Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion
Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United StatesTo see this month's topic and more check out the program page on our website!
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To see this month's topic and more check out the program page on our website!
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.
The Acton Community Services Office within the Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with MetroWest Legal Services, will host a monthly housing legal clinic beginning in January. Housing Legal Clinic appointments will begin on Jan. 14 and will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. at the Human Service and Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear. Before you attend a session, you must complete the following registration form, which can be found here. The program, which is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, will run until Dec. 31, 2026.
A terrible drought has overtaken the land, and all the world has turned brown and lifeless. The Dragon King is ruler over all things water, and the people are beginning to wonder why he has not brought the life-giving rains in such a very long time. An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King, and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above. Colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King that
Sign up on the program page on our website here! Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have. Registration is required.
The Acton Exchange team holds monthly meetings that are open to our active volunteers and anyone who might want to become a volunteer. If you have an Acton connection and want to contribute to independent community journalism in our town, it is likely that the AE has a role for you, whatever your skill sets and interests might be. Each meeting begins with an opportunity to learn what has been going on at the Acton Exchange, followed by an opportunity to improve our journalism skills. Meetings are either hybrid (in-person or zoom) or zoom-only. For this month's venue and
Best Friends Girl recreate the timeless hits of The Cars spanning a 35-year career, with over 23 million albums sold and having more than 22 songs on the Billboard top 100. The Cars undoubtedly left their mark in popular culture with notable hits like “Best Friends Girl,” “Shake It Up,” “Magic,” “Lets Go” and of course, “Moving in Stereo” which gained notoriety from its placement in the movie “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.” Best Friends Girl are comprised of lifelong, top-notch, professional musicians whose goal is to keep the music of The Cars alive with every performance!
On the third Saturday of every month (except June, which is 2nd Saturday), you can recycle your clean styrofoam containers. For details about the 2025 schedule, and what you can recycle, see https://actonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10278/Polystyrene-collection-days-and-guide-2025.
Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. Check this link to see this month's and upcoming month's books: https://www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/kids-teens-and-adults/just-for-adults/book-groups/ Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
Sign up here for the Zoom link! Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelyn's many enthusiastic reviews. This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
AN INTERSTELLAR JOURNEY INTO THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD Into The Floyd emulates the experience of a live Pink Floyd concert with fully immersive lighting and visuals that weave through the sonic tapestry of the Floyd soundscape. While being able to perform note-perfect renditions of Pink Floyd’s studio recordings, Into The Floyd also takes pride in recreating classic live versions of Floyd songs and will often create compelling hybrid editions of their own. Diehard fans will be happy to hear deep tracks, and casual listeners will know the FM hits.
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.