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Friday December 5 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
2025 Holiday Book Sale at the Library
The 2025 Holiday Book Sale will take place in the Goodwin Forum of the Main Library on December 5 & 6, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and December 7, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Book Sale will be full of nearly-new or gently used books, movies, and music CDs for adults and children. ......More
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Friday December 5 10:30am - 11:00am EST
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. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patro......More
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Friday December 5 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Gentle Flow Yoga Class at Fowler
Join local yoga instructor Erica for 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: A yoga stude......More
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Friday December 5 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Fowler Afternoon Tea Book Club
*Please note that due to holidays we will have a combined November/December meeting today, December 5.* Enjoy a selection of teas and discuss a blend of historical and contemporary fiction. Copies of the selected book are available at Fowler. Please feel free to br......More
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Friday December 5 3:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Seven Plunders
Our older player game: Seven Plunders of the World! A turn of the tide offers the chance to capture seven legendary treasures...if you can survive the journey. Join the high seas hijinks and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice! PLEASE NOTE! If you wis......More
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Friday December 5 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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
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Saturday December 6 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
2025 Holiday Book Sale at the Library
The 2025 Holiday Book Sale will take place in the Goodwin Forum of the Main Library on December 5 & 6, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and December 7, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Book Sale will be full of nearly-new or gently used books, movies, and music CDs for adults and children. ......More
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Saturday December 6 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
The Welcome Blanket Project
Join us each month to Handcraft blankets to welcome refugees to the US as part of the national craftivism project Welcome Blanket. Materials and instruction provided for no-sew blankets or BYO self-guided crochet or knit project. Makers of all ages welcome! https://......More
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Saturday December 6 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Yoga & Movement Storytime, ages 1-5
Watch stories come to life through yoga, movement, and song! Together we’ll stretch, breathe, and play, strengthening our minds, bodies, and hearts while enjoying books in a whole new way. Recommended for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. This program is mad......More
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Saturday December 6 11:00am - 11:45am EST
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
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Saturday December 6 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Next Chapter Book Club
Let's read together over lunch! Join our chapter of the national Next Chapter Book Club, a group dedicated to helping people with disabilities enjoy books, friends, and their community. Each meeting, we will read and disc......More
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Saturday December 6 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Join us for an inclusive storytime featuring music, movement, stories, sensory exploration, and more! This program is designed with neurodivergent children in mind, including children with autism, sensory processing needs, or those who may benefit from a smaller, sens......More
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Sunday December 7 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
2025 Holiday Book Sale at the Library
The 2025 Holiday Book Sale will take place in the Goodwin Forum of the Main Library on December 5 & 6, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and December 7, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Book Sale will be full of nearly-new or gently used books, movies, and music CDs for adults and children. ......More
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Monday December 8 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Musical Monday: Alan Goodrich
Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday! Enjoy music and stories with Alan Goodrich! Alan is a guitarist and singer-songwriter/solo performer who presents live music concerts "for kids of all ages" including classic and cu......More
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Monday December 8 11:00am - 11:30am EST
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-277/
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Monday December 8 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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
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Monday December 8 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Gelli Plate Printing: Art Books!
Get started with gelli plate printing with local artist Kimberly Stoney! Participants will learn the basics of this unique art process that uses a combination of a gelatin-like printing plate, stencils, and unconventional materials to make beautiful, vibrant prints t......More
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Monday December 8 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
The Enduring Greatness of Jane Austen: a talk by Randall Warniers
Join Randall Warniers for a talk on the "enduring Greatness of Jane Austen", in celebration of the 250th anniversary of her birth! Jane Austen was born in Hampshire, England on December 16, 1775, the seventh child (out of eight) in a family headed by an Anglican mini......More
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Tuesday December 9 10:00am - 10:45am EST
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
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Tuesday December 9 10:00am - 11:45am EST
Tuesday Book Discussion: Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen
Let's celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday by reading Pride and Prejudice! Copies of the book will be made available at the Main Library in early November. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tuesday-book-discussion-pride-and-prejudice-by-jane......More
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Tuesday December 9 10:30am - 11:00am EST
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. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patron-supported non-profit......More
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Tuesday December 9 11:00am - 11:45am EST
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
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Tuesday December 9 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
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-232/......More
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Tuesday December 9 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
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
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Tuesday December 9 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Gelli Plate Printing: Art Books!
