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September 2022
Beede and Books Storytime 2022 – 2023
The Beede Swim and Fitness Center and the Concord Free Public Library are teaming up to bring you Beede and Books. This is a free program available to all. Join us at the Beede Center for a Friday collaboration of reading and swimming. A librarian will read books at 1:30pm, then we transition to the Children’s Pool for water fun! This free program happens once a month, usually (but not always!) on the last Monday of each month: September 26…
Find out more »Paper Mache Vegetable Workshop for Kids
The Concord Free Public Library is partnering with The Umbrella Arts Center to offer a free paper mache workshop geared towards children in grades K - 5 and their families. We’ll make giant paper mache vegetables which we’ll hang from the Children’s Library ceiling to celebrate the fall harvest! Come to one or both of our two workshops in the Children’s Library at the Main Library (129 Main Street Concord, MA): Wednesday, Sept 28 at 3 pm Wednesday, Oct 5…
Find out more »October 2022
ELL Classes for Adults
We are excited to start offering English Language Learner classes for adults! These classes will be held in person at Concord-Carlisle High School. We will place people in classes according to level. Scholarships are available. Go to our website for full information: https://ccace.asapconnected.com/?org=4701#CourseGroupID=28943
Find out more »Introductory Language Classes for Children at the Concord Free Public Library
The Concord Free Public Library is partnering with Concord Scholars Institute for Arts and Languages to host free monthly introductory language classes for children and their caregivers. Led by highly qualified, experienced, and creative native-speaking teachers, these foreign language classes focus on developing communicative skills while enhancing a cultural understanding of these languages. All sessions take place in the Main Library Children's Activity Room and do not require registration. Join us for Introduction to American Sign Language, geared for children…
Find out more »Botanical Plaster Casting 2 Part Workshop
Thursday Evening: Bring cuttings from a favorite garden or choose from a variety available to you in the studio. Learn the simple process that can be used to create beautiful imprints of flowers or other plants. Arrange your own flower fossil. Preserve your impression in plaster. Saturday Morning: Uncover your finished project and do a little clean up. You may choose to add some color or antiquing to your finished project or leave it as is, your choice!
Find out more »Botanical Plaster Casting Workshop
Thursday Evening: Bring cuttings from a favorite garden or choose from a variety available to you in the studio. Learn the simple process that can be used to create beautiful imprints of flowers or other plants. Arrange your own flower fossil. Preserve your impression in plaster. Saturday Morning: Uncover your finished project and do a little clean up. You may choose to add some color or antiquing to your finished project or leave it as is, your choice!
Find out more »Story Time Takeover
Join us for a musical morning of silly HALLOWEEN fun at Concord Conservatory of Music's Family Notes class, led by instructor Holly Jennings. Discover musical experiences that your whole family will love in a social setting that is celebratory of all ages, stages, and skill levels. Family Notes classes incorporate simple percussion instruments, creative movement, improvisation, and playful props. Children's physical, language, social, cognitive, and musical development are all stimulated through musical play. Holly Jennings is a local mom, performer,…
Find out more »Adult Chamber Music Play-In
Calling all adult chamber musicians! Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM), in collaboration with the Concord Chamber Music Society, announces the CCM Adult Chamber Music Play-In on Saturday, October 22nd, from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm. We welcome adult instrumentalists to experience the unique enrichment of making music together! One of a musician’s greatest joys is creating and collaborating with others. In chamber music, we commit our whole selves to the ensemble, both musically and personally, to communicate in a way…
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