Community Resources

• Acton Memorial Library is the main library in town center, dedicated to serving the informational, educational, and recreational needs of Acton residents of all ages and backgrounds. 

• West Acton Citizen's Library is a wonderful reader's library in the heart of West Acton Village, specializing in putting popular books and magazines into the hands of readers. 

• Acton-Boxborough Community Ed offers classes year round for adults and children ranging from academic to artistic and gymnastic to scientific. Satisfy your curiosity about music, drama, games, Legos, nature walks, hip hop, computing, driver's ed, healthy eating, SAT prep, introductory Spanish, chair yoga or reading Oliver Twist. 

Elders and Seniors

• Acton Council on Aging advocates for local seniors by enhancing their quality of life and independence through programs, services and classes that address health, economics, social life and cultural interests. All Acton residents 60 years and older are invited. Find details in their newsletter. 

Contact
Acton Senior Center

30 Sudbury Road, Rear

Acton, MA 01720
978-929-6652

• Cooperative Elder Services offers frail elders and disabled adults who have medical, emotional or cognitive impairments, a caring and secure alternative to nursing home placement, while offering their family caretakers peace of mind and respite.

• Minuteman Senior Services helps older and disabled adults age with independence and dignity in the setting of their choice which is most often their own homes and communities. They support caregivers, local and long distance, who want to do the right thing for their loved ones and need help and advice as they balance the competing demands of family, work and self.

• Acton Chinese Language School is a non-profit that provides an educational and cultural setting for youngsters and adults in Acton and neighboring towns to learn Chinese language, traditions and culture. ACLS warmly extends its hands to students from non-Chinese families without regard to race, color, religion, gender and national origin.

• Acton Boxborough Family Network is a group of local parents working together to improve resources for families with young children by developing social, recreational, and cultural opportunities in Acton, Boxborough, and neighboring towns.

• The Acton Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Commission envisions an equitable and anti-racist community where all residents and employees can thrive, free of racism, homophobia, xenophobia, ableism, and all other systems of oppression. 

• Danny's Place Youth Services empowers youth through life and leadership skills. Programs include the U-Project , 4-H and life coaching.

• Drive-in Control invites families from Acton-Boxborough, Groton-Dunstable and Littleton to participate in advanced driver training and crash prevention (formerly known as Skid School) at a special subsidized rate, geared for 1st and 2nd year drivers who have the highest percentages of crashes. 

• English at Large provides free one-on-one English language tutoring and small group instruction to hundreds of adult learners in 21 Boston-area cities and towns to improve English language skills, adapt to American life, and participate in communities.

• First Connections is a free program for all families with children from birth through age 8. They offer facilitated playgroups, parenting education seminars, parent support groups, parent and child weekend STEM-based learning activities at 179 Great Road, #104A, Acton. Call them at 978-429-8284 or email lmatthews@jri.org to receive the quarterly newsletter which lists upcoming programming.

• Healthy Families Central Middlesex is a voluntary, confidential home visiting program for first-time pregnant or parenting moms and dads under the age of 21. Healthy Families can help with pregnancy and parenting support, personal goals, applying for benefits, exploring housing options, connecting to other services. Contact: Andrea Siani, (781) 693-1232.

• Latino Family Network fosters a network of Latin families in the Greater Boston Area to promote family connections, educational activities and social gatherings.

• Mass 211 connects people with community, health and disaster services through a free, 24/7 stigma-free phone service and searchable online database.

• Minuteman ARC improves the lives of children and adults with disabilities by increasing independence, personal choice, and self-advocacy.

• Open Door Theater produces one large-scale (usually musical) theatrical show every year, drawing local adults and children for casts and crews from the Acton area: Concord, Boxborough, Littleton, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Maynard, Westford and Sudbury.

• Acton Housing Authority provides affordable rental housing in Acton and rental assistance subsidies to low-income individuals and families, so they can rent housing in the private market.

• Community Resources Coordinator provides social services to town residents under 60. Information and referral about local, state and federal programs including food assistance, fuel assistance, MassHealth applications, financial assistance, substance abuse, domestic violence, affordable housing, legal and behavioral health resources. See ActonCoA for 60+ seniors.

• Town of Acton Website connects you to town departments, calendars, FAQs and news and announcements.

• Town of Acton Health Department safeguards the public health of the people living and working in Acton, MA.

• Town of Acton Recreation Department lets you register online for many of programs, classes and activities. Concert tickets are available at the Acton Recreation Center, 50 Audubon Drive, 9am-3pm.  Beginning June 1, You can also purchase tickets at NARA Sports Plaza, 71 Quarry Road. For more information, send email to recreation@actonma.gov or call (978) 929-6640, ext. 0. 

• Town of Acton Veteran's Services helps veterans and their dependents learn about and apply for federal, state, and local benefits.