Enrichment, 1st-3rd: 100th Day of School

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

To celebrate the first 100 days of school, learners will write about what life will be like when they are 100 while keeping a bucket list of things to do before then! They will also have the opportunity to make and take home their own booklets featuring 100 of their favorite parts of speech. Parents/guardians...

Enrichment, 4-5th: 100th Day of School

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

To celebrate the first 100 days of school, learners will write about what life will be like when they are 100 while keeping a bucket list of things to do before then! They will also have the opportunity to make and take home their own booklets featuring 100 of their favorite parts of speech. Parents/guardians...

Enrichment: Crime Scene Writing Lab (Grades 6 and up)

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Join us in the Acton Curriculum Library where we will be conducting an exciting ELA adventure focused on investigating crime scenes. Over the course of three sessions, learners will play the role of forensic technician, detective, and even journalist. In this lab, learners will keep an investigator's notebook as they explore crime scenes, both real...

Enrichment, 1-3: Leprechaun Trap Fun

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Learners will work in groups to brainstorm the perfect way to trap a leprechaun. They will dive into the skill of procedural writing to make sure their leprechaun traps are fool (leprechaun) proof!

Enrichment, 4-5: Leprechaun Trap Fun

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Learners will work in groups to brainstorm the perfect way to trap a leprechaun. They will dive into the skill of procedural writing to make sure their leprechaun traps are fool (leprechaun) proof!

Story Time & Art: Alice Guy-Blaché, Grades, 1-4

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Come to the Acton Library and hear the story of Alice Guy-Blaché who started her own film company and changed the way we hear, see and think about movies forever. Together learners will create a filmstrip of 3 frames of someone closing their eye. We’ll learn sketching and watercolor technique in this fabulous activity. 

Story Time & Art: Alice Guy-Blaché, Grades, 5 and up

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Come to the Acton Library and hear the story of Alice Guy-Blaché who started her own film company and changed the way we hear, see and think about movies forever. Together learners will create a filmstrip of 3 frames of someone closing their eye. We’ll learn sketching and watercolor technique in this fabulous activity. 

Story Time & Art: She Caught the Light: Williamina Stevens Fleming: Astronomer, Grades, 1-4

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Learners visiting the Acton library will learn about Williamina Fleming, an astronomer who is credited for discovering the Horsehead Nebula. Much of her other work was capturing the light of a star through a prism, creating a rainbow spectrum. In this project, learners will create the ROYGBIV rainbow, then cut out thin strips. Next students...

Story Time & Art: She Caught the Light: Williamina Stevens Fleming: Astronomer, Grades, 5 and up

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Learners visiting the Acton library will learn about Williamina Fleming, an astronomer who is credited for discovering the Horsehead Nebula. Much of her other work was capturing the light of a star through a prism, creating a rainbow spectrum. In this project, learners will create the ROYGBIV rainbow, then cut out thin strips. Next students...

Story Time and Art: Ode to the Commode / Blue Lipstick (K-4)

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

For National Poetry Month, learners will explore the world of concrete poetry and bring their poems to life through art. Through this poetic exploration, learners will write their own visual poetry about the world around them.

ELA Writing Lab – Butterflies, Grades K-3

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Join the Acton Library on April  18 at 10 am to read A Butterfly is Patient and learn the life cycle of a butterfly. We’ll string together an adorable life cycle chart as we write all about it. Register below.

ELA Writing Lab – Butterflies, Grades 4-5

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Join the Acton Library on April 18 at 1 pm to read A Butterfly is Patient and learn the life cycle of a butterfly. We’ll string together an adorable life cycle chart as we write all about it. Register below.

Enrichment: Crime Scene Writing Lab (Grades 6 and up)

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Join us in the Acton Curriculum Library where we will be conducting an exciting ELA adventure focused on investigating crime scenes. Over the course of three sessions, learners will play the role of forensic technician, detective, and even journalist. In this lab, learners will keep an investigator's notebook as they explore crime scenes, both real...

Story Time and Art: Follow the Moon Home, K-4

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

To celebrate Earth Day, learners are invited to gather together to hear the story of how children can change the world with teamwork. While exploring the plight of the sea turtles off the South Carolina coast, learners will create their own eco-friendly bag to remind them to practice waste reduction with these reusable tote bags....

Story Time and Art: Follow the Moon Home, Grades 5+

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

To celebrate Earth Day, learners are invited to gather together to hear the story of how children can change the world with teamwork. While exploring the plight of the sea turtles off the South Carolina coast, learners will create their own eco-friendly bag to remind them to practice waste reduction with these reusable tote bags....

End of the Year Writing Activity, Grades K-3

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

This journal-style writing lab will have learners reflecting on their school year and making big plans for the summer and next year! Together, we’ll walk through memory lane as we explore all the things that made this year so fun! Register below.

End of the Year Writing Activity, Grades 4-5

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

This journal-style writing lab will have learners reflecting on their school year and making big plans for the summer and next year! Together, we’ll walk through memory lane as we explore all the things that made this year so fun! Register below.

Enrichment: Crime Scene Writing Lab (Grades 6 and up)

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Join us in the Acton Curriculum Library where we will be conducting an exciting ELA adventure focused on investigating crime scenes. Over the course of three sessions, learners will play the role of forensic technician, detective, and even journalist. In this lab, learners will keep an investigator's notebook as they explore crime scenes, both real...

Story Time & Art: Crab Cake by Andrea Tsurumi, Grades K-4th

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

As school winds down and we head towards summer, learners are invited to gather at the Acton Library to read the story of one brave crab who rallies his fellow sea creatures together to rebuild their community after disaster. We’ll also explore how tide pools work to create a beautiful ecosystem and create seashell bracelets...

Story Time & Art: Crab Cake by Andrea Tsurumi, Grades 5+

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

As school winds down and we head towards summer, learners are invited to gather at the Acton Library to read the story of one brave crab who rallies his fellow sea creatures together to rebuild their community after disaster. We’ll also explore how tide pools work to create a beautiful ecosystem and create seashell bracelets...

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