Concord Free Public Library

Join local yoga instructor Erica for yoga for adults. This gentle flow class is accessible for all levels and focuses on breath, alignment, and truly grounding movement. Yoga mats, straps, and blocks are available, but you can also bring your own.…Learn More

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!

Join us for an after-hours Magic the Gathering card game night. We'll be playing Standard, Commander, Arch Enemy, Plane Chase, and Survive the Horde. Snacks will be provided, but the prizes you'll have to work for! Bring your own decks, or, try out one of our pre-built decks.…Learn More

Join Fowler staff each week for a mix of stories, crafting, and other hands-on activities. If weather permits, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, please join us in the large meeting room!

Save your broken household goods from the landfill by mending them with help from your neighbors. Makers of all ages welcome.

Fellow artists and creatives are invited to come together in a casual social gathering to create art in a relaxed, nonjudgmental, and supportive setting. All media and skill levels are welcome. Individuals are responsible for bringing their own projects to work on and their own supplies.…Learn More

Immerse yourself in the beauty of local flowers as we await their blooming in later spring and summer. Most of the paintings in this show are based on photographs taken on walks throughout Concord, including at Great Meadows, the Buttrick Estate, Concord Community Gardens, the “wisteria house” across the street from the Main Library, and even the Keyes Road municipal parking lot.…Learn More

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 More

Join us for songs and stories, followed by playtime and a chance to chat with other parents and caregivers.

Build a blade-free “wood block” out of precut wooden pieces and print your own greeting cards! Makers of all ages welcome.

Build a blade-free “wood block” out of precut wooden pieces and print your own greeting cards! Makers of all ages welcome.

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

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.

Join Madeline from Fowler to discuss a range of mysteries, from thrillers to whodunnits. This month we will be discussing While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams. Copies of the book are available to pick up at Fowler in both standard and large print formats.…Learn More

Our middle school game of Dungeons and Dragons: Baldur's Fate! Monsters have infected the party as part of an invasion effort that could destroy the entire region. As the invasion and its hidden architects draw nearer, the party's will could be what determines the fate of the realms.…Learn More

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.

Join author Julie Masis for a discussion of her memoir How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe and Survived the Holocaust in Ukraine. During World War II, thousands of Moldovan Jews were imprisoned in the Obodovka ghetto, located in the Romanian-occupied part of Ukraine.…Learn More

Join Lara Wilson of Mondiwell 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.

Stop by the Workshop every Thursday morning for a cup of coffee and two hours of informal, self-guided knitting with fellow Concord crafters! All ages and experiences welcome, but instruction is not provided.

Join Fowler staff online for weekly songs, stories, and rhymes.

Join us for a volunteer-led gathering to practice English. This group is best for speakers with some conversational English. For more information, call 978-318-3350 or email fowler@concordlibrary. org. When weather allows, we will meet in the backyard.…Learn More

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 More

Join local yoga instructor Erica for yoga for adults. This gentle flow class is accessible for all levels and focuses on breath, alignment, and truly grounding movement. Yoga mats, straps, and blocks are available, but you can also bring your own.…Learn More

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!

Join us for an after-hours Magic the Gathering card game night. We'll be playing Standard, Commander, Arch Enemy, Plane Chase, and Survive the Horde. Snacks will be provided, but the prizes you'll have to work for! Bring your own decks, or, try out one of our pre-built decks.…Learn More

Learn the basics of the Workshop’s laser cutter by designing and engraving your own wooden magnet! Makers of all ages welcome.

Join Fowler staff each week for a mix of stories, crafting, and other hands-on activities. If weather permits, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, please join us in the large meeting room!

Lizzie Upitis, leader of Fowler's Stitch Circle, is a master knitter and historian who has published a book of traditional designs and techniques on Latvian Mittens, available to borrow from the library. We are proud to welcome her for a presentation of her beautiful mittens, on display in the Fowler meeting room in April.…Learn More

Earn a unique Bot Badge pin each day you visit the Children's Library during April Vacation week! Readers who visit all 4 days will earn an exclusive Ultimate Bot Squad Badge. All ages welcome!Visit on Tuesday to earn your Builder Bot Badge!

