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Arts
Arts:
Yarn & Needle Club
Tuesday, December 9 & 23, 3PM | AML Meeting Room
If you like to knit, crochet, embroider, or sew, join the library to work on your project and socialize! Whether you’re new to yarn work or an experienced enthusiast or you’re a new English learner looking to practice your conversational skills this is the place for you.
Sewing and Embroidery Club
Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West | Thursday, December 11, 2:00—3:00 PM | West Acton Citizens’ Library | Register
Sewing and Embroidery Club @ AML | Thursday, December 11, 6:00—7:00 PM | AML Meeting Room | Register
Join us each month for a cozy and creative evening at the library! The Sewing & Embroidery Club is a welcoming space for all skill levels to try their hand at fun, hands-on textile projects. Each session will feature a new sewing or embroidery activity, with all supplies provided—just bring your creativity and curiosity!
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: Reusable Wrapping (drawstring bags)
Paper bag Snowflakes
Paper bag Snowflakes @ AML | Thursday, December 4, 6:00—7:00 PM | AML Meeting Room | Register
Paper bag Snowflakes @ West | Saturday, December 6, 11:00 AM—12:00 PM | West Acton Citizens’ Library | Register
For Adults!
Join for some chatting, music, and crafting!
English Language Learning
English At Large:
Beginning English Classes:
Sign up for a free Beginner English class at Acton Memorial Library! This 90-minute class for Complete Beginners meets twice a week from September to December. You will learn basic English speaking skills to talk about yourself, family, home, community, as well as time, money, shopping, and weather.
The class is free, but registration is required.
Sign up for information about the Acton class at the English At Large website. You will receive an email in September with the class schedule and registration form in September
Registration is required through English At Large, registration cannot be completed through the Library. Contact English At Large with any questions: Call 781-395-2374 or email info@englishatlarge.org
Beginner English Learners | Every Monday & Wednesday from September 15th to December 10th | 10:00–11:30 AM | AML Conference Room
Conversation Classes:
Our conversation groups are groups of 8-12 learners who meet weekly to practice their English speaking skills. Our groups provide an opportunity for learners to improve their speaking confidence and meet other adults who are learning English.
- All groups are free! There is no cost to attend our conversation groups.
- All adults who want to practice their English speaking skills are welcome at our groups.
- We recommend that you have an at least an intermediate English speaking level. If you can speak on the telephone without too much difficulty, your English speaking ability is likely at an intermediate level.
- Conversation groups are not English classes. Our trained volunteers focus mainly on listening and speaking, and less on reading and writing.
Topics usually covered in conversation groups include American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations (the bank, the post office, speaking with neighbors, etc.).
Registration is required through English At Large. Registration cannot be completed through the Library but rather through this registration link . For more information, please contact English At Large to register: Call 781-395-2374 or email. For more information, visit: English At Large
Conversation Class | Every Monday from September 22 to December 15 | 6:15—7:45 PM | AML Conference Room
Tech Help
Tech Classes:
Drop-in Tech Help:
Need help with common smartphone (iPhone or Android), tablet or laptop functions? Our Drop-in tech appointments offer patrons an opportunity to bring in their mobile devices and have a librarian assist them with questions related to using library apps or related services. These events offer 1:1 tech assistance so please bring your device and any questions you might have!
- Senior Center: Drop-in sessions take place on the second Thursday of the month between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Only for members of the Senior Center. Sign up for a 15min slot with the Senior Center.
- West Acton Citizens’ Library: Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have. Registration is required!
Lectures
Lectures:
Great Decisions Group Discussion – Venezuela
Wednesday, December 10, 6:30—8:00 PM | AML Meeting Room
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 Venezuela. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library.
Guest speaker and presentation.
Great Decisions Group Discussion – Middle East
Monday, December 29, 6:30—8:00 PM | AML Meeting Room
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 the Middle East. 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 war in Gaza has brought the region to a crossroads. What are the possible outcomes of the war, and how might the United States use its influence to shape a long-term settlement that leaves both Israel and the Palestinians in a better position? How might Arab states in the wider region be brought into a settlement? What are America’s interests in the Middle East and how can it advance them?
