"O is for the Old Saybrook Public Library (a.k.a the Acton Library)

 

Acton Public Library on the inside!

We recently visited the Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook Connecticut. This library in particular was fantastic, having a beautiful inside and outdoor landscaping that was also very pretty. It also had some pretty creative programs.  For instance, instead of just paying a fine for an overdue book you had the option of bringing in non-perishable food items to be donated for the Shoreline food pantry. If you chose to do this $1 would be removed from your fine while you were also helping out  a local charity. 

Food for Fines!!!!

 

Teen section!

 This library also had  fantastic children's and teen sections. The children's section also had a parent's corner with books for families that addressed different topics along the lines of parenting (my mom's fave!).  The teen section had a wide selection of magazines, books and graphic novels plus lots of comfy chairs to sit in. The children's section was full of great picture books and chapter books as well as even more places to curl up and read.

One of the tile paintings on the wall.

Near the entrance to the library there was a fantastic peice of artwork on the wall! There were little rectangles made of tile,  and on each space there was an image of something you could find in Old Saybrook, or something important from the town's history. It was absolutely gorgeous, and has to really be seen in person to truly appreciate both the beauty and the history.

 The Acton Public Library had another cool offering: special movie-book kits that contained a book and the corresponding movie that you could borrow and take home (my mom says that the books are always better than the movies- this lets people decide for themselves;-).

The movie book kits.

  We're excited to check out Portland's library for "P"!