Library News

Leslie Riedel Memorial Lecture for Young People: Kate DiCamillo

Fri, October 12, 2018

The annual Leslie Riedel Memorial Lecture for Young People will present children's author Kate DiCamillo on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Rotunda.  The event is free and open to all.  Registration is strongly recommended.  Past speakers of the series include children's authors/illustrators David Macaulay, Chris Van Allsburg, Jerry Pinkney, Lois Lowry, Tomie dePaola, Grace Lin and Katherine Paterson. We are sorry but the event is full. Registration is closed.  [View Poster]

The Spanish Influenza Pandemic in Concord (September-November 1918)

Sun, September 30, 2018

In the Main Street Entrance Foyer Exhibit Case, on display in September and October 2018,  is The Spanish Influenza Pandemic in Concord (September-November 1918). The 1918 influenza pandemic, hastened by the dynamics of a world war, swept around the globe at alarming speed, leaving illness and death in its wake. Concord, in all its peaceful, small town charm, was not spared.

New York Times Digital Now Available

Sat, September 29, 2018

New York Times Digital is now available to all patrons of the Minuteman Library Network libraries.  This service includes unlimited article access on library computers, as well as on home computers and mobile devices via promotional codes. Create an account or log in at NYTimes.com using a library computer, or click here to redeem a promo code for remote access every three days. [View detail]

Art Jury 2018

Thu, September 20, 2018

The next opportunity to have your work considered by the Art Jury for an exhibit at the Concord Free Public Library Art Gallery is Thursday, September 20 at 6:00 p.m. in Special Collections. [View detail]

Mindful Baby Yoga Series

Wed, September 19, 2018

The Mindful Baby Yoga class series will be held from August 29 - September 19 at the Fowler Branch Library. Free and open to parents and caregivers along with babies. No experience necessary to participate. Registration is required. [Register]

Introducing Kanopy a New Streaming Video Service

Fri, August 31, 2018

The Library is pleased to offer a new digital media service to Concord patrons. Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video service that provides users access to a large collection of films including award-winning documentaries, international films, children's movies, and educational videos from The Teaching Company. [Read more about this new service] [Explore Kanopy]

2018 Summer Reading Program Has Ended.  Congratulations to all the summer readers!

Fri, August 31, 2018

The 2018 Summer Reading Program took place from June 1 - August 24 with the theme of Libraries Rock!. 443 participants read 310,633 minutes. Congratulations to all the summer readers! You are all Rockstars! To celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program, an Ice Cream Party was held on Wednesday, August 15 from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. at the Main Library and 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Fowler.

Introducing Tumble eBooks for Kids

Tue, July 31, 2018

The Concord Free Public Library is pleased to offer TumbleBook Library eBooks for Kids to the Concord residents and public schools. [Read more about this new service]

“No picture could be more lovely”:  Ada Shepard with the Hawthornes in Florence, 1858 Exhibition

Thu, June 28, 2018

“No picture could be more lovely":  Ada Shepard with the Hawthornes in Florence, 1858 exhibition and accompanying take place from April 6 – June 28, 2018 at the Main Library.  Free and open to all.  [Read More] [Watch Exhibition Opening]

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Annual Book Sale

Sat, June 02, 2018

The 2018 Annual Book Sale will be held on Saturday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on the Main Library front lawn.  The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library.  Update: The Book Sale raised $23,473.80 for the Library! A new record! Congratulations to the Friends and thank you to all who participated in the book sale!