Book Groups
Book Discussion Group:
Check out future month’s books for all groups on the “Book Groups” page on our website: https://www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/kids-teens-and-adults/just-for-adults/book-groups/
Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, January 20, 6:30 – 7:45 PM | AML Meeting Room
The AML Book Group meets at 6:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month. All are welcome. Copies of the books will be available at the circulation desk.
This month’s book is: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
West Acton Citizens’ Library Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, December 10, 3:30—4:30 PM | West Acton Citizens’ Library | Register
Join your fellow community members at the West Acton Citizens’ Library for a lively book discussion led by our Librarians. Limited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at the West Acton branch. First come, first serve. All are welcome!
This months book is: Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Mathew Sullivan
Cookbook Club:
Cookie Swap! – Cookbook Club @ AML
Monday, December 8, 6:00—7:00 PM | AML Meeting Room | Register
Cookie Swap! – Cookbook Club @ West
Tuesday, December 9, 2:00—3:00 PM | West Acton Citizens’ Library | Register
Bring a cookie to share—and come hungry!
This month we will be doing a Cookie Swap! Bring your own recipe or if you would like insperation copies of this cookbook will be available at both libraries: 100 cookies: the baking book for every kitchen with classic cookies, novel treats, brownies, bars, and more by Sarah Kieffer
Concerts & Big Events
Concerts:
Winter Concert Series – Madrigals
Sunday, December 7, 2:00—2:45 PM | AML Piano Room | Register
The ABRHS Madrigal Singers, one of AB’s premier musical ensembles, will appear in Renaissance costumes and regale listeners with vocal music of the holiday season.
Big Events:
Fix It Clinic
Saturday, December 13, 10:00 AM—1:00 PM | AML Meeting Room
Join the folks from Fixit Clinic to learn and (with luck) repair! We provide the space, tools, and expert coaches for free to help you tinker, troubleshoot, and perhaps fix your small appliances, toys, devices, clothing, electronics, or other items.
Virtual Events
Virtual Events:
Virtual – Italy in a Wineglass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines
Monday, December 15, 2:00—3:00 PM | Zoom
Register for the Zoom link here.
Author Marc Millon discusses how his book, “Italy in a Wineglass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines,” came about and highlights the intricate and intimate links between Italian history and Italian wine. He then looks at some of the major themes covered in the book: wines in antiquity; the triumph of Christianity; Risorgimento and Unification; back to the future, Italian wines today . . . and tomorrow.
This program is in partner with the Cary Library Foundation.
West Acton Citizens’ Library
Programs at West Acton Citizens’ Library:
Tech Help at West Acton Citizens’ Library
Wednesday, December 10, 1:30—2:30 PM | West Acton Citizens’ Library
Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session.
Please bring your device and any questions you might have!
Registration is required!
West Acton Citizens’ Library Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, December 10, 3:30—4:30 PM | West Acton Citizens’ Library | Register
Join your fellow community members at the West Acton Citizens’ Library for a lively book discussion led by our Librarians. Limited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at the West Acton branch. First come, first serve. All are welcome!
This months book is: Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Mathew Sullivan
Cookie Swap! – Cookbook Club @ West
Cookie Swap – Cookbook Club @ West | Tuesday, December 9, 2:00—3:00 PM | West Acton Citizens’ Library | Register
Bring a cookie to share—and come hungry!
This month we will be doing a Cookie Swap! Bring your own recipe or if you would like insperation copies of this cookbook will be available at both libraries: 100 cookies: the baking book for every kitchen with classic cookies, novel treats, brownies, bars, and more by Sarah Kieffer
Bring Tupperware for yourself!
Sewing and Embroidery Club
Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West | Thursday, November 20, 2:00—3:00 PM | West Acton Citizens’ Library | Register
Join us each month for a cozy and creative evening at the library! The Sewing & Embroidery Club is a welcoming space for all skill levels to try their hand at fun, hands-on textile projects. Each session will feature a new sewing or embroidery activity, with all supplies provided—just bring your creativity and curiosity!
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: Reusable Wrapping (drawstring bags)