Patriot Hoop Clinics is back for its 10th year and is proud to announce that it will offer 5 weeks of boys basketball camp and 1 week of girls basketball camp this summer. David Cohen, CCHS Boys Head Coach, runs the boys camp and Kim Magee, CCHS Girls Head Coach, runs the girls camp. Area […]

TED is a non-profit organization devoted to spreading ideas in short videos under 18 minutes or less. After each video Beth Roberts will faciliate a discussion. It's interesting, thought provoking, enjoyable and no cost! Monday, July 22: "What Makes A Good Life?" Lessons from the largest study on happiness. Robert Waldinger, director of the 75 […]

Chef Dan Charbonneau will give a class on cake decorating for kids age 12 + at the Fowler Library on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 7 pm. Join us as we learn basic techniques to make out of this world cakes. This workshop is sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and […]

Have you created a will or trust for your family? If not, you’re not alone. Concord Family Network welcomes seasoned trusts & estates practitioner (and Concord mom) Catherine Neijstrom of Gilmore Rees & Carlson PC https://grcpc.com/attorneys/catherine-o-neijstrom/ as she demystifies estate planning for young families. Getting started on a will can feel overwhelming. You’ll walk out […]

TEEN GIRLS ages 14 - 17: Are you tired of feeling pressured or stressed? Want to celebrate your true self, be heard and feel understood? Join us for a creative expression workshop that honors your unique way in the world. We offer mindful expressive practices that align with your interests so you can create your […]

Join Us for Tuesday Night Pajama Story Time Tuesdays at 7 p.m. starting on July 9th until August 13th. Come listen to a story then do a fun craft that you can take home! All ages welcome.

Has it been a long time since anything besides bills and junk mail filled a friend or family member’s mailbox? It’s the perfect time to brighten someone’s day with a card or note! Help keep the tradition of handwritten correspondence alive by participating in a letter writing social. The library will provide a variety of […]

Come in for dinner (kids eat free), stay for the movie. We'll be showing a staff favorite, The Secret Life of Pets. The show starts at 7 PM. Space is limited, make your reservation today.

Join Library staff and fellow patrons in saying thank you and farewell to Leslie Perrin Wilson, William Munroe Special Collections Curator. Drop by for coffee and light refreshments Wednesday, July 24 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the Main Library Trustees Room to thank Leslie for her 23 years of service.

Farm to Table Mid Summer Dinner Wednesday, July 24th - 6PM Join us as the Verrill Farm chefs prepare a three course dinner (appetizers, main course & dessert) featuring our own freshly harvested crops. Event features a cash bar offering wine & beer, live music by the Jay Ford Duo! Cost to attend: $48 per […]

Concert on the Lawn Series will present four concerts on the front lawn of the Main Library in July and August. Free admission and open to all. Bring a chair, a picnic supper, and bug spray and enjoy the outdoor music! Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. (Rain location: Hunt […]

Join master gardeners at Center Park every 4th Thursday now through October in a “hands-on” and “how-to class” where creating and maintaining sun and shade gardens and landscapes will be discussed and demonstrated in a real garden setting. Please dress for the weather, and bring garden gloves, bug repellent, hydration for yourself, and clippers if […]

Craft a Swallowtail Butterfly plant stick in Paperclay with local artist and teacher, Betsi Mandrioli. You will sand, paint then glaze the butterfly. All supplies are inlcuded in the $25 class fee. This class is great for beginners and for the experienced. Be sure to wear an old shirt and don't forget to bring your […]

It's estimated that older adults lose billions of dollars to scammers each year. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and her office is actively working to prevent additional victims. Join DA Ryan for an educational presentation to find out what the most common scams are, how they work and how to avoid them. Education is your […]

Come enjoy a fun evening out with friends and neighbors as we learn some basics of Astrology while stenciling our zodiac sign onto a canvas shopping tote or burlap market bag. Astrologer Fay Senner will be discuss the qualities of each sign and give an overview of what the Lunar Nodes are in Cancer and […]

Alex Rosiewicz and Gerry Ryan have been playing together for five years. In addition to covering a wide range of acoustic folk, blues, Celtic, pop, and even a hint of jazz songs, they play their own originals.

