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- The Concord Free Public Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
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In this issue: Annual Book Sale - Adult Programs - Virtual Films at Fowler - 2025 Charles Williams Scholars - Children's Programs
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Annual Book Sale
Saturday, June 14, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Front Lawn, Main Library
The Book Sale is on as planned, rain or shine!
Join us for the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library's 2025 Annual Book Sale. The Book Sale is full of nearly-new or gently used books, movies, and music resources for adults and children. Come for your summer reading, treasure hunting, and for the fun. The proceeds from the Friends book sales fund a wide variety of programs at the Library, museum passes, large print books and audiovisual materials, and staff professional development.
Please note that the Friends will resume taking book donations on June 22.
[View Book Sale FAQs] [Sign Up to Volunteer for the Book Sale]
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Pollinator Week: Native Seedling Transplant
Wednesday, June 18, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Backyard, Fowler Branch
How did your native plants grow in your winter seed sow milk jugs? Drop by anytime during the session to separate ours into plantable clumps. Bring your jugs. Trade, compare, and share. No registration required.
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Silent Spring II: The Dangers Of Yard Pesticides
Wednesday, June 18, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Goodwin Forum, Main Library
This event's presenter Wilson Kerr will discuss the dangers of pesticides with the hope of raising awareness and informing our community. He will also cover some practical, effective non-toxic alternatives. Wilson Kerr is the Time Outdoors columnist for our local newspaper The Concord Bridge and is an amateur naturalist and avid outdoorsman. [Register for Hidden Risks of Yard Pesticides]
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Plant for Pollinators at Fowler with Lady Fern Farm (All Ages)
Friday, June 20, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Room, Fowler Branch
Thanks to a grant from the Garden Club of Concord and support from the Concord Free Public Library Corporation, we are transforming part of our front yard into a demonstration of native plant garden. Nikki of Lady Fern Farm has designed our garden, and she will teach participants ways to move from lawn to a diverse, self-sustaining ecosytem without breaking your back or your bank. We recommend work gloves and clothes that can withstand some dirt. [Register for Plant for Pollinators]
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Words Move Theater Company "Mixed Messages"
Thursday, June 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Goodwin Forum, Main Library
Join WordsMove Theater for "Mixed Messages", Five Short Humorous Plays by Jack Neary. Jack Neary is a Massachusetts playwright who has written, acted and directed plays throughout the U.S.A. and Canada. His plays features wry, humorous commentaries on everyday life as well as life in the theater world. This 60 minute show is not suitable for children. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. [Register for "Mixed Messages"]
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The Conversation (1974)
Wednesday, June 25, 7:00 p.m.
(Discussion Date on Zoom)
A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert (Gene Hackman) has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on are in danger.
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 Summer 2025 Film Discussion Schedule]
| | Congratulations to the 2025 Charles Williams Scholars | | |
Congratulations to our winners of the 2025 Charles Williams Scholarships (pictured) -
- Zavier Hillis, Tremont School, Class of 2025, Rhode Island School of Design, Class of 2029 (The Charles Williams Scholar for Excellence in the Visual Arts)
- Theo Collins, Concord-Carlisle High School, Class of 2025, New York University Clive Davis Institute, Class of 2029 (The Charles Williams Scholar for Excellence in Music)
- Ivy Randall, Phillips Academy Andover, Class of 2025, Columbia University, Class of 2029 (Honorable Mention award in the Visual Arts)
[Learn More about the Charles Williams Scholarships]
| | Main Library Children's Programs | | |
Musical Mondays: Hugh Hanley
Monday, June 16, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Goodwin Forum, Main Library
Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday. Musical Mondays series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. No registration required.
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Millie the Duck's Birthday Party (All ages)
Tuesday, June 17, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Children's Activity Room, Main Library
Celebrate Millie the Duck's third birthday party. We will have several special birthday activities, presents to unwrap, and, of course, birthday treats! Sponsored by the Concord Free Public Library Corporation. No registration required.
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Make Rubber Ducky Soap (Ages 8+)
Tuesday, June 17, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Children's Activity Room, Main Library
Unleash your creativity and make your very own unique soap. You will embed an adorable rubber ducky into your soap and learn how to make soap curls that look like waves. Due to the heat of materials, adult supervision is required for all children ages 8-11. [Register for Make Rubber Ducky Soap]
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Make-it! Club: Rainbow Edition
Wednesday, June 18, 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, make an awesome rainbow craft in celebration of Pride Month. For ages 5+ with caregiver. No registration required.
For more Children's programs at our Main Library, visit here.
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Free Play at Fowler (Ages 5 & under)
Monday, June 16, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Backyard, Fowler Branch
Drop by the Fowler backyard weekly for a range of activities, including a water table and arts and crafts. Stay for 15 minutes or for the full 45 minutes. We will have different stations, allowing for child-guided play and socializing. No registration required.
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