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  • Library: Meditation Series – Awakening the Inner Powers of the Soul

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Register on the program page on our website.  Use this three-week program to journey inward to rediscover peace, harmony, and the hidden powers of the soul through this unique meditation practice. Gain insights into how your thoughts shape your inner world and relationships. Through engaging sessions focused on silence, self-reflection, and soul-consciousness, you'll explore the profound question, "Who am I?" and develop practical tools for inner strength, clarity, emotional resilience, and lasting self-esteem. Free event - Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Watertown, MA Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

  • Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion – U.S. Leadership

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    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 U.S. Leadership. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

    Free
  • Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion – American Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    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 American Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

  • Library: Yarn & Needle Club

    Library: Yarn & Needle Club

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    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.

  • Library: Meditation Series – Awakening the Inner Powers of the Soul

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Register on the program page on our website.  Use this three-week program to journey inward to rediscover peace, harmony, and the hidden powers of the soul through this unique meditation practice. Gain insights into how your thoughts shape your inner world and relationships. Through engaging sessions focused on silence, self-reflection, and soul-consciousness, you'll explore the profound question, "Who am I?" and develop practical tools for inner strength, clarity, emotional resilience, and lasting self-esteem. Free event - Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Watertown, MA Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

  • Friends of Acton Libraries Fall Book Sale

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Winter is coming! Stock your shelves! The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale the weekend of October 24 - 26. Friday  -- Members of the Friends night -- Be sure your membership is up to date before the Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday night. But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay online! Saturday -- General sale from 9 am

  • Friends of Acton Libraries Fall Book Sale

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Winter is coming! Stock your shelves! The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale the weekend of October 24 - 26. Friday  -- Members of the Friends night -- Be sure your membership is up to date before the Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday night. But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay online! Saturday -- General sale from 9 am

  • Friends of Acton Libraries Fall Book Sale

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Winter is coming! Stock your shelves! The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale the weekend of October 24 - 26. Friday  -- Members of the Friends night -- Be sure your membership is up to date before the Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday night. But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay online! Saturday -- General sale from 9 am

  • Friends of Pine Hawk: The Historical Archaeology of Massachusetts

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Some of America’s most significant historic archaeological sites are located in Massachusetts and some of the earliest and most influential archaeologists investigated sites in the Commonwealth. Join archaeologist Holly Herbster for an overview of Massachusetts’ post-1600 archaeological heritage, its role in the development of historical archaeology, and the ways in which current research and collaboration are helping to rediscover histories that have long been hidden or ignored. Friends of Pine Hawk events are free but for talks like this registration is encouraged at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk.

    Free
  • Library: Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    The AML Book Group meets the third Tuesday of the month. All are welcome, no registration required. Copies of the books will be available at the circulation desk. Please check the Program Calendar for discussion dates and times. This month's book is: Consilience by Edward O. Wilson Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

    Free
  • Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ AML

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Sign up on the program page on our website.  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: Fabric Pumpkins. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

    Free
  • Library: Cookbook Club @ AML

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Sign up on the program page on our website. 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! This month's book is: Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals: A Cookbook by Melissa Clark Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

    Free