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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.

Dedication of the Goodwin Forum With An Address By Doris Kearns Goodwin

Fri, August 19, 2022

The Trustees of the Concord Free Public Library Corporation are proud to officially dedicate the new Goodwin Forum with very special guest Doris Kearns Goodwin. The Goodwin Forum, named in honor of Doris Kearns Goodwin and Richard Goodwin, is a multi-use programming space that will foster civic engagement, historical scholarship, intellectual growth, and a love of learning. This "hybrid" event will take place on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Goodwin Forum and on Zoom. Registration for the in-person option is full. Please join us on Zoom! Click here for the Zoom link.

Exciting Job Opportunity: Makerspace Coordinator

Fri, July 29, 2022

The Concord Free Public Library is searching for a Makerspace Coordinator for the brand new Makerspace. The Library's Makerspace includes two workshop spaces, a computer lab, and a video studio with greenscreen, and a podcasting studio. Please visit here for more information and how to apply. Closing date is August 17, 2022.

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!

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