Millie the Duck's Birthday Party, all ages

Celebrate Millie the Duck's third birthday party. We'll have several special birthday activities, presents to unwrap, and, of course, birthday treats! This event is made possible by the generous support of the Concord Free Public Libr......More

Celebrate Millie the Duck's third birthday party. We'll have several special birthday activities, presents to unwrap, and, of course, birthday treats! This event is made possible by the generous support of the Concord Free Public Library Corporation, a charitable organization funded solely through private philanthropy. Support the Corporation’s work. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/millie-the-ducks-birthday-party-all-ages-2/

Children's Activity Room Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Fowler Storytime, Ages 5 & under

Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room.  Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyri......More

Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room.  Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyrinth garden at the West Concord Union Church (1317 Main St). Contact Fowler (fowler@concordlibrary.org, 978-318-3350 with questions). https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fowler-storytime-ages-5-under-118/

Labyrinth Garden at West Concord Union Church Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Stitch Circle at Fowler

Join fellow knitting, crocheting, needlework, etc. enthusiasts for weekly social crafting. Help each other out of tough spots, share patterns and tips, and enjoy creating together.  https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/stitch-circle-at-fowler-207/......More

Join fellow knitting, crocheting, needlework, etc. enthusiasts for weekly social crafting. Help each other out of tough spots, share patterns and tips, and enjoy creating together.  https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/stitch-circle-at-fowler-207/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Make Rubber Ducky Soap, ages 8+

Unleash your creativity and make your very own unique soap! There will be a variety of cosmetic-grade glitter, vibrant colors, and essential oils (optional) to choose from. You'll embed an adorable rubber ducky into your soap and learn how to make soap curls that look......More

Unleash your creativity and make your very own unique soap! There will be a variety of cosmetic-grade glitter, vibrant colors, and essential oils (optional) to choose from. You'll embed an adorable rubber ducky into your soap and learn how to make soap curls that look like waves. When you're done, you'll be able to take home your soap and remove it from the mold the day after the workshop. There is no lye exposure involved in this workshop, but due to the heat of materials, adult supervision is required for all children under the age of 12. Please read this required Safety Statement from our partner prior to registering: Melted soap is hot. This is not a drop-off class. Adult participation is required with each child under the age of 12. Guardians under participants under 10 must sign a waiver at the beginning of the workshop. No one under the age of 8 will be allowed in the room during the workshop, only the registered participants. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-program-tbd/

Children's Activity Room Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Baker Avenue Boat Launch Pollinator Garden Talk

Join Concord Trail Steward, Bob White, at the Baker Avenue Boat Launch Pollinator Garden in West Concord. From Route 62 in West Concord, take your first left off of Baker Ave., and park in the lot to explore the shade-tolerant native plants in this garden. Learn about......More

Join Concord Trail Steward, Bob White, at the Baker Avenue Boat Launch Pollinator Garden in West Concord. From Route 62 in West Concord, take your first left off of Baker Ave., and park in the lot to explore the shade-tolerant native plants in this garden. Learn about the origins of this garden which was once an overgrown vacant lot and is now full of many different native plants useful to pollinators. Bob will discuss invasive plant removal, which is a big part of maintaining this garden. Please register to receive any event updates. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baker-avenue-boat-launch-pollinator-garden-talk/

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Art for All Abilities at Fowler, Teen & Adult

Art for All comes to Fowler! Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30, teens and adults with cognitive differences are welcome to attend Arts and Crafts Club. Projects and activities may include making art for local shows, makin......More

Art for All comes to Fowler! Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30, teens and adults with cognitive differences are welcome to attend Arts and Crafts Club. Projects and activities may include making art for local shows, making greeting cards, and playing drawing games. This club is led by members of Art for All and made possible through support from the Friends of CFPL and individual contributors This program is made possible in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patron-supported non-profit organization. Learn more and support the Friends’ work.. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-for-all-abilities-at-fowler-teen-adult-40/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Twenty Classic Feature Animations and Why They Are Good for You: a talk by Randall Warniers

Join Randall Warniers for a talk about Twenty Classic Feature Animations and Why They Are Good for You! Short animated films—cartoons—have entertained audiences for over a century. In 1937 Walt Disney elevated the genre when his studio released the first feature-leng......More

