Events

In early 1776, the young Continental Army colonel Henry Knox moved dozens of heavy cannons and mortars from Lake Champlain to the siege lines around Boston; one of the most famous stories from the Revolutionary War. And like many famous stories, it embodies a fair amount of legend and lore. This talk sorts out what we know, what we only think we know, and what we should know about how Knox brought this “noble train of artillery” that helped to make all of Massachusetts independent. J. L. Bell maintains the Boston1775.net website, offering daily helpings of history, analysis, and unabashed

Come for an afternoon of indoor carnival fun for the whole family! (Snow date Sun, March 1)! First Parish Church of Stow & Acton is hosting a lively, all-ages carnival filled with games, face painting, prizes, and treats—all in a warm, welcoming indoor space. Free admission! Carnival game tickets are $1 each, and each game costs just 1 ticket to play. With over three dozen carnival games, there’s something for everyone. Try our life-size Whack-a-Mole, Plinko, Pop Bottle Stand-Up, Life-Size Tetris, and an “impossible” giant sliding puzzle. Many of the games are handcrafted creations built by FPC members and youth.

Join to celebrate the year of the horse! There will be music, dance, and costume performances. An intermission of light snacks and tea will be provided. Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Library! Sign up here. 

Join the League of Women Voters - Acton Area for the first event made possible by the newly launched Marge Kennedy Social Justice Initiative Fund. Restoring the Promise: Immigration policy and the path forward with immigration attorney Antonio Massa Viana. Live at Acton Town Hall or on Zoom.  Register for a Zoom link.

Register for one of our Tiny Art Painting Kits to take home and paint showcasing your favorite thing about the library. Return the kits by March 31st to have it displayed as part of our Tiny Art Show in April. Kits can be retrieved at our first floor Circulation Desk. Suitable for ages 12 and up. Sign up here!

Join Kerem Shalom of Concord for a festive family Purim celebration for all ages, focusing on mitzvot and tzedakah (good deeds and charity)! 1:00 pm: Children’s Purim Spiel and Sing-along, presented by the Hebrew School Reimagined Drama elective 1:30 pm: Mitzvah Projects & Carnival for Families with Children Costumes are strongly encouraged! Carnival Games • Bouncy House • Snack Bag Packing • Crown Decorating • Food Drive to Benefit Open Table • Hamantaschen Sales to Benefit 7th Grade’s Tzedakah Project • Plus more! Suggested donation: $5/person (max $20/family) and one item to donate to Open Table.  CLICK HERE to pre-pay Kerem Shalom is