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January 2022
Single Parenting: How to Bring Fun Back into Your Life
As a single parent, are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands on your time, lacking confidence in all you do, and/or wondering how self care and fun could possibly fit into your life? If so, this session is for you! Dr. Nina Frusztajer, a physician and life coach specializing in working with single parents, will give you hands-on, practical tools you can implement right away so you can bring fun back into your life. Topics will include how to: •…
Find out more »Emotional Wellbeing after Baby Free Virtual Group for Parents of One Year Olds
First Connections is offering a free 6-week virtual support group for parents of 12-24-month babies. The group will meet on Thursdays from 11:30-1 over zoom from January 13 to February 17. During this ongoing pandemic, 43% of new parents experienced post-traumatic stress, and 31% experienced anxiety/depression. Recovery takes time. Connection and support are essential for recovery. Your weekly participation will enhance the benefit of the group and we ask that you attend most if not all sessions, which include: Practicing…
Find out more »Crossroads Story/Craft at the Concord Free Public Library
The Children’s Department at the Concord Free Public Library is partnering with Crossroads - a student organization created by Concord Carlisle High School students to offer monthly story and craft programs that focus on important cultural, social, and diverse topics. Children in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join as we delve into subjects including culture, identity, and diversity! The program will take place in the Children’s Activity Room at the Main Library on the third Thursday of…
Find out more »2022 Rockabye Beats Concerts Hosted by the Concord Free Public Library
The Concord Free Public Library hosts monthly free, family-friendly concerts featuring Rockabye Beats on the fourth Monday of each month at 10:30 am. Rockabye Beats’ music is reminiscent of founder Marcos Valles’ Puerto Rico. Their songs offer a range of styles from rock n’ roll to calypso to funk and even blues. Their music will have you bopping and moving along in no time! Mark your calendar and join us on January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May…
Find out more »Unite With Light Luminary Night
The fifth annual Unite With Light Luminary night raising money for the Chase Bjork Foundation. On this night community members who have purchased luminary kits will light their luminaries along their property line to light up our community for a great cause! The Chase Bjork Foundation's primary goal is to "empower families and communities to discuss, assess, and treat mental illnesses. Our children are struggling – let’s help them before it’s too late." Through their programs, Brain Health Bootcamp and…
Find out more »February 2022
Music and Movement with Julie Stepanek
The Concord Free Public Library will host a family-friendly Music And Movement program featuring Julie Stepanek on Mondays at 10:30am beginning January 2022! Programs will take place virtually or in-person at the Main Library; visit concordlibrary.org for more information. The dates will be January 3, January 17, February 7, and February 14. Featuring songs you know and some songs you might not know, we'll stretch, stomp, sing, and shake out our sillies - all to the sweet sounds of the…
Find out more »2022 Nature Connection Programs
The Concord Free Public Library (CFPL) is teaming up with The Nature Connection for more monthly programs and storytimes in 2022! We invite children to a nature-themed storytime where they get to meet an animal and explore nature. Programs will take place in-person at the Main Library or virtually over Zoom; visit concordlibrary.org for the most up-to-date information. We will offer a storytime geared for children aged 2 - 6 years on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30am…
Find out more »Concord Recreation’s Winterland!
Free Family Event at Hunt Recreation Center! Bounce House, Entertainment, Carriage Rides, Crafts, Characters!
Find out more »Crossroads Story/Craft at the Concord Free Public Library
The Children’s Department at the Concord Free Public Library is partnering with Crossroads - a student organization created by Concord Carlisle High School students to offer monthly story and craft programs that focus on important cultural, social, and diverse topics. Children in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join as we delve into subjects including culture, identity, and diversity! The program will take place in the Children’s Activity Room at the Main Library on the third Thursday of…
Find out more »February Vacation Family & Children’s Walking Tour of Concord
Concord 101 Walking Tour This engaging 45 minute walking tour is designed to make the history of Downtown Concord come alive for elementary-aged children. Learn about everything from the indigenous people who populated Concord to a notorious bank robbery on the Milldam. We will explore sites such as the Old Hill Burying Ground and the original schoolhouse where Henry David Thoreau taught. <1 mile walk, flat terrain with one steep hill, rain or shine. Tours leave the Concord Visitor Center…
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