Join Randall Warniers for a talk about Twenty Classic Feature Animations and Why They Are Good for You! Short animated films—cartoons—have entertained audiences for over a century. In 1937 Walt Disney elevated the genre when his studio released the first feature-length animation—Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs— to widespread acclaim and box-office success. Audiences and critics were amazed at the artistry of the Disney film, and future feature-length animations from Disney dominated the creative world of animation for most of the 20th century. In 1995 Pixar released Toy Story, a film made entirely with the emerging techniques of computer graphics. These powerful new tools helped feature animation blossom into the huge variety of movies we have today. This free in-person talk will discuss the history of animation and describe twenty significant feature animations that helped drive the technology and appeal of animation forward. Please register below for the talk. A pdf summary of the twenty selected films (plus extra added attractions) will be given to attendees for future reference. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/twenty-classic-feature-animations-and-why-they-are-good-for-you-a-talk-by-randall-warniers/

Goodwin Forum Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Toddler Time, ages 0-5

Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers! Recommended for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-time-ages-0-5......More

Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers! Recommended for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-time-ages-0-5-30/

Children's Activity Room Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Pollinator Week: Native Seedling Transplant

How did your native plants grow in your winter seed sow milk jugs? Drop by anytime between 11 and 1 to separate ours into plantable clumps. Bring your jugs! Trade, compare, and share! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pollinator-week-native-seed......More

How did your native plants grow in your winter seed sow milk jugs? Drop by anytime between 11 and 1 to separate ours into plantable clumps. Bring your jugs! Trade, compare, and share! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pollinator-week-native-seedling-transplant-2/

Backyard Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Baby Snugglebugs Storytime

Join us for an opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers of infants and pre-walking babies in this introduction to the world of early literacy. Share parenting experiences with one another and bond with your baby through lap bounces, nursery rhymes, songs, and,......More

Join us for an opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers of infants and pre-walking babies in this introduction to the world of early literacy. Share parenting experiences with one another and bond with your baby through lap bounces, nursery rhymes, songs, and, of course, books! Recommended for infants and pre-walking babies. Please feel free to continue to attend this storytime as long as you feel it is a good fit for you and your baby. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-snugglebugs-storytime-42/

Children's Activity Room Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Book-A-Mystery

Join Madeline from Fowler to discuss a range of mysteries, from thrillers to whodunnits. Please email fowler@concordlibrary.org if you have any questions, or if you'd like to receive email reminders about our meetings. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.co......More

Join Madeline from Fowler to discuss a range of mysteries, from thrillers to whodunnits. Please email fowler@concordlibrary.org if you have any questions, or if you'd like to receive email reminders about our meetings. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-a-mystery-37/

Backyard Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Make-It! Club, ages 5+

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle! Recommended for kids ages 5-10 and their caregivers. If your child is ages 5-9, please be prepared to stay with your child for the duration of the event. This program is ma......More

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle! Recommended for kids ages 5-10 and their caregivers. If your child is ages 5-9, please be prepared to stay with your child for the duration of the event. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/make-it-club-ages-5-34/

The Workshop Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Craft Lab at Fowler, Ages 12 & under

Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/india-day......More

Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/india-day-with-craft-lab-at-fowler-ages-12-under-20/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Teen Colorful Clay Candle Luminaries

Sculpt a customized candle holding luminary to let your creative light shine. Use all the many clay colors and cut-outs you want to make a craft that is uniquely yours. Perfect for Pride, or just to add a little flare to your home decor. Sign-up with your contact inf......More

Sculpt a customized candle holding luminary to let your creative light shine. Use all the many clay colors and cut-outs you want to make a craft that is uniquely yours. Perfect for Pride, or just to add a little flare to your home decor. Sign-up with your contact info so we can get your clay creations back to you after kilning! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-colorful-clay-candle-luminaries/

The Workshop Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Silent Spring II: The Dangers Of Yard Pesticides

Forty percent of all of our insect species now face extinction. US Monarch butterfly populations are down 80-90% in the last 20 years. Since 1970, the number of songbirds in the United States has dropped by over 3 billion. Annually in the US, a staggering 80 millio......More

