Library News

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Music Through the Decades with David Polansky

Mon, May 13, 2019

Join us for a live concert by musician David Polansky on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fowler Branch Library. This program showcases pop music inspired by what was happening in America from 1895 through 1960. Free and open to all.

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Scholarship Opportunity

Wed, May 01, 2019

The Williams Scholarship Committee, an initiative of the Concord Free Public Library Corporation, is now accepting scholarship applications from college-bound High School Seniors resident 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 10, 2019. [Read More]

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Author Talk: The Molasses Tank Failure of 1919

Tue, April 23, 2019

Dr. Ronald Mayville, a Senior Principal at the structural engineering firm of Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger, will share his explanation of why the tank failed and the lessons as a result of the disaster on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Periodical Room. All are welcome.

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Introducing The Library of Things

Sat, April 20, 2019

The Library has launched The Library of Things, a non-traditional collection that includes audiovisual equipment and digital media creative tools, science and technology gadgets, and educational toys for young patrons. [Read More]