Music from the Library 2023 starts in February. The series includes three Saturday night concerts in the Rotunda featuring works by Ravel, Debussy, Stravinsky, and Donald Martino, the last three Beethoven sonatas, and works from the Renaissance. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. Free admission. Advance registrations are required. [Learn More]
Join Richard T. T. Forman for a presentation titled Concord From Above the Trees: Copter Ecology Views on Thursday, January 26, 2023, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Main Library. The presentation will feature aerial photography recently captured, plus selections from the holdings of the William Munroe Special Collections of the Concord Free Public Library. Open to all. Registrations are required. [Register]
In December 2022 on view in the Gallery are selected portraits from the Library Special Collections' art collection. The Concord Free Public Library is home to a unique art collection that emphasizes Concord, Massachusetts's history, people, and culture. From its founding in 1873, art has had a special place within the Library. The Library immediately began taking in the art upon opening the doors with art pieces like David Scott's Ralph Waldo Emerson, Daniel Chester French's bust of Simon Brown, and William James Stillman's The Philosophers' Camp in the Adirondacks. [Read More]
Dr. Andrea Resciniti's giant gingerbread house 2022 is on display in the Main Library Lobby through Sunday, January 15. This is the 28th gingerbread house Dr. Resciniti, a surgeon at Emerson Hospital, has crafted and donated to the Concord Free Public Library since 1993. The freshly baked gingerbread house contains 34 batches of gingerbread and weighs over 100 pounds. We thank Dr. Resciniti for her time and generosity.
From the Friends - As a thank you gift to our members, the Friends of the Library are hosting a Holiday Book Sale Preview Party on Thursday, December 1, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Goodwin Forum, Main Library. Stop by, shop early and enjoy some snacks and refreshments. Not a member of the Friends? No worries, you can join now or at the Preview Party. RSVP appreciated, but not required. Email: friends@concordlibrary.org
Join us for an in-person Poetry at the Library event on Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m. in the Goodwin Forum of the Main Library with former Concord resident Helena Minton and Maya Janson of Western, MA. Conversation, light refreshments, and book signings to follow. This series is sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. [Read More About the Series]
Holiday Book Sale returns - The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library are hosting their popular Holiday Book Sale on December 2, 3 & 4 in the Goodwin Forum of the Main Library. The sale will feature nearly-new or gently used books, movies, and music for adults and children. Come for your holiday shopping and have a fun time! The Friends are looking for volunteers to help with the Book Sale. [Click Here to Sign Up to Volunteer] [View Book Sale Hours]
Concord’s literary heritage is an important part of the town’s history, including the work of Emerson, Thoreau, and the Alcotts as well as many distinguished contemporary writers. The Concord Free Public Library's newly-established Writer-In-Residence (W-R-I) Program is intended to continue this tradition, offering new ways to celebrate diverse voices and share stories through literary arts programming. The W-I-R Program will provide private office space to write in the Library’s newly-renovated historic wing as well as opportunities to connect with our devoted Concord Free Public Library community. [Read More]
Be Well Be Here and the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library present Writing as an Act of Humanity with Yung Pueblo on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Goodwin Forum, Main Library. Be Present with author, poet, philosopher and mindful educator Diego Perez, known by 2.3 million Instagram followers as Yung Pueblo will discuss his brand new book, Lighter, as well as share mindful wisdom that inspires us all to seek ease, engage in Radical Honesty, cultivate caring relationships and show up for one another for the benefit of us all. This event is full. But we will livestream the event via Zoom. Please click here to find the Zoom link. In addition, to see Yung Pueblo in person, please consider registering for the Concord Young Writers Award ceremony at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23rd. Please register here.
Join us as celebrated author Alan Lightman discusses literary life in Concord and his acclaimed thought-provoking book Probable Impossibilities on Friday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Goodwin Forum, Main Library. Lightman is the Keynote Speaker of the 2022 Concord Frestival of Authors. Open to all. [Learn More and Register]
