Sign up here! All ages, free concert on the library lawn!

Open to out-of-towners age 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series Langston Hughes (1901-1967) was a Harlem poet, playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was a leading member of The Harlem Renaissance and was greatly influenced by the poetry of Walt Whitman. His poems continually ask the question: What does it mean to be an American? We will study many of his iconic poems and read three of his short stories. Students should purchase Vintage Hughes, published by Vintage Books in paperback that retails for $14. Preregistration is required. Please call 978-929-6652 to register.

To see this month's topic and more check out the program page on our website!

Sign up here! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others.

Sign up here! Choose your gemstone beads to channel the energy, mood, and vibes you want to carry with you all summer long. Bring a pair of last years flip flops! If you don't have a pair then answer the questions and we can provide one for you. We can't guarantee to get your exact size if you sign up within a week of the program.

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.

Sign up here! Choose your gemstone beads to channel the energy, mood, and vibes you want to carry with you all summer long. Bring a pair of last years flip flops to upcycle! If you don't have a pair then answer the questions and we can provide one for you. We can't guarantee to get your exact size if you sign up within a week of the program.

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,

Beginning on May 27: Join us for a five-week group designed to help you build practical tools for wellbeing while connecting with others. Each week, you’ll learn science-backed mental health skills in a supportive setting, including mindful awareness, stress management, and ideas for finding meaning and fulfillment in everyday life. The series is led by Jenn Staples, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of guts, a nonprofit dedicated to making evidence-based mental health tools accessible to the community. Participants will be asked to complete brief surveys during the series to help us understand what is most helpful and how we can continue improving

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.

Sign up here! This month's book is: Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin by Sue Prideaux  

Join us at our All Sit Down Supper! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. Welcome Summer! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. June 2026 Menu June 3         Creamy Tuscan Chicken Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton June 10      Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes Sponsored by Mt Calvary Luthern Church June 17      Chicken Noodle Casserole Sponsored by Friends of Mt Calvary Community Supper June 24      Baked Pork Chops Sponsored by The Densen Family - In Memory of Lynne’s Mother: Patricia Nicolaysen   **

Join us for a talk with heat pump specialists and Mass Save experts to learn about the latest heat pump incentives, pricing, and installation tips. Pizza will be provided! Bring your bills for an optional energy bill check-up with the Sustainability Office!

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

Acton Garden Club presents an NGC standard flower show at the Acton Memorial Library. See what your local garden club is doing!

Sign up here! For *Ages 12+. Author panel of three YA authors who will share their personal journey of discovery of identity and growing up LGBTQIA+! We welcome authors Matteo L. Cerilli (he/him), Josh Galarza, and Lin / L.T. Thompson (they/them) to our virtual stage.

Acton Garden Club presents an NGC standard flower show at the Acton Memorial Library. See what your local garden club is doing!

The Carlisle Dance, with its accompanying potluck dinner, is known as the most sociable dance in the area. Arrive at 6:30 for  dinner and conversation, and then dance from 8 until 10. Live music by the Carlisle Band, who bring an eclectic collection of instruments. Outstanding local callers call mostly contradances, plus occasional square and circle dances. Admission is just $6-10 (self-determined sliding scale) for all ages, along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. You'll find us at the lovely Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the Common. Navigate to 27 School St, Carlisle MA and look

The Acton Community Chorus presents its Spring 2026 Concert “Movie Night” on June 12 at 7:00 p.m. and June 13 at 4:00 p.m. at the Dragonfly Theater of RJ Grey Junior High (16 Charter Road, Acton). The concert features iconic songs of iconic movies – from “Casa Blanca” to “Titanic” to “Barbie” and many familiar films in between. Tickets are available at $25 for adults and free for students up to 12th grade. They may be purchased at https://www.actoncommunitychorus.org/events.html. The Acton Community Chorus is a nonprofit organization funded in part by grants from the Acton Boxborough, Concord, Littleton and Stow

Acton Garden Club presents an NGC standard flower show at the Acton Memorial Library. See what your local garden club is doing!

 Join our characters, Po Po and Kung Kung, as they celebrate Chinese New Year by making dumplings and sharing the story of The Great Race with their grandkids, Freddie and Ivy. The show weaves a family celebration with a re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore—the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac.   This program is funded in part by grants from the Acton-Boxborough, Concord, Harvard, Littleton, and Westford local cultural councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

For information on parking and to sign up go to the program page on our website here! Join tour leader Richard Hilton for this fascinating inaugural walking tour of the Village. The tour will begin at the historic West Acton Citizens Library at 21 Windsor Avenue.

The Acton Community Chorus presents its Spring 2026 Concert “Movie Night” on June 12 at 7:00 p.m. and June 13 at 4:00 p.m. at the Dragonfly Theater of RJ Grey Junior High (16 Charter Road, Acton). The concert features iconic songs of iconic movies – from “Casa Blanca” to “Titanic” to “Barbie” and many familiar films in between. Tickets are available at $25 for adults and free for students up to 12th grade. They may be purchased at https://www.actoncommunitychorus.org/events.html. The Acton Community Chorus is a nonprofit organization funded in part by grants from the Acton Boxborough, Concord, Littleton and Stow

The New Moon International and the Acton Chinese American Civic Society invite you to the Boston International Asian Music Festival! Join us for an evening of culture, music, and fun for free! Don’t miss out! Attendees will be welcomed with outstanding folkloric performances by various performers, including the Boston Mongolian Artsong Ensemble. Guests may also participate in activities such as tasting traditional Asian dishes and snacks. All are welcome! We hope to see you there!