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Friday, November 110:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Alphabet Storytime, ages 0-5
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each week!
Recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.Friday, November 13:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Lego Club at Fowler, Ages 12 and under
Come play with us! Join fellow builders to construct from our Lego collection. Try out weekly challenges or work on your own project. Drop in at any time during Lego Club to join the fun!
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Saturday, November 210:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Yoga & Movement Storytime, ages 2-6
Books are brought to life through yoga, movement and song! We will strengthen our minds, bodies, breath and heart. Recommended for kids ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.Saturday, November 211:00—11:45 AMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Musical Morning with Ricardo at Fowler, Ages 7 & under
Ricardo Rosales will join us on the first Saturday of each month for a special music class in Spanish and English. Expand your musical and language skills!About Ricardo:Ricardo Rosales is a classically trained bassoonist from the school of music of Guanajuato University, Mexico.…Learn More
Saturday, November 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, November 21:00—3:00 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Learn Needle Felting!
Learn the basics of needle felting from local artist Laurie Engdahl by creating your own tiny felt creature! Recommended for makers ages 10 to 110.3
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Monday, November 410:30—11:15 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Musical Monday: Matt Heaton
Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday!Matt Heaton was raised in a golden age of kids’ media. The Muppets, Free to Be You and Me, Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and more all provided the soundtrack of his early childhood.…Learn MoreMonday, November 411:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Fowler Baby Time, Ages 0-12 months
Join us for songs, stories, and a chance to chat with other parents and caregivers.
Monday, November 44:15—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Preschool Play at Fowler
Drop by the Fowler weekly for hands-on activities, self-led exploration, and bubbles to help wind down after a busy day. Enjoy a soothing atmosphere and free-form play with other preschool children and their caregivers.
If weather cooperates, we will meet outside.…Learn More
Monday, November 46:00—7:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Autumn Paint Night with Pop-Up Art School
Enjoy some seasonal (non-alcoholic) sips and snacks while painting-along a watercolor autumn forest scene with our friends from Pop-Up Art School! Recommended for makers ages 10 to 110.5
Tuesday, November 510:00—10:45 AMLabyrinth Garden at West Concord Union ChurchFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Meeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Fowler Storytime, Ages 5 & under
Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room. Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyrinth garden at the West Concord Union Church (1317 Main St).…Learn More
Tuesday, November 510:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Crafty Tuesday, ages 0-5
Join us to hear a story, and then enjoy a simple craft for little ones!Tuesday, November 511:00—11:45 AMLabyrinth Garden at West Concord Union ChurchFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Meeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Fowler Storytime, Ages 5 and under
Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room. Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyrinth garden at the West Concord Union Church (1317 Main St).…Learn More
Tuesday, November 51:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Stitch Circle at Fowler
Join fellow knitting, crocheting, needlework, etc. enthusiasts for weekly social crafting. Help each other out of tough spots, share patterns and tips, and enjoy creating together.
Tuesday, November 54:30—5:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Art for All Abilities at Fowler, Teen & Adult
Art for All comes to Fowler!
Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30, teens and adults with cognitive differences are welcome to attend Arts and Crafts Club. Projects and activities may include making art for local shows, making greeting cards, and playing drawing games.…Learn MoreTuesday, November 56:30—7:45 PMMain Library (129 Main St.)Main Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Trustees RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Library Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Library Committee. Minutes and Agendas available on Town's Website.
Tuesday, November 56:30—7:45 PMTrustees RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Library Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Library Committee. Minutes and Agendas available on Town's Website. 6
Wednesday, November 610:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Toddler Time, ages 0-5
Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers!Wednesday, November 611:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Baby Snugglebugs Storytime
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.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 62:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Middle School Book Club
Make friends and discuss books over yummy snacks! Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month.Wednesday, November 63:30—4:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Make-It! Club, ages 5+
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle!Recommended for kids ages 5-10 and their caregivers. If your child is ages 5-9, please be prepared to stay with your child for the duration of the event.
This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library
and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.Wednesday, November 64:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Craft Lab at Fowler, Ages 12 & under
Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350.
Wednesday, November 64:00—6:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Dungeons and Dragons (middle school)
Drop in to this middle school game of Dungeons and Dragons: Settling Debt! Build your character, pick your gear, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice!
