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Friday, December 19:00 AM—4:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Friends of CFPL Holiday Book Sale
Holiday Book SaleFriday, December 110:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Alphabet Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each week!2
Saturday, December 29:00 AM—4:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Friends of CFPL Holiday Book Sale
Holiday Book SaleSaturday, December 210:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Yoga and Movement Storytime, ages 2-6
Children and caregivers, join Danielle each week for yoga, moving, singing and storytime!Saturday, December 212:00—2:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
LEGO Explorers
Enjoy free building with your friends using LEGO bricks, Duplo blocks, Megabloks, and other building toys! Saturday, December 22:00—4:00 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Sustainable Makes: Natural Fabric Dyes
Learn how to create your own fabric dyes out of common vegetables and spices and take home your own naturally dyed tea towel! Recommended for ages 10 to 110.3
Sunday, December 31:00—4:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Friends of CFPL Holiday Book Sale
Holiday Book SaleSunday, December 33:00—4:15 PMTrustees RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Poetry at the Library Series presents Cynthia Bargar and Wendy Drexler
Poetry at the Library Series presents An Afternoon of Round Robin Reading and Discussion With Cynthia Bargar and Wendy DrexlerPLEASE REGISTER BELOW FOR A SEAT IN THE TRUSTEE'S ROOMYou are welcome to join award-winning poets Cynthia Bargar and Wendy Drexler for a moving afternoon of round robin reading and discussion.…Learn More4
Monday, December 410:30—11:15 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Musical Monday: Move & Play Your Way with Molly Delehey
Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday!Have you ever wondered what it feels like to dance like raindrops? Or move like starfish in a gentle ocean current? Join us for a lively expressive movement and music experience for children and their caretakers.…Learn MoreMonday, December 43:00—4:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Embossed Gift Tags
Use the Workshop's stamp library and heat gun to create beautiful, custom embossed gift tags. Waiver required. Recommended for ages 8 to 108.Monday, December 46:00—7:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Embossed Gift Tags
Use the Workshop's stamp library and heat gun to create beautiful, custom embossed gift tags. Waiver required. Recommended for ages 8 to 108.5
Tuesday, December 510:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Crafty Tuesday
Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers!Tuesday, December 53:00—4:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a monthly meeting of volunteers who work with the library to help us plan programs, buy materials, and run events. Attendees receive 1 hour of community service and get first crack at future community service opportunities…Learn More6
Wednesday, December 610:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Toddler Time
Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers!Wednesday, December 611:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Baby Snugglebugs Storytime at Main (for pre-walking babies & caregivers)
Join us for an opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers of infants and pre-walking babies in this introduction to the world of early literacy. Share parenting experiences with one another and bond with your baby through lap bounces, nursery rhymes, songs, and, of course, books!Recommended for infants and pre-walking babies.Wednesday, December 63:30—4:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Make-It! Club
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle geared towards kids ages 5 to 10 and their caregivers.Wednesday, December 63:30—5:30 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Try your hand at tabletop heroics in our new, ongoing game. Build a character, choose your weapon, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice. E-mail Erick at egordy@minlib. net with any questions!Wednesday, December 65:00—6:00 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Girls Who Code, Grades 5-8
Over the course of the academic year (Oct-May), Concord Girls Who Code members learn a variety of coding skills and work together to design, create, and produce a project that addresses a real world problem. Our adult and teen facilitators have a range of coding and project development skills.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 66:00—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
The Climate Impact of Private Jet Expansion: A Concord Community Forum
Massport is planning a massive hangar build-out for private jets at Hanscom Field (not Hanscom Air Force Base), which is the largest single development in Hanscom’s history. This will impact our community by increasing greenhouse gas emissions levels and more.…Learn More7
Thursday, December 79:30—11:30 AMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Knitters' Workshop
Stop by the Workshop every Thursday morning for a cup of coffee and two hours of informal, self-guided knitting with fellow Concord crafters! Needles and yarn scrap swap available for new knitters. All ages and experiences welcome.Thursday, December 710:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Preschool Storytime
Join Tracy for fun action-oriented stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes! Thursday, December 74:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen D.I.Y. Snow Globe Jars
Create your own custom snowy decorative piece. Bring your own pictures and nicknacks to include, or choose from our selection.8
Friday, December 810:00—11:30 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
First Fridays with the League of Women Voters - Warner's Pond Update and Open Discussion
Come join us for an update and discussion about plans for Warner's Pond and the creation of a new Task force. Speakers include Delia Kaye, Director of Concord Natural Resources Divison, Anna Feldweg, Friends of Warner's Pond, Alison Field-Juma, Executive Director of OARS, and Concord resident John Coleman.…Learn More
Friday, December 810:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Alphabet Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each week!9
Saturday, December 910:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Yoga and Movement Storytime, ages 2-6
Children and caregivers, join Danielle each week for yoga, moving, singing and storytime!Saturday, December 912:00—2:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
LEGO Explorers
Enjoy free building with your friends using LEGO bricks, Duplo blocks, Megabloks, and other building toys! Saturday, December 93:00—3:15 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Read to Laddie the Collie, ages 5+ (Session 1)
