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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
Adopt a Reading Pal
The Concord Free Public Library is excited to launch a new program: Adopt A Reading Pal. This program is designed to promote love of reading, care of pets, and familiarity with the resources of the library for elementary school aged children. Over the course of 6 weeks, kids will adopt, care for, and read to their special reading pals at least 5 times each week. Also, they will be encouraged to bring their pals to programs at the library. All…
Find out more »Goats and Giggles at the Concord Free Public Library
Bouncing baby goats are coming to the Concord Free Public Library Children's Garden on Thursday, October 6 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM! Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited for a hands-on playtime with baby goats from Chip-In Farm. There will be plenty of time for goat cuddles and photo ops. The folks from Chip-In Farm will set up a large pen to mix and mingle with their friendly Nigerian dwarf fainting goat kids. While you…
Find out more »Concord COA is Seeking Your Donations & They’re Easy to Drop Off!
Harvey's Treasure Chest Gift Shop, a part of the Concord Council on Aging, is eager for your donations of previously owned gift-y items, jewelry, china/porcelain, small lamps, small household gadgets, pocketbooks, and all in-good-shape bric-a-brac. When you're spring cleaning or moving, please think of Harvey's Treasure Chest located in the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main St., Concord. Shop Hours: Monday – Thursday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM but you can drop off your items M. - Th. 9:00…
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 »West Concord Green Thumb BULB SALE
As part of DISCOVER WEST CONCORD DAY - The West Concord Green Thumbs will be at the parking lot at A NEW LEAF (Commonwealth Ave) Selling Daffodil, tulip, hyacinth bulbs and more! Stop by!
Find out more »Discover West Concord Day
Join the West Concord Businesses celebrating West Concord Sidewalk Sales, fun activities, Bulb Sale, special events, and more! On Discover West Concord Day, at 11:00AM and 2:00PM, the Fowler Library will show Rivers, Rails, and Revenues, a documentary about West Concord’s industrial history made by students of Susan Erickson’s 5th grade class in 2000. On the same day, the Concord Visitor Center will offer free walking tours about West Concord’s past and present, including industrial history, beginning at 10:00AM and…
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 »Pineapple Project
The Concord Free Public Library invites you to enjoy “Pineapple Project” on Saturday, October 15 at 10:30am! “Pineapple Project” is an original play about gender, creativity, and a child's freedom to be who they are. This program is recommended for children ages 3-8. This program takes place in the Main Library Children's Activity Room and requires no registration. “Pineapple Project” was born when actor Mal Malme and her niece were playing, and her niece said “Boys Can’t Be Princesses!” As…
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