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

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.

Work together in teams of five to help assemble one of our eight April Bot Party challengers! We’ll practice using screwdrivers, sandpaper, and more cool tools to create real remote-controllable robots to compete in Wednesday's Bot Beauty Pageant and Friday’s Bot Battle Championship.…Learn More

Earn a unique Bot Badge pin each day you visit the Children's Library during April Vacation week! Readers who visit all 4 days will earn an exclusive Ultimate Bot Squad Badge. All ages welcome!Visit on Wednesday to earn your Pageant Bot Badge!

Join Fowler in Fact on the fourth Wednesday of the month to discuss a range of nonfiction titles from ecology to history and everything in between. For April we will read Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature by Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian.…Learn More

Our middle school game of Dungeons and Dragons: Baldur's Fate! Monsters have infected the party as part of an invasion effort that could destroy the entire region. As the invasion and its hidden architects draw nearer, the party's will could be what determines the fate of the realms.…Learn More

May the most fabulous bot win! While our designer teams prepare our Bot Beauties to walk the robot runway, enjoy a variety of self-guided robot crafts in the Workshop.

Join a designer team to name and decorate and name one of eight April Bot Party challengers, then cast your vote for the most fabulous bot!

Let's learn about our watershed with Sami Poudel, the Stormwater Engineer with Concord Public Works! Learn about the importance of taking care of the environment with a hands-on presentation tool called the enviroscape. See how important wetlands and watersheds are and how pollutants negatively impact them.…Learn More

Films at Fowler continues in spring 2026 with Location, Location, Location!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 More

Earn a unique Bot Badge pin each day you visit the Children's Library during April Vacation week! Readers who visit all 4 days will earn an exclusive Ultimate Bot Squad Badge. All ages welcome!Visit on Thursday to earn your Boogie Bot Badge!

Join Lara Wilson of Mondiwell 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.

Stop by the Workshop every Thursday morning for a cup of coffee and two hours of informal, self-guided knitting with fellow Concord crafters! All ages and experiences welcome, but instruction is not provided.

Join Fowler staff online for weekly songs, stories, and rhymes.

Join us for a volunteer-led gathering to practice English. This group is best for speakers with some conversational English. For more information, call 978-318-3350 or email fowler@concordlibrary. org. When weather allows, we will meet in the backyard.…Learn More

It's an April Bot Party dance party! Use everyday materials to build your own tiny dancing robot to take home. Recommended for kids ages 5+ and their caregivers.

Try out small hands-on challenges involving everyday materials! Participants will work in teams to complete the challenge and be given the opportunity to improve upon their first attempt after a short presentation explaining the mechanics of other possible solutions.…Learn More

April 23rd is Shakespeare's birthday and we want to celebrate the Bard's big day in style. So, The World's A Stage Players are hosting a party to celebrate Will and his works at the Concord Memorial Library from 6-7:30pm. Members of the troupe will present scenes and monologues from various Shakespeare and Shakespeare adjacent plays.…Learn More

Join Danielle Bradley, the 2026 Concord Free Public Library’s writer-in-residence, for an evening of literary conversation and community that includes: writing prompts, practical advice, and inspiration for getting started. Whether you are an experienced writer, or someone looking to try something new, you are welcome to attend.…Learn More

Earn a unique Bot Badge pin each day you visit the Children's Library during April Vacation week! Readers who visit all 4 days will earn an exclusive Ultimate Bot Squad Badge. All ages welcome!Visit on Friday to earn your Champion Bot Badge and present…Learn More

Join local yoga instructor Erica for yoga for adults. This gentle flow class is accessible for all levels and focuses on breath, alignment, and truly grounding movement. Yoga mats, straps, and blocks are available, but you can also bring your own.…Learn More

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. This month, we will have a special guest, author Juliette Fay, to discuss her newest book The Harvey Girls.…Learn More

It’s time for the final showdown. Be the first bot to pop your opponent's balloon to earn the crown and win awesome STEAM-themed prizes! Recommended for kids ages 6+ and their caregivers.

