New Children’s Library: Soft Opening Jan 5, 2022
The Concord Free Public Library (CFPL) 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 CFPL has delayed the soft opening of the new Children’s Library to January 5th, 2022. Other expanded and renovated spaces are projected to open later on in 2022.
Library staff are working hard to assure that the new Children’s Library safely serves patrons of all ages. The Main Library is still an active construction site as work continues in the Special Collections, Teen Lounge, Forum, Workshop, Large Print collection, and study room spaces. Patrons visiting the new Children’s Library can expect the following beginning January 5:
- Sections of the new Children’s Library will be open with reduced hours.
- The Children’s Library will have a limited portion of the collection available to browse in-person on temporary shelving.
- Children’s staff will offer in-person storytimes inside the Activity Room.
- The Workshop and other parts of the new addition will not yet be fully operational, but Children’s staff look forward to occasionally opening the Workshop for drop-in programs.
- All patron hold items will continue to be available for pickup at the Main Library Circulation desk.
Before the soft opening, from December 20-23, the Children’s Library staff will continue to offer morning storytimes, crafts, puppet shows, and more at the Hunt Recreation Center (located at 90 Stow Street in Main Concord). From December 27-30 while Hunt Recreation is closed, Children’s staff will provide free Take and Make Kits near the Circulation Desk. In addition, the Children’s Room and Teen Collection at the Fowler Branch Library remain fully open and available for patrons to browse the collection and participate in Children’s programs, including storytimes and crafts.
Visit concordlibrary.org for the most up-to-date information about opening and available services, spaces, and programs during the renovation. All CFPL staff look forward to sharing the expansion and renovation with the community soon.