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GLORY for George! Understanding the Massachusetts 54th

Fri, July 07, 2023

GLORY for George! Understanding the Massachusetts 54th will be held on Thursday, July 13, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Goodwin Forum, Main Library. This event kicks off the weekend of honoring Concord's native son George Washington Dugan on the 160th anniversary of his heroic sacrifice with the Massachusetts 54th during the assault of Fort Wagner. Marvin Alonso Greer noted historical interpreter will trace the connections made between these two conflicts and the growing struggle to expand the rights of life, liberty, and dignity to all people of our nation. This event is co-sponsored by the Town of Concord DEI Commission and the Concord Free Public Library. [Register for the George Washington Dugan Event]

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Summer Reading 2023

Tue, June 13, 2023

Summer Reading 2023 is June 12 - August 6. Registration is open at the Main Library and the Fowler Branch Library. For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers - register and pick up your Rubber Ducky BINGO Board as well as a special sign-up prize. For kids in grades K-8 - register and receive a necklace and summer brag tag. [Read More About the Summer Reading Program]

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Celebrating Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sat, June 10, 2023

Please join us for a Special Collections event Celebrating Ralph Waldo Emerson: Filmmaker Michael Maglaras and Writer James Marcus in Conversation on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Goodwin Forum, Main Library. [Register for Emerson Event]

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Author Talk with Christoph Irmscher

Fri, May 26, 2023

The Library's William Special Collections is honored to host a series of on-site and virtual programs in 2023 to celebrate the Library's 150th anniversary. On Thursday, June 8, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., in the Goodwin Forum of the Main Library, author Christoph Irmscher will present Mr. Agassiz's Puzzle-Box: What To Do With 19th-Century Science Today. [Register for Christoph Irmscher Talk]

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Direct-To-You Home Delivery Service Is Back!

Thu, May 25, 2023

The Concord Free Public Library is pleased to announce the relaunch of its home delivery service, "Direct to You". This free program is being reintroduced after a pause due to the pandemic lockdown and it aims to provide convenience and accessibility to library resources for those who may not be able to make it into the physical buildings of the Library.  

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Annual Book Sale 2023

Tue, May 02, 2023

Join us for the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library's 2023 Annual Book Sale on Saturday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Main Library front lawn. The proceeds from the Book Sale will fund the Library programs, museum passes, eBooks, large print and audio-visual materials, and staff professional development.  

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Arbor Day Native Tree Seedling Giveaway - 150 for the 150th Anniversary

Tue, April 25, 2023

Arbor Day Native Tree Seedling Giveaway - 150 Seedlings for 150 Years! The Concord Free Public Library is excited to offer the community 150 native tree seedlings to plant and help mitigate the effects of climate change. Choose from Eastern Redbud, Tulip tree, or Sugar Maple seedlings and follow the Arbor Day Foundation planting instructions. Seedlings available for pickup at the Main and Fowler Branch Libraries starting on Thursday, April 27 and continues while supplies last! Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and in partnership with Concord’s Highway and Grounds Superintendent. [Read More]