Did you know that reading to dogs boosts reading skills & emotional & social skills for children? Read to Laddie the Collie, a good listener who loves stories!Saturday, December 93:15—3:30 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Read to Laddie the Collie, ages 5+ (Session 2)
Did you know that reading to dogs boosts reading skills & emotional & social skills for children? Read to Laddie the Collie, a good listener who loves stories!Saturday, December 93:30—3:45 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Read to Laddie the Collie, ages 5+ (Session 3)
Did you know that reading to dogs boosts reading skills & emotional & social skills for children? Read to Laddie the Collie, a good listener who loves stories!Saturday, December 93:45—4:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Read to Laddie the Collie, ages 5+ (Session 4)
Did you know that reading to dogs boosts reading skills & emotional & social skills for children? Read to Laddie the Collie, a good listener who loves stories!10
Sunday, December 102:00—4:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council: Human Rights Tea and Climate For Freedom Award
This December is the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To celebrate, the Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council and the Concord Public Library are co-sponsoring a tea in the Goodwin Forum in the Main Library on Sunday, December 10th at 2pm.…Learn More11
Monday, December 1110:30—11:15 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Musical Monday: Rockabye Beats
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 funk and even blues.…Learn MoreMonday, December 113:00—4:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Acid-Etched Wine Glasses
Learn how to use the Workshop's Cricut machines to create custom vinyl stencils and etch your own personalized set of wine glasses. Waiver required. Recommended for ages 14 to 114.Monday, December 116:00—7:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Acid-Etched Wine Glasses
Learn how to use the Workshop's Cricut machines to create custom vinyl stencils and etch your own personalized set of wine glasses. Waiver required. Recommended for ages 14 to 114.12
Tuesday, December 129:30—11:15 AMTrustees RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Tuesday Book Discussion: Billy Budd, by Herman Melville
Each month, join other readers to discuss a range of books, from classics to contemporary. For December, we will discuss Billy Budd by Herman Melville. Copies of the book are available at the Main Library circulation desk. Eletronic copies of the book can be found on Hoopla.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 1210:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Crafty Tuesday
Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers!Tuesday, December 124:30—6:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Magic Hour
Join our pod of Magic the Gathering collectible card game players. Bring your own deck, or, try out one of our pre-built decks. All skill levels and formats welcome!13
Wednesday, December 1310:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Toddler Time
Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers!Wednesday, December 133:30—4:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Make-It! Club
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle geared towards kids ages 5 to 10 and their caregivers.Wednesday, December 133:30—5:30 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Try your hand at tabletop heroics in our new, ongoing game. Build a character, choose your weapon, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice. Note: Space is limited! Please contact Erick at egordy@minlib. net prior to attending!Wednesday, December 135:00—6:00 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Girls Who Code, Grades 5-8
Over the course of the academic year (Oct-May), Concord Girls Who Code members learn a variety of coding skills and work together to design, create, and produce a project that addresses a real world problem. Our adult and teen facilitators have a range of coding and project development skills.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 149:30—11:30 AMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Knitters' Workshop
Stop by the Workshop every Thursday morning for a cup of coffee and two hours of informal, self-guided knitting with fellow Concord crafters! Needles and yarn scrap swap available for new knitters. All ages and experiences welcome.Thursday, December 1410:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Preschool Storytime
Join Tracy for fun action-oriented stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes! Thursday, December 146:30—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Author Talk: Stephen Lane, author of Long Run to Glory
Join local author Stephen Lane for a discussion of his book Long Run to Glory: The Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made It Happen. Description:
On the morning of August 5, 1984, four of the greatest marathoners of all time lined up for one of the most important and long-awaited races in history.…Learn More15
Friday, December 1510:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Alphabet Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each week!16
Saturday, December 1610:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Yoga and Movement Storytime, ages 2-6
Children and caregivers, join Danielle each week for yoga, moving, singing and storytime!Saturday, December 1612:00—2:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
LEGO Explorers
Enjoy free building with your friends using LEGO bricks, Duplo blocks, Megabloks, and other building toys! Saturday, December 1612:00—4:00 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Sustainable Makes: Visible Mending
Learn how you can use embroidery, Sachiko, patching, and darning techniques to turn your damaged clothes and textiles into unique works of art in this hands-on workshop with local artist Catherine Karp! Recommended for ages 12 to 112.Saturday, December 162:00—3:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Author Talk: Kate Stout, author of Ambient Light
Join author Kate Stout for a discussion of her novel Ambient Light on Saturday, December 16 at 2PM at the Main Library. Friendships have a funny way of getting under your skin. In Ambient Light seven friends navigate the tricky teenaged years by clinging to each other.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 162:00—4:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Gingerbread Wars
Destroy your opponents’ gingerbread bases with your selection of sugary soldiers while defending your own from their candy cutthroats! Please note: Those with food allergies may wish to skip this program.17
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Monday, December 18Closed
Fowler Library
Monday, December 1810:30—11:15 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Musical Monday: Hugh Hanley
Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday!Come join the fun at this music/play activity session led 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 MoreMonday, December 1812:30—1:30 PMTrustees RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Building Community Book Club
