Library News

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Farewell to Hope & Pickles!

Wed, May 08, 2024

We are so excited to announce that Hope and Pickles, the endangered Blanding's turtles currently in the care of the Library, are grown and strong enough that they are ready to return to their home in the wild! Their last full day at the Library will be Tuesday, May 14.

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CFPL First Library in MA Certified Sustainable by SLI

Fri, May 03, 2024

The Concord Free Public Library has been designated a “Certified Sustainable Library” through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative’s award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP).

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Wellness Week at the Library

Thu, May 02, 2024

The Library addresses physical, mental, and emotional health with educational programs and services for the community during Wellness Week, May 18 - 25.

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New at the Library: Citizen Science Kits

Wed, April 10, 2024

Celebrate Earth Month by borrowing one of the Library's brand new Citizen Science Kits! Each kit comes with everything you need to collect real scientific data and submit them to environmental research and advocacy organizations across the country, including NASA and the National Science Foundation.

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Music from the Library Series 2024

Sat, February 10, 2024

Music from the Library presents three concerts in the Library rotunda in its 2024 spring season: February 24, March 16 and April 20. All concerts are Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. Free admission. Registrations are required and open two weeks prior to each concert. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library.