#ConcordReads Reading Program
Wed, May 06, 2020The Concord Free Public Library has launched a reading incentive program for all ages during the library closure in response to the pandemic. [Sign Up Here]
Library News
The Charles Williams Scholarship Opportunity
Fri, May 01, 2020The Williams Scholarship Committee, an initiative of the Concord Free Public Library Corporation, is now accepting scholarship applications from college-bound High School Seniors residing in Concord, MA for The Charles Williams Scholarship for Excellence in Music and The Charles Williams Scholarship for Excellence in the Visual Arts. The deadline for submissions for both scholarships has been extended to May 29, 2020. [Read More]
April is National Poetry Month
Thu, April 30, 2020April is National Poetry Month. Our library staff has selected a list of Hoopla and Kanopy movies for you to enjoy as we celebrate poetry during library closure. [Read More]
Food for Fines 2020
Sun, March 29, 2020From Monday, March 23 to Sunday, March 29, the Concord Free Public Library will partner with Concord’s Open Table community supper and food pantry services to offer a week-long Food for Fines Program. For each non-perishable item donated the Library will waive $1.00 in overdue fines.
Music from the Library: American Brass Quintet - Cancelled due to Covid-19 Virus Outbreak
Sat, March 21, 2020Music from the Library Series will present American Brass Quintet on Saturday, March 21, 2020, 7:30 p.m. in the Main Library Rotunda. Generously sponsored by The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. Free admission. Advance registrations are required. [Register]
Friday Flicks @ Fowler: Celebrating Germany Through Film
Fri, March 20, 2020Friday Flicks @ Fowler 2020 celebrates Germany through film from January 17 to March 20. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. Free admission. Open to the public. [View Film Schedule]
March events have been cancelled due to Covid-19 Virus Outbreak.
Poetry at the Library: Sara London & DeWitt Henry
Sun, March 08, 2020Poetry at the Library will present Sara London & DeWitt Henry: Reading and Talk About the Literary Self as Writer and Editor on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the Periodical Room. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. Open to all.
Music from the Library: An Evening of Improvisation
Sat, February 22, 2020Music from the Library will begin its 23rd season by presenting Craig Taborn, piano & electronics on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Library Rotunda. Generously sponsored by The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. Free admission. Advance registrations are required. [Register]
Poetry at the Library: “Not What They Look At, But What They See”
Sun, February 09, 2020Poetry at the Library will present three lyrical poets Joan Alice Wood Kimball, Eve F. W. Linn and Jason Tandon on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the Periodical Room. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. Open to all.
Author Talk: Adapting Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women from 1912 to 2019
Sat, January 18, 2020On Saturday, January 18, 2020, author and professor Anne Boyd Rioux will discuss the challenges of adapting the novel Little Women and how each era produces its own Little Women, from the first adaption for the Broadway stage to Greta Gerwig's 2019 film. This one hour event will start at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Lobby. Free and open to the public. [Register]