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Monday, October 310:30—11:15 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Musical Mondays - Sean Gaskell
Music of the West African kora comes to Concord! Sean Gaskell joins us from Asheville North Caroline and demonstrates the West African kora, a 21-22 string harp. This program is geared for children 0 - 6 years old. He will feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the kora’s musical repertoire.…Learn More
Monday, October 34:00—5:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
ADOPT A READING PAL Week 1 Adoption Ceremony
The First Week of Our Adopt a Reading Pal Program!Come to meet your reading pal, collect your adoption papers and dog care diary.
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Tuesday, October 44:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
The College Essay Studio (Teen)
Applying to college this Fall? Join The College Essay Studio, Tuesdays in July and August from 4-5pm, to hone your writing, brainstorm in an inviting and safe environment, and leave equipped with skills that will go beyond college applications to essays you will be writing in college.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 53:00—4:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Paper Mache Vegetable Workshop
The Concord Free Public Library is partnering with The Umbrella Arts Center to offer a free paper mache workshop geared towards children in grades K - 5 and their families. Join us to make giant paper mache vegetables which we’ll hang from the Children’s Library ceiling to celebrate the fall harvest!
Kathryn Bartholomew, will lead the workshop.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 53:30—5:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Magic: The Gathering (Tutorials and Practice)
Teens! Join us in the Teen Lounge of the Main branch, every Wednesday in July and August from 3:30-5pm, for Magic: The Gathering tutorials and practice games. Whether you’re a beginner or an old pro, you’re going to learn a lot. Some decks will be provided by the library, but are limited.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 610:30—11:30 AMChildren's GardenMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Goats and Giggles
Bouncing baby goats are coming to the Children's Garden! Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited for a hands-on playtime with baby goats from Chip-In Farm. There will be with plenty of time for goat cuddles and photo ops. The folks from Chip-In Farm will set up a large pen to mix and mingle with their friendly Nigerian dwarf x fainting goat kids.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 11All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Tuesday, October 113:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Tuesday Terror (Horror Movies in the Teen Lounge)
Teens ages 11-18, enjoy CLASSIC SPOOKY MOVIES in the Teen Lounge this October, every Tuesday afternoon3-5pm. POPCORN AND SODA provided. Please be advised: Parental Guidance suggested for these movies for people under the age of 13. Films will be announced the day of the showing.
Tuesday, October 114:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
CANCELED - The College Essay Studio (Teen)
Applying to college this Fall? Join The College Essay Studio, Tuesdays in July and August from 4-5pm, to hone your writing, brainstorm in an inviting and safe environment, and leave equipped with skills that will go beyond college applications to essays you will be writing in college.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 12All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Wednesday, October 1210:30—11:15 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Introduction to American Sign Language
The Concord Free Public Library is partnering with Concord Scholars Institute for Arts and Languages to host free monthly introductory language classes for children and their caregivers. Led by highly qualified, experienced and creative native-speaking teachers, these language classes focus on developing communicative skills while enhancing a cultural understanding of these languages.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 123:30—5:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Magic: The Gathering (Tutorials and Practice)
Teens! Join us in the Teen Lounge of the Main branch, every Wednesday in July and August from 3:30-5pm, for Magic: The Gathering tutorials and practice games. Whether you’re a beginner or an old pro, you’re going to learn a lot. Some decks will be provided by the library, but are limited.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 13All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Thursday, October 1310:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Storytime at Main
Join Fiona for fun action-oriented stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes!
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Friday, October 14All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Friday, October 1410:30—11:00 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Concord Puppet Theatre at Main
Each week will feature different puppets, new songs to learn and sing along to, and occasional crafts. Feel free to bring your own puppet (sock or otherwise) or instruments from home to join in on the fun.
