The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road is open on second Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old).  Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or to arrange a private tour for a small group, please contact John Fallon through the Boxborough Historical Society.

Register Here Experience harmony and balance through this mindful practice designed to reduce stress, release tension and promote relaxation. Emphasis on self-awareness, breath, and honoring the body. This class is all levels and beginner friendly.

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.

The Town of Acton wants to hear people's stories, ideas, and hopes for making our community stronger and fair for everyone. These small group talks are part of a big project to learn what people need and to help everyone feel healthy, included, and supported. For any questions or accessibility accommodations, send an email to actonforproaction@3x3.co. See a list of the available focus groups and register here: tinyurl.com/2sjvdu7b All focus groups are online - Zoom link sent after registration. Sign Up Today! Each session lasts from 60 to 90 minutes and centers on a particular perspective, but all Town of

Green Acton works to protect and enhance Acton’s natural environment and resources for present and future generations, and to help resolve the urgent environmental issues that transcend Acton’s boundaries.  The group meets monthly (except for August) on the second Tuesday of the month, usually by zoom but occasionally in person.  To learn more about Green Acton's mission, accomplishments, and ongoing work, visit https://greenacton.org/ To get the agenda and zoom link for the upcoming monthly meeting, email info@greenacton.org In addition to the all-topics monthly meeting, the individual committees hold more specialized meetings;  topical committees are Biodiversity, Energy, Materials (e.g plastics, toxics,

Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have! Registration is required! 1:30pm Slot 1:45pm Slot 2:00pm Slot 2:15pm Slot 

Register Here Limited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at the West Acton branch. First come, first serve. All are welcome! This month's book is: Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe 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.

Happy New Year to Everyone! Please join us to welcome in 2026. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. January 7: Chicken Chili with Cornbread Sponsored by Society of St. Vincent DePaul January 14: Turkey Tetrazzini Sponsored by Thrivent Financial January 21: Pork Chop Cacciatore      Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia January  28:  Spaghetti and Meatball      Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church ** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy. Doors open at 4:15 pm. Please, do not enter earlier so our volunteers

Register Here For Adults! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! This month's craft is: 2026 Vision Boards Make 2026 vision boards! Brainstorm your goals, browse magazines and stickers to craft a personalized collage, and receive a magnetic photo frame to display your work throughout the year! Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

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

The Town of Acton wants to hear people's stories, ideas, and hopes for making our community stronger and fair for everyone. These small group talks are part of a big project to learn what people need and to help everyone feel healthy, included, and supported. For any questions or accessibility accommodations, send an email to actonforproaction@3x3.co. See a list of the available focus groups and register here: tinyurl.com/2sjvdu7b All focus groups are online - Zoom link sent after registration. Sign Up Today! Each session lasts from 60 to 90 minutes and centers on a particular perspective, but all Town of

The Town of Acton is holding the first public workshop to discuss the removal of the Bellows Farm Mill dam and replacement of the Carlisle Road bridge in Acton. The workshop will be held online. Register for the Zoom link at https://arcg.is/0v9Cjq0. The Town of Acton is working with SLR Consulting to prepare preliminary designs for the dam removal and bridge replacement. During the workshop, SLR will provide an overview of the project, followed by a Q&A session. We hope to gather feedback on design preferences to maximize project benefits, understand how people currently use the site, and discuss potential

Register Here Parenting ADHD kid(s) can feel like solving a puzzle with missing pieces (especially if you have ADHD yourself!). Join certified ADHD Coach, Lindsay Binette, for this casual, drop-in session that will offer practical, evidence-informed strategies you can use right away—no jargon, no guilt. You’ll leave with 2–3 try-this-week ideas and a one-page resource sheet. All caregivers and community members are welcome; a diagnosis is not required. This program is educational and should not be used as a substitute for medical or mental health care. Reasonable accommodations for individuals 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.

Students grades 3 - 6! Join the students of Acton Boxborough's theatre program (Proscenium Circus) for an actingclinic! Play games, learn to perform, and see behindthe scenes of AB Drama. Friday January 16th, 6 - 8:30 pm$30 per participant. Register at AB Friends of Drama Junior Acting Clinic This event is a fundraiser for AB Friends of Drama, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization of parents and community members who support Proscenium Circus (PC) through fundraising and general volunteer assistance. AB Friends of Drama is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

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.