Forty percent of all of our insect species now face extinction. US Monarch butterfly populations are down 80-90% in the last 20 years. Since 1970, the number of songbirds in the United States has dropped by over 3 billion. Annually in the US, a staggering 80 million pounds of pesticides are applied to our yards, and yet most people have little to no knowledge regarding the risks and dangers they pose to people, pets and the environment. The popularity of highly toxic “Neonics” is particularly alarming and yet most municipalities, including Thoreau’s Concord, do not regulate the use of these toxins and other pesticides on private property. This month, Wilson Kerr will present on this topic with the hope of raising awareness and informing our community. He will also cover some practical, effective non-toxic alternatives. Wilson Kerr is the Time Outdoors columnist for the Concord Bridge and is an amateur naturalist and avid outdoorsman. He has 2 young daughters and has developed a personal interest in the largely unregulated use of lawn pesticides (and why towns cannot or will not restrict their use). Wilson grew up in Belmont and has lived in Concord for 11 years.  https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dangers-of-pesticides-wilson-kerr/

Goodwin Forum Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Virtual Group Meditation with Mondiwell

Join Lara Wilson of Mondiwell for a 30-minute morning meditation practice with the CFPL, and start your day with a moment of ease. Discover mindful tools that center the body, settle the mind, and open the door to wellbeing. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive......More

Join Lara Wilson of Mondiwell for a 30-minute morning meditation practice with the CFPL, and start your day with a moment of ease. Discover mindful tools that center the body, settle the mind, and open the door to wellbeing. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-group-meditation-with-mondiwell-19/

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Barrett's Mill Conservation Land Pollinator Garden Talk

Join Concord Trail Steward, Kirk Kinder, to explore the Barrett's Mill Conservation Land Pollinator Garden. Kirk will be on hand to walk the garden and share the experience of starting and tending it. Parking and trail access is just east of 363 Barrett’s Mill Road. ......More

Join Concord Trail Steward, Kirk Kinder, to explore the Barrett's Mill Conservation Land Pollinator Garden. Kirk will be on hand to walk the garden and share the experience of starting and tending it. Parking and trail access is just east of 363 Barrett’s Mill Road. See the Barretts-Mill-Finigan-Way-Trail-Map. The pollinator garden is to the left of the parking lot behind the fence.  Please register to receive any event updates. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/barretts-mill-conservation-land-pollinator-garden-talk/

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Alphabet Storytime, ages 0-5

Join us for stories, rhymes and songs focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each week! Recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/alphabet-storytime-ages-0-5-33/

Children's Activity Room Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Gentle Flow Yoga Class at Fowler

Join local yoga instructor Jen for drop-in yoga for adults. This gentle flow class  is accessible for all levels and focuses on breath, alignment, and truly grounding movement. Yoga mats, straps, and blocks are available, but you can also bring your own.  Bio: Jen's ......More

Join local yoga instructor Jen for drop-in yoga for adults. This gentle flow class  is accessible for all levels and focuses on breath, alignment, and truly grounding movement. Yoga mats, straps, and blocks are available, but you can also bring your own.  Bio: Jen's journey with yoga started 20 years ago as a way to quiet her busy mind and find balance. The physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga have helped her navigate life’s ups and downs while cultivating compassion and self-awareness. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training with Cindy Boulter at Revolution Community Yoga in May 2024 and is thrilled to share her practice with others. Her classes combine poses of ease and strength always keeping balance in mind. Breath awareness, safety, grounding and functional movement are weaved into every class. Jen is also certified in Talk Yoga, a language-based yoga program for children. She is passionate about helping children and adults gain self-awareness and compassion through movement and breath. When not practicing yoga, Jen works as a graphic designer and art director. Her creativity and inspiring nature shine through in her teaching. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patron-supported non-profit organization. Learn more and support the Friends’ work. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/gentle-flow-yoga-class-at-fowler-56/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Meet The Writer-in-Residence

The 2025 Writer-in-Residence, Steve Edwards, will spend the noon hour in the Commons each Friday, and invites the public to join him for friendly conversation. Bring questions and thoughts about writing, books, nature, or whatever else is on your mind. No registration......More

