Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)

Learn how to take control of your finances with this beginner-friendly budgeting workshop run by members of the CFA Society Boston. We’ll cover how to read your paycheck, track expenses, set up a simple budget, and understand the benefits of financial planning. Walk away with the tools to start your own budget and make a plan that works for you—no experience needed! Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov. Register on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/financial-lit-hold-3/  

Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 Mindfulness is a great way to alleviate stress, develop more creativity, and cultivate more peace in your life. The practice can be added to any lifestyle and can be done anywhere. No special equipment or skills needed! Come and learn how to use your breath, mind, and body as tools to help you be more present and peaceful in every area of your life. Laura has practiced mindfulness and meditation for over 25 years. She can testify to the amazing power of adding more Presence into your

Adult & Teen Program at Acton Memorial Library. Join our summer series to gain more knowledge of this fun craft! All levels welcome. In this session the instructor will be talking the class through an embroidery piece. Register on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/intro-to-embroidery-teach-a-peice/  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 South Africa, Mike DeMoor. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. The meeting will be led by Dr. Michael de Moor, MD. Mike grew up in South Africa where his Father was the Consul in Johannesburg for the Netherlands government. He will share

Want to learn how to make your own clothes but don't know where to start? Join our Summer Sewing Series! Find out the difference between weights of fabric. Learn which needles work best on what fabric. And leave with the know how to find the perfect fabric for your next project. Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-sewing-series-finding-your-fabric/ Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Want to learn how to make your own clothes but don't know where to start? Join our Summer Sewing Series! We're diving into sewing patterns! Learn how to read the pattern envelope, what the symbols on the pattern pieces mean, and how it all comes together! Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-sewing-series-how-to-read-a-pattern/ Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

In these programs you will hear interpretations of Irish traditional songs and music from the British Isles, Acadian/French Canadian music, music of our Jewish communities, and songs from Africa, Central Asia, and the Far East. I feel the music is a representation of ourselves and the ever-changing population that calls our towns and cities home. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.  

Ready to learn more about your family history? Let’s discuss the basic forms and tenets of genealogical research. We’ll also review types of repositories, websites, and educational opportunities for your journey through personal history.