PLEASE NOTE! We've got about 14 players, so we need to save game time for playing, and cannot spare the time to make new characters.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 65:00—6:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Girls Who Code
Our Girls Who Code club is part of a national non-profit that aims to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Our participants (ages 10 to 14) meet weekly on Wednesdays at 5 PM from October to May to:
learn to code from local women in STEM fields,
build relationships with peers and role models in a safe, supportive environment, and
work together to design and complete community-oriented projects that matter to them.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 66:00—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Write On! Time Management for Writers: NaNoWriMo Edition
Join us this November for our Write On! writing seminar series. Do you cringe when you hear the word time-management? Or do you visualize having to lock yourself away into a dungy room to get your 50,000 words done within the month? You can breathe a sigh of relief because this time management seminar is for everyday people who have jobs and families in addition to their desire to write.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 67:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual Films at Fowler: My Man Godfrey (1936)
Films at Fowler continues in fall 2024 with Faraway Places!For 26 years Concord film viewers gathered on winter evenings at Fowler Library to see some of the most interesting and stimulating examples of current and classic cinema from around the world.…Learn More7
Thursday, November 78:30—9:00 AMZoom
Virtual Group Meditation with Be Well Be Here
Join Be Well Be Here for a 30-minute morning meditation practice with the CFPL, and start your day with a moment of ease. Discover mindful tools that center the body, settle the mind, and open the door to wellbeing.Thursday, November 79:30—11:30 AMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Knit & Sip
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, November 710:00—10:30 AMZoom
ZOOM Storytime from Fowler, Ages 5 & under
Join Fowler staff online for weekly songs, stories, and rhymes.
Thursday, November 710:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Storytime at Main, ages 0-5
Join Tracy for fun, action-oriented stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes!
Recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.Thursday, November 711:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Messy Fun at Fowler, Ages 5 & under
What's more fun than getting messy? Getting messy somewhere that isn't in your house!
Drop by the Fowler backyard weekly for a range of activities from play dough to blocks. Stay for 15 minutes or for the full hour. We will have different stations, allowing for child-guided play and socializing.…Learn More
Thursday, November 71:30—2:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Conversation Circle for English Language Learners at Fowler
Join us for a volunteer-led gathering to practice English. All levels welcome, including beginners. For more information, call 978-318-3350 or email fowler@concordlibrary. org. When weather allows, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, we will meet downstairs at Fowler.
Thursday, November 75:30—7:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Learn to Crochet!
Learn the absolute fundamentals of crocheting in this beginner-friendly class with local textile artist Rosa Croughwell! Recommended for makers ages 13 to 113.Thursday, November 76:00—7:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
College Assistance Plus
College Assistance Plus is a national leader in preparing students for a fulfilling career and minimizing college debt to enable a strong start to adult life. Our organization provides individualized major and career planning for high school and college students with innovative tuition reduction results for families of any income level.…Learn More8
Friday, November 810:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Alphabet Storytime, ages 0-5
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each week!
Recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.Friday, November 83:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Lego Club at Fowler, Ages 12 and under
Come play with us! Join fellow builders to construct from our Lego collection. Try out weekly challenges or work on your own project. Drop in at any time during Lego Club to join the fun!
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Saturday, November 910:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Yoga & Movement Storytime, ages 2-6
Books are brought to life through yoga, movement and song! We will strengthen our minds, bodies, breath and heart. Recommended for kids ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.Saturday, November 911:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Saturday Studio at Fowler, Ages 5 & under
Join Fowler staff each week for a mix of stories, crafting, and other hands-on activities. On the first Saturday of each month, Ricardo Rosales will lead a morning of music in English and Spanish. On the last Saturday of each month, Mothers Out Front will join us for a special "Sustainability Studio," in which we will learn about different ways we can help our planet.…Learn More
Saturday, November 912:00—2:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Write On! Memoir Writing
Join us this November for our Write On! writing seminar series. Committing to writing a memoir daunting, but what if the process could be narrowed down to a few concrete approaches? In this two-hour introductory workshop led by Judah Leblang, you'll look at key aspects of developing a book-length memoir to clarify the theme or through-line of your story: identifying your central question, locating key turning points that move the story along, and considering a possible takeaway for your reader.…Learn MoreSaturday, November 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, November 92:00—3:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Sustainable Makes: Upcycled Container Candles
Give discarded glass and ceramic containers new life as a custom poured candle! Recommended for makers ages 8 to 108.Saturday, November 92:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Queen of Katwe at Fowler, Ages 10 & up
Join us to watch the Queen of Katwe with members of the Clover Foundation, a nonprofit that supports children and their families in the neighborhood of Busega in Kampala, Uganda. This film is based on the inspiring true story of a girl from the slums of Uganda who becomes a chess champion.…Learn More
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Tuesday, November 1210:00—10:45 AMLabyrinth Garden at West Concord Union ChurchFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Meeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Fowler Storytime, Ages 5 & under
Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room. Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyrinth garden at the West Concord Union Church (1317 Main St).…Learn More
Tuesday, November 1210:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Crafty Tuesday, ages 0-5
Join us to hear a story, and then enjoy a simple craft for little ones!Tuesday, November 1211:00—11:45 AMLabyrinth Garden at West Concord Union ChurchFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Meeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Fowler Storytime, Ages 5 and under
Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room. Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyrinth garden at the West Concord Union Church (1317 Main St).…Learn More
Tuesday, November 121:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Stitch Circle at Fowler
Join fellow knitting, crocheting, needlework, etc. enthusiasts for weekly social crafting. Help each other out of tough spots, share patterns and tips, and enjoy creating together.