Get started with gelli plate printing with local artist Kimberly Stoney! Participants will learn the basics of this unique art process that uses a combination of a gelatin-like printing plate, stencils, and unconventional materials to make beautiful, vibrant prints t......More
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Wednesday December 10 10:30am - 11:00am EST
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. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the......More
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Wednesday December 10 11:30am - 12:00pm EST
Baby 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
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Wednesday December 10 12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month. For December, we will make recipes from Let's Eat, by Dan Pelosi. Copies are available at both libraries. You are also free to make a recipe from his website: https://dan......More
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Wednesday December 10 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Kid-Friendly Wreaths at Fowler, Ages 12 & under
Let's make kid-friendly wreaths! We will start with cardboard forms (these will not be weatherproof!), wrap them with yarn, and then use assorted greens and other decorative elements to create our wreaths. Supplies are limited; please register anyone who plans to ma......More
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Wednesday December 10 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Baldur's Fate
Our middle school game of Dungeons and Dragons: Baldur's Fate! Monsters have infected the party as part of an invasion effort that could destroy the entire region. As the invasion and its hidden architects draw nearer, the party's will could be what determines the fat......More
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Wednesday December 10 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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
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Wednesday December 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Kid-Friendly Wreaths at Fowler, Ages 12 & under
Let's make kid-friendly wreaths! We will start with cardboard forms (these will not be weatherproof!), wrap them with yarn, and then use assorted greens and other decorative elements to create our wreaths. Supplies are limited; please register anyone who plans to mak......More
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Wednesday December 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Artist Reception: Evan Schwenterly
BIO: Evan Schwenterly is a local filmmaker and video technician who has specialized in documentary filmmaking and film restoration since 2001. In addition to working on PBS broadcast documentaries and independent films, Evan has created a professional niche within wh......More
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Thursday December 11 8:30am - 9:00am EST
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
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Thursday December 11 9:30am - 11:30am EST
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
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Thursday December 11 10:00am - 10:30am EST
ZOOM Storytime, 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-93/
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Thursday December 11 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Storytime at Main, ages 0-5
Join us each Thursday for a lively storytime! We’ll share books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that help build early literacy skills while keeping little ones engaged and having fun. Recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. This program is ......More
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Thursday December 11 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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 trucks. Stay for 15 minutes or for the full hour. We will have different stations (including a water ......More
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Thursday December 11 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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 [email protected]. When weather allows, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, we ......More
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Thursday December 11 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST
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 from October to May to: learn to code from loc......More
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Thursday December 11 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Meet Cute Book Club
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 December, we will discuss The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter. Co......More
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Friday December 12 9:30am - 11:00am EST
First Friday with the League of Women Voters
*Please note that due to the December Book Sale, we are meeting a week later than usual.* The First Friday Series is a monthly, interactive forum on issues vital to the Town of Concord. It is co-sponsored by the LWVCC Town Government Committee and the Concord Free Pu......More
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Friday December 12 10:30am - 11:00am EST
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. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patro......More
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Friday December 12 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Gentle Flow Yoga Class at Fowler
Join local yoga instructor Erica for 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: A yoga stude......More
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Friday December 12 3:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Seven Plunders
Our older player game: Seven Plunders of the World! A turn of the tide offers the chance to capture seven legendary treasures...if you can survive the journey. Join the high seas hijinks and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice! PLEASE NOTE! If you wis......More
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Friday December 12 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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
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Saturday December 13 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Yoga & Movement Storytime, ages 1-5
Watch stories come to life through yoga, movement, and song! Together we’ll stretch, breathe, and play, strengthening our minds, bodies, and hearts while enjoying books in a whole new way. Recommended for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. This program is mad......More
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Saturday December 13 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Saturday Storytime at Fowler, Ages 5 & under
Join Fowler staff each week for a mix of stories, crafting, and other hands-on activities. 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......More
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Saturday December 13 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
Meet Our 3D Printers!
Interested in 3D printing but not sure how to get started? Our Meet Our 3D Printers series is designed to introduce you to basic 3D printing concepts in a guided environment. We'll get to know our 3D printers by printing a piece of the Monumental (Re)Make project, the......More
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Saturday December 13 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Join us for an inclusive storytime featuring music, movement, stories, sensory exploration, and more! This program is designed with neurodivergent children in mind, including children with autism, sensory processing needs, or those who may benefit from a smaller, sens......More
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Saturday December 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Monthly Open Boardgaming for Adults
Come join a pickup board game or card game from the Library’s collection with Matt Ryan! Each month Matt will borrow a fresh couple games to have ready. You can also borrow what you want to play and recruit attendees into your game. This event is for adults who wan......More
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Saturday December 13 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Fowler Author Talk: Afarin Bellisario
Author Afarin Bellisario will share from Silenced Whispers, a novel set in early 20th century Iran about the struggle for freedom and love against tradition, corruption, and colonial ambition during World War I. The reading will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. ......More
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Saturday December 13 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Mulled Cider at Fowler with Mothers Out Front
Stop by Fowler during the West Concord Holiday Stroll (today from 12 - 5 PM) to enjoy mulled cider and sustainability with Mothers Out Front! Learn about induction burners and other changes you can make to make your life greener during the holidays and beyond! Fowle......More
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Saturday December 13 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
Shine Bright during the West Concord Holiday Stroll
Spend time in West Concord during this year's Holiday Stroll, today from 12-5! Stop by Fowler anytime to make sand art candles and garlands to celebrate the season. We shine brighter together! Join our friends from Art for All to celebrate their community-made painte......More
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Sunday December 14 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Concord Free Public Library Poetry Series presents Hannah Larrabee and Carolyn Oliver
Concord Free Public Library Poetry Series presents Hannah Larrabee and Carolyn Oliver With Q & A, book signings, refreshments PLEASE REGISTER BELOW FOR A SEAT IN THE FORUM Two remarkable poets show how to live in traumatic times and beyond the known world. Hanna......More
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Monday December 15 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Musical Monday
Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday! This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patron-supported non-profit organization. ......More
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Monday December 15 11:00am - 11:30am EST
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-278/
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Monday December 15 12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Building Community Book Club at Fowler
What does it take to build community? We'll seek inspiration in books and talk to others interested in creating and strengthening connections in this book club started by our friends at Art for All. Books for each month will be available for pickup at Fowler. Due to t......More
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Monday December 15 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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
