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Tuesday, July 29:00 AM—8:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Children's GardenMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Summer 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!All ages welcome.
This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patron-supported non-profit organization.…Learn More3
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Thursday, July 4All Closed
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Monday, July 85:30—7:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Gelli Plate Printing
Learn the basics of printing with a gelli plate from local artist Kimberly Stoney! Recommended for makers ages 11 to 111.9
Tuesday, July 910:00—11:45 AMTrustees RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Tuesday Book Discussion: Agnes Grey, by Anne Bronte
Each month, join other readers to discuss a range of books, from classics to contemporary. For July, we will discuss Agnes Grey, by Anne Bronte. Copies of the book will be available in mid-June at the Main Library circulation desk. Electronic copies of the book are available through Hoopla at https://www.…Learn More10
Wednesday, July 106:00—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Has Anyone Seen $500 Million in Art Lying Around Boston?
An hour or so after the 1990 St. Patrick’s Day ended, two men dressed as Boston cops entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, stayed for about 90 minutes, and left with 13 pieces of art. None of the priceless items have been found. Numerous suspects have been named over the years but none have been arrested.…Learn More11
Thursday, July 119:30—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, but instruction is not provided.…Learn MoreThursday, July 116:30—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Meet Cute Book Club
Join Library staff and discuss the most lucrative genre in publishing: romance! From contemporary rom-coms to romantasy to Regency romance, we'll try an array of different subgenres. This month we will discuss Bringing Down the Duke, a historical romance novel by Evie Dunmore, and the first installment in her A LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN series.…Learn More12
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Monday, July 156:00—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Concord's Bird Life from Thoreau's Day to Today
As part of Riverfest, join us for a colorful talk on what birds Henry David Thoreau saw versus the birds we see today. Some are still here in strong numbers. Our grassland birds have become rare. A number of forest and marsh birds that used to nest here but have vanished as breeders.…Learn More16
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Wednesday, July 176:00—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Canceled: The Great Cartoon Rewind
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled. Thank you for your understanding. The 80’s were weird. Really weird. Nothing shows how weird as well as the cartoons on our TV’s every Saturday morning. Join the one and only GeekGal, Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe, for a walk down memory lane to a time when MTV was king, and Trapper Keepers were as far as the eye could see.…Learn More18
Thursday, July 189:30—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, but instruction is not provided.…Learn MoreThursday, July 186:00—7:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Craft a Camp Patch
Learn to use the Workshop's sublimation equipment to create your own summer-camp-inspired iron-on patch! Recommended for makers ages 8 to 108.19
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Saturday, July 202:00—3:00 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Sew-Your-Own Bookmark!
Stitch up your own cotton bookmark in this beginner-friendly introduction to the Workshop's sewing tools and machines! Recommended for makers ages 8 to 108.Saturday, July 203:00—4:00 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Sew-Your-Own Bookmark!
Stitch up your own cotton bookmark in this beginner-friendly introduction to the Workshop's sewing tools and machines! Recommended for makers ages 8 to 108.21
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Wednesday, July 246:00—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Film Viewing: We're All Plastic People Now
It's Plastic Free July, and we're looking for ways to decrease our use of plastic. Join library staff, members of Mothers Out Front, and members of Oceana to watch the documentary, We're All Plastic People Now. After the film, our guests will facilitate a discussion and provide information about current climate and plastic legislation that is being considered by our state legislature.25
Thursday, July 259:30—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, but instruction is not provided.…Learn MoreThursday, July 256:00—7:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Craft a Camp Patch
Learn to use the Workshop's sublimation equipment to create your own summer-camp-inspired iron-on patch! Recommended for makers ages 8 to 108.26
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Saturday, July 272:00—3:00 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Cyanotype Printing
Use found objects and sunlight to create your own colorful artwork using cyanotype printing paper! All ages welcome.Saturday, July 273:00—4:00 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Cyanotype Printing
Use found objects and sunlight to create your own colorful artwork using cyanotype printing paper! All ages welcome.28
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Monday, July 296:00—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Summer Paint & Sip with Pop-Up Art School!
Enjoy some summertime (non-alcoholic) sips and paint-along a beautiful summer night scene with the experts from Pop-Up Art School! Recommended for makers ages 11 to 111.30
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