Tuesday, November 124:30—5:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Art for All Abilities at Fowler, Teen & Adult
Art for All comes to Fowler!
Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30, teens and adults with cognitive differences are welcome to attend Arts and Crafts Club. Projects and activities may include making art for local shows, making greeting cards, and playing drawing games.…Learn More13
Wednesday, November 1310:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Toddler Time, ages 0-5
Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers!Wednesday, November 1311:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Baby Snugglebugs Storytime
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.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 132:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Craft Lab at Fowler, Ages 12 & under
Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350.
Wednesday, November 133:30—4:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Make-It! Club, ages 5+
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle!Recommended for kids ages 5-10 and their caregivers. If your child is ages 5-9, please be prepared to stay with your child for the duration of the event.
This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library
and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.Wednesday, November 134:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Craft Lab at Fowler, Ages 12 & under
Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350.
Wednesday, November 134:00—6:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Dungeons and Dragons (high school)
Our older player game: Seven Plunders of the World! Join the high seas hijinks and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice!
PLEASE NOTE! If you wish to drop in, please have a level 3 character ready to go, or, see Erick at the Teen desk…Learn MoreWednesday, November 135:00—6:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Girls Who Code
Our Girls Who Code club is part of a national non-profit that aims to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Our participants (ages 10 to 14) meet weekly on Wednesdays at 5 PM from October to May to:
learn to code from local women in STEM fields,
build relationships with peers and role models in a safe, supportive environment, and
work together to design and complete community-oriented projects that matter to them.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 136:00—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Write On! Self-publishing Seminar: NaNoWriMo Edition
Join us this November for our Write On! writing seminar series. Our worst critic is our own self-doubt, and its voice is loudest during writing sprints such as NaNoWriMo. Do you ever tell yourself: "What's the point of writing this book if no one will publish it?" This kind of thinking can stop you from completing your book, even when you are close to the finish line.…Learn More14
Thursday, November 148:30—9:00 AMZoom
Virtual Group Meditation with Be Well Be Here
Join Be Well Be Here for a 30-minute morning meditation practice with the CFPL, and start your day with a moment of ease. Discover mindful tools that center the body, settle the mind, and open the door to wellbeing.Thursday, November 149:30—11:30 AMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Knit & Sip
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, November 1410:00—10:30 AMZoom
ZOOM Storytime from Fowler, Ages 5 & under
Join Fowler staff online for weekly songs, stories, and rhymes.
Thursday, November 1410:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Storytime at Main, ages 0-5
Join Tracy for fun, action-oriented stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes!
Recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.Thursday, November 1411:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Messy Fun at Fowler, Ages 5 & under
What's more fun than getting messy? Getting messy somewhere that isn't in your house!
Drop by the Fowler backyard weekly for a range of activities from play dough to blocks. Stay for 15 minutes or for the full hour. We will have different stations, allowing for child-guided play and socializing.…Learn More
Thursday, November 141:30—2:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Conversation Circle for English Language Learners at Fowler
Join us for a volunteer-led gathering to practice English. All levels welcome, including beginners. For more information, call 978-318-3350 or email fowler@concordlibrary. org. When weather allows, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, we will meet downstairs at Fowler.
