If you’re writing nonfiction, you will have to do interviews. No way around it! From journalism to memoir, if you’re writing about the real world, you’re going to have to talk to people. In this class, we will discuss the best practices for doing interviews: from the technical logistics (transcription software, recording devices) to getting […]

Concord Virtual Poetry at the Library Series presents Poetry of Black Lives in America: Sean Hill and Michael Kleber-Diggs on Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 pm, via Zoom. Please register for the Zoom link. Join renowned poets Sean Hill and Michael Kleber-Diggs who will read from their luminous, moving poetry on Black experiences in America, […]

Using a variety of wet and dry felt making techniques, students will create several felt pieces in both two and three dimensions over the course of this class. Those with prior felt making experience will be encouraged to consider the weekly or biweekly assignments as jumping-off points, to work at their own pace and to […]

The Concord Free Public Library will host additional weekly family-friendly Music And Movement programs featuring Julie Stepanek on Mondays at 10:30am at the Main Library in March! The dates will be March 7, March 14, and March 21. Featuring songs you know and some songs you might not know, we'll stretch, stomp, sing, and shake […]

Stepping away from traditional filmmaking structures, students produce short films based on themes that will challenge their perception of art while building skills related to creative collaboration, problem-solving, and improvisation. Students will interact with their peers and environments as they develop, shoot, edit and finally exhibit their projects for discussion and feedback.

TimberNook is an outdoor program for children. We are a service of Extra Step Pediatric Therapies, open to ALL children. We focus on the need for children to have child-led free play while immersed in the beautiful Conant Woods in Carlisle. We are offering several programs this fall including: *Wednesday half-day programs for children aged […]

The Concord Free Public Library (CFPL) is teaming up with The Nature Connection for more monthly programs and storytimes in 2022! We invite children to a nature-themed storytime where they get to meet an animal and explore nature. Programs will take place in-person at the Main Library or virtually over Zoom; visit concordlibrary.org for the […]

*New Menu as of 3/15/22* Every Tuesday we will be offering hot, homemade Cornish pasties starting at noon until we run out! Not sure what we’re talking about? Pasties are the national dish of Cornwall, England. They’re savory flaky pastry pockets filled with meat and vegetables. 🥕🥔🍖 It’s English comfort food at its finest!

Live Music while you Dine & Drinkwith Friends & Family, Locals & Tourists Reservations available for Dinner Customers.  PLEASE  only book tables if your party is ordering dinner entrees. We are a restaurant offering music entertainment while you dine & drink. Main Streets accepts Dinner Reservations for customers ordering dinner entrees (please respect that as we […]

Learning about Gap Year Options Date: March 8 Time: 7 pm Host: Rachele Brown Alternate Host: Alison Nowicki Panelist:  Jane Sarohoun from J2Guides. CLICK HERE to join webinar

Is your student preparing to take the April ACT? If so, this is the perfect class to help them feel confident and prepared for Test Day. Students who attend this six session class will develop a strong understanding of the ACT and learn effective strategies for all four sections of the ACT: English, Math, Reading, […]

The Concord Free Public Library (CFPL) is teaming up with The Nature Connection for more monthly programs and storytimes in 2022! We invite children to a nature-themed storytime where they get to meet an animal and explore nature. Programs will take place in-person at the Main Library or virtually over Zoom; visit concordlibrary.org for the […]

Join us by melting glass in a torch to create mini shamrocks. This class is open to beginners as well as those with experience. These will become lucky keepsakes! ***PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline for this class is March 1, 2022*** Registration for all youth and adult winter arts classes and workshops, as well as […]

"Learn A Better Way" is a free virtual workshop series that begins on Wednesday, March 9 from 7-8:30 PM and takes place weekly for 5 weeks. At the completion of 5 weeks, participants can decide if they would like to complete part two of the series for 5 additional weeks. Description: This free and online program is […]

Live Music while you Dine & Drinkwith Friends & Family, Locals & Tourists Reservations available for Dinner Customers.  PLEASE  only book tables if your party is ordering dinner entrees. We are a restaurant offering music entertainment while you dine & drink. Main Streets accepts Dinner Reservations for customers ordering dinner entrees (please respect that as we […]

Be Well Be Here loves our online Thursday Morning Meditation community! Join us for a 30-minute mindful wellness practice with the Concord Free Public Library, and start your day with a moment of ease. Discover mindful ways to befriend the body, settle the mind, and enhance wellbeing. All ages welcome! Register for the Zoom link […]

The Umbrella Art Gallery and Studio Arts are pleased to present an exhibition of work by artist Nicholas Johnson, currently working in our Studio through the Artcubator residency program. Johnson's recent focus has been on surrealism, abstraction, and portraiture. He says that he is moving towards using landscape and open areas, as well as live […]

Live Music while you Dine & Drinkwith Friends & Family, Locals & Tourists Reservations available for Dinner Customers.  PLEASE  only book tables if your party is ordering dinner entrees. We are a restaurant offering music entertainment while you dine & drink. Main Streets accepts Dinner Reservations for customers ordering dinner entrees (please respect that as we […]

Walk in the woods for wellBEing! Join us outdoors for our popular mindful walks along the Annursnac Conservation Land trails in Concord, MA. Feel the crisp chill of the air and Pause to embrace the quiet of winter. BWBH’s Woodland Walks are based on the principles of Forest Bathing, or shinrin yoku, a Japanese practice […]

In honor of Women's History Month, Concord's tourism group is running a tour each Friday in March that celebrates "Concord's Art Legacy: Women in Art Revealed". You will begin your tour at 10AM at one of Concord's hidden gems, Concord Art. Concord Art's Executive Director Kate James will give you a private tour of the […]

A Garden of Verses: Help Make our Fowler Mural! All ages and artistic abilities welcome! Fowler Meeting Room Fowler Branch 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742 Come be part of our Garden of Verses! Paint a flower or a leaf and incorporate poetry for a mural that will adorn the side of the Fowler Library […]

Each Friday we're tasting wine from all over the world.  We'll be opening all sorts of bottles from our wine department, and special wines meant just for that particular tasting.  Each week will be very unique and it will help answer and explore what makes wine just so darn good!

Live Music while you Dine & Drinkwith Friends & Family, Locals & Tourists Reservations available for Dinner Customers.  PLEASE  only book tables if your party is ordering dinner entrees. We are a restaurant offering music entertainment while you dine & drink. Main Streets accepts Dinner Reservations for customers ordering dinner entrees (please respect that as we […]

It's Grand, It's Fine its... ST. PATRICK'S DAY LUNCH! Saturday, March 12, pick up 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Concord Carlisle High School and students will come to your car. RSVP to the Concord COA is a must: 978-318-3020. If you do not have transportation, your lunch can be delivered to you, just let […]

Live Music while you Dine & Drinkwith Friends & Family, Locals & Tourists Reservations available for Dinner Customers.  PLEASE  only book tables if your party is ordering dinner entrees. We are a restaurant offering music entertainment while you dine & drink. Main Streets accepts Dinner Reservations for customers ordering dinner entrees (please respect that as we […]

The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library announce the 2022 “Season of Music from the Library,” which includes three concerts over several months and features unique performances from a variety of musicians. The Friends anticipate that all three concerts will be in-person programs, but due to COVID-19 precautions there is a possibility some performances […]