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Saturday, October 15All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Saturday, October 1510:30—11:15 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Pineapple Project
Pineapple Project is an original play about gender, creativity, and a child's freedom to be who they are. Recommended for children ages 3-8. The Pineapple Project was born during a moment of play between actor Mal Malme and her niece in which her niece said “Boys Can’t Be Princesses!” As a gender non-conforming person and theater artist, Mal couldn’t ignore this statement.…Learn More
Saturday, October 153:00—4:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Read to Laddie the Collie
Children ages 5 years and up are invited to “Read to Laddie the Collie” on the third Saturday of each month at 3 pm on the following dates:Oct 15Nov 19 December 17January 21February 18March 18April 15May 20June 17Register for your own 15-minute session with Laddie.…Learn More
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Sunday, October 16All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
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Monday, October 17All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Monday, October 1710:30—11:15 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Music & Movement with Concord Conservatory of Music with Holly Jennings
Join us for a musical morning of silly HALLOWEEN fun at Concord Conservatory of Music's Family Notes class, led by instructor Holly Jennings. Discover musical experiences that your whole family will love in a social setting that is celebratory of all ages, stages, and skill levels.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 18All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Tuesday, October 1810:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Alphabet Storytime at Main
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs! Each week we focus on a different letter of the alphabet. Recommended for ages 5 years and below.
Tuesday, October 183:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Tuesday Terror (Horror Movies in the Teen Lounge)
Teens ages 11-18, enjoy CLASSIC SPOOKY MOVIES in the Teen Lounge this October, every Tuesday afternoon3-5pm. POPCORN AND SODA provided. Please be advised: Parental Guidance suggested for these movies for people under the age of 13. Films will be announced the day of the showing.
Tuesday, October 184:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
CANCELED - The College Essay Studio (Teen)
Applying to college this Fall? Join The College Essay Studio, Tuesdays in July and August from 4-5pm, to hone your writing, brainstorm in an inviting and safe environment, and leave equipped with skills that will go beyond college applications to essays you will be writing in college.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 19All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Wednesday, October 1910:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Crafty Wednesdays at Main
Come enjoy a story and then we'll do a fun craft together.
Wednesday, October 192:00—2:45 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Creative Drama Workshop for Kids
Children ages 6-8 years are invited to join this free Little Spark theater class. Creative drama is a process-focused form of theater that establishes the building blocks of performance. We’ll focus on senses, feelings, and movement through fun and imaginative play.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 193:30—5:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Magic: The Gathering (Tutorials and Practice)
Teens! Join us in the Teen Lounge of the Main branch, every Wednesday in July and August from 3:30-5pm, for Magic: The Gathering tutorials and practice games. Whether you’re a beginner or an old pro, you’re going to learn a lot. Some decks will be provided by the library, but are limited.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 20All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Thursday, October 2010:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Storytime at Main with author, Nancy Tupper Ling
Come to a story time with award-winning author, Nancy Tupper Ling. She will be reading from her book,Double Happiness, a story about a brother and sister who must move far, far away from the home they love. Participants are welcome to decorate their own happiness box as well.…Learn More
Thursday, October 204:00—5:00 PM151 Main StreetMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Children's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
ADOPT A READING PAL Week 3 Dr. Rosie Helps Animals
Week 3 of Our Adopt a Reading Pal Program!Come meet the author, Jennifer Welborn and illustrator, Rozilla MH of "Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals" Learn how Dr. Rosie helps animals and practice stuffed animals yourself. Book reading, signing and hands-on activities.…Learn More
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Friday, October 21All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Friday, October 2110:30—11:00 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Concord Puppet Theatre at Main
Each week will feature different puppets, new songs to learn and sing along to, and occasional crafts. Feel free to bring your own puppet (sock or otherwise) or instruments from home to join in on the fun.