Join the Park Interpreter on this 2. 5 mile beginner’s hike, capturing all the aspects of Great Brook Farm State Park. We will encounter captivating views of the dairy farm; learn about our pre-Colonial history while exploring the 17th century “city” and “fulling” mill site; and learn about how our State Park came to be […]

All regular COA lunch attendees are invited by the Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club for a special lunch on Friday, July 26, 12:00 Noon. You MUST sign-up due to the limited space of 80 people and a $2 donation is suggested for the lunch. If you need transportion, call early for a reservation for the COA van: […]

After kicking off the season with great local beers and food on the farm, we’re following this July with an ode to summer’s favorite wine: rosé. Enjoy an evening of stunning wines from Wölffer Estate Vineyard, a sustainable vineyard making award-winning wines, paired with dishes that celebrate the height of summer. Out in the open […]

Have you been intrigued by the influx of beautiful hand lettering seen at special events, on restaurant chalkboards, or online? Curious to give it a try but think that you can’t because your regular handwriting is lacking? Then this class is for you. You do NOT have to have perfect handwriting in order to learn […]

Author Talk with Martin Sandler Martin Sandler, the author of Apollo 8 The Mission That Changed Everything, will speak about the beginnings of the Apollo program and the importance of the Apollo 8 mission in particular as it paved the way for the Apollo 11 moon landing. This interesting program is in honor of the […]

Want to release stress and feel more grounded? Curious about tapping into your energy field to enhance well-being? Experience Sound Energy, a mini retreat that combines gentle movement, meditative practices and sound healing through Biofield Tuning. Be Well Be Here founder, Lara Wilson, collaborates with certified Biofield Tuning practitioner, Julie Ramsdell, to energetically fine tune […]

The Carlisle Farmers Market is held every Saturday - starting on June 29 this year and running through Oct. 6 - from 8am to noon at the Kimball Farm Ice Cream parking lot on Route 225. carlislefarmersmarket.org

BABYSITTING TRAINING One-day class for ages 10-15 covers everything you need to know to be a great babysitter! Information is provided on First Aid for scrapes, bites, poison, choking, burns, and when to call 911. CPR is not covered. Certificate of participation awarded upon completion. Taught by educator Becky Patterson. Pre-registration is required. Bring a […]

Join us for yoga on the front lawn of the Concord Free Public Library at 129 Main Street. Fun for all ages! Please bring your own mat.

In the 1800s, Concord was the center for American authors and thinkers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott. They gathered together with other Concordians to discuss issues of the day such as slavery, war, the natural world, and many other topics. Led by a Museum educator, explore 1800s Concord and […]

Join us on the lawn of the Concord Free Public Library for a free abridged production of The Winter's Tale. Jealousy, betrayal, love, redemption and forgiveness are all present in this, one of Shakespeare's last plays. King Leontes of Sicilia wrongly believes that his boyhood friend and court guest King Polixines of Bohemia has been […]

Directed by Mike Haddad To be performed on the lawn in front of the Concord MA Main Library Saturdays and Sundays at 5:00 PM, July 27-28, August 3-4, 2019 With an evening performance at 51 Walden Friday, August 2, at 7:30PM Free Admission! For library lawn performances: A limited number of chairs and open space […]

Summer Sunset Transcendental Mediation Slow down and savor the season with a relaxing sunset meditation by the Concord River at the Old Manse. We'll start with a few selections from Emerson and Thoreau about the Concord River, followed by a short guided meditation and time to simply be still on the river's edge. Following the […]

Slow down and savor the season with a relaxing sunset meditation by the Concord River at the Old Manse. We'll start with a few selections from Emerson and Thoreau about the Concord River, followed by a short guided meditation and time to simply be still on the river's edge. Following the meditation, join us for […]