The Monumental (Re)Make
Tue, September 03, 2024Celebrate the Town of Concord's 250th birthday by helping us recreate Daniel Chester French’s iconic statue The Minute Man through collaborative 3D printing!
Library News
Paving on Main Street Starts on August 12, 2024
Thu, August 08, 2024From the Concord Public Works - Please be advised that reconstruction of Main Street from Sudbury Road to Thoreau Street will commence on Monday August 12. [Read More]
Bike for Books
Tue, July 30, 2024Enjoy the beautiful weather by riding your bicycle to the Library! Bike for Books is an all ages program that encourages energy-efficient travel by bicycle and rewards patrons with ice cream.
Farewell to Hope & Pickles!
Wed, May 08, 2024We 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.
The Workshop is Now Open Saturdays!
Sat, May 04, 2024The Workshop has extended its hours to offer Open Maker Hours noon to 4 PM every Saturday afternoon!
CFPL First Library in MA Certified Sustainable by SLI
Fri, May 03, 2024The Concord Free Public Library has been designated a “Certified Sustainable Library” through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative’s award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP).
Wellness Week at the Library
Thu, May 02, 2024The Library addresses physical, mental, and emotional health with educational programs and services for the community during Wellness Week, May 18 - 25.
New at the Library: Citizen Science Kits
Wed, April 10, 2024Celebrate 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.
Introducing Brainfuse CollegeNow and HelpNow
Tue, February 13, 2024We are pleased to introduce Brainfuse CollegeNow and Brainfuse HelpNow - two e-resources from Brainfuse. In-Library access is available to all. Remote access is available to our Concord residents with a library card.
Music from the Library Series 2024
Sat, February 10, 2024Music 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.