Library News

Welcome Back to the Concord Free Public Library!

The Main and the Fowler Branch Library buildings are now open with modified hours and by advance registration after being closed since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Fowler Branch Library closes between 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. daily for cleaning. The first hour of the day at both locations is reserved for senior citizens and at-risk individuals. Curbside pickup service continues at the Main Library. [View Library Hours] [View Library's Phase 3 Service Restoration Plan]

ALL VISITORS MUST:

Follow traffic flow guidelines

• Maintain a 6 foot distance from others
• Sanitize hands at the entrance 
• Wear a mask or face covering -  Patrons who cannot wear a mask for any reasons are welcome to sign up for our curbside service.

CURRENT AVAILABLE SERVICES AT THE MAIN LIBRARY:

• Audiovisuals (Media Room) 
• Bathrooms
• Lobby (Adult New Books & More)
• Open Reserve Shelves
• Special Collections (If you plan to visit Special Collections, please email specialcollections@concordlibrary.org or call 978-318-3342 ahead of your appointment.)
• Staff to help you look up titles and retrieve books
• Teen area
• Thoreau Room (Art Books)
• WiFi printing/photocopier/fax self-service

CURRENT INACCESSIBLE AREAS AT THE MAIN LIBRARY:

• Children's Room
• Study/Meeting Rooms
• Public Computers
• Public seating  
• 2nd & 3rd Floors (Staff will retrieve books for you from the 2nd & 3rd floor stacks.)

CURRENT AVAILABLE SERVICES AT THE FOWLER:  

• Adult Fiction
• Audiovisuals
• Bathrooms
• Children's Room (1 family at a time.)
• Magazines
• New Books
• Photocopier
• Teen Books