The 2025 Writer-in-Residence, Steve Edwards, will spend the noon hour in the Commons each Friday, and invites the public to join him for friendly conversation. Bring questions and thoughts about writing, books, nature, or whatever else is on your mind. No registration required! From the press release announcing Steve's appointment: CONCORD, MA - The Concord Free Public Library and the Trustees of CFPL Corporation are delighted to announce their 2025 Writer-in-Residence – Steve Edwards. Steve Edwards is the author of the memoir Breaking into the Backcountry, the story of the seven months he spent as the lone caretaker of a remote homestead along the federally designated “Wild and Scenic” Rogue River in Oregon. He is also the recipient of a Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowship in Fiction/Nonfiction, and the author of essays that have appeared in The Sun, Orion, Literary Hub, and Longreads, including works dedicated to Henry David Thoreau and the natural and literary spaces of Concord and beyond. His latest work, an essay about the intersection of writing, mental health, and neurodiversity, was one of The Yale Review’s most-read articles in 2024. A professor of English studies at Fitchburg State University and a visiting lecturer at Tufts University, he lives in the area with his wife and son. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/meet-the-writer-in-residence-20/

Commons Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Plant for Pollinators at Fowler with Lady Fern Farm, All Ages

It's National Pollinator Week (June 16 - 22 )! Attend programs, take a self-guided tour of pollinator gardens in Concord, and let's work together to protect our ecosytem!  We're planting a new garden at Fowler! Come learn why and how, and then get your hands in the d......More

It's National Pollinator Week (June 16 - 22 )! Attend programs, take a self-guided tour of pollinator gardens in Concord, and let's work together to protect our ecosytem!  We're planting a new garden at Fowler! Come learn why and how, and then get your hands in the dirt! Thanks to a grant from the Garden Club of Concord and support from the Concord Free Public Library Corporation, we are transforming part of our front yard into a demonstration native plant garden. Nikki of Lady Fern Farm has designed our garden, and she will teach participants ways to move from lawn to a diverse, self-sustaining ecosytem without breaking your back or your bank.  Part of the program will be instructive and part will be hands-on. Please attend even if you are unable to help with the planting! If you can help us plant, we recommend work gloves and clothes that can withstand some dirt. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fowlers-new-garden-with-lady-fern-farm-all-ages/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Lego Club at Fowler, Ages 12 and under

Come play with us! Join fellow builders to construct from our Lego collection. Try out weekly challenges or work on your own project. Drop in at any time during Lego Club to join the fun! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-club-at-fowler-age......More

Come play with us! Join fellow builders to construct from our Lego collection. Try out weekly challenges or work on your own project. Drop in at any time during Lego Club to join the fun! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-club-at-fowler-ages-12-and-under-169/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Yoga & Movement Storytime, ages 2-6

Books are brought to life through yoga, movement and song! We will strengthen our minds, bodies, breath and heart.  Recommended for kids ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yoga-movement-storytime-ages-2-6-33/...More

Books are brought to life through yoga, movement and song! We will strengthen our minds, bodies, breath and heart.  Recommended for kids ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yoga-movement-storytime-ages-2-6-33/

Children's Activity Room Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Saturday Storytime at Fowler, Ages 5 & under

Join Fowler staff each week for songs and stories. On the first Saturday of each month, Ricardo Rosales will lead a morning of music in English and Spanish. If weather permits, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, please join us in the large meeting room! https......More

Join Fowler staff each week for songs and stories. On the first Saturday of each month, Ricardo Rosales will lead a morning of music in English and Spanish. If weather permits, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, please join us in the large meeting room! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/saturday-studio-at-fowler-ages-5-under-41/

Backyard Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

LEGO Explorers

Enjoy free building with your friends using LEGO bricks, Duplo blocks, Megabloks, and other building toys! Play with big kid blocks on the table, and blocks for little ones (recommended for 12 months and up) will be on the floor. https://concordlibrary.assabetintera......More

Enjoy free building with your friends using LEGO bricks, Duplo blocks, Megabloks, and other building toys! Play with big kid blocks on the table, and blocks for little ones (recommended for 12 months and up) will be on the floor. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-explorers-92/

Children's Activity Room Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Rainbow Glass Art - Family Class

Try your hand at glass-fusing with local artist Deenie Pacik Giuliano! We'll provide pride flags as inspiration as you craft your own rainbow-themed jewelry, coaster, or suncatcher. This session is intended for kids and families. Each child participant age 9 to 12 mus......More

