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- In this issue: Ken Burns Event - Adult Programs - Virtual Films at Fowler - Special Collections Programs - Teen Programs - Children's Programs - Art Jury
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Documentarian Ken Burns will visit Concord and Lexington on April 17 to discuss his new film, The American Revolution, timed to the start of the War of Independence on April 19, 1775.
Seating for these events is free but extremely limited and restricted by residency at the request of the filmmakers. As such, the Library is distributing tickets via a lottery system.
Concord residents only may use this form to enter to win (1) or (2) tickets to one of the two Ken Burns events on April 17. Winners will be selected randomly.
[Learn More About the Ken Burns Event] [Lottery Entry Form for Concord Residents]
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Monthly Open Boardgaming for Adults
Saturday, March 15, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Goodwin Forum, Main Library
Come join a pickup board game or card game from the Library’s collection with Concord resident Matt Ryan - Each month Matt will borrow a fresh couple of games to have ready. You can also borrow what you want to play and recruit attendees into your game. This event is for adults who want everyone to have fun. No registration required.
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Shakespeare's Queens: a One-Woman Show with Poornima Kirby
Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Goodwin Forum, Main Library
Join Poornima Kirby for her one-woman show, Shakespeare's Queens. Shakespeare grew up under the reign of Elizabeth I, a mercurial, intelligent, powerful queen. And her influence is written across many of Shakespeare’s finest female characters. Created and performed by Shakespearean actress, Poornima Kirby, this jewel of a play dances between Elizabeth’s story, and Shakespeare’s own life as a writer and father to two strong-minded daughters. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. [Register for Shakespeare's Queens]
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Ancient Wisdom Today: Practice and Principles
Tuesday, March 18, 7:15 - 8:00 p.m.
Zoom
How might our modern ways benefit from ancient wisdom practices based on compassion and interconnection? Join us to discuss short readings from the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu as well as aspects of Buddhist, Indigenous and Zen teachings, among others. This 10-week online offering, which began on January 21, runs on consecutive Tuesday nights until March 25. Led by our local mindful wellness educator Lara Wilson with meditation teacher, Jacob Millendorf. [Register for Zoom Link]
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Seed Packing Party at Fowler for All Ages
Saturday, March 22, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room, Fowler Branch
Join us at Fowler to restock our Concord Seed Lending Library for its 11th year. We will package a variety of seeds, some saved from the last year and some donated and/or purchased thanks to the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. Drop in for all or part of the seed packing party. [Register for Seed Packing Party]
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Walk for Wellbeing: A Mindful Practice for the Library Community
Saturday, March 22, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.
Main Library
Community members are invited to meet at the Main Library Sudbury Road entrance and head to Emerson Field, where we will walk to the trees and try simple mindful practices that settle the nervous system. On the way back we will share inspiring book titles, and return to the Library refreshed and ready for a new story. Led by mindful wellness educator, Lara Wilson, MA, GCMS, TSM-a., this event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. [Register for Walk for Wellbeing]
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Bicycle Thief (1948)
Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 p.m.
(Discussion Date on Zoom)
A classic of Italian neorealism - An unemployed man finds a job hanging movie posters in Rome, but his job is threatened when his bicycle is stolen.
Please watch the film on Kanopy before the discussion. To register for the discussion and receive a Zoom link, send an email to the Coordinator of the program Randall Warniers at FilmsatFowler@concordlibrary.org. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library.
[View Winter 2025 Film Discussion Schedule]
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons (High Schooler)
Wednesday, March 19, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
Join the high seas hijinks and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice. If you wish to drop in, please have a level 3 character ready to go, or, see Erick at the Teen Desk (sometime before game day) to build one.
For more Teen programs, visit here.
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Weekly Storytime Schedule at the Main Library
All storytimes are drop-in unless otherwise noted.
Crafty Tuesday, Tuesdays , 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Toddler Time will be on break beginning in March and will return in June.
Baby Snugglebugs, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Storytime at Main, Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Alphabet Storytime, Fridays, 10:30 - 11: 00 a.m.
Yoga & Movement, Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
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Musical Mondays: Jammin with You
Monday, March 17, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Goodwin Forum, Main Library
Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun - With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes, you will be humming and bopping with Jammin With You all the way home. Musical Mondays are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. No registration required.
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Special Make-It Club: Spark Peace
Wednesday, March 19, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
The Workshop, Main Library
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle. This week we will be doing crafts with our friends from Concord Kids Care in celebration of this year's Students Rebuild theme - Spark Peace. 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. No registration required.
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Meet a Veterinarian at Alphabet Storytime
Friday, March 21, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Children's Activity Room, Main Library
Come meet local Veterinarian, Dr. Steve Wilson. He will read stories about pets and demonstrate how he does an exam on a stuffed animal. Kids are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal. No registration required.
For more Children's programs at our Main Library and Fowler Branch, visit here.
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Calling artists who wish to display their artworks in the Main Library's Munroe Gallery -
Our next Art Jury will be held on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Goodwin Forum.
- Art Drop-off: No later than 5:30 p.m. on the evening of the Art Jury.
- Judging: Between 6:00 and 7:15 p.m.
- Art Pick-up: Between 7:15 and 7:30 p.m.
Submitting Your Work:
- Bring five pieces of your work, framed or unframed, to the Goodwin Forum.
- Pieces should reflect the type of work you would choose to include in an exhibition.
- Label each piece with your name and contact information.
[Read More About the Art Jury]
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