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Saturday, October 22All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
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Sunday, October 23All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
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Monday, October 24All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Monday, October 2410:30—11:15 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Musical Mondays with Alan Goodrich
Enjoy music and stories with Alan Goodrich! Alan is a guitarist and singer-songwriter/solo performer who presents live music concerts "for kid's of all ages" including classic and current children's songs and original songs. In addition to his solo performances, Alan is the lead singer and drummer for Alan and The Alligators band (a rock group based out of Concord, MA) and has also performed with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members The Platters, T Lavitz (of The Dixie Dregs, and Jefferson Starship fame), The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Greg Hawkes (of The Cars), Dave Mattacks (of Paul McCartney, and Elton John fame), and others…Alan's original music CD's have been added at over 75 radio stations across the US and Canada and charted in the Top Ten in college radio.…Learn More
Monday, October 246:30—7:30 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
CANCELED - Chapter One Book Club at Main
The Chapter One Book Club is where both young bookworms and reluctant readers can get a welcome beginning to their first book club. Intended for 1st and 2nd graders as well as their caregivers, we will choose a new chapter book each month to read. The Chapter One Book Club typically meets the last Monday of each month from 6:30 pm -7:30pm.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 25All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Tuesday, October 2510:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Alphabet Storytime at Main
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs! Each week we focus on a different letter of the alphabet. Recommended for ages 5 years and below.
Tuesday, October 253:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
CANCELED - Teen Tuesday Terror (Horror Movies in the Teen Lounge)
Teens ages 11-18, enjoy CLASSIC SPOOKY MOVIES in the Teen Lounge this October, every Tuesday afternoon3-5pm. POPCORN AND SODA provided. Please be advised: Parental Guidance suggested for these movies for people under the age of 13. Films will be announced the day of the showing.
Tuesday, October 254:00—5:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
ADOPT A READING PAL Week 4 Face or Body Painting AND Library Walk
Week 4 of Our Adopt a Reading Pal Program!Bring your reading pal to get your face or part of you body painted AND go for a walk around the library. Artist Shelby Meyerhoff will join us and show us how to paint animal parts on our bodies. We'll explore all different parts of the library and the cool resources we have that you can use!Face and body paints can cause some people to have allergic reactions.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 26All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Wednesday, October 2610:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Crafty Wednesdays at Main
Come enjoy a story and then we'll do a fun craft together.
Wednesday, October 263:30—5:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Magic: The Gathering (Tutorials and Practice)
Teens! Join us in the Teen Lounge of the Main branch, every Wednesday in July and August from 3:30-5pm, for Magic: The Gathering tutorials and practice games. Whether you’re a beginner or an old pro, you’re going to learn a lot. Some decks will be provided by the library, but are limited.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 27All DaySign 1, Fowler LawnFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Front LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Thursday, October 2710:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Storytime at Main
Join us for fun action-oriented stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes!
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Friday, October 28All DayFront LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Friday, October 2810:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Concord Puppet Theatre at Main
Each week will feature different puppets, new songs to learn and sing along to, and occasional crafts. Feel free to bring your own puppet (sock or otherwise) or instruments from home to join in on the fun.
Friday, October 283:00—4:45 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Pokemon Trade
Gotta catch all of them (for copyright reasons, we can't say the actual catchphrase)! Celebrate pre-Halloween with Pokemon cards in the Teen Room. Receive your own Halloween-themed booster pack and trade with your friends. Ample amounts of candy and soda will be offered.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 29All DayFront LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Saturday, October 2910:30—11:30 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Music and Movement with Music at the Blissful
Music at the Blissful is a high energy, interactive, movement and music experience for children of all ages. Be ready to move, shake, bounce, jump and stomp as we become dinosaurs, bunnies, alligators and cars. This program is fun for the whole family!Check out the music before class on Spotify and check out the videos on Youtube at "Music At The Blissful"Thanks to The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library for generously funding this program.
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Sunday, October 30All DayFront LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
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Monday, October 31All DayFront LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting the 7th annual Scarecrow Festival on October 11 - 31. Gather your family! Visit the Main Library's front lawn and the Fowler Library’s lawn to enjoy all the creative scarecrows made by local organizations!…Learn More
Monday, October 3110:30—11:00 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Musical Mondays - Hugh Hanley
Come enjoy some Halloween-themed songs and spooky fun at our music/play activity session. The sessions will be lead by Hugh Hanley, a nationally– known early childhood educator and musical entertainer who specializes in programs for young children and their teachers and families.…Learn More