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  • Spring Book Sale: Friends of the Acton Libraries

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Time to stock up on your summer reading! Please join us at the spring book sale at Acton Memorial Library! The Friends of the Acton Libraries is a 100% volunteer organization that has a unique purpose; we donate funds to Acton's 8 elementary middle-school and high-school libraries, as well as the 2 town libraries. Our book sales and other activities raise money which we then distribute to these 10 entities. The funds we give to the elementary school libraries represent almost 50% of their book buying budget. Most books are $2.00 each (except kids softcover, which are $1.00).  Everything is

  • Spring Book Sale: Members Preview Night

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale. Members of the Friends are invited to a preview of the sale on Friday, May 30 from 7 pm until 9 pm. Both cash and credit cards are accepted! Be sure your membership is up to date before the big Friends Used 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

  • Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion – India

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    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 India. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. India is an emerging major power in world affairs, occupying a pivotal position between China, the United States, and the Global South. Its

  • Library: Fix It Clinic

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 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.

  • Introduction to the Pine Hawk Discovery

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Learn about Acton’s most significant archaeological discovery, the Pine Hawk site in South Acton. The site was inhabited by Native Americans for over several thousand years and yielded a treasure trove of artifacts. Doug Halley was the Acton official most involved as the discovery of this site unfolded over 20 years ago. He will describe that process of discovery, its significance, and how the project activated an increased interest in historical preservation, such as the Trail Through Time in North Acton. Doug also created an award-winning exhibit about Pine Hawk, which can be seen today on the ground floor of

  • Library: Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Conference Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. Copies available at Acton Memorial Library, first come first serve.  This meeting's book: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson Click here for a list future meeting's books and more information about other book groups: https://tinyurl.com/3hd4pfyt  

  • Library: Adult Writing Group

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 Writing Club is a free group for prose, poetry and non-fiction writers to come together, connect, share and create in a welcoming environment. Join the conversation, work on optional weekly prompts or use the time to work on an existing project that your passionate about. Feel free to join in person or on Zoom, all writing levels welcome! Optional Prompt: Write 500 words or one long-hand page about a topic you’re passionate about as if no one will ever read it (You of course, are not required

  • Library: Drum Away the Blues with Craig Harris

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 Calling all high school and college students! Are you stressed about finals, exams, or end of term projects? Do you feel yourself getting tired just thinking about studying? It's time to give yourself a break! Come Drum Away the Blues with this interactive musical experience! Funded by the Acton Memorial Library Foundation

  • Library: Virtual – Inspired Garden Design Lessons from Magnificent Gardens and Gardeners with Kerry Ann Mende

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Stunning gardens will be our classroom for emphasizing striking design essentials that elevate gardens from ordinary to sublime, regardless of the hardiness zone or sunlight conditions. We will consider texture, movement, color, repetition, focal points, vertical elements and more. This is a virtual event. Registration required, click here to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/yawe4jes

  • Library: Adult Bord Game Night

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 Unplug, unwind, and unleash your competitive side! Join us for Adult Board Game Night at the library—a casual, fun-filled evening of strategy, laughter, and community. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just in it for the good company, there's a game for everyone. Choose from a variety of modern classics and hidden gems, or bring your own favorite to share!

  • Library: Adult Collage Making @ Acton Memorial Library

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 Adult program. Join for some creativity and fun! Attendees will enjoy a presentation about collaging followed by a chance to build their own. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring anything you would like to include in your collage. Registration Required: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/collage-making/

  • Library: (Virtual) Relax, Reflect, and Recharge: A Stress Relief Workshop

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Join this event on Zoom Unwind and release tension with guided relaxation techniques. Through reflective journaling, gentle movement, breathing exercises, and meditation this workshop is the perfect opportunity allowing you to center yourself and find a sense of peace and balance. The knowledge and tools you acquire here will also serve you well in your day-to-day life. Registration required, sign up using the link below. https://actonma.zoom.us/webinar/register/4217444018838/WN_H_C2zxJTTpGb863UFXYZDQ