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The Library’s Writer-In-Residence Program

Fri, October 28, 2022

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]

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Writing as an Act of Humanity with Yung Pueblo

Fri, October 21, 2022

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.  

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Leslie Riedel Memorial Lecture for Young People: Rajani LaRocca

Wed, October 12, 2022

The annual Leslie Riedel Memorial Lecture for Young People will present Concord author Rajani LaRocca on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Goodwin Forum, Main Library. The lecture series was created in memory of Leslie Riedel by her family and friends so that young people could meet some of their favorite authors. Past speakers of the series include children's authors/illustrators David Macaulay, Chris Van Allsburg, Jerry Pinkney, Lois Lowry, Tomie dePaola, Grace Lin, Katherine Paterson, Kate DiCamillo and Robert Sabuda. This hybrid event is free and open to all. [Click here to find the Zoom link]

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2022 Ruth Ratner Miller Award for Excellence in American History

Thu, September 29, 2022

The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library will present the 2022 Ruth Ratner Miller Award to Sean Wilentz on Saturday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Goodwin Forum of the Main Library. The event will kick off this year's Concord Festival of Authors (October 13 - 31). Sean Wilentz is the George Henry Davis 1886 Professor of American History at Princeton University. His primary research interests include U.S. social and political history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Tickets for the in-person event are $15 ($5 for students). They can be purchased (cash or check only) at the Barrow Bookstore or (using cash, check or PayPal) at the Main Library's Circulation Desk. The event can also be watched live on Zoom free of charge. [Read More About the Event] [Click Here to Find the Zoom Link]

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Climate Preparedness Week 2022: The Planet’s Health and Yours

Thu, September 15, 2022

September 24 – 30, 2022 is Climate Preparedness Week. This year's theme is The Planet’s Health and Yours: Facing the Invisible Impact of Climate Change. Climate Preparedness Week is held every year at the end of September to raise awareness and provide educational programs to help prepare communities for extreme weather events. [View Program Brochure] 

Rom “Con”: Romance Festival at the “Con

Rom “Con”: Romance Festival at the “Con"cord Free Public Library

Wed, August 31, 2022

Come hang out with some of your favorite authors: Blair Babylon, Kate Canterbary, Loretta Chase, KD Fisher, Peggy Jaeger, Julia Kent, Caroline Linden, Sarah MacLean, Namrata Patel, Weina Randel, Hannah Reynolds and Evelyn Richardson on Saturday, September 24, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on the Main Library front lawn and in the Goodwin Forum. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation as well as the Friends of Ashland Public Library. Registration is requested. But walk-ins are definitely welcome. Please click here to register.