The detailed records of bird sightings and phenological observations around Concord from the last 170 years—from Thoreau’s notes to today’s studies by scientists at Boston University—provide a key to studying how climate change is affecting bird migration. Boston University professor Richard Primack and Colby College visiting assistant professor Amanda Gallinat present their recent research and […]
Young children thrive when they have clear and consistent boundaries, when they know what to expect from their caregivers, and when they know the adults are in control. Toddlers' and preschoolers' developing brains drive them to seek control and power, though, so they are constantly pushing the boundaries we set for them. In this presentation, […]
Rock into Summer Reading with Los Sugar Kings 7 pm Thursday, June 15 Library Lawn Kick off your summer season with a free concert on the lawn of the Concord Free Public Library. This family-friendly performance features Los Sugar Kings – a Boston-based quartet known for dynamic performances, rich harmonies, intense musicianship and the ability […]
Join artist Cal Rice in this three day intensive workshop focusing on surrealist drawing and painting. Starting with the technique of “automatic drawing” we will explore the ways in which artists can tap into the subconscious to create unconventional and imaginative imagery. The drawings created on day one of the workshop will then serve as […]
Curators from the Concord Museum and the Concord Free Public Library lead guided tours of the special exhibition "A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library," now on view at the Concord Museum. No advanced registration necessary. Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.
Friday 3-6 Saturday ALL DAY 10-5 Join us as we sample the incredible 2019 Renato Ratti Barolo Crus, just in time for Father's Day! Barolo as we know it today would not be what it is without the work of its founder, Renato Ratti. Renato's son, Pietro, continues his father's legacy in La Morra and […]
Shop Sara Campbell and support Open Table! 10% sales will be donated to Open Table and 10% discount to shoppers! Refreshments served
Celebrate the beginning of summer with Verrill Farm’s annual Strawberry Festival! Visit the farm stand & enjoy the picturesque views of our farm while picking your own strawberries fresh from our five acre strawberry field! This years strawberry festival will feature: Verrill Farm’s famous Strawberry Shortcake – made from scratch biscuits, topped with fresh whipped […]
Children ages 5 years and up are invited to “Read to Laddie the Collie” on the third Saturday of each month at 3 pm on the following dates: Oct 15 Nov 19 December 17 January 21 February 18 March 18 April 15 May 20 June 17 Register for your own 15-minute session with Laddie. […]
The World's a Stage Players is proud to return to the lawn of the Concord Free Public Library with the first of two summer Shakespeare productions starting with the much beloved "A Midsummer Night's Dream". This ecstatic and energetic production will be presented on the front lawn of the library on June 17 & 18 […]
