Acton Public Library

Acton Public Library The Public Library for Old Saybrook, Connecticut.

Do you have plans for Thursday, June 4? Join us for our Summer Reading Kick-Off from 3 PM to 5 PM! We will have lawn ga...
06/01/2026

Do you have plans for Thursday, June 4? Join us for our Summer Reading Kick-Off from 3 PM to 5 PM! We will have lawn games and music, as well as ice cream from Ice Cream Emergency!

(While supplies last.)

If you register for Summer Reading, you will be entered in a raffle to win a Kobo Elipsa 2E reader!

Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library.

The Friends of Acton Public Library thank you for all your support in voting for their organization as part of Essex Ban...
05/29/2026

The Friends of Acton Public Library thank you for all your support in voting for their organization as part of Essex Bank's Community Investment Program. This year, their organization received nearly $1200. Thank you!

"Each year, the Bank donates up to 10% of its after-tax net income to nonprofit organizations and community development projects within the Bank’s core marketing area – including Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Guilford, Lyme, Killingworth, Madison, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook."

Have you heard about our Traveling Toys collection? It's just grown in size thanks to David and Karen's donation to the ...
05/28/2026

Have you heard about our Traveling Toys collection? It's just grown in size thanks to David and Karen's donation to the Traveling Toys fund for the Acton Public Library. We recently held a ribbon cutting in the Children's Room to highlight the new items we were able to purchase with these generous funds. Thank you!

05/27/2026

Have you throught about learning a new language? Don't forget that we offer free access to Transparent Language with your library card. You can learn 140+ languages in Transparent Language Online!

Just sign up through our website: https://actonlibrary.org/services/online-resources/

On May 9, we had an ALL AGES Patriotic Jigsaw Puzzle Competition. Our First Place winners completed the puzzle in approx...
05/26/2026

On May 9, we had an ALL AGES Patriotic Jigsaw Puzzle Competition. Our First Place winners completed the puzzle in approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes, and the Second Place team finished up in slightly more than 3 hours. Great job to all who competed!

This America 250 event was sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library.

Don't forget that the Annual Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10 AM on Monday, May 25, 2026. The route proceeds along El...
05/24/2026

Don't forget that the Annual Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10 AM on Monday, May 25, 2026. The route proceeds along Elm Street and down Main Street, concluding with a memorial service a the Town Green.

In the event of rain, the ceremonies will move to the Fire Department at 10 AM.

PS: Although we will be closed on Monday, May 25, we will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26 at 10 AM.

If you're around today, stop by the library to check out this month's Artist Displays. We are open today, May 23, from 1...
05/23/2026

If you're around today, stop by the library to check out this month's Artist Displays. We are open today, May 23, from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Images 1 & 2: These aprons are from the collection of Lynne Steeves.
Images 3 & 4: The Earthscapes photographs were taken by James Meehan.

We recently had some extra help at our Circulation Desk. Don't worry, we paid him in dog treats!
05/22/2026

We recently had some extra help at our Circulation Desk. Don't worry, we paid him in dog treats!

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. Feel free to use our parking lot during the parade! ...
05/21/2026

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. Feel free to use our parking lot during the parade!

Have you tried our new app? You can find the Libraries Online app on Google Play and Apple's App Store. Keep a digital c...
05/20/2026

Have you tried our new app? You can find the Libraries Online app on Google Play and Apple's App Store.

Keep a digital copy of your library card on the app, manage your checked out items and holds, check on upcoming events at the library, or print from the library printers, and more!

Image 1: Photo of the Libraries Online app (LION)
Image 2: Screenshot of some features within the app.

Pro Tip: This comes in very handy when you're running errands and bump into a friend who suggests registering for a program at the library!

Address

60 Old Boston Post Road
Old Saybrook, CT
06475

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18603953184

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