**Note the change in location! Fowler is closed for maintenance, so we will be meeting at the Main Library!**What does it take to build community? We'll seek inspiration in books and talk to others interested in creating and strengthening connections in this book club founded with our friends at Art for All.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 19Closed
Fowler Library
Tuesday, December 1910:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Crafty Tuesday
Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers!20
Wednesday, December 20Closed
Fowler Library
Wednesday, December 2010:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Toddler Time
Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers!Wednesday, December 202:00—3:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Book-A-Mystery
**Fowler will be closed today due to maintenance; please note that we will meet at the Main Library this month!**Join Madeline from Fowler on the 3rd Wednesday of each month to discuss a range of mysteries, from thrillers to whodunnits. This month we will be discussing Hiss and Tell, a cozy holiday mystery by Rita Mae Brown.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 203:30—4:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Make-It! Club
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle geared towards kids ages 5 to 10 and their caregivers.Wednesday, December 203:30—5:30 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Try your hand at tabletop heroics in our new, ongoing game. Build a character, choose your weapon, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice. Note: Space is limited! Please contact Erick at egordy@minlib. net prior to attending!Wednesday, December 205:00—6:00 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Girls Who Code, Grades 5-8
Over the course of the academic year (Oct-May), Concord Girls Who Code members learn a variety of coding skills and work together to design, create, and produce a project that addresses a real world problem. Our adult and teen facilitators have a range of coding and project development skills.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 219:30—11:30 AMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Knitters' Workshop
Stop by the Workshop every Thursday morning for a cup of coffee and two hours of informal, self-guided knitting with fellow Concord crafters! Needles and yarn scrap swap available for new knitters. All ages and experiences welcome.Thursday, December 2110:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Preschool Storytime
Join Tracy for fun action-oriented stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes! Thursday, December 214:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Winter Treat Test Tubes
Mad science and deliciousness meet in the middle. Customize a selection of goodies to give as a gift, or to conduct your own experiments! 22
Friday, December 2210:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Alphabet Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each week!Friday, December 2211:00 AM—4:45 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Yule Be Sorry
Avoid holiday stress with some non-traditional seasonal films and re-gifted goodies.
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Saturday, December 2310:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Yoga and Movement Storytime, ages 2-6
Children and caregivers, join Danielle each week for yoga, moving, singing and storytime!Saturday, December 2312:00—2:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
LEGO Explorers
Enjoy free building with your friends using LEGO bricks, Duplo blocks, Megabloks, and other building toys! 24
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Monday, December 25All Closed
Main Library
Fowler Library
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Tuesday, December 26All DayChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Children's GardenMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Winter Scavenger Hunt, all ages
Can you find all the stuffed friends hiding on the first floor of the library? Find all ten, and then visit the Children's Desk for a prize!Tuesday, December 2610:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Crafty Tuesday
Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers!27
Wednesday, December 2710:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Toddler Time
Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers!Wednesday, December 273:30—4:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Make-It! Club
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle geared towards kids ages 5 to 10 and their caregivers.Wednesday, December 273:30—5:30 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Try your hand at tabletop heroics in our new, ongoing game. Build a character, choose your weapon, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice. Note: Space is limited! Please contact Erick at egordy@minlib. net prior to attending!28
Thursday, December 289:30—11:30 AMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Knitters' Workshop
Stop by the Workshop every Thursday morning for a cup of coffee and two hours of informal, self-guided knitting with fellow Concord crafters! Needles and yarn scrap swap available for new knitters. All ages and experiences welcome.Thursday, December 2810:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Preschool Storytime
Join Tracy for fun action-oriented stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes! Thursday, December 283:30—4:30 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
"Drive-In" Movie (Ages 2-6)
Join us for our very first drive-in movie for kids, where you'll be able to customize your very own cardboard box car and then use it as your seat while enjoying a short movie and snacks! You'll be able to take your car home, too!Registration required, recommended for ages 2-6.…Learn More
Thursday, December 284:00—5:30 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teens Vs. Librarians: Switch
Sure, you talk a good game, but do you really think you can beat the librarian? Battle Erick to find out. On the line: pride and prizes. Game on.29
Friday, December 2910:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Alphabet Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each week!Friday, December 293:30—4:30 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Winter STEM Challenge: Marshmallow Madness!
Join us for two delicious challenges using marshmallows as building materials!
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Saturday, December 3010:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Yoga and Movement Storytime, ages 2-6
Children and caregivers, join Danielle each week for yoga, moving, singing and storytime!Saturday, December 3012:00—2:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
LEGO Explorers
Enjoy free building with your friends using LEGO bricks, Duplo blocks, Megabloks, and other building toys! 31