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September 2021
Nature Connections Fall and Winter Programs at the Concord Free Public Library
The Concord Free Public Library (CFPL) is teaming up with The Nature Connection for monthly programs and storytimes! We invite children to a nature themed storytime where they get to meet an animal and explore nature hands-on. Programs will take place in-person at the Main Library. On Tuesday, September 28 at 4 pm, we will have a special program for all ages exploring the theme of climate change. Starting in October, we will offer a storytime for pre-K children on…
Find out more »Art Ramble: Something in the Air
On display through November 14 in Hapgood Wright Town Forest, the 6th annual Art Ramble Exhibition continues The Umbrella Arts Center's thematic exploration of "Air" that began with the spring's Earth Month and Artfest celebrations. "Something in the Air" is presented by The Umbrella Arts & Environment Program and curated by Laurie Bogdan and Kimberley Harding, who asked artists to creatively grapple with an element that is invisible and yet essential to life. "Our call seek works that illustrate human,…
Find out more »Going Green In Your Backyard
The Children’s Department at the Concord Free Public Library is excited to host Going Green in Your Backyard on Wednesday, September 29 from 2:00—3:00 PM on the front lawn of the Main Library. Help us celebrate Climate Preparedness Week and also learn about local wildlife and what you can do to help the environment beginning in your own backyard! This program is open to all ages! In case of rain, the program will be rescheduled. No registration required. This event…
Find out more »October 2021
Carlisle Pumpkins on the Common
The Carlisle Garden Club’s 2021 pumpkin patch will be ready for visitors on Saturday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Choose from a gamut of gourds at popular prices—they’ll range from large, Jack O’Lantern pumpkins to minis that are perfect for small hands. The pumpkins, known for their great quality, will be displayed on the crescent in front of the First Religious Society at 27 School Street. Last year our supply sold out, so come early for the…
Find out more »Family Fall Fest
The Nature Connection invites you to celebrate fall by getting outside and enjoying the beauty of the season at their Family Fall Fest on Sunday, October 3rd from 1-4 pm at Gardner Field in Acton, MA. This event features live music, fall foods and drinks, beer and hard cider, yard games for all ages, a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin crafts, and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blanket or chairs to spread out on the grass and…
Find out more »Virtual Children’s Author Talk with Lucia Van Bebber
The Concord Free Public Library is excited to host a virtual author talk with children’s author Lucia Van Bebber on Wednesday, October 6 at 2pm on Zoom. Learn more about how she writes stories for children in the hope of inspiring them to learn more about wildlife and wildlife conservation. Lucia’s goal is to help educate young minds in order to save animals that are now on the endangered species list and are on the verge of extinction. Lucia started…
Find out more »Read to Luna the Dog Live! Fall 2021 Sessions
The Concord Free Public Library invites children to “Read to Luna the Dog Live!” on the Main Library Lawn the third Wednesday of each month between 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The upcoming dates to read to Luna are Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, and Dec 15. When the weather gets cooler or if there is rain, Luna will meet with readers inside the Main Library. Luna is a certified therapy dog through Pets and People Foundation. Did you…
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