Thursday, November 146:30—7:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Meet Cute Book Club
Discuss romances and enjoy mocktails! 15
Friday, November 1510:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Alphabet Storytime, ages 0-5
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each week!
Recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.Friday, November 153:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Lego Club at Fowler, Ages 12 and under
Come play with us! Join fellow builders to construct from our Lego collection. Try out weekly challenges or work on your own project. Drop in at any time during Lego Club to join the fun!
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Saturday, November 1610:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Yoga & Movement Storytime, ages 2-6
Books are brought to life through yoga, movement and song! We will strengthen our minds, bodies, breath and heart. Recommended for kids ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.Saturday, November 1611:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Saturday Studio at Fowler, Ages 5 & under
Join Fowler staff each week for a mix of stories, crafting, and other hands-on activities. On the first Saturday of each month, Ricardo Rosales will lead a morning of music in English and Spanish. On the last Saturday of each month, Mothers Out Front will join us for a special "Sustainability Studio," in which we will learn about different ways we can help our planet.…Learn More
Saturday, November 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, November 161:00—3:00 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
GIANT Cross-Stitch
Reimagine this classic embroidery technique to create your own larger-than-life retro art piece! Recommended for makers ages 8 to 108.17
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Monday, November 1810:30—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, November 1811:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Fowler Baby Time, Ages 0-12 months
Join us for songs, stories, and a chance to chat with other parents and caregivers.
Monday, November 184:15—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Preschool Play at Fowler
Drop by the Fowler weekly for hands-on activities, self-led exploration, and bubbles to help wind down after a busy day. Enjoy a soothing atmosphere and free-form play with other preschool children and their caregivers.
If weather cooperates, we will meet outside.…Learn More
Monday, November 185:30—7:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Fused Glass Art Tiles
Try your hand at glass-fusing with local artist Deenie Pacik Giuliano. You'll create your own beautiful art tile - perfect as a coaster, trivet, or display piece! 19
Tuesday, November 1910:00—10:45 AMLabyrinth Garden at West Concord Union ChurchFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Meeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Fowler Storytime, Ages 5 & under
Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room. Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyrinth garden at the West Concord Union Church (1317 Main St).…Learn More
Tuesday, November 1910:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Crafty Tuesday, ages 0-5
Join us to hear a story, and then enjoy a simple craft for little ones!Tuesday, November 1911:00—11:45 AMLabyrinth Garden at West Concord Union ChurchFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Meeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Fowler Storytime, Ages 5 and under
Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room. Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyrinth garden at the West Concord Union Church (1317 Main St).…Learn More
Tuesday, November 191:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Stitch Circle at Fowler
Join fellow knitting, crocheting, needlework, etc. enthusiasts for weekly social crafting. Help each other out of tough spots, share patterns and tips, and enjoy creating together.
Tuesday, November 193:30—5:00 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Library (Robot) Fight Club
First rule of Library (Robot) Fight Club: tell all your friends about Library (Robot) Fight Club. Join us every third Tuesday of the month to build, hack, and battle real remote-control bots. For makers ages 11 to 18.
The Workshop is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation, a charitable organization funded solely through private philanthropy.Tuesday, November 194:30—5:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Art for All Abilities at Fowler, Teen & Adult
Art for All comes to Fowler!
Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30, teens and adults with cognitive differences are welcome to attend Arts and Crafts Club. Projects and activities may include making art for local shows, making greeting cards, and playing drawing games.…Learn More20
Wednesday, November 209:30—10:45 AMZoom
Genealogy Class: On the Trail of Your English Ancestors by Linda Mac
Join me as we prepare to cross the pond to your ancestral roots with techniques to guide you through census decades and the years of civil registration, to the years back from 1837 into the wonderful world, but more difficult period, of parish registers.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 2010:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Toddler Time, ages 0-5
Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers!Wednesday, November 2011:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Baby Snugglebugs Storytime
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.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 202:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Book-A-Mystery
Join Madeline from Fowler to discuss a range of mysteries, from thrillers to whodunnits. Please email fowler@concordlibrary. org if you have any questions, or if you'd like to receive email reminders about our meetings.
