Library News

Story Hour with Author of Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge

Sat, June 18, 2022

In honor of Juneteenth Day, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. in our Children's Library, come meet acclaimed children's author and historian Ray Anthony Shepard  who will read from his newest book Runaway - The Daring Escape of Ona Judge, a picture book biography of Ona Judge, a young enslaved woman who escaped the family of George Washington. Ray Anthony Shepard is a grandson of a slave, a former history teacher, and retired editor- in-chief of a major education publishing company. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. 

CCHS Finals Study Day

Fri, June 03, 2022

The Main Library will be hosting a Finals Study Day for Concord-Carlisle High School (CCHS) students on Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Open for CCHS students only.  
 

Open House Celebration

Fri, May 13, 2022

The Concord Free Public Library Corporation is proud to host an Open House for the community on Saturday, May 21, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come tour the new Library spaces, and enjoy some music, activities for all ages, and ice cream! Free and open to all. No registration required. [View Event Schedule]

Annual Book Sale Set Another Record

Mon, May 02, 2022

The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library's 2022 Annual Book Sale on June 11 set another record with over $32,000 in proceeds! The proceeds from the Book Sale will fund the Library programs, museum passes, eBooks, print and audio-visual materials, and staff professional development. Congratulations to the Friends of the Library and the volunteers!

CCHS AP Study Day

Mon, May 02, 2022

The Main Library will be hosting an AP Study Day for Concord-Carlisle High School (CCHS) students on Sunday, May 8, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Open for CCHS students only.  
 

New Teen Lounge Is Now Open

Tue, April 12, 2022

We are thrilled to announce that the long-awaited Teen Lounge at the Main Library has opened for browsing, relaxing and studying, and spontaneous events. [Read More]

From Special Collections: A Perpetual Invitation: Art in the Concord Free Public Library

Fri, March 18, 2022

We are excited to announce that the entire Library Corporation’s Art Collection is now available to view here after a two year effort to improve the accessibility and documentation of the pieces as well as a thorough cleaning of our busts.  Happy viewing!

New Children’s Library: Soft Opening Jan 5, 2022

Mon, January 31, 2022

The Concord Free Public Library is looking forward to opening the new Children’s Library and other spaces included in the expansion project. Regrettably, due to supply chain issues, the Library has to delay the soft opening of the new Children’s Library to January 5, 2022. [Read More]

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]

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