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Welcome Aboard: New Library Director Emily Smith

Fri, December 31, 2021

Press release from the Town Manager's Office - The Town of Concord is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Director of the Concord Free Public Library, Emily Smith. Emily’s appointment comes after an extensive search that yielded many highly qualified candidates. Her enthusiasm for the position and library services was evident from her interviews and we are excited to see her continue the tradition of high-quality library services across the Main Library and Fowler Library branches. [Read More]

Genealogy Research for Beginners: A Six-Week Series

Wed, December 22, 2021

Join Linda MacIver for a six-week Genealogy Research for Beginners Series. The class will meet every Wednesday at 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. from November 10 - December 22, 2021 on Zoom. There will be no class on November 24. Commitment to attending the first two classes is mandatory. Registration is required. Free and open to all. [Register for the Series]

Robert A. Gross: American Independence and Transcendentalism

Thu, December 09, 2021

Robert A. Gross, author of The Transcendentalists and Their World will offer a two-session online class on American Independence and Transcendentalism and his books on Thursdays, December 2 & December 9, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). [Read More]

Remarks and Book Signing with Robert A. Gross

Tue, December 07, 2021

Special Collections will host Remarks and Book Signing with Robert A. Gross, author of The Transcendentalists and Their World on Monday, December 6, 2021, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Lobby. His new book returns to Concord to explore the rise of Transcendentalism and its impact on American society in the 1830s and 1840s. All are welcome. [Register]

The Library Corporation’s Sustainability Plan

Tue, November 30, 2021

The Concord Free Public Library is now a member of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) and their Certification Program! Their July 2022 Newsletter highlighted the Concord Free Public Library Corporation's Sustainability Plan 2021-2025. The Concord Free Public Library Corporation envisions the Library as a model of sustainability and climate action. The Plan outlines the necessary steps for assessing, planning, and implementing a series of collaborative actions across operations and programming between 2021 and 2026 and establishes the aspirational goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. [View the Plan]

Virtual Poetry at the Library with Christopher Jane Corkery & Cammy Thomas

Sun, November 21, 2021

Join us on Zoom on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. as Christopher Jane Corkery and Cammy Thomas who will read and engage in a Q & A about their writing lives. Sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library.. [Register for the Zoom Link]

Virtual Films at Fowler Fall Series: Fearless Features

Wed, November 03, 2021

The 2021 Virtual Films at Fowler Series continues in the fall with five "fearless" features and discussion dates from September 9 - November 3. The five movies are all admired and recognized for their fierce originality and cinematic innovations in form, style, or content. Watch films on Kanapy at your leisure and join the group discussions on Zoom. Sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. [Read More]

Concord Festival of Authors 2021

Sun, October 31, 2021

The 2021 Concord Festival of Authors will take place from October 15 - 31 online and in-person. The Concord Free Public Library, the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation continue to be the proud partners of the Festival. [View Event Schedule] [View Festival Home Page] [View Printable Festival Calendar]

Mystery Night 2021: Keeping The Pages Turning

Sun, October 31, 2021

The 2021 Concord Festival of Authors presents mystery authors Susan Oleksiw, Dale Phillips and Sarah Smith on Sunday, October 31 at 7:00 pm on Zoom. The panelists will discuss how crime writers create suspense. Moderated by celebrated mystery writer and Concord resident Kate Flora. [Register to receive the Zoom link]

Halloween Party & Sneak Peek of the New Children’s Library

Fri, October 29, 2021

It's Halloween! Party & Sneak Peek of the New Children's Library will take place on Friday, October 29, 2021 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the Main Library's new addition. Join us for a festive Halloween celebration! Wear a costume. Get a sneak peek at the new Children’s Library, Children's Garden and more. There will be spooky stories, crafts, cookies and a pumpkin decorating contest. All ages are welcome.

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