The Concord Free Public Library invites everyone to visit our StoryWalk, newly installed for the season on Main Street, leading to the new Children’s Library entrance. The June StoryWalk features Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge by Ray Anthony Shepard and illustrated by Keith Mallett. The story is a picture book biography of Ona […]
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 […]
The Beede Swim and Fitness Center and the Concord Free Public Library are teaming up to bring you Beede and Books. This is a free program available to all. Join us at the Beede Center for a Friday collaboration of reading and swimming. A librarian will read books at 11:30 am, then at 12:00 pm […]
In honor of Juneteenth, come meet acclaimed children's author and historian Ray Anthony Shepard on Tuesday, June 21 at 10:30am at the Main Library. Mr. Shepard will read from his newest book, Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge, a picture book biography of Ona Judge, a young enslaved woman who escaped the family of […]
The Concord Free Public Library invites children and their caregivers to enjoy songs and stories with Alan Goodrich in the Children’s Garden at the Main Library on Thursday, June 23 at 10:30am. No registration is required for this event. Alan is a guitarist and singer-songwriter/solo performer who presents live music concerts "for kids of all […]
The Concord Free Public Library invites everyone to visit our StoryWalk, newly installed for the season on Main Street, leading to the new Children’s Library entrance. The June StoryWalk features Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge by Ray Anthony Shepard and illustrated by Keith Mallett. The story is a picture book biography of Ona […]
On Wednesday, July 6 at 10:30am, children ages 4 and up can meet acclaimed children's illustrator and author D.B. Johnson at the Main Library! Johnson has made a distinct mark in the world of children’s literature by introducing kids to the important ideas and work of Henry David Thoreau, George Orwell, M. C. Escher, and […]
Calling all cosmic chefs! Alec Carvlin will be reading his debut picture book, How to Bake a Universe, at the Concord Free Public Library (Main Library Branch) on Tuesday, July 12 at 10:30am! Kids will love decorating their own cosmic sunglasses, hearing the book read aloud by the author, and asking questions about the fun […]
Join Jasmine Wang for Mandarin Story Time for parents and their children age 2-5 (siblings welcome). Registration is required for the 6-week program led by a facilitator who is certified in Mandarin Grade A and specializes in teaching Mandarin vocalization, speech, recitation and debate. This program is presented in Mandarin and funded by Concord-Carlisle Community […]
Bouncing baby goats are coming to the Concord Free Public Library Children's Garden on Thursday, October 6 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM! Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited for a hands-on playtime with baby goats from Chip-In Farm. There will be plenty of time for goat cuddles and photo ops. […]
