Concord Free Public Library

Learn about wellness planning and how to create a wellness plan that is based on 5 pillars: Hope, Personal Responsibility, Education, Support, and Self-Advocacy. Self-Determination is supported throughout this process because you are an expert on yourself and what you need to do to be well on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. […]

Join us for an informative panel on caregiving for aging parents and loved ones, including folks facing the challenges of Dementia. Nicole Saia, LICSW, will present on what to know about types of care, how to pay for care, safety tips for those with physical and cognitive challenges, how to interact with loved ones with […]

Join us for a lunchtime discussion about books that inspire healthy habits. Join Lara Wilson, who shares mindful books during her popular Thursday Morning Library Meditation, to explore popular wellness titles such as the bestsellers, Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown, Breath by James Nestor, The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté, The Way […]

BYOM (bring your own mat!) for a flowing blend of movement, mayhem and shenanigans with local instructor, Rama Valiant. Hatha, vinyasa, and athletic yoga with a focus on fun, breathing and presence. All levels welcome, ages 16 and up. Please register for this event at www.concordlibrary.org. Rama Valianti has been doing yoga for 32 years […]

BYOM (bring your own mat!) for this gentle, flowing yoga experience with local instructor, Rama Valianti. Get your body moving and grooving, and learn some new techniques to breathe, be present in every moment, and keep your body healthy, agile and flexible in a welcoming, fun atmosphere. All levels welcome, ages 16 and up. Please […]

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) trained speakers share their personal experiences supporting a family member or loved one with a mental health condition. Audience members can ask questions and learn more about available resources. This Wellness Week program is cosponsored by NAMI Central Middlesex and The Concord Free Public Library. Please register for this […]

SoulCollage® is a creative and fun process of using your intuition and imagination to create a personal deck of collaged cards. It ​​​is a process that is truly accessible to everyone, even people who believe they have no artistic ability, and allows for easy, artful self-expression. In this workshop you'll learn about the SoulCollage® practice […]

In this presentation, Dr. Karin Hodges will shed light on the systems and professions that have inadvertently contributed to the rise of childhood mental illness and the widespread mental health crisis. She'll explain the mechanisms that grow mental illness versus emotional well-being, and describe the essential resources that children require today for health and healing. […]