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-55/

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

Craft Lab at Fowler, Rainbow Edition

Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. Ages 12 and under.  During the month of June, we will celebrate Pride month by doing rainbow crafts! When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Quest......More

Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. Ages 12 and under.  During the month of June, we will celebrate Pride month by doing rainbow crafts! When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-lab-at-fowler-ages-12-under-135/

Meeting Room 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-5-51/

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-18/

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

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (high school)

Our older player game: Seven Plunders of the World! Join the high seas hijinks and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice! PLEASE NOTE! If you wish to drop in, please have a level 4 character ready to go, or, see Erick at the Teen desk (sometime before g......More

Our older player game: Seven Plunders of the World! Join the high seas hijinks and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice! PLEASE NOTE! If you wish to drop in, please have a level 4 character ready to go, or, see Erick at the Teen desk (sometime before game day) to build one! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-dungeons-and-dragons-high-school-19/

Teen Room Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Girls Who Code

Our Girls Who Code club is part of a national non-profit that aims to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Our participants (ages 10 to 14) meet weekly on Wednesdays at 5 PM from October to May to: lea......More

Our Girls Who Code club is part of a national non-profit that aims to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Our participants (ages 10 to 14) meet weekly on Wednesdays at 5 PM from October to May to: learn to code from local women in STEM fields, build relationships with peers and role models in a safe, supportive environment, and work together to design and complete community-oriented projects that matter to them. Please note: All participants are required to have an individual, personal email address which they are able to access during meetings. Please make arrangements for your child(ren) to be able to log into a personal email address with a username, password, and two-factor authentication, if required. A limited number of laptops are available to participants. We strongly encourage those who are able to bring a personal laptop computer or tablet. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/girls-who-code-35/

The Workshop 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-17/

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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-66/

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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-63/

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-173/

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

"A Lovely Light" with local actor Stephen Collins

Join local actor Stephen Collins for " A Lovely Light", a lecture/performance about the life and poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay.  Born in 1892 in Rockland, Maine, she spent her last years at Steepletop her farm in Austerlitz, N.Y. She was the first woman to win Th......More

Join local actor Stephen Collins for " A Lovely Light", a lecture/performance about the life and poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay.  Born in 1892 in Rockland, Maine, she spent her last years at Steepletop her farm in Austerlitz, N.Y. She was the first woman to win The Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923 when she was thirty-one years old. A fierce advocate for women's rights and social justice she marched down Boylston St. in Boston in protest of The Sacco and Vanzetti verdicts. Through the 1950's and 1960's she was dismissed as a sappy, sentimental love poet. Starting in the mid 1970's Feminist scholars have brought her work back to the forefront where it belongs. She wrote her masterpiece, " Renascence " when she was seventeen years old.  Stephen Collins grew up in Cambridge, and received a BA in Literature from UMass Boston. After twenty plus years in a sales career, he is back doing what he truly loves – performing and teaching. Recently he has been teaching seminars on Whitman, Hardy, Shakespeare, Frost, and Contemporary Poetry at various locations throughout the country. Learn more about Stephen at  www.unlaunchedvoices.com and www.newmuseproductions.com.  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/a-lovely-light-a-lecture-performance-about-the-life-and-poetry-of-edna-st-vincent-millay-by-stephen-collins/

Goodwin Forum 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-54/

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-18/

Commons Main Library, 129 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-167/

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

Musical Morning with Ricardo at Fowler, Ages 7 & under

Ricardo Rosales will join us on the first Saturday of each month for a special music class in Spanish and English. Expand your musical and language skills! About Ricardo: Ricardo Rosales is a classically trained bassoonist from the school of music of Guanajuato Univ......More

Ricardo Rosales will join us on the first Saturday of each month for a special music class in Spanish and English. Expand your musical and language skills! About Ricardo: Ricardo Rosales is a classically trained bassoonist from the school of music of Guanajuato University, Mexico. He has over 20 years of experience teaching music theory and practice with students of all ages. He was in Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy in San Pablo, California for 5 years teaching guitar, piano, and voice for kids 6-12 years old. In addition to teaching and playing Mexican folk music, he played with the San Francisco State University Orchestra, Golden Gate Symphony and with chamber groups around the Bay Area. Since he moved to Massachusetts, he is participating in the musical program of Music Together and Canta y Baila Conmigo.  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-morning-with-ricardo-at-fowler-ages-7-under-13/

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

Pride Craft Party!

