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Wednesday, May 16:00—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Author Talk: Motherhood and Writing with Dora Farkas
Motherhood is one of the biggest changes in a woman's life, but how does it affect one's writing career? A mother of two girls and the author of two books, Dora Farkas will show how motherhood is one of the richest sources of inspiration to help women break through writer's block.…Learn More2
Thursday, May 29:30—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.3
Friday, May 310:00—11:30 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
First Fridays with the League of Women Voters: Getting off Gas
Join us for a discussion about how we, as a society, can move away from gas as an energy and heating source. Speakers:Laura Davis, Mothers Out FrontAudrey Schulman, HEET, a nonprofit climate solutions incubatorPeter Lowitt, First Parish ChurchMichael McDonald, Concord Climate Action CommiteeModerated by Diane Proctor, LWVCC Board MemberIf you are attending virtually, please click HERE for the Zoom link.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 99:30—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.10
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Thursday, May 169:30—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.17
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Saturday, May 1811:00 AM—12:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Wellness Week: QPR Training
QPR teaches three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone for help.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 181:00—3:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Wellness Week: Opting for Growth by Embracing Stress and Emotions
Walk Ins Welcome!In this presentation, Dr. Karin Hodges will shed light on the systems and professions that have inadvertently contributed to the rise of childhood mental illness and the widespread mental health crisis. She'll explain the mechanisms that grow mental illness versus emotional well-being, and describe the essential resources that children require today for health and healing.…Learn More19
Sunday, May 192:00—4:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Wellness Week: SoulCollage Creative Art Workshop
SoulCollage® is a creative and fun process of using your intuition and imagination to create a personal deck of collaged cards. It is a process that is truly accessible to everyone, even people who believe they have no artistic ability, and allows for easy, artful self-expression.…Learn More20
Monday, May 206:00—7:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Wellness Week: NAMI Sharing Our Stories
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) trained speakers share their personal experiences supporting a family member or loved one with a mental health condition. Audience members can ask questions and learn more about available resources. This Wellness Week program is cosponsored by NAMI Central Middlesex and The Concord Free Public Library.21
Tuesday, May 2111:00 AM—12:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Wellness Week: Yoga - Fit for Life
BYOM (bring your own mat!) for this gentle, flowing yoga experience with local instructor, Rama Valianti. Get your body moving and grooving, and learn some new techniques to breathe, be present in every moment, and keep your body healthy, agile and flexible in a welcoming, fun atmosphere.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 216:00—7:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Wellness Week: Yoga - Be Where Your Feet Are
BYOM (bring your own mat!) for a flowing blend of movement, mayhem and shenanigans with local instructor, Rama Valiant. Hatha, vinyasa, and athletic yoga with a focus on fun, breathing and presence. All levels welcome, ages 16 and up. Rama Valianti has been doing yoga for 32 years and teaching for 28.…Learn More22
Wednesday, May 2212:30—1:15 PMFront LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
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Wellness Week: Read for WellBeing: Books about Wellness and Mindful Living
Join us for a lunchtime discussion about books that inspire healthy habits. Join Lara Wilson, who shares mindful books during her popular Thursday Morning Library Meditation, to explore popular wellness titles such as the bestsellers, Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown, Breath by James Nestor, The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté, The Way Forward by yung pueblo, and more.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 225:00—6:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Code for the Wild: Massachusetts’ Endangered Species Show with Girls Who Code
Join our 2023-24 Girls Who Code cohort as they present their final project: "Code for the Wild"! They'll share what they learned about local endangered species, circuitry, and coding during this year's program. All ages welcome.
Wednesday, May 226:00—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Wellness Week: Caring for Aging Adults
Join us for an informative panel on caregiving for aging parents and loved ones, including folks facing the challenges of Dementia. Nicole Saia, LICSW, will present on what to know about types of care, how to pay for care, safety tips for those with physical and cognitive challenges, how to interact with loved ones with dementia, and how to cope with the emotional aspects of caring for an aging loved one.…Learn More23
Thursday, May 236:00—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
CANCELED - Cancelled: Wellness Week: Wellness Planning
This event is cancelled due to illness. Learn about wellness planning and how to create a wellness plan that is based on 5 pillars: Hope, Personal Responsibility, Education, Support, and Self-Advocacy. Self-Determination is supported throughout this process because you are an expert on yourself and what you need to do to be well on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.…Learn More24
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Saturday, May 259:30—10:15 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Wellness Week: Drums Alive for Kids & Seniors
Drums Alive is a unique sensory-motor drumming program involving drumsticks, exercise balls and music. The rhythm of the drumming and movement patterns increase synchronization of brain wave activity and improve mental awareness. In this intergenerational class, we bring children and seniors together for a fantastic whole body, happiness-fueled experience.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 2510:30—11:15 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Wellness Week: Drums Alive for Kids & Seniors
Drums Alive is a unique sensory-motor drumming program involving drumsticks, exercise balls and music. The rhythm of the drumming and movement patterns increase synchronization of brain wave activity and improve mental awareness. In this intergenerational class, we bring children and seniors together for a fantastic whole body, happiness-fueled experience.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 253:00—4:00 PMFront LawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Korean Family Month: Samulnori Concert
Join the Concord Free Public Library for a live Samulnori concert by the Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago! Samulnori ("samul" for "four things" and "nori" for "to play") is a percussion quartet consisting of barrel drum (Buk), hourglass-shaped drum (Janggu), gong (Jing), and small gong (Kkwaenggwari).…Learn More26
Sunday, May 26All Closed
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Monday, May 27All Closed
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Wednesday, May 294:30—6:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Concord Social Justice Roundtable
The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle, the Town of Concord's DEI Commission, and the Concord Free Public Library invite you to represent your organization in our fourth Concord Social Justice Roundtable efforts to make Concord and Carlisle a more inclusive community where everyone feels they belong.…Learn More30
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