Library: Lunar New Year Celebration – Silk Road Zodiac Art & Leather Workshop
Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton
Free
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Week of Events
Sunday, February 15, 2026
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February 15, 2026 -Library: Lunar New Year Celebration – Silk Road Zodiac Art & Leather Workshop
Library: Lunar New Year Celebration – Silk Road Zodiac Art & Leather Workshop
Lunar New Year Celebration - Silk Road Zodiac Art & Leather Workshop Children under 10 are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each family participating together, sharing one materials kit counts as one registration. Sign up here.
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Monday, February 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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February 17, 2026 -The Acton Council on Aging Invites You to: Solar, Heat Pumps, and Electric Bills, Oh My!
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February 17, 2026 -Acton Congregational Church: Mardi Gras pancake supper
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February 17, 2026 -Library: AML Book Discussion Group
The Acton Council on Aging Invites You to: Solar, Heat Pumps, and Electric Bills, Oh My!
Join the Acton Sustainability Office to learn how to lower your short and long-term energy costs by investing in energy efficiency and clean energy. Explore different avenues for home energy system upgrades such as heat pumps and solar, learn about available incentives, and get a few easy tips on how to reduce your fossil fuel use with electric supply options like Acton Power Choice. We will also discuss how to protect yourself from common energy scams and ensure you’re paying the lowest cost for your electricity. Feel free to bring your bills and come with questions! Of course, snacks will
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Acton Congregational Church: Mardi Gras pancake supper
Bring the whole family for a fun and festive evening on February 17th from 5:30–7:30pm! Enjoy a free, family-friendly event filled with games, crafts, music, and more. Everyone is welcome, and there’s something for all ages. We’d love for you to join us! For more information and to RSVP, please visit https://www.actonc.org/post/mardi-gras-pancake-supper Please RSVP to let us know you're coming.
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Library: AML Book Discussion Group
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.
Free
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026 -Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Mindfulness Meditation via Zoom
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February 18, 2026 -Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Our Golden Rainbow & Friends Social Hour
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February 18, 2026 -Library: Teaching Tech @ West – Google Sheets
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February 18, 2026 -Acton Community Supper – February
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February 18, 2026 -Acton Republicans Caucus
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February 18, 2026 -Library: Teaching Tech @ AML – Google Sheets
Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Mindfulness Meditation via Zoom
In this four-week program, delivered via Zoom, we will explore both sitting meditation and mindful movement practices. The movement patterns are gentle and can be easily adapted for those with limited mobility. How are sitting and movement practices different, and how are they the same? How can they help us develop mindfulness skills, be present, and reduce stress? Each week, we will practice together and have ample time to discuss our experience. This class is suitable for beginners as well as anyone wishing to practice in community or to deepen or re-establish their practice. Please plan to attend all four
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Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Our Golden Rainbow & Friends Social Hour
People in the LGBTQ+ community and friends/allies are warmly welcome to this social hour facilitated by Rainbow Coordinator Rosie Latto. This month’s topic is projected to be a presentation of Boston's queer history. Refreshments served. Please reach out to Chris Chirokas at the COA with any questions: cchirokas@actonma.gov or 978-929-6652. Open to all age 60+/free
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Library: Teaching Tech @ West – Google Sheets
This month’s topic: Google Sheets No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity! Please bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop if you have one. If you don't have a laptop, one can be supplied for you. Sign up here.
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Acton Community Supper – February
How have you been with all this cold weather? Please join us each week to keep warm. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. February 2026 Menu February 4 Ukrainian Chicken and Buttered Noodles Sponsored by Acton Boxborough Regional Islamic Center February 11 Chicken Casserole and Heart Shaped Biscuits - Our Valentines Day Sponsored by Friends of Mt Calvary Community Supper February 18 Ash Wednesday - Fish Sticks with Mac n’ Cheese Casserole Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia February 25 Braised Pork Chops and Mashed Potatoes Sponsored
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Acton Republicans Caucus
The Acton Republican Town Committee (RTC) invites you to their Caucus to elect delegates to the Republican State Convention, on February 18, 2026. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm at the Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St, Acton MA. Any Actonian Republican as of December 31st, 2025 is eligible to be nominated as a delegate. If you are interested in being a delegate please attend the Acton RTC Caucus on February 18, 2026 at the library or contact Dave at 781-775-9922 or email davelunger@pm.me. If you cannot attend the Caucus, but would like to be a delegate, you
Library: Teaching Tech @ AML – Google Sheets
This month’s topic: Google Sheets No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity! Please bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop if you have one. If you don't have a laptop, one can be supplied for you. Sign up here.
Free
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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February 19, 2026 -Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Words Galore via Zoom
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February 19, 2026 -Library: Lunar New Year Watercolor Workshop
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February 19, 2026 -Library: Movie Night – Hidden Figures
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February 19, 2026 -Library: Virtual – Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads
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February 19, 2026 -Library: Virtual – Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads
Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Words Galore via Zoom
Val Walker’s winter session of Words Galore will meet for four weeks via Zoom for fun and lively word play and brain twisters—a logophile’s paradise! Learn new words, explore the history of old words and delve into the origins of words. Enjoy limericks, riddles, famous quotes, puns, and fascinating trivia about trendy words. Play guessing games with the dictionary and words-within-word games. Contact the COA at seniorcenter@actonma.gov to receive the Zoom link. Val Walker, MS, is an educator, blogger and author. She offers her wordplay and poetry classes at many Senior Centers and enjoys sparking our wits and encouraging lighthearted
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Library: Lunar New Year Watercolor Workshop
In this workshop, local artist, Hongbing Tang, will teach you how to make your own watercolor painting to celebrate the Year of the Horse! Supplies will be provided and registration is required. Suitable for ages 10 and up. Sign up here.
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Library: Movie Night – Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures (2016), starring Taraji P. Henson, Olivia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe. All Ages Movie Starts at 5:45pm Running time: 2h 7m MPAA rating: PG Sign up here.
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Library: Virtual – Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads
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.
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Library: Virtual – Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads
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), monthly 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 story lines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelyn's many enthusiastic reviews. Sign up here for the Zoom link!
Free
Friday, February 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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February 21, 2026 -Acton DPW polystyrene (styrofoam) collection
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February 21, 2026 -Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ AML
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February 21, 2026 -Library: Winter Concert Series – Piano Recital
Acton DPW polystyrene (styrofoam) collection
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.
Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ AML
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 Toy Horse Sign up here.
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Library: Winter Concert Series – Piano Recital
An afternoon of music with Liana Paniyeva. Hailed by the New York Concert Review as "a wonderful pianist", and one with "tender regard for the music, a captivating inwardness" by Fanfare Magazine, Liana Paniyeva has won prizes in numerous competitions internationally and has performed at festivals in Norway, Hungary, Austria, Canada, England, Italy, Syria, South Africa, Spain and Israel. Her recitals have taken her to Carnegie Hall, Worcester's Mechanics Hall, the Myra Hess Concert Series in Chicago, Merkin Hall in NYC to note highlights. Sign up here.
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