Drop-in to our second annual Pride Craft Party at Concord Pride Fest! Makers of all ages welcome. This year's celebration will feature: a FREE ICE CREAM truck on the Library lawn (for the first 200 visitors), a Bedazzle-Your-Own Sunglasses buffet (both child and a......More

Drop-in to our second annual Pride Craft Party at Concord Pride Fest! Makers of all ages welcome. This year's celebration will feature: a FREE ICE CREAM truck on the Library lawn (for the first 200 visitors), a Bedazzle-Your-Own Sunglasses buffet (both child and adult sizes available), a collaborative Masking Tape Rainbow Mural, and more! 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/pride-craft-party-2/

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

Teen Concord Pride Fest Party

Show your true colors at second annual Concord Pride celebration right here at the library! Come and join us from 12:00-3:00 for karaoke, gaming, treats, and more. And don’t forget to make some memories at our Pride photo booth! https://concordlibrary.assabetinterac......More

Show your true colors at second annual Concord Pride celebration right here at the library! Come and join us from 12:00-3:00 for karaoke, gaming, treats, and more. And don’t forget to make some memories at our Pride photo booth! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-concord-pride-fest-party-2/

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

Unwind the Mind for Mental Clarity

FREE Group Virtual Biofield Tuning online session with Julie Ramsdell Biofield Tuning is a relaxing physics-based sound therapy with tuning forks that recalibrates the body's biomagnetic field. The practice involves using the frequency resonance and entrainment of tu......More

FREE Group Virtual Biofield Tuning online session with Julie Ramsdell Biofield Tuning is a relaxing physics-based sound therapy with tuning forks that recalibrates the body's biomagnetic field. The practice involves using the frequency resonance and entrainment of tuning forks to recalibrate the biomagnetic field, which helps shift conditioned programming or habits. While you simply relax and receive with Julie's meditative guidance, Biofield Tuning releases stress stored in the body on a cellular level, resulting in clarity, calm and more energy. Through the internet, the process engages principles of quantum physics along with mindful intention and engagement. Curious? Great - that's step one. Step two is to show up! Join Julie to experience moments of deep ease and learn more about her services here. ********************************************************** Julie Ramsdell, MS, is a certified advanced Biofield Tuning Practitioner and teacher. This physics-based sound therapy utilizes tuning forks on and around the body to recalibrate the body's bio-magnetic field and help change conditioned programming or habits. An energy intuitive Reiki Master trained in the Usui lineage and a Certified Regression Hypnotist, Julie combines biofield tuning, energy medicine, trauma-informed psychological theory, astrology and regression hypnosis to locate and release unhelpful patterns from the body. After sessions, clients feel uplifted, energized, with increased clarity, reduced pain, and a calmer, more hopeful outlook on life. Julie teaches metaphysical topics at the Edgar Cayce Center, leads meditation and group tunings, and offers private consultations. Julie holds an MS in Communication from Boston University. Learn more at www.julieramsdell.com https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/unwind-the-mind-for-mental-clarity/

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Musical Monday: Dandelion

Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday! Comprised of lifelong Boston musicians Heather Scott and Talia Rose, Dandelion shares a love of musical storytelling to audiences across generations. With a passion for crafting joy......More

Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday! Comprised of lifelong Boston musicians Heather Scott and Talia Rose, Dandelion shares a love of musical storytelling to audiences across generations. With a passion for crafting joyfulfolk-inspired songs, Dandelion brings warmth, smiles (and even a little learning!) to kids and the caretakers who love them. Bring your dancing feet and sing along to songs about gardening, the animals we love, and even intergalactic robots! 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-39/

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-251/

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-6-12-7/

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-2/

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

Pride Art Night with Alex Makes Art

Celebrate Pride Month by crafting your own sustainable rainbow headpiece, wreath, or garland with MFA-exhibited artist Alex Makes Art! Makers of all ages welcome. Supplies for this project were sourced from community donations, ......More

Celebrate Pride Month by crafting your own sustainable rainbow headpiece, wreath, or garland with MFA-exhibited artist Alex Makes Art! Makers of all ages welcome. Supplies for this project were sourced from community donations, the Fowler Library's Wreath Composting event, and The Workshop and Alex's crafting leftovers. Have leftover fabric, tinsel, faux flowers, or other supplies you think would make this Pride more fabulous? Check out our craft donations page to see what we can accept right now! 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/pride-art-night-with-alex-makes-art-2/

The Workshop 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-68/

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

Tuesday Book Discussion: The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

Each month, join other readers to discuss a range of books, from classics to contemporary.  For June, we will partner with the Military Family Support Group of Concord to discuss The Things They Carried, by Tim O'Brien.  Copies of the book are available at the Main ......More

Each month, join other readers to discuss a range of books, from classics to contemporary.  For June, we will partner with the Military Family Support Group of Concord to discuss The Things They Carried, by Tim O'Brien.  Copies of the book are available at the Main Library.  https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tuesday-book-discussion-the-things-they-carried-by-tim-obrien-2/

