A Celebration of the Declaration: An Exhibition of Rare 1776 Documents
Wed, July 01, 2026This summer, visit the Main Library to explore A Celebration of the Declaration: An Exhibition of Rare 1776 Documents, on view through July 26.
Library News
Summer Memories - An Art Exhibition by Lucinda Hamilton
Wed, July 01, 2026This July, the Munroe Gallery at the Main Library welcomes Summer Memories, a solo exhibition by Massachusetts artist Lucinda Hamilton. On view from July 6 through July 30, the exhibition celebrates the landscapes, places, and moments that shape our most cherished memories. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 11, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Applications for 2027 Writer-in-Residence
Mon, June 15, 2026The Library's Writer-in-Residence (WIR) Program is accepting applications. Apply and learn more here. Deadline is July 15. Residency period is January–June 2027. The WIR Program is intended to continue the Concord’s literary heritage, offering new ways to celebrate diverse voices and share stories through literary arts programming.
Life-Size Bronze Sculpture of Margaret Fuller to Be Unveiled
Wed, May 06, 2026A life-size bronze sculpture of 19th-century literary figure and women's rights advocate Margaret Fuller has been donated to the Concord Free Public Library Corporation and will be unveiled to the public on May 23, 2026. The sculpture, created in 1985 by acclaimed American artist Penelope Jencks, reflects her distinguished career in public art, which includes works such as the Eleanor Roosevelt Monument at Riverside Park in New York City, a statue of the historian Samuel Eliot Morison on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, and a statue of Robert Frost at Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts.
Spring into West Concord with the Garden DeLIGHTS Treasure Hunt
Wed, April 08, 2026On Saturday May 16 from 10 AM - 3 PM, Spring into West Concord! Enjoy sidewalk sales, plant sales, art exhibits, crafts, music, and more! Get ready by finding the lovely lanterns that are lighting up the neighborhood -- the Garden DeLIGHTS Treasure Hunt starts May 1!
Exhibition - From a New Eden in Concord to Little Women: New Alcott Collections
Fri, April 03, 2026Currently on display in the first-floor exhibition cases, the William Munroe Special Collections is pleased to present a selection of materials from the newly acquired Bicknell and Mather Alcott Family Collections, as well as items from its other Alcott holdings.
Celebrating the Art of the Alcotts - May Alcott Nieriker
Fri, March 06, 2026It seems fitting that, as we begin our celebration of the two new Alcott collections acquired by the Library's William Munroe Special Collections, the addition of more work by May Alcott Nieriker is a highlight among the acquisitions, and her work serves as one of the visual representations of these materials.
The Librarians: Film Screenings and Panel Discussion
Fri, February 20, 2026Join us for a screenings at either library and a panel discussion of the award-winning documentary The Librarians.
From a New Eden in Concord to Little Women: Unveiling the New Alcott Collections
Thu, February 05, 2026The William Munroe Special Collections is proud to announce the acquisition of several significant letters by Louisa May Alcott and two remarkable collections that deepen our understanding of the Alcott family.
Boston Globe Online
Tue, January 13, 2026Beginning January 13, 2026, Minuteman offers access to BostonGlobe.com and Boston Globe App for eligible Minuteman library patrons. The service offers users a 72-hour pass to all Globe subscriber content for up to 500 users at a time.