Tuesday, February 20 at 3 PM No Registration Required Join us for the first of what we hope will be many Make-It! Club programs developed exclusively by and for teens. Eat snacks, check out our materials, and help us choose exactly the crafts, skills, and tools you want to learn. Makers 11-18 only. Sponsored by […]
Tuesday, February 27 at 3 PM No Registration Required First rule of Library (Robot) Fight Club: tell all your friends about Library (Robot) Fight Club. Join us for our inaugural fight on February 27 and then again every fourth Tuesday of the month to build, hack, and battle remote-control bots. Makers 11 to 18 only. Sponsored […]
Join us for a supportive experience that welcomes children of all abilities who benefit from calmer, quieter storytime with sensory-friendly elements. Recommended for children ages 0 to 5 of all abilities.
Concord Poetry at the Library Series presents With Verve and Vivid Wild Dreams: Sara Deniz Akant & Jennifer Funk PLEASE REGISTER FOR A SEAT IN THE FORUM Join us for an uplifting afternoon with regaled poets Concord-based Jennifer Funk and Turkish-American poet, educator, and performer Sara Deniz Akant for readings, Q & A about inspirations […]
MONDAY, MARCH 11 10:30—11:15 AM Goodwin Forum Main Library Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday! Rockabye Beats is a fun, family group whose music is reminiscent of founder Marcos Valles’s Puerto Rico. Their songs offer a range of styles from rock n’ roll to calypso to […]
What do you call a king who gives up his kingdom? A fool? Or a father ready to pass on the burdens of power? Join actors Stephen Collins and Poornima Kirby for this haunting, darkly funny adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless classic. This one-hour production draws directly from Shakespeare’s text, with Stephen Collins as the mercurial […]
Goodwin Forum Main Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742 Women of the Great Field: The Robbins and Garrison Women and their Neighbors Join us for a Women's History discussion with The Robbins House on the history of the women residents of the Great Field, a predominantly African American and indigenous area of Concord in […]
For over 10,000 years, humans have lived in this area, which we know as modern Concord, yet many of their stories have not been entirely told. With new research and a greater understanding of past events, we open new windows and opportunities to tell fuller stories of our community’s people. From the Indigenous beginning of […]
Front Lawn, Main Library Dive into the vibrant tapestry of community-driven climate action at the Cooler Concord Climate Festival—a gathering for all generations! Gather practical information, immerse yourself in hands-on demonstrations, and connect with passionate community members actively working to make a difference. Participants of all ages will be inspired by educational activities, engaging performances, […]
Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) is an important figure in African American and the nation’s history. Heralded for escorting many slaves from bondage to freedom, her life had many riveting facets. Living History Performer Eddie Murphy brings Harriet Tubman radiantly back to life for audiences throughout the country. This program is cosponsored by Eddie Murphy and The […]