Try your hand at glass-fusing with local artist Deenie Pacik Giuliano! We'll provide pride flags as inspiration as you craft your own rainbow-themed jewelry, coaster, or suncatcher. This session is intended for kids and families. Each child participant age 9 to 12 must be paired with one dedicated, participating adult. Teens 13 to 18 may participate independently. For safety reasons, children ages 8 and younger may not participate in this program and must be supervised by a non-participating adult. Completed glass projects will be available for pick-up at the Library in approximately 1 week. This workshop will also be offered as a teen and adult 2 PM session - please register for only one session. If you are wait-listed, you are welcome to join both session waitlists in case of cancellations. Additionally, both wait-listed patrons and walk-ins are welcome to visit the Library at the listed date and time for this event. Should any registered attendees cancel less than 24 hours in advance or fail to arrive 10 minutes past the listed start time, spots may be granted to those waiting in the order they arrive. The Workshop is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation, a charitable organization funded solely through private philanthropy. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rainbow-glass-art-family-class/

The Workshop Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Rainbow Glass Art - Teen & Adult Class

Try your hand at glass-fusing with local artist Deenie Pacik Giuliano! We'll provide pride flags as inspiration as you craft your own rainbow-themed jewelry, coaster, or suncatcher. This session is intended for teens and adults. Each child participant age 9 to 12 must......More

Try your hand at glass-fusing with local artist Deenie Pacik Giuliano! We'll provide pride flags as inspiration as you craft your own rainbow-themed jewelry, coaster, or suncatcher. This session is intended for teens and adults. Each child participant age 9 to 12 must be paired with one dedicated, participating adult. Teens 13 to 18 may participate independently. For safety reasons, children ages 8 and younger may not participate in this program and must be supervised by a non-participating adult. Completed glass projects will be available for pick-up at the Library in approximately 1 week. This workshop will also be offered as a family 12 PM session - please register for only one session. If you are wait-listed, you are welcome to join both session waitlists in case of cancellations. Additionally, both wait-listed patrons and walk-ins are welcome to visit the Library at the listed date and time for this event. Should any registered attendees cancel less than 24 hours in advance or fail to arrive 10 minutes past the listed start time, spots may be granted to those waiting in the order they arrive. The Workshop is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation, a charitable organization funded solely through private philanthropy. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rainbow-glass-art-teen-adult-class/

The Workshop Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Musical Monday: Jammin With You

Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday! Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes, you’ll be humming......More

Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday! Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes, you’ll be humming and bopping with Jammin With You all the way home. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patron-supported non-profit organization. Learn more and support the Friends’ work. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/musical-monday-jammin-with-you/

Goodwin Forum Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Fowler Baby Time, Ages 0-12 months

Join us for songs, stories, and a chance to chat with other parents and caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fowler-baby-time-ages-0-12-months-253/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Fowler Teen Crafternoon (Grades 6-12)

Stop by after school to unwind and craft. Bring something you're working on, or learn something new from your peers. Crafts may include origami, crochet, friendship bracelets, and more. Snacks will be provided. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/......More

Stop by after school to unwind and craft. Bring something you're working on, or learn something new from your peers. Crafts may include origami, crochet, friendship bracelets, and more. Snacks will be provided. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fowler-teen-crafternoon-grades-6-12-9/

1322 Main Street Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Free Play at Fowler, Ages 5 & under

Come play with us! Drop by the Fowler backyard weekly for a range of activities, including a water table and arts and crafts. Stay for 15 minutes or for the full 45 minutes. We will have different stations, allowing for child-guided play and socializing. In the case ......More

Come play with us! Drop by the Fowler backyard weekly for a range of activities, including a water table and arts and crafts. Stay for 15 minutes or for the full 45 minutes. We will have different stations, allowing for child-guided play and socializing. In the case of poor weather, we will meet inside the library! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/free-play-at-fowler-4/

Backyard Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Fowler Storytime, Ages 5 & under

Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room.  Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyri......More

Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room.  Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyrinth garden at the West Concord Union Church (1317 Main St). Contact Fowler (fowler@concordlibrary.org, 978-318-3350 with questions). https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fowler-storytime-ages-5-under-70/

Labyrinth Garden at West Concord Union Church Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Crafty Tuesday, ages 0-5

Join us to hear a story, and then enjoy a simple craft for little ones! Recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/crafty-tuesday-ages-0-5-34/

Children's Activity Room Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Fowler Storytime, Ages 5 & under

Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room.  Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyri......More

Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room.  Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyrinth garden at the West Concord Union Church (1317 Main St). Contact Fowler (fowler@concordlibrary.org, 978-318-3350 with questions). https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fowler-storytime-ages-5-under-119/

Labyrinth Garden at West Concord Union Church Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Stitch Circle at Fowler

Join fellow knitting, crocheting, needlework, etc. enthusiasts for weekly social crafting. Help each other out of tough spots, share patterns and tips, and enjoy creating together.  https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/stitch-circle-at-fowler-208/......More

Join fellow knitting, crocheting, needlework, etc. enthusiasts for weekly social crafting. Help each other out of tough spots, share patterns and tips, and enjoy creating together.  https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/stitch-circle-at-fowler-208/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> LED Mini-Golf with One-Up Games, all ages (6 Events)

Brighten up your family's evening with a round of 9-hole LED Mini-Golf presented by special guests from One-Up Games! Register here to participate in the 2:30-3pm session. Please register only those who will be teeing off (do not register yourself if you will be acco......More

Brighten up your family's evening with a round of 9-hole LED Mini-Golf presented by special guests from One-Up Games! Register here to participate in the 2:30-3pm session. Please register only those who will be teeing off (do not register yourself if you will be accompanying your child without playing). Please note: all children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by another guest ages 13+ at all times.  This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patron-supported non-profit organization. Learn more and support the Friends’ work.. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/led-mini-golf-with-one-up-games-ages-4/

Goodwin Forum Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Art for All Abilities at Fowler, Teen & Adult

Join the Arts and Crafts Club for their end of the year party!  Art for All Abilities at Fowler: Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30, teens and adults with cognitive differences are welcome to attend Arts and Crafts Club. Projects and activities may include making art fo......More

Join the Arts and Crafts Club for their end of the year party!  Art for All Abilities at Fowler: Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30, teens and adults with cognitive differences are welcome to attend Arts and Crafts Club. Projects and activities may include making art for local shows, making greeting cards, and playing drawing games. This club is led by members of Art for All and made possible through support from the Friends of CFPL and individual contributors This program is made possible in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patron-supported non-profit organization. Learn more and support the Friends’ work.. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-for-all-abilities-at-fowler-teen-adult-41/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Fowler Afoot

Join Fowler Afoot on the fourth Wednesday of the month. We will meet at the Fowler Branch Library at 10 am, and then walk together on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will meet inside.  For June, we will have the opportunity to talk ......More

Join Fowler Afoot on the fourth Wednesday of the month. We will meet at the Fowler Branch Library at 10 am, and then walk together on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will meet inside.  For June, we will have the opportunity to talk with the library's current Writer-in-Residence, Steve Edwards, about his 2010 memoir, Breaking into the Backcountry. In this book Edwards shares his experiences from a 2001 writing residency in the remote Rogue River backcountry of southwestern Oregon. Copies will be available to checkout at the Fowler Branch.  https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fowler-afoot-11/

1322 Main Street Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Toddler Time, ages 0-5

Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers! Recommended for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-time-ages-0-5......More

Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers! Recommended for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-time-ages-0-5-31/

Children&#039;s Activity Room Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Baby Snugglebugs Storytime

Join us for an opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers of infants and pre-walking babies in this introduction to the world of early literacy. Share parenting experiences with one another and bond with your baby through lap bounces, nursery rhymes, songs, and,......More

Join us for an opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers of infants and pre-walking babies in this introduction to the world of early literacy. Share parenting experiences with one another and bond with your baby through lap bounces, nursery rhymes, songs, and, of course, books! Recommended for infants and pre-walking babies. Please feel free to continue to attend this storytime as long as you feel it is a good fit for you and your baby. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-snugglebugs-storytime-43/

Children&#039;s Activity Room Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Craft Lab at Fowler, Ages 12 & under

Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration.  When weather permits, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, we will meet in the meeting room. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-lab-......More

Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration.  When weather permits, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, we will meet in the meeting room. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-lab-at-fowler-ages-12-under-165/

Backyard Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Make-It! Club, ages 5+

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle! Recommended for kids ages 5-10 and their caregivers. If your child is ages 5-9, please be prepared to stay with your child for the duration of the event. This program is ma......More

