Programs

Tummy Time and Socialize | Mondays | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

This free-flow, drop-in program offers a safe and cozy space with foam mats, developmentally appropriate toys, and books. Connect with other new parents while your little ones enjoy some quality playtime. Designed for babies who aren’t yet walking, but all are welcome!

Baby/Toddler Storytime | Tuesdays | 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Stories & Singing | 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Play & Socialize

Join Ms. Amy and her friends for Baby/Toddler Storytime! We will read stories, sing songs, and move around. Come ready to participate with your little one! There will be time after the program for caregivers and children to play and socialize.

Read with Ms. Rachel | Wednesdays | 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Join children’s librarian, Ms. Rachel, for a morning full of stories, singing, shakers, and scarves! Geared towards ages 3-6, but all are welcome!

Preschool Storytime | Thursdays | 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Come join us at the West Acton Citizens’ Library for an interactive and fun storytime with your preschooler! Geared toward children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome!

Sensory Storytime | First and Third Fridays of the month | 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

A storytime featuring quiet books, activities, and tactile toys.

Pre-K to 1st Grade Crafting | Fridays | 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Simplified craft program especially for Pre-K to 1st grade children. Children should be accompanied by an adult for the craft. All materials will be provided.

Hero Kids Role-Playing Game

Hero Kids is a role-playing game like Dungeons & Dragons, but the rules have been simplified and the violence has been toned down for children ages 6+.

It has a simple combat and adventuring system which avoids the complex math of full-blown systems. The combat and adventuring mechanics in Hero Kids are based on six-sided dice, so you don’t need to find any unusual dice to play!

We meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 10am.

Dungeons & Dragons for 5th and 6th graders
For 5th and 6th graders only. Beginners welcome! We meet on the 1st Wednsday of every month at 2pm. Registration is required in advance to play. Please register for each session.

Read to a Dog | 1st Saturday | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to Samantha, a charming, very clever, Golden Retriever. Samantha has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she’s the perfect listener. Samantha and her person are members of the Pets and People Foundation.

Read to a Horse/Goats | on hold during the winter

Young readers can make a 15 minute appointment to read aloud to a horse named Indy or a group of goats named Dorothy, Sophia, and Rose at the Liberty Tree Farm in Acton.

2nd & 3rd Grade Book Club | see our calendar for dates

Does your child like to read and discuss interesting and fun books?

Join us for this monthly book club, where we meet to discuss a chapter book and do an activity related to the book’s theme.  

Your child can read or listen to the book each month, prior to our meeting.  Books and Playaways are available to borrow at the library’s circulation desk.

4th & 5th Grade Book Club | see our calendar for dates

Do you like to read and discuss exciting chapter books?

Join us for this monthly book club, where we meet to discuss a novel, and do a related activity. Your child can read or listen to the book each month, prior to our meeting. 

Books and playaways are available to borrow at the library’s circulation desk.

Early Release Activities | Wednesdays | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Join us every Wednesday for an activity to do on your early release day. Each week there will be a different activity.

Past programs include:

• Tinkercad 3D design for beginners
• Pokémon card games
• LEGO building challenges
• LEGO downhill car racing
• Water bottle rockets
• Graphic novel workshop

And many more. Check out our online calendar to register for future events.

Summer Reading Program 2025

Registration for our 2025 Summer Reading Program for Children begins at 9:00am on Monday, June 23. The first 100 children to register in-person will receive a free book–yours to keep.

More details here.