It’s time for the final showdown. Battle and judge bots' Damage, Aggression, and Control of the competition to earn the bot crown and win awesome STEAM-themed prizes! Recommended for kids and teens 10+.

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!

Join Fowler staff each week for a mix of stories, crafting, and other hands-on activities. If weather permits, we will meet in the backyard. Otherwise, please join us in the large meeting room!

Drop-in and share your climate concerns and think about solutions with the Concord Chapter of Mothers Out Front, an energetic group of community members working together for climate justice at the local and state level.

To honor National Poetry Month, we will transform pages of old books into poetry! Participants will select words from the page of a novel to "find" a poem and create a piece of art.

Music from the Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, presents three concerts in the library rotunda in its 2026 spring season: February 28, March 14, and April 25. The concerts are Saturday evenings at 7:30 p. m. The doors open at 7 p.…Learn More

Drawing on more than a decade of coaching young writers through thousands of essays, Allan Reeder, Hillside Writing’s founder, helps attendees to see the college-app essay as an opportunity for self-discovery. The most effective, memorable essays develop through an organic process of building from the specific details of the writer’s experience. Allan teaches students how to shape memory into material. The process positions students to write what only they can write, and to ask the questions that reveal the value of their experiences.

Let's move together! Join library staff to start your week with a walk along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Friends from Concord Recreation will join us to lead light stretching at the start and to walk with us. Wear your sneakers, grab your walking poles, and bring a friend.…Learn More

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 More

Join us for songs and stories, followed by playtime and a chance to chat with other parents and caregivers.

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 started by our friends at Art for All. Books for each month will be available for pickup at Fowler.…Learn More

Join 2026 CFPL Writer-In-Residence Danielle Bradley in conversation with celebrated local author Alan Lightman. Danielle Bradley is the winner of the 2025 Elizabeth Alexander Creative Writing Award and a 2025–2026 Tin House Reading Fellow. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Salt Hill Journal, Indiana Review, Colorado Review, and Meridians: Feminism, Race, Transnationalism, among others.…Learn More

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

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.

Our middle school game of Dungeons and Dragons: Baldur's Fate! Monsters have infected the party as part of an invasion effort that could destroy the entire region. As the invasion and its hidden architects draw nearer, the party's will could be what determines the fate of the realms.…Learn More

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.

Join Lara Wilson of Mondiwell 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.

Stop by the Workshop every Thursday morning for a cup of coffee and two hours of informal, self-guided knitting with fellow Concord crafters! All ages and experiences welcome, but instruction is not provided.

Join Fowler staff online for weekly songs, stories, and rhymes.

Join us for a volunteer-led gathering to practice English. This group is best for speakers with some conversational English. For more information, call 978-318-3350 or email fowler@concordlibrary. org. When weather allows, we will meet in the backyard.…Learn More

This event is canceled. The 2026 Writer-in-Residence, Danielle Bradley, will be in the Meeting Room from 2:30 - 3:30 and invites the public to join her for friendly conversation. Bring questions and thoughts about writing, books, or whatever else is on your mind.…Learn More

The First Friday Series is a monthly, interactive forum on issues vital to the Town of Concord. It is co-sponsored by the LWVCC Town Government Committee and the Concord Free Public Library. This hybrid event is free and open to all. Visit the LWVCC website to learn more about this month's topic and to join virtually.

Join local yoga instructor Erica for yoga for adults. This gentle flow class is accessible for all levels and focuses on breath, alignment, and truly grounding movement. Yoga mats, straps, and blocks are available, but you can also bring your own.…Learn More

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!

