Acton Memorial Library

Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Walking Acton’s historic civic center, you will learn about the people, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics include Native American history, the role of the church, the importance of Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minutemen, nearby historic buildings, memorials and more. The walk is free, but you must register as the walk is limited to 25 people. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Apr11-Acton250 The tour will begin at 1:00PM inside the Acton Memorial Library, in

The Gloucester Hornpipe and Clog Society has delighted audiences since 1975 with a lively mix of Celtic jigs, reels, hornpipes, and polkas; maritime music including sing-along sea chanteys; French Canadian tunes; and original songs and tunes. From ragtime to oldtime, the band's rollicking, friendly style is fun for all ages.  Sign up here. 

Join us for an evening of conversation, dancing and merriment! We'll have English Country Dance lessons as well as a free dance period to practice. Dress to the nines for a chance to be named Diamond of the Season at the end of the night. Period costume is encouraged but not required. Live music, food, games, and much more will be available. Costumes encouraged. Cash bar provided by True West Brewing Co. and complimentary light snacks. FOR ADULTS 21+ IDs will be checked at the door. Sign up here. 

Rescheduled from January 25. “Obsession” The Horizon of Possibility: A violin and piano concert Musicians: Amos Lawrence, Violin Esther Ning-Yau, Piano Click here to register and for more info

Register for one of our Tiny Art Painting Kits to take home and paint showcasing your favorite thing about the library. Return the kits by March 31st to have it displayed as part of our Tiny Art Show in April. Kits can be retrieved at our first floor Circulation Desk. Suitable for ages 12 and up. Sign up here!

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. 

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

Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 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. Under President Biden, the U.S. has advanced new ideas about trade, technology, industrial policy, competition with China, and the organization of the

Register on the program page on our website or call us at 978-929-6657 21+ Join us for a night of Mystery and Murder! There's been a murder at the Library, you and your team have 2 hours to solve the puzzles, get the clues, and find out who did it! Cash bar provided by True West Brewing Co. Light snacks complimentary. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

“Hockomock” in Algonquin means "land where spirits dwell” and is a revered Wampanoag sacred site, and later a “Devil’s Swamp” for English settlers. Join Dan Boudillion and Bettina Abe for a 2-mile hike at Hockomock Swamp, a Massachusetts Wildlife Management Area in Raynham, Mass. There is much lore surrounding the history of Hockomock Swamp, beginning in the 1600s. The area is the largest freshwater swamp in the state and is known for sightings of floating orbs of light, ghostly voices, and phantom drums linked to its past as an ancient burial ground and a natural fortress during King Phillip’s War.

Register on the program page on our website. FOR TEENS!!! For one night only, Acton Memorial Library will open its doors to ghouls and teens alike. Come to this free, after hours event and prepare to be scared! Activities will include a showing of a horror movie, crafts, games, campfire stories, and, for the bravest of you, entry into our haunted stacks! Enter into our Costume Contest to win a prize and take pictures with your friends in our photo booth! Register ahead of time to become eligible to receive a Door Prize on entry! Suitable for grades 5 through

Tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and knows the Town well. She has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Walking Acton’s historic civic center, you will learn about the people, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics include Native American history, the role of the church, the importance of Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minutemen, nearby historic buildings, memorials and more. The mile walk will take about two hours. The tour is free but registration is required. Limit 25 people. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/Oct9-Acton250