Wednesday, November 203:30—4:30 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Poop Museum
The Poop Museum is the place to come if you’re curious and have questions about poop! Susie Maguire at The Poop Museum is a poop expert who thinks poop is THE most interesting subject in the world. She has studied poop for years and loves nothing more than sharing her expansive knowledge of poop.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 204:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Craft Lab at Fowler, Ages 12 & under
Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350.
Wednesday, November 204:00—6:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Dungeons and Dragons (middle school)
Drop in to this middle school game of Dungeons and Dragons: Settling Debt! Build your character, pick your gear, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice!
PLEASE NOTE! We've got about 14 players, so we need to save game time for playing, and cannot spare the time to make new characters.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 205:00—6:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Girls Who Code
Our Girls Who Code club is part of a national non-profit that aims to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Our participants (ages 10 to 14) meet weekly on Wednesdays at 5 PM from October to May to:
learn to code from local women in STEM fields,
build relationships with peers and role models in a safe, supportive environment, and
work together to design and complete community-oriented projects that matter to them.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 207:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual Films at Fowler: The Third Man (1949)
Films at Fowler continues in fall 2024 with Faraway Places!For 26 years Concord film viewers gathered on winter evenings at Fowler Library to see some of the most interesting and stimulating examples of current and classic cinema from around the world.…Learn More21
Thursday, November 218:30—9:00 AMZoom
Virtual Group Meditation with Be Well Be Here
Join Be Well Be Here for a 30-minute morning meditation practice with the CFPL, and start your day with a moment of ease. Discover mindful tools that center the body, settle the mind, and open the door to wellbeing.Thursday, November 219:30—11:30 AMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Knit & Sip
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, November 2110:00—10:30 AMZoom
ZOOM Storytime from Fowler, Ages 5 & under
Join Fowler staff online for weekly songs, stories, and rhymes.
Thursday, November 2110:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Storytime at Main, ages 0-5
Join Tracy for fun, action-oriented stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes!
Recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.Thursday, November 2111:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Messy Fun at Fowler, Ages 5 & under
What's more fun than getting messy? Getting messy somewhere that isn't in your house!
Drop by the Fowler backyard weekly for a range of activities from play dough to blocks. Stay for 15 minutes or for the full hour. We will have different stations, allowing for child-guided play and socializing.…Learn More
Thursday, November 211:30—2:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Conversation Circle for English Language Learners at Fowler
Join us for a volunteer-led gathering to practice English. All levels welcome, including beginners. For more information, call 978-318-3350 or email fowler@concordlibrary. org. When weather allows, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, we will meet downstairs at Fowler.
Thursday, November 214:30—5:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Read to a Dog at Fowler
Are you looking to improve your reading? Join Samantha, a young golden retriever, on the 3rd Thursday of the month for a 10-15 minute reading session. No advance registration required. When you arrive, sign up and choose a book to read, and we will do our best to accommodate all interested participants! This program is designed for developing readers of all ages.…Learn MoreThursday, November 216:00—7:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Cricut Charcuterie!
Learn to use our Cricut cutting machines and heat presses to decorate your own bamboo charcuterie board! Recommended for makers ages 10 to 110.22
Friday, November 2210:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Alphabet Storytime, ages 0-5
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs focusing on a different letter of the alphabet each week!
Recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.Friday, November 222:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Fowler Afternoon Tea Book Club
On the fourth Friday of each month, enjoy a selection of teas and discuss a blend of historical and contemporary fiction. Copies of the selected book are available at Fowler. Please feel free to bring in food related to the recipe theme, but do not feel obligated! Disclaimer: The Concord Free Public Library is not responsible for any illness resulting from the consumption of food on the premises which was made off-site.…Learn MoreFriday, November 223:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Lego Club at Fowler, Ages 12 and under
Come play with us! Join fellow builders to construct from our Lego collection. Try out weekly challenges or work on your own project. Drop in at any time during Lego Club to join the fun!
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Saturday, November 2310:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Yoga & Movement Storytime, ages 2-6
Books are brought to life through yoga, movement and song! We will strengthen our minds, bodies, breath and heart. Recommended for kids ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.Saturday, November 2311:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Saturday Studio at Fowler, Ages 5 & under
Join Fowler staff each week for a mix of stories, crafting, and other hands-on activities. On the first Saturday of each month, Ricardo Rosales will lead a morning of music in English and Spanish. On the last Saturday of each month, Mothers Out Front will join us for a special "Sustainability Studio," in which we will learn about different ways we can help our planet.…Learn More
Saturday, November 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! Saturday, November 231:00—3:00 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Learn Needle Felting!
