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Friday April 19 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Alphabet Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each week! Recommended for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/alphabet-storytime-51/
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Friday April 19 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Talk Yoga at Fowler, Ages 3-5
Talk Yoga classes incorporate movement, mindfulness, games, and music to boost language, articulation, and sensory awareness. Benefitting children of all abilities, these classes help students connect their minds and body and gain acceptance, confidence, and self-awar......More
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Friday April 19 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
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 April 20 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Yoga and Movement Storytime, ages 2-6
Children and caregivers join us for storytime, yoga & singing along together! Younger siblings always welcome :) Get your weekend off to a great start together! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yoga-and-movement-storytime-38/
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Saturday April 20 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Fowler Saturday Studio
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/fowler-saturday......More
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Saturday April 20 3:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Read to Laddie the Collie, ages 5+ (Session 1)
Did you know that reading to dogs boosts reading skills & emotional & social skills for children? Read to a good listener who loves stories! Laddie is a certified therapy dog through Pets and People Foundation. Laddie is a 6 year old sable, rough collie, who has been......More
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Saturday April 20 3:15pm - 3:30pm EDT
Read to Laddie the Collie, ages 5+ (Session 2)
Did you know that reading to dogs boosts reading skills & emotional & social skills for children? Read to a good listener who loves stories! Laddie is a certified therapy dog through Pets and People Foundation. Laddie is a 6 year old sable, rough collie, who has been......More
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Saturday April 20 3:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Read to Laddie the Collie, ages 5+ (Session 3)
Did you know that reading to dogs boosts reading skills & emotional & social skills for children? Read to a good listener who loves stories! Laddie is a certified therapy dog through Pets and People Foundation. Laddie is a 6 year old sable, rough collie, who has been......More
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Saturday April 20 3:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Read to Laddie the Collie, ages 5+ (Session 4)
Did you know that reading to dogs boosts reading skills & emotional & social skills for children? Read to a good listener who loves stories! Laddie is a certified therapy dog through Pets and People Foundation. Laddie is a 6 year old sable, rough collie, who has been......More
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Saturday April 20 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Music from the Library 2024: Robert Ward and Alexander Dunn, duo guitarists
Music from the Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, presents three concerts in the library rotunda in its 2024 spring season: February 24, March 16, and April 20. All concerts are Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. The doors open at 7 p.m.......More
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Sunday April 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Concord Wetland Wildlife: Close Looks at the Animals of Thoreau’s Favorite Swamp-with Ron McAdow
This slide presentation will feature videos and photos of wildlife from Well Meadow, the pristine wetland off Fairhaven Bay, on Concord’s southeast boundary. Well Meadow was a frequent destination for Henry David Thoreau. Ron’s trail camera monitors traffic on a be......More
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Sunday April 21 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
A Personal History of the 1960s - with Doris Kearns Goodwin
Please join us in the Goodwin Forum for a presentation and book signing with the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin for her newest book, An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s. One of America’s most beloved historians, Doris ar......More
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Monday April 22 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Musical Monday: Sulinha Boucher Trio
Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday! Sulinha's trio performs educational children’s music influenced by traditional Brazilian music. You will hear Itzy Bitzy spider in a Bossa Nova beat, as well as many original songs ......More
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Monday April 22 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
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-192/
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Monday April 22 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Building Community Book Club
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. We will......More
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Monday April 22 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Preschool Play at Fowler
Drop by the Fowler weekly for hands-on activities, self-led exploration, and bubbles to help wind down after a busy day. Enjoy a soothing atmosphere and free-form play with other preschool children and their caregivers. If weather cooperates, we will meet outside. Ot......More
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Monday April 22 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Linocut Printmaking with Brooke Lambert
Learn the basics of linoleum carving and printing from local artist Brooke Lambert! Create and carve your own linoleum block, then learn how to ink and print your block by hand. Recommended for makers ages 16 to 116. NOTE: Completion of ......More
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Tuesday April 23 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
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 April 23 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Crafty Tuesday
Join us to hear a story, and then enjoy a simple craft for little ones! Recommended for ages 5 and under. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/crafty-tuesday-34/
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Tuesday April 23 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Fowler Storytime, Ages 5 and 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 April 23 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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-147/......More
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Tuesday April 23 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Library (Robot) Fight Club
First rule of Library (Robot) Fight Club: tell all your friends about Library (Robot) Fight Club. Join us every fourth Tuesday of the month to build, hack, and battle remote-control bots. For makers ages 11 to 18. The Workshop......More
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Wednesday April 24 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Fowler Afoot: A Walking Book Club
Join Fowler Afoot, 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. The plan is to walk the trail for about twenty minu......More
