Acton Memorial Library
Children's Events -  October 2019
The Library will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Columbus Day
  
  Friends' Book Sale 



Friday, Oct 18, 7 to 9 p.m.*
Preview Sale for members of The Friends of the Acton Libraries**

Saturday, Oct 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public Sale

Sunday, Oct 20, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Half-price Sale

*Library not open for other services
**May join The Friends of the Acton Libraries at the door
Fall Story Times

Under Two Story Time

Tuesdays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Children up to 23 months old and their grown-ups are invited to rhyme, bounce, and read with other little ones and their caregivers.

Tremendous Twos Story Time

Tuesdays, 11 to 11:45 a.m.
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Children 24 to 36 months old and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy stories, songs, finger play, and more to foster a love of books and early language development.

Preschool Story Time

Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m.
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Children ages 3 to 7 are invited for an interactive story time with picture books, music and movement followed by a craft.

No registration is required.
Family Movie Night

Toy Story 4

Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.

Rated G

Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody's slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo discuss the old days, they soon start to realize that they're worlds apart when it comes to what they want from life as a toy

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.

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Delilah the Whale*


Saturday, October 5
10:30, 11, 11:30 or 12

Have you ever been inside of a Whale?

Visit inside a life-sized inflatable whale, brought to AML by WDC (Whale & Dolphin Conservation) scientists.

Visitors can go inside the 45 foot inflatable North Atlantic right whale to learn about whale anatomy and how important whales are to the health of our oceans.

Recommended for ages 4 and up.

*Registration is required. To register, contact the Children's Room: 978-929-6655 option 4.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Acton Libraries
Read to  Molly


Wednesdays, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.

Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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 make an appointment.

Ed Morgan
Live Music for Kids


Monday, October 7 & 21 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

Bring Your Kids to Dance and Sing Along

Sponsored by the Friends of the Acton Libraries
Lego Club


Thursday, October 24
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!
New Books
 
Click here for a list of new 
books in the Children's Department.