Learn the basics of needle felting from local artist Laurie Engdahl by creating your own tiny felt creature! Recommended for makers ages 10 to 110.24
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Monday, November 2510:30—11:15 AMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Musical Monday: Move & Play 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, November 2511:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Fowler Baby Time, Ages 0-12 months
Join us for songs, stories, and a chance to chat with other parents and caregivers.
Monday, November 254:15—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Preschool Play at Fowler
Drop by the Fowler weekly for hands-on activities, self-led exploration, and bubbles to help wind down after a busy day. Enjoy a soothing atmosphere and free-form play with other preschool children and their caregivers.
If weather cooperates, we will meet outside.…Learn More
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Tuesday, November 2610:00—10:45 AMLabyrinth Garden at West Concord Union ChurchFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Meeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Fowler Storytime, Ages 5 & under
Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room. Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyrinth garden at the West Concord Union Church (1317 Main St).…Learn More
Tuesday, November 2610:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Crafty Tuesday, ages 0-5
Join us to hear a story, and then enjoy a simple craft for little ones!Tuesday, November 2611:00—11:45 AMLabyrinth Garden at West Concord Union ChurchFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Meeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Fowler Storytime, Ages 5 and under
Join us at Fowler for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes and do a simple hands-on activity. Indoor: In the case of poor weather, storytime will be held in our large meeting room. Outdoor: If weather allows, we will meet across the street at the labyrinth garden at the West Concord Union Church (1317 Main St).…Learn More
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Wednesday, November 2710:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Toddler Time, ages 0-5
Get your wiggles out with songs, rhymes, shorter stories, and a ton of movement at this storytime perfect for busy toddlers!Wednesday, November 2711:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Baby Snugglebugs Storytime
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.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 272:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Craft Lab at Fowler, Ages 12 & under
Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350.
Wednesday, November 273:30—4:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Make-It! Club, ages 5+
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle!Recommended for kids ages 5-10 and their caregivers. If your child is ages 5-9, please be prepared to stay with your child for the duration of the event.
This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library
and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.Wednesday, November 274:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Craft Lab at Fowler, Ages 12 & under
Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350.
Wednesday, November 274:00—6:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Teen Dungeons and Dragons (high school)
Our older player game: Seven Plunders of the World! Join the high seas hijinks and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice!
PLEASE NOTE! If you wish to drop in, please have a level 3 character ready to go, or, see Erick at the Teen desk…Learn MoreWednesday, November 275:00—6:30 PMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
CANCELED - Girls Who Code
Our Girls Who Code club is part of a national non-profit that aims to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Our participants (ages 10 to 14) meet weekly on Wednesdays at 5 PM from October to May to:
learn to code from local women in STEM fields,
build relationships with peers and role models in a safe, supportive environment, and
work together to design and complete community-oriented projects that matter to them.…Learn More28
Thursday, November 28All Closed
Main Library
Fowler Library
Thursday, November 288:30—9:00 AMZoom
Virtual Group Meditation with Be Well Be Here
Join Be Well Be Here for a 30-minute morning meditation practice with the CFPL, and start your day with a moment of ease. Discover mindful tools that center the body, settle the mind, and open the door to wellbeing.Thursday, November 289:30—11:30 AMThe WorkshopMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Knit & Sip
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 More29
Friday, November 29All Closed
Main Library
Fowler Library
Friday, November 293:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Lego Club at Fowler, Ages 12 and under
Come play with us! Join fellow builders to construct from our Lego collection. Try out weekly challenges or work on your own project. Drop in at any time during Lego Club to join the fun!
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Saturday, November 3010:30—11:00 AMChildren's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Yoga & Movement Storytime, ages 2-6
Books are brought to life through yoga, movement and song! We will strengthen our minds, bodies, breath and heart. Recommended for kids ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.Saturday, November 3011:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomFowler Library1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Saturday Studio at Fowler, Ages 5 & under
Join Fowler staff each week for a mix of stories, crafting, and other hands-on activities. On the first Saturday of each month, Ricardo Rosales will lead a morning of music in English and Spanish. On the last Saturday of each month, Mothers Out Front will join us for a special "Sustainability Studio," in which we will learn about different ways we can help our planet.…Learn More
Saturday, November 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!