Acton Memorial Library
Children's Events -  December 2018
Holid ay Mini-Fair
Saturday, December 1
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 
Non-profit organizations serving the Acton area will offer a wide range of gift items at the Holiday Mini-Fair. The Mini-Fair is a great place to pick up hostess gifts, Yankee swap items or remembrances of the season for friends or neighbors who lend a hand during the year.

A wonderful opportunity to find unique local gifts while supporting organizations that are part of the greater Acton community!
Preschool Story Time
 
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
(no story time on Dec. 27)

Children ages 3-7 are invited to drop-in for an interactive themed storytime  with picture books, music and movement followed by a craft.

No registration required.
Family Movie Night

Incredibles 2
Friday, December 21 at 7 p.m.

Rated PG

Mr. Incredible is left home with the kids when Elastigirl becomes the new face of superheros.

One adult must remain at the library with each family group for the duration of the program. The library is not open for other services.

Starflakes and Note Cards
 
Snowflakes are on sale again at the Circulation Desk for $12 each.  These beautiful ornaments are sold each year by the Friends of the Acton Libraries to help support Acton's public and school libraries.  Snowflake designs from previous years are 3 for $27.

Note cards are also for sale by the Acton Memorial Library Foundation at the Circulation Desk. Featuring a historic Acton scene, they make great hostess gifts or stocking stuffers. The cards are  
$10 for a package of six.
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HOLIDAY HOURS

Library holiday hours are as follows:

Monday, Dec. 24
Closing time has not been determined, but will be no later than 5 p.m. Please call that day for the closing time.

Tuesday, Dec. 25
CLOSED

Monday, Dec 31
Closing at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 1
CLOSED

Ed Morgan
Live Music for Kids


Monday, Dec. 3 & 17 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

Bring Your Kids to Dance and Sing Along

Sponsored by the Friends of the Acton Libraries
Read to  Molly

Tuesdays
Dec. 4, 11 & 18
4:15 to 5:15 p.m.

Young readers can make a 15-minute appointment to read aloud to Molly. Molly has gone to school to be a therapy dog, so she is a perfect listener.

Call the Children's Department at 978-929-6655, option 4 to register.
Lego Club
Thurs., Dec. 13
2:30 to 4 p.m. 

Youngsters ages 4 and up are invited to sharpen their Lego skills. Bring your imagination--the library has the Legos!  No sign-up needed. 
Family Games
Thursday, Dec. 20
2:30 to 4 p.m.

The library's collection of games, including Monopoly, puzzles, card games, checkers, chess, and more, is at the disposal of library users ages 6 to 12 and their families. New games to the collection are Candy Land, Hoot Owl Hoot, and Race to the Treasure.
New Books
 
Click here for a list of new 
books in the Children's Department.