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June 2021
Garden Dialogues 2021: Concord, MA
Register now and learn about the use of a wetland meadow to bring sustainability in the suburbs. Crowley Cottrell’s clients wanted gardens, a basketball hoop, level lawn, a dining terrace, and to engage their whole property. They recognized their unique and ecologically sensitive location adjacent to a wet meadow surrounded by an historic wall. They loved the view of the meadow, and Crowley Cottrell helped bring it closer, while still meeting their programmatic needs. Crowley Cottrell invited the meadow across…
Find out more »3rd Annual Race Amity Day Picnic in Carlisle
Come join us Sunday for "Picnic and Poetry" on the Common in the center of Carlisle to celebrate Race Amity Day. Bring your own Picnic and listen yo poems, both original and familiar, will be ready by 8th grade drama students at the Carlisle School. The poems will address racial and social injustice.
Find out more »Baby Time at the Concord Free Public Library
The Children’s Department at the Concord Free Public Library will offer a free weekly, outdoor program for babies every Monday at 11am. We’ll gather in the side garden near the Sudbury Street entrance for stories, songs and rhymes in this gentle half hour story time for our very youngest patrons. Register at https://concordlibrary.org/news-events/events-calendar For more information about Library programs and services, call 978-318-3301 (Main Branch) or 978-318-3350 (Fowler Branch), sign up for our e-Newsletter, or visit us online at concordlibrary.org.…
Find out more »Monday Night Meditation
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. Regular evidence-based guided meditation helps boost our immune system and encourages a good night’s sleep. These simple, integrative 30-minute sessions are available for every age. Share the moment with friends and family! Register to receive your Zoom link.
Find out more »Take-Out Tuesday!
Take a break today while supporting a local restaurant or market... Order take out! Check out list of local restaurants and markets and place your order. Join the Take Out 10 Club! Extended through the end of March! Learn all about it!
Find out more »Mindful Moment on the Library Lawn
Curious about meditation and mindful wellBeing? Join us on the Library Lawn for conversation about the benefits of mindful living, and learn simple ways to cultivate your own practice. Be Well Be Here founder, Lara Wilson will share guidance from a variety of wisdom teachers, such at Thich Nhat Hanh, Tara Brach and Sharon Salzberg. Bring your questions and a favorite morning brew to sip mindfully!
Find out more »AMERICAN ART from the 18th to 20th Centuries – IN PERSON
American Art from the 18th to 20th Centuries – IN PERSON This is a seven-week DVD Series presented by Janice Muir onTuesdays, June 15th, 22nd and 29th; July 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMIn this summer DVD session, we will explore American artists from John James Audubon and James McNeill Whistler to Alexander Calder, Romare Bearden and Roy Lichtenstein. We will look at paintings, sculptures, mobiles, and collages all created by Americans. June artists include…
Find out more »Creating a Compelling College Application at the Concord Free Public Library
The Concord Free Public Library will host a free Zoom presentation for juniors and their parents to help with college applications and college essays on Tuesday, June 15 at 7:00 pm. Learn more about the college application process including current admissions trends, strategies for applying, writing the personal statement essay and supplemental essays, teacher recommendations, suggestions for how juniors can use their time productively this summer and how students can position themselves to increase their chances for admission. This is…
Find out more »Strawberry Picking Season
Visit Verrill Farm for one of our most popular seasons! With over 5 acres of strawberries to pick from each year, we have some of the best picking around! We will be planning to follow local health guidelines regarding crowd size and spacing. Plan to reserve tickets online by day once the season begins. Updates will be posted as the season nears.
Find out more »Unity Farm Sanctuary Virtual Tour
The Concord Free Public Library will host a free virtual tour of Unity Farm Sanctuary in Sherborn, MA to celebrate the start of our Summer Reading 2021 program on Wednesday, June 16 at 11 am. Have you ever met a Scottish Highland Bull? Or a fluffy llama? Those are just two members of the herd here at Unity Farm Sanctuary in Sherborn MA. Join us on Zoom for a tour through the beautiful sanctuary grounds of Unity Farm. You will…
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