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle! Recommended for kids ages 5-10 and their caregivers. If your child is ages 5-9, please be prepared to stay with your child for the duration of the event. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/make-it-club-ages-5-35/

The Workshop Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Craft Lab at Fowler, Ages 12 & under

Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/india-day......More

Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/india-day-with-craft-lab-at-fowler-ages-12-under-21/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Virtual Films at Fowler: The Conversation (1974)

Films at Fowler continues in summer 2025 with Classics Old and New! For 26 years Concord film viewers gathered on winter evenings at Fowler Library to see some of the most interesting and stimulating examples of......More

Films at Fowler continues in summer 2025 with Classics Old and New! For 26 years Concord film viewers gathered on winter evenings at Fowler Library to see some of the most interesting and stimulating examples of current and classic cinema from around the world. That movie series, now called Films at Fowler, changed to an online video streaming format in 2021 and continues in that format in 2024. Because we no longer meet in person, we now watch—on your own schedule—selected movies on Kanopy, a free streaming service available to Library patrons. We will then gather on Zoom on scheduled evenings for a lively movie discussion. The theme of the movies this summer is Classics Old and New!  The movies in this series are highly regarded classic movies that let us experience other people and other stories from around the world.  The Conversation (1974) Discussion date on Zoom: Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m -  A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert (Gene Hackman) has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on are in danger.  Please watch the film on Kanopy before the discussion.  To register for Films at Fowler discussions, please send an email to FilmsatFowler@concordlibrary.org https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-films-at-fowler-the-conversation-1974/

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Virtual Group Meditation with Mondiwell

Join Lara Wilson of Mondiwell for a 30-minute morning meditation practice with the CFPL, and start your day with a moment of ease. Discover mindful tools that center the body, settle the mind, and open the door to wellbeing. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive......More

Join Lara Wilson of Mondiwell for a 30-minute morning meditation practice with the CFPL, and start your day with a moment of ease. Discover mindful tools that center the body, settle the mind, and open the door to wellbeing. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-group-meditation-with-mondiwell-20/

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Knit & Sip

Stop by the Workshop every Thursday morning for a cup of coffee and two hours of informal, self-guided knitting with fellow Concord crafters! Needles and yarn scrap swap available for new knitters. All ages and experiences welcome, but instruction is not provided. ......More

Stop by the Workshop every Thursday morning for a cup of coffee and two hours of informal, self-guided knitting with fellow Concord crafters! Needles and yarn scrap swap available for new knitters. All ages and experiences welcome, but instruction is not provided. The Workshop is made possible by the generous support of the Concord Free Public Library Corporation, a charitable organization funded solely through private philanthropy. Support the Corporation’s work. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knit-sip-2/

The Workshop Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

ZOOM Storytime from Fowler, Ages 5 & under

Join Fowler staff online for weekly songs, stories, and rhymes.  https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/zoom-storytime-from-fowler-ages-5-under-69/

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Messy Fun at Fowler, Ages 5 & under

What's more fun than getting messy? Getting messy somewhere that isn't in your house! Drop by the Fowler backyard weekly for a range of activities from play dough to blocks. Stay for 15 minutes or for the full hour. We will have different stations, allowing for child......More

What's more fun than getting messy? Getting messy somewhere that isn't in your house! Drop by the Fowler backyard weekly for a range of activities from play dough to blocks. Stay for 15 minutes or for the full hour. We will have different stations, allowing for child-guided play and socializing. In the case of poor weather, we will meet inside the library! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/messy-fun-at-fowler-ages-5-under-66/

Backyard Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Conversation Circle for English Language Learners at Fowler

Join us for a volunteer-led gathering to practice English. This group is best for speakers with some conversational English. For more information, call 978-318-3350 or email fowler@concordlibrary.org.  When weather allows, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, we ......More

Join us for a volunteer-led gathering to practice English. This group is best for speakers with some conversational English. For more information, call 978-318-3350 or email fowler@concordlibrary.org.  When weather allows, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, we will meet downstairs at Fowler. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/conversation-circle-for-english-language-learners-at-fowler-176/

Backyard Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Read to a Dog at Fowler

Are you looking to improve your reading? Join Samantha, a young golden retriever, for a 10-15 minute reading session. No advance registration required. When you arrive, sign up and choose a book to read, and we will do our best to accommodate all interested participan......More