129 Main Street Main Library, 129 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-0-5-32/

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-117/

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-206/......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-206/

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

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-39/

Meeting Room 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-0-5-29/

Children'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-41/

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

Cookbook Club

For June, we will make recipes by Jessica Merchant. Please select a recipe from the cookbook below: - Everyday dinners : real life recipes t......More

For June, we will make recipes by Jessica Merchant. Please select a recipe from the cookbook below: - Everyday dinners : real life recipes to set your family up for a week of success You are also welcome to make something from the following website: https://www.howsweeteats.com/ To register your recipe, click here: https://concordlibrarycookbookclub.blogspot.com/p/recipe-form.html To see which recipes have already been claimed, click here: https://concordlibrarycookbookclub.blogspot.com/p/list-of-claimed-recipes_31.html 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. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patron-supported non-profit organization. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cookbook-club-51/

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

Craft Lab at Fowler, Rainbow Edition

Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. Ages 12 and under.  During the month of June, we will celebrate Pride month by doing rainbow crafts! When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Quest......More

Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. Ages 12 and under.  During the month of June, we will celebrate Pride month by doing rainbow crafts! When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-lab-at-fowler-ages-12-under-136/

Meeting Room 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-5-33/

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-19/

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

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (middle school)

Drop in to this middle school game of Dungeons and Dragons: Settling Debt! Build your character, pick your gear, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice! PLEASE NOTE! We've got about 14 players, so we need to save game time for playing, and cannot spa......More

Drop in to this middle school game of Dungeons and Dragons: Settling Debt! Build your character, pick your gear, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice! PLEASE NOTE! We've got about 14 players, so we need to save game time for playing, and cannot spare the time to make new characters. If you wish to drop in, please have a level 4 character ready to go, or, see Erick at the Teen desk (sometime before game day) to build one! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-dungeons-and-dragons-middle-school-16/

Teen Room Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Girls Who Code: Final Project Presentation

Our Girls Who Code club is part of a national non-profit that aims to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Our participants (ages 10 to 14) meet weekly from October to May to: learn to code from local ......More

Our Girls Who Code club is part of a national non-profit that aims to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Our participants (ages 10 to 14) meet weekly from October to May to: learn to code from local women in STEM fields, build relationships with peers and role models in a safe, supportive environment, and work together to design and complete community-oriented projects that matter to them. Join us for the presentation of the 2025 cohort's final project! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/girls-who-code-final-project-presentation/

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

Virtual Films at Fowler: High Noon (1952)

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.  High Noon (1952) Discussion date on Zoom: Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m -  Marshal Kane (Gary Cooper) prepares to retire and leave town with his new bride (Grace Kelly) but learns that a notorious outlaw is returning for revenge. 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-high-noon-1952/

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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-18/

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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-67/

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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-64/

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-174/

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

Meet Cute Book Club

Due to scheduling, we will meet in the Lower Level Meeting Room at the Main Library (near Special Collections!) Join Library staff and discuss the most lucrative genre in publishing: romance! From contemporary rom-coms to romantasy to Regency romance, we'll try an ar......More

Due to scheduling, we will meet in the Lower Level Meeting Room at the Main Library (near Special Collections!) Join Library staff and discuss the most lucrative genre in publishing: romance! From contemporary rom-coms to romantasy to Regency romance, we'll try an array of different subgenres. For June, we will be discussing "The Rom-Commers" by Katherine Center. Copies of the book are available at both libraries. Mocktails (non-alcoholic) will be served at the meeting. Please register to make sure we have enough for everyone! 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/meet-cute-book-club-17/

Meeting Room 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-0-5-32/

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-55/

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

Write Your Nature Story at Fowler

From his observations of the tiniest of ants in the dirt to the slow revolving of the seasons in and around Walden Pond, Henry David Thoreau built a literary legacy by telling stories of his experiences in nature. Now it’s your turn. Have you ever taken a brisk, ea......More

From his observations of the tiniest of ants in the dirt to the slow revolving of the seasons in and around Walden Pond, Henry David Thoreau built a literary legacy by telling stories of his experiences in nature. Now it’s your turn. Have you ever taken a brisk, early morning dip in Walden? Do you mark the birds at your feeder and know all their songs? Have you ever felt at one with the universe in the dappled shade of a summer maple? If so, there’s a story there! Our connections to the natural world are some of our most primary and powerful—and yet it’s often hard to put words to exactly what they mean to us and why. Join Steve Edwards, the spring 2025 Concord Free Public Library’s writer-in-residence, for an afternoon of diving into these essential questions. Participants should bring something to write with and stories to share. 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. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/write-your-nature-story-at-fowler-2/

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-168/

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