn (bookstore) E. Drumm Designs (art + gifts) Eve and Murray's (gifts for foodies!) And childcare too! Danny's Place Youth Center will provide childcare for $30 from 5 - 7:30 PM so

Spark Curiosity. Ignite Discovery! Where young spirits inspire younger spirits Welcome all elementary school students and their families. Codebuster: Crack the code. Control the message! Circuit Lab: Discover how electricity and magnetism works! Bungee Drop: Releåse a weighted elastic cord +measure the closest distance to the floor Forensics: Find the facts. Follow the evidence! Hosted by ABRHS STEM Clubs. Join activities led by: Science Team, DNA Club, Envirothon, Girls in Science, Neuroscience Club,,and more! $5 per family.

Boxborough’s beloved holiday tradition is back! This lively annual event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with community spirit, music, and merriment. Shoppers will find a treasure trove of handmade gifts, jewelry, crafts, knits, holiday greens, and baked goods — all lovingly created and curated by local artisans and volunteers. Explore Attic Treasures for one-of-a-kind finds, visit the children’s craft and gift area, and enjoy a cozy break at the Sugar Plum Café, where the aroma of coffee and baked treats fills the air. And don’t forget your camera — Santa Claus will be mingling ready for those photos! Throughout the morning,

Indoors at West Acton Villageworks. Stock up on winter provisions, staples, and specialty foods for your celebrations! Pies, greens, apples, mushrooms, eggs, bagels, beef, pork, chicken, fish, breads, wine, mead, beer, dumplings, chai, honey, granola, coffee, cranberry sauce, vegetables, houseplants, yarn, and more! www.ABFarmersMarket.org