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Little Women Week, December 15 - 22, 2019

Sun, December 22, 2019

In anticipation of the Christmas Day release of the Little Women movie, the Town of Concord will be celebrating Little Women Week from December 15 - 22, 2019. This week will feature events themed around Louisa May Alcott while celebrating her book as well as the new movie Little Women by Columbia Pictures and SONY Pictures. Click here to view the complete schedule of the Little Women Week. [View Town Proclamation of Little Women Week]

Baby Sign Language Program Series

Wed, December 18, 2019

A baby sign language program series will be held at our Fowler Branch on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on December 4, 11 & 18, 2019. You and your child will learn sign language through songs, stories, games, play and more. For infants and toddlers, five months through pre-verbal. [Register]

Author Visit: Heather Vogel Frederick

Sat, December 14, 2019

Heather Vogel Frederick, author of the beloved middle grade series The Mother-Daughter Book Club, will give a talk on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library as part of the Town of Concord's Little Women Week. Open to the public.

Meet Our New Curator Anke Voss

Fri, December 13, 2019

A reception in honor of Anke Voss, the Concord Free Public Library's new Curator for the William Munroe Special Collections, will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. in the Trustees' Room. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

An Indian Cooking Class with Rita Kapadia

Mon, December 09, 2019

Join us for an Indian cooking class taught by Rita Kapadia, author of Parsi Cuisine Manna of the 21st Century on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fowler Branch Library. Free and open to all. Pre-registration is required. [Register]

2019 Holiday Book Sale

Sun, December 08, 2019

2019 Holiday Book Sale will take place on December 6, 7 & 8 in the Main Library Lobby. This festive sale benefits the work of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, which contributes to the number of programs and high caliber of service that we are able to deliver throughout the year. Sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. Open to all. [Sign Up to Volunteer for the Book Sale]

Poetry at the Library: The Far North: Native Alaskan Joan Naviyuk Kane

Sun, November 03, 2019

Poetry at the Library Series will present poets Susan Eisenberg and Denise Bergman on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Library Periodical Room. Sponsored by The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. Open to all.

Poetry at the Library: The Far North: Native Alaskan Joan Naviyuk Kane

Sun, November 03, 2019

Poetry at the Library Series will present multiple award-winning poet Joan Naviyuk Kane on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Library Periodical Room. Sponsored by The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. Open to all.

Leslie Riedel Memorial Lecture for Young People: Andrew Clements - Cancelled

Thu, October 31, 2019

The annual Leslie Riedel Memorial Lecture for Young People will present children's author Andrew Clements on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Rotunda. The event is free and open to all. Past speakers of the series include children's authors/illustrators David Macaulay, Chris Van Allsburg, Jerry Pinkney, Lois Lowry, Tomie dePaola, Grace Lin, Katherine Paterson and Kate DiCamillo. We are very sorry but this event has been cancelled.

Mystery Night 2019

Thu, October 31, 2019

The Festival will present its popular finale Mystery Night on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Periodical Room featuring three mystery writers Connie Hambley (The Wake: When Truth Won’t Die), Elisabeth Elo (Finding Katarina M.), and Tilia Klebenov Jacobs (Second Helpings at the Serve Your Right Cafe), moderated by Kate Flora! The event is free and open to all.

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