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"No picture could be more lovely" Exhibition
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"No picture could be more lovely": Ada Shepard with the Hawthornes in Florence, 1858 exhibition lecture series continues on May 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the Main Library's Periodical Room with Dr. Phyllis Blum Cole speaking on
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Ada Shepard, and the Feminist Fifties. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
Dr. Phyllis Cole has recently retired as Professor Emerita of English,
 Women's Studies, and American Studies at Penn State Brandywine. A former president of both the Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Margaret Fuller Societies, she is the author of
Mary Moody Emerson and the Origins of Transcendentalism: A Family History (1998), named as Finalist for the James Russell Lowell Prize of the Modern Language Association, as well as many articles about women in and around the movement.
A guided Gallery Tour led by Curator Leslie Perrin Wilson
will take place on the same day at 10:00 a.m. Open to all.
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Korean Arts and Crafts 
Saturday, May 12, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Children's Room
Celebrate Korean Family Month with members of the Korean Cultural Society of Boston. Make Korean traditional pressed cookies (Dah-shik) and taste (all ingredients will be specified), write calligraphy, make Jaegi (Korean game) and more. Free and open to all.
Korean Family Month Concert 
Saturday, May 12, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Main Library Rotunda
Celebrate Korean Family Month with members of the Korean Cultural Society of Boston with a concert of music, dance and song. The concert features a three drum dance, voice and Korean art song. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. but the doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for light refreshments. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. Advance registration required.
[Register]
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Author Talk: Anna Huckabee Tull 
Thursday, May 3, 7:00 p.m.
Main Library, Periodical Room
Author Talk: Elizabeth Fideler 
Thursday, May 10, 7:00 p.m.
Main Library, Periodical Room
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Sally Chapin Celebration of Life Piano Concert
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Sally Chapin Celebration of Life Piano Concert 
Sunday, May 6, 5:30 p.m.
Main Library Rotunda
Join us for a special piano concert to celebrate the life of Sally Chapin.
Sarah (Sally) Sessions Chapin, born in Massachusetts in 1931, lived most of her life in Concord. She was raised on the family farm in Hadley Mass. and earned a BA from Smith and later in life an MeD from Harvard. Sarah was a music teacher, educator and the author of several books, which include a history of Concord. Sarah had many pursuits and interests including art, botany, social work, support and work at the Concord Free Public Library.
Open to all.
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Mindful Morning Series
Saturdays, May 5, 12 & 19, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Main Library Lawn
This intergenerational series continues on Saturdays in May at 10:00 a.m. on the Main Library Lawn. All classes are led by certified yoga and mindfulness instructors of Ivy Child International.
Free and open to all ages - no experience necessary. No Pre-Registration Required. Bring a yoga mat, towel, or blanket.
Co-hosted by the Concord Free Public Library. Sponsored by
CHNA15.
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Tuesday Book Group
May 8, 9:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Main Library Trustees' Room
The Group will read and discuss
The Death of Ivan Ilyich, by Leo Tolstoy. Copies of the selected book are available at the Main Library Circulation Desk
. All are welcome.
 Book-A-Mystery Discussion
Wednesday, May 23, 2:00 p.m.
Fowler Branch
Copies of this month's selection
A corpse in the Koryo, by James Church, are available at the Branch to check out. Open to all.
 Book Discussion at Debra's Natural Gourmet
Monday, May 21, 7:00 p.m.
Debra's Natural Gourmet
The Library is teaming up with
Debra's Natural Gourmet for a book discussion, which will take place at Debra's at 98 Commonwealth Avenue in West Concord. Copies of this month's selection,
Mrs. Dalloway, will be made available at both the Main and Fowler Libraries to check out. [
Register]
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Family, Children's & Teen Events
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May the 4th Be With You Star Wars Party
Tuesday, May 1, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Fowler Library
Teens, whose side are you on?! Join your fellow Star Wars fans for an afternoon of games, food and fun at the Fowler Library.
Beede and Books
Monday, May 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Beede Center, 498 Walden St, Concord
The Beede Center of Concord and the Concord Free Public Library have teamed up to bring you stories and a swim. Meet at the Beede Center lobby for a storytime at 11:00 a.m. and then enjoy a swim in the Kiddie Pool until noon. This free program is perfect for children age three years and up.
Tuesday, May 8, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
All Concord Middle Schoolers are welcome to join! Once a month, meet in Fowler Library's Community Meeting Room to enjoy yummy snacks, make crafts, talk about books and shows, watch movies, share your ideas, and more!
Family Sing-along with Ed Morgan*
Fridays, May 11 & 18, 10:00 a.m.
Fowler Branch
Come sing and dance along with The Music Man, singer and musician Ed Morgan.
Awesome Hummingbirds! 
Saturday, May 12, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Fowler Branch
Do you want to know more about the mysterious tiny birds with exceptionally long beaks?
Discover the wonders of their superpowers, plan to attract them to your yard by making your own hummingbird feeder and nectar with us. Program for ages 8 to 13 years. This event is presented by Melani Sleder, a Concord resident and avid bird enthusiast! Registration required. [Register]
* Click here for a complete list of Children's Programs at both libraries.
*= Sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library.
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May Classes & Drop-In Tech Help
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Introduction to MS Word 2016 
Wednesday, May 9, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Lower Level Meeting Room
In this one hour class we will show you the enhancements made in MS Word 2016. Open to all. [
Register]
iPhone/iPad 101 
Wednesday, May 23, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Lower Level Meeting Room
In this free computer class, a staff instructor will show you how to get started with your iPhone or iPad - how to set up your Apple device, search and download apps among other basics. Free and open to all. [
Register]
Fridays, May 11 & 25, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Main Library Lobby
Stop in with any tech questions you may have. Bring your laptops and/or mobile devices. Open to all
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