Join us for a free and fun playgroup weekly on Tuesdays from 9:15-10:00 a.m. for ages 1+ and a caregiver. Each week will have a new theme and activities for exploration and learning. It is also a great opportunity to meet other families in local communities. Register for one or more of the playgroup dates […]
The Concord Free Public Library is joining communities across the state to read Nothing More of this Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity by Joseph Lee as part of the 2026 Great Reads MA Program sponsored by The Massachusetts Center for the Book. Gather with us for a virtual Q&A with the […]
In many high-performing communities, young people receive powerful messages—often unintentionally—that their worth is tied to grades, accolades, or productivity. While ambition can be healthy, the constant drive to achieve can also contribute to rising levels of anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and disconnection. This year’s series will introduce the concept of “mattering”—the idea that young people thrive […]
Got a great idea for a project in the arts, humanities, or sciences that can benefit the Concord community? From Sept. 1- Oct. 15 the Concord Cultural Council will accept grant applications for presentations in the performing and visual arts, literature, and educational programs in nature, science, culture, or technologyh. Preference given to applicants who […]
As our understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has continued to evolve over time, more children are receiving a first-time diagnosis than ever before. When a grandchild receives an ASD diagnosis, grandparents often have questions about what this means for their future as well as how to best navigate this journey alongside their adult children. […]
Join us for drop-in Mahjong and a light lunch on Thursdays this Fall at Concord Market! This is not a league ticket, but will take place during our league. Thursdays 11:30-1:30 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 Light lunch and non-alcoholic beverages included. No instruction provided. Tickets are transferrable with 48 hour notice, but non-refundable.
The library has participated in CREW’s (Communities Responding to Extreme Weather) Climate Preparedness Week since 2019. This year’s theme, Community Maxxing: Think Globally, Act Locally, highlights the many ways our community can take action on climate change. Join Brad Dye and Brad Hubbard-Nelson of Concord’s Climate Action Committee to learn about the process currently underway […]
Create a stack of stylish, custom stretch bracelets using beautiful gemstones, sparkling crystals, colorful seed beads, and metal accents. We’ll cover everything from bead selection and design ideas to sizing, tools, and more in this beginner-friendly class. Learn basic beading techniques, knotting, and how to finish your bracelets neatly. Whether you’re crafting something special for […]
Looking for some fun!? Play our 6 fabulous rounds of original, brain-teasing trivia with no cover fee. Enjoy The Colonial Inn's full bar/apps/ dinner menu. So get your friends, neighbors, or co-workers together, make an unstoppable team (up to 6), and test your collective grasp on humanity! Follow @tom_rutledge_presents for trivia dates, clues, and general […]
Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA THE STORY: Half-bat, half-boy, ripped from the tabloid headlines, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly, […]