Korean Family Month Hanji Exhibition

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

Join us each month to hand-craft blankets to welcome refugees to the US as part of the national craftivism project Welcome Blanket. Makers of all ages welcome!

Let's read together over lunch! Join our chapter of the national Next Chapter Book Club, a group dedicated to helping people with disabilities enjoy books, friends, and their community. There is no need to read anything in preparation for the book club -- we will read stories out loud together! Currently, we are reading Something’s Brewing: Short Stories and Plays for Everyone by Jillian Ober and Tom Fish.…Learn More

May is National Bike Month! As part of Safe Routes to School, celebrate spring and sustainability during the Concord Family Bike Festival at Bradford Mill (43 Bradford Street, the back parking lot). Grab your helmets and water bottles, and pedal on over! There will be fun for all ages and abilities, whether you are using a balance bike, just learning to pedal, want to check out an e-bike, or are interested in learning more about accessible biking options.…Learn More

Let's move together! Join library staff to start your week with a walk along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Friends from Concord Recreation will join us to lead light stretching at the start and to walk with us. Wear your sneakers, grab your walking poles, and bring a friend.…Learn More

Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday!Enjoy music and stories with Alan Goodrich! Alan is a guitarist and singer-songwriter/solo performer who presents live music concerts "for kids of all ages" including classic and current children's songs and original songs.…Learn More

Join us for songs and stories, followed by playtime and a chance to chat with other parents and caregivers.

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

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.

Join local yoga instructor Erica for yoga with a chair. If you've felt that yoga is too challenging or you struggle to get on and off the floor, this class could be great for you. We will explore all the benefits of yoga in a supportive way using a chair.…Learn More

Make friends and discuss books over yummy snacks!

Our middle school game of Dungeons and Dragons: Baldur's Fate! Monsters have infected the party as part of an invasion effort that could destroy the entire region. As the invasion and its hidden architects draw nearer, the party's will could be what determines the fate of the realms.…Learn More

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.

Films at Fowler continues in spring 2026 with Location, Location, Location!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 More

Join Lara Wilson of Mondiwell 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.

Stop by the Workshop every Thursday morning for a cup of coffee and two hours of informal, self-guided knitting with fellow Concord crafters! All ages and experiences welcome, but instruction is not provided.

Join Fowler staff online for weekly songs, stories, and rhymes.

This event is canceled. The 2026 Writer-in-Residence, Danielle Bradley, will be in the Commons each Thursday from 11:30 - 12:30 and invites the public to join her for friendly conversation. Bring questions and thoughts about writing, books, or whatever else is on your mind.…Learn More

Join us for a volunteer-led gathering to practice English. This group is best for speakers with some conversational English. For more information, call 978-318-3350 or email fowler@concordlibrary. org. When weather allows, we will meet in the backyard.…Learn More

NOTE: This listing is for in-person event registration only. Register to receive the link to the live stream feed via the live stream listing. Ken Burns Presents Henry David Thoreau, a film by Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers. The film traces Thoreau’s journey from his early days in Concord, Massachusetts, to his deep engagement with the moral crises of his time, including industrialization, slavery, war, and environmental degradation.…Learn More

NOTE: This listing is for registration for the live stream feed only. Register for the in-person event via the in-person listing. Ken Burns Presents Henry David Thoreau, a film by Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers. The film traces Thoreau’s journey from his early days in Concord, Massachusetts, to his deep engagement with the moral crises of his time, including industrialization, slavery, war, and environmental degradation.…Learn More

Join local yoga instructor Erica for yoga for adults. This gentle flow class is accessible for all levels and focuses on breath, alignment, and truly grounding movement. Yoga mats, straps, and blocks are available, but you can also bring your own.…Learn More

Bring your clean, gently used children's clothing for a drop-off, swap-off on Friday from 1 to 4:30pm. On Saturday, come to the swap-off from 11am to 1pm. Early birds can arrive as early as 10:30am.