Acton Memorial Library

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

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 mile walk will take about two hours. The walk is free but registration is required. Limit 25 people. Register at https://tinyurl.com/Sep20-Acton250

Join the Minuteman Library Crawl! Visit any service desk at either library to pick up your passport. What's a Library Crawl? Think of it as a literary road trip! Travel from library to library, meet the friendly staff, and discover all the awesome things each one has to offer. Pick up your 2025 Summer Library Crawl Passport at the library or print from the link. The Challenge At each library, snap a selfie with a designated item — it’s like a 21st-century scavenger hunt! Then, show a librarian your pictures to receive your prize. Post your pics and tag the

Are you thinking about an EV? Do you have a new or older EV you are proud to show? Then join EnergizeActon.org and the Town of Acton Sustainability Office for the 3rd Annual EV Petting Zoo. See many amazing electric vehicles, including Town of Acton EVs. Bring your questions and talk with the owners. We will also have info on rebates, charging, and the used EV market.  More information at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2006. (Sorry, no live animals.)

Please join the Acton 250 Committee for its next speaking event featuring historian and author Don N. Hagist. Don will share lesser-known narratives from the Revolutionary Era, including the lives of British soldiers who engaged the colonials on April 19, 1775 and maintained the Siege of Boston for the following year. Don is managing editor of Journal of the American Revolution (allthingsliberty.com). His historical studies focus on presenting an accurate picture of individual soldiers and their families, especially those of the British army who served in America. This research is done using exclusively primary sources, mostly from archives in North America

Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 A creative calligraphy journey for all ages. Inspired by the timeless spirit of East and West, participants will learn to write their names and personal values in beautiful, expressive styles. This workshop has been very well received in many communities. Sign up on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mindful-silk-road-calligraphy-workshop-write-your-story-in-every-stroke/ Info Concept: How humans communicate on the Silk Road, how people tried to cross language barriers. Materials will be provided: calligraphy brush, ink, rice paper, artist-designed patterned seal, and pad. End result: Use a unique but easy-to-understand writing system to write your own

Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 Paper, magic, and imagination — a fun, cross-cultural origami adventure for all ages! Participants will explore storytelling through the creation of symbolic totems inspired by the Silk Road. Sign up on our website: Silk Road origami workshop. Info Concept: Ancient East Asian Lunar Year, Astronomy, Silk Road Zodiac signs. Materials will be provided: origami paper, decorative pattern prints. End result: Origami art pieces with Chinese zodiac sings of 2025. Concept: Silk Road Zodiac signs art, unfolds blessings and joy with the Origami. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon

Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 Join SpeakOUT Boston as we take a look back at the development of the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement and share the personal stories of local LGBTQ+ people. SpeakOUT's motto is "Ask Us Anything" and its specialty is raising awareness and opening up a dialogue with their audiences. Come for the stories, the history, and the discussion! SpeakOUT Boston' Mission Statement: SpeakOUT is a community of speakers and volunteers working to create a world free of bias and prejudice by telling the truths of LGBTQ+ lives. We do so by: -