Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)

Join us each month for Teaching Tech, a free, hands-on series where we explore a new technology topic in an approachable, beginner-friendly way. From apps to devices to digital tools, each session focuses on building your confidence and skills. This month’s topic: Instagram Learn the basics of Instagram, including how to create an account, post photos and stories, follow others, and stay safe while using the platform. No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here.  Please bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop if you have one. If

This meditation series explores practical ways to remain centered and resilient. Discover how to create powerful layers of inner protection and experience a deep sense of stability from within. Free event - Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Watertown, MA Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here.  Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Register your item here: https://tinyurl.com/4npjy9m7 Join the folks from Fixit Clinic to learn and (with luck) repair! We provide the space, tools, and expert coaches to help you tinker, troubleshoot, and perhaps fix your small appliances, toys, devices, clothing, electronics, or other items.

Got broken stuff you think you could fix with expert help? Come to the FREE Green Acton Fixit Clinic at the Acton Memorial Library. Our adept coaches have helped owners fix small appliances, electronics, clothing, jewelry, toys, lamps and more. While signing up is not required, it helps to let the Fixit folks know what you're bringing: Fixit Clinic item checkin. Knife sharpening too!

Do you have a question or issue for your state representative? Representative Simon Cataldo (14th Middlesex) will be holding office hours in the Acton Memorial Library meeting room on Friday, September 12.  

Join us each month for a deliciously fun and free event! In our Cookbook Club, we’ll explore a different cookbook together—then meet to share and enjoy dishes we’ve each prepared from that month’s selection. Cookbooks will be available to check out at both library locations. First come, first serve. Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry! Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here.  This month's book is: The Blue Zones kitchen: 100 recipes to live to 100 by Dan Buettner

Award-winning astrophotographer Marsha Wilcox will talk with us about photographing things that are unseen with the naked eye. There is art in the science, and science in the art. Marsha Wilcox's work will be displayed in the Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room from September to October. Space is limited, register on the program page on our website here. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

This meditation series explores practical ways to remain centered and resilient. Discover how to create powerful layers of inner protection and experience a deep sense of stability from within. Free event - Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Watertown, MA Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. This months topic will be on NATO. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. European security is more uncertain than it has been for decades. Putin’s Russia has launched a war with Ukraine on its doorstep, and America’s uncertain role as leader of NATO and security provider

This documentary discusses the practice of adding fluoride to the public water supply systems in many towns (including Acton). There will be time for Q&A and discussion afterwards. Sponsored by Health Rights Advocacy MA