Are you looking to improve your reading? Join Samantha, a young golden retriever, for a 10-15 minute reading session. No advance registration required. When you arrive, sign up and choose a book to read, and we will do our best to accommodate all interested participants! This program is designed for developing readers of all ages.  Samantha loves her to have her paws rubbed as well as her belly. She’s very gentle and loves to give lots of kisses.  She is a certified therapy dog through Pets and People Foundation. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-a-dog-at-fowler-31/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Words Move Theater Company "Mixed Messages"

"Mixed Messages", Five Short Humorous Plays by Jack Neary Jack Neary is a Massachusetts playwright  who has written, acted and directed plays throughout the US and Canada. His plays features wry, humorous commentaries on everyday life as well as life in the theater ......More

"Mixed Messages", Five Short Humorous Plays by Jack Neary Jack Neary is a Massachusetts playwright  who has written, acted and directed plays throughout the US and Canada. His plays features wry, humorous commentaries on everyday life as well as life in the theater world which he knows so well, and have been successful with adults of all ages. Not suitable for children. The show lasts 60 minutes.    WordsMove Theater is a small company of professional and semiprofessional actors who present staged readings of notable plays and radio dramas. We are in our third season of productions . We are funded by a grant from the Mass Council on the Arts as well as private donations. Please see our website: WordsMoveTheater.org This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patron-supported non-profit organization. Learn more and support the Friends’ work. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/words-move-theater-company-mixed-messages/

Goodwin Forum Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Alphabet Storytime, ages 0-5

Join us for stories, rhymes and songs focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each week! Recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/alphabet-storytime-ages-0-5-34/

Children&#039;s Activity Room Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Gentle Flow Yoga Class at Fowler

Join local yoga instructor Jen for drop-in yoga for adults. This gentle flow class  is accessible for all levels and focuses on breath, alignment, and truly grounding movement. Yoga mats, straps, and blocks are available, but you can also bring your own.  Bio: Jen's ......More

Join local yoga instructor Jen for drop-in yoga for adults. This gentle flow class  is accessible for all levels and focuses on breath, alignment, and truly grounding movement. Yoga mats, straps, and blocks are available, but you can also bring your own.  Bio: Jen's journey with yoga started 20 years ago as a way to quiet her busy mind and find balance. The physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga have helped her navigate life’s ups and downs while cultivating compassion and self-awareness. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training with Cindy Boulter at Revolution Community Yoga in May 2024 and is thrilled to share her practice with others. Her classes combine poses of ease and strength always keeping balance in mind. Breath awareness, safety, grounding and functional movement are weaved into every class. Jen is also certified in Talk Yoga, a language-based yoga program for children. She is passionate about helping children and adults gain self-awareness and compassion through movement and breath. When not practicing yoga, Jen works as a graphic designer and art director. Her creativity and inspiring nature shine through in her teaching. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patron-supported non-profit organization. Learn more and support the Friends’ work. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/gentle-flow-yoga-class-at-fowler-57/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Fowler Afternoon Tea Book Club

On the fourth Friday of each month, enjoy a selection of teas and discuss a blend of historical and contemporary fiction. Copies of the selected book are available at Fowler.  For June we will discuss Margaret Renkl's 2023 book, ......More

On the fourth Friday of each month, enjoy a selection of teas and discuss a blend of historical and contemporary fiction. Copies of the selected book are available at Fowler.  For June we will discuss Margaret Renkl's 2023 book, The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year. The eAudiobook, read by the author, is available to download on Hoopla and the eBook on Libby. Please feel free to bring in food related to the recipe theme, but do not feel obligated!  1:30 PM: Tea and Socializing begins 2 PM: Book Discussion begins Disclaimer: The Concord Free Public Library is not responsible for any illness resulting from the consumption of food on the premises which was made off-site. Please eat at your own risk. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fowler-afternoon-tea-book-club-41/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Lego Club at Fowler, Ages 12 and under

Come play with us! Join fellow builders to construct from our Lego collection. Try out weekly challenges or work on your own project. Drop in at any time during Lego Club to join the fun! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-club-at-fowler-age......More

Come play with us! Join fellow builders to construct from our Lego collection. Try out weekly challenges or work on your own project. Drop in at any time during Lego Club to join the fun! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-club-at-fowler-ages-12-and-under-170/

Meeting Room Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742