Did you have a blast at the Winter Umbrella Ninja Festival? We did too! This April, we are bringing you another fun festival of survival skills and nature sculptures. Master Ninja Instructor Ken Clarkson is survival skills around the fire and leading hands on crafts activities. Rob Riman will show you the amazing critters that […]

At a time when hate, intolerance and antisemitism are frequently in the news, Holocaust remembrance is more important than ever. Johanna Glazer, A Social Studies teacher at Concord-Carlisle High School, will talk about the importance of Holocaust education in our schools and the need for remembrance. She will focus on the ways in which teaching […]

Online Class Explore Contemporary Art: Break New Ground with Adria Arch MEDIUM: acrylic paint, drawing, mixed media ALL LEVELS MONDAYS, April 12 - June 7 (NO CLASS on May 31, Memorial Day) 10:00AM - 12:pm Contemporary art can be mystifying, but it doesn’t have to be! Each week we’ll see work by a different artist […]

Early Childhood Ed and Elementary Ed Info Session Apr 12, 5:00 – 6:00 PM Join us to learn more about Bay Path University's graduate programs in Early Childhood Education & Elementary Education! In this live session, you will hear from Program Coordinator, Dr. Andrea Hickson-Martin and Graduate Admissions counselors. You will learn about the admissions […]

Join Randall Warniers for a talk on Twenty Classic Westerns and Why They Are Good for You. The talk will take place on Zoom on Monday, April 12 at 7pm. Western movies have been the single most popular genre in the history of cinema, going back to the beginnings of the silent era. Early silent […]

Online Class Real Basics and Hands-On Color Theory for Oil and Acrylic Painters with Jill Pottle LEVEL: All Levels MEDIUM: Oil and/or Acrylic Paints Tuesdays, April 13 - May 18, 2021 10:00AM - 1:00PM Are you relatively new to painting? Or have you always struggled with the basic understanding of Color Theory? This class is […]

The Children’s Department at the Concord Free Public Library has installed a Poetry Walk on the Main Library front lawn to celebrate National Poetry Month through the month of April. The Poetry Walk, originally conceptualized in partnership with local non-profit Gaining Ground, features Renga-style poems celebrating the seasons written by students in the Virtual Writing […]

April is National Healthcare Decision month. Healthcare decisions can often be complex and challenging. They often require much discussion with medical professionals, family, care partners and friends. Please join Mary Crowe, LICSW, Director of Professional & Community Education at Care Dimensions, on Tuesday, April 13th at 1:00 PM. Making Decisions When It Matters Most: is […]

Learn more about navigating the college admissions process during COVID-19. Join us for a virtual presentation using Princeton Review's Online Classroom. What's the difference between the SAT & ACT? What do the scores mean? How has COVID-19 affected testing and college application processes? Stephanie Sim of the Princeton Review will answer these questions and more. Click […]

Please join Dr. Rachel Kramer for a webinar designed for teens –   “Promoting Social and Emotional Well-Being: Strategies for Teens”    Presented for Teens Live on Zoom Tuesday evening April 13, 2021 at 7:30PM Dr. Kramer will speak directly to teenagers, offering information, tools, and strategies.  There will be lots of time for teens to ask […]

2nd & 4th Wednesdays 1-2pm We typically assist 30-35 families/individuals representing approximately 65-75 total clients at each mobile pantry distribution We receive 2-4 new families/individuals at each pantry distribution. Some clients need short-term assistance from Open Table while others are more regular participants. Employees who work in Concord or Carlisle are eligible to attend as well. The mobile […]

April 19, 1775 was a pivotal day in the founding of our nation as it marked the first armed engagements between the British Regulars and the Colonial “Minutemen” on Lexington Green, the Old North Bridge in Concord, and other locations between there and Boston. This was indeed the beginning of the Revolutionary War, and the […]

Concord has a history of leadership in human rights, the environment, education, and most recently, in raising the cultural and religious awareness and sensitivity in our community. Building on our strengths, there is an increased level of interest, curiosity, and respect for the rich diversity emerging in our town, which includes the Baha’i community. Who […]

Celebrate spring with this simple but effective sewing project from the Fowler Branch of the Concord Free Public Library! These chickens are great for juggling, bean toss games, or as decorations -- we'll let you decide. Our Take and Makes are made possible through the generosity of the Friends of CFPL. This months Take and […]

This four part series – April 15th, May 20th, June 17th and July 15th from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, features John Gardella who will discuss the substance and specifics of the national government of the United States of America. The first lecture will discuss the development of the nation including the Continental Congress, the […]

Participate in drop-in activities outside in the Museum’s courtyard inspired by the Revolution. Try your hand at using a feather quill and ink to write like a revolutionary; make and decorate your own tricorne hat; and play colonial games! April 16, 17, 18 & 19th Activities are free with Museum admission; Members visit free. Museum […]

Online Workshop Abstraction to Landscape with Fran O'Neill LEVEL: Intermediate MEDIUM: Various April 16, 17, 18 4:00PM - 7:00PM Taught from Australia! Beginning with Landscape, we will work towards various degrees of Abstraction. Day one, we will begin the workshop with process, in particular, distilling a landscape image that ideally you have made. Emphasis is […]

Celebrate the advent of spring! Spend a relaxing and enjoyable morning creating a small wool painting using soft, unspun sheep’s wool and a felting needle. We will create a cheerful garden scene suitable for hanging in your home. All materials will be shipped. Registration for this class closes April 7.

TWO-DAY WORKSHOP Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 10:00am–1:00pm Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 10:00pm–1:00pm M: $200 / NM: $250  

Online Workshop The White Line Woodcut and Beyond with Kate Hanlon Medium: Printmaking All Levels Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 10:00am–1:00pm Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 10:00am–1:00pm The white line woodcut, also known as the Provincetown Print, is a uniquely American form of printmaking, invented by artists working in Provincetown in the early 1900s. In […]

This Earth Day we are celebrating all of the creatures of the air! There are so many amazing animals that call the sky their home, like songbirds and chickadees, blue jays and cardinals, and red-tailed hawks and owls. In this workshop, we will make kites painted with the designs of your favorite bird. We will […]