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Wednesday April 24 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Time
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 3 and under and their caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-time-34/
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Wednesday April 24 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Baby Snugglebugs Storytime, pre-walkers
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 April 24 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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/craft-la......More
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Wednesday April 24 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Make-It! Club
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle geared towards kids ages 5 to 10 and their caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/make-it-club-56/
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Wednesday April 24 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Try your hand at tabletop heroics in our new, ongoing game. Build a character, choose your weapon, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice. Note: Space is limited! Please contact Erick at [email protected] prior to attending! https://concordlibrary.......More
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Wednesday April 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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/craft-la......More
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Wednesday April 24 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Girls Who Code, Grades 5-8
Over the course of the academic year (Oct-May), Concord Girls Who Code members learn a variety of coding skills and work together to design, create, and produce a project that addresses a real world problem. Our adult and teen facilitators have a range of coding and p......More
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Thursday April 25 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Virtual Group Meditation with Be Well Be Here
Join Be Well Be Here 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://co......More
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Thursday April 25 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Knitters' Workshop
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. https://concordlibrary.assabetinte......More
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Thursday April 25 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Join Tracy for fun action-oriented stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 5 and under. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-storytime-34/
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Thursday April 25 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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
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Thursday April 25 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Conversation Circle for English Language Learners at Fowler
Join us for a volunteer-led gathering to practice English. All levels welcome, including beginners. For more information, call 978-318-3350 or email [email protected]. When weather allows, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, we will meet downstairs at Fowler. ......More
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Thursday April 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Sustainable Makes: Upcycled Stuffed Animals
Celebrate earth month by sewing your own stuffed animal out of upcycled textiles in this 4-week series! Bring your own materials (old sweaters and flannel shirts are great!) or use some of ours. Recommended for makers ages 10 to 110. NOTE: Completion of ......More
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Thursday April 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Journeying with Harriet Tubman: Selfless, Courageous, Committed
Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) is an important figure in African American and the nation’s history. Heralded for escorting many slaves from bondage to freedom, her life had many riveting facets. Living History Performer Eddie Murphy brings Harriet Tubman radiantly back t......More
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Friday April 26 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Alphabet Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each week! Recommended for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/alphabet-storytime-52/
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Friday April 26 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Seed Starting Workshop
As part of our Concord Seed Lending Library, we are partnering with Codman Community Farms in Lincoln to offer a Seed Starting Workshop! Learn more about the farm and their mission: codmancommunityfarms.org This workshop will be led by Jess Myles, Codman's Out......More
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Friday April 26 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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. Weather permitting, we will meet outside in Fowler's backyard. Otherwise, we will meet in the......More
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Friday April 26 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
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 April 27 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Yoga and Movement Storytime, ages 2-6
Children and caregivers join us for storytime, yoga & singing along together! Younger siblings always welcome :) Get your weekend off to a great start together! https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yoga-and-movement-storytime-39/
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Saturday April 27 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Fowler Sustainability Studio with Mothers Out Front
Join us for a special edition of Fowler's Saturday Studio with Mothers Out Front! Together, we'll explore sustainability themes through a mix of stories, songs, crafting, and hands-on activities. This event is organized in collaboration with the Concord Chapter of ......More
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Sustainable Makes: Native Seed Bombs
Get messy and help the planet - mix up your own seed bombs to spread native flowers in your area! Recommended for makers ages 5 to 105. This is a drop-in program! No registration is required to participate. The Workshop is......More
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Monday April 29 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Musical Monday: TBA
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 April 29 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
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-193/
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Monday April 29 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Beede & Books
The Beede Swim and Fitness Center and the Concord Free Public Library have teamed up to bring you Beede & Books! Join us at the Beede Center for an afternoon of reading and swimming. We'll have storytime at 1:30, and then then we transition to the Children’s Pool for ......More
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Monday April 29 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Preschool Play at Fowler
Drop by the Fowler weekly for hands-on activities, self-led exploration, and bubbles to help wind down after a busy day. Enjoy a soothing atmosphere and free-form play with other preschool children and their caregivers. If weather cooperates, we will meet outside. Ot......More