Acton Public Library

10/14/2026

TONIGHT! 6pm
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Mark Binder premiers at Acton with a rare grown up set.
Free to ALL

Our fifteenth installment of the Acoustic Storyteller Series will take place on Wednesday, October 14 at 6 PM. Mark Binder will take us on a journey by blending storytelling and theater, as well as the spoken word with a bit of music. You won't want to miss out!

10/13/2026

We still have many free Halloween costumes available for children. Please swing by today!

10/13/2026

Laptop ConneCT lets eligible Connecticut residents borrow a laptop and accessories for long-term use!

WHAT IS IT?
Laptop ConneCT establishes long-term lending of laptops and related
accessories to eligible Connecticut residents through local public libraries.
The Laptop ConneCT Program is administered by the CT Department of Energy
and Environmental Protection (DEEP) in partnership with the Connecticut State
Library. This program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
You are eligible to receive a laptop if you:
• Are at least 18 years old
• Have a valid library card from Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook, CT
• Participate in a qualifying state or federal assistance program

* If you need a library card or help signing up for assistance, we can help!

10/11/2026

Hey teens! If you're looking for some active volunteer hours, consider joining our YA Library Advisory Board, which meets once a month. Ages 12-18.

Hope to see you on Tuesday, October 13 at 3:30 PM!

10/10/2026

Are you looking for some Halloween makeup ideas? Join Decimated Designs on Saturday, October 17 at 3 PM for an interactive class about the art of special effects makeup.

Although this program will have a Young Adult focus, All Ages are welcome to attend. Makeup applications may be limited by constraints of time and number.

10/09/2026

Don't forget that APL will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of the holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 13 for our regular business hours of 10 AM to 8 PM. Be sure to visit us and stock up on your favorite games and movies!

You can always download digital items, with your valid library card, through the Libby, Hoopla, and Palace Project apps.

10/08/2026

Don't forget the Great Halloween Costume Swap tomorrow is open again on Friday, October 9, from 3 PM to 4:30 PM. We've got some great options for a Trick-or-Treat outfit!

No prior costume donation is needed to participate, one costume per child. Consider bringing an item to donate to the food pantry.

10/08/2026

Have you heard of Banned Books Week? According to the American Library Association, "Banned Books Week launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of book challenges in libraries, schools, and bookstores."

Sound familiar? We strive to protect your freedom to read!

IMAGE 2: Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025 (Nationwide)
1. Sold by Patricia McCormick
2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
3. Gender Q***r by Maia Kobabe
4. Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
5. (TIE) Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
5. (TIE) Tricks by Ellen Hopkins
6. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
7. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
8. (TIE) Identical by Ellen Hopkins
8. (TIE) Looking for Alaska by John Green
8. (TIE) Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Artist Hyesu Lee
All images © American Library Association. Banned Books Week is ® American Library Association. Let Books Be is ©2026 American Library Association.

10/07/2026

We just love our TINY readers and their joy as they accomplish BIG goals!

Images 1 & 2: She recently finished 500 books, and apparently she's ready for winter, considering her favorite book selection: The Itsy Bitsy Snowman by Jeffrey Burton.

Images 3 & 4: He also completed 500 books and enthusiastically shared his suggestion: Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae.

Images 5 & 6: She's read 700 books so far! Her newest best read: How to Catch a Unicorn, which was written by Adam Wallace.

Images 7 & 8: After reading 300 books, he'd recommend The Good Egg by Jory John.

We are so proud of all these readers!