Concord250 at the Library

Please Note: For everyone’s comfort and safety, we anticipate that changes to library services may be necessary during the celebrations. Please refer to this webpage for the latest information prior to calling the Library, as we anticipate a high level of traffic throughout the celebrations.

Library Hours

Concord libraries will follow regular operating hours except:

• The Fowler Library (1322 Main Street) will be closed Monday, April 14 through Monday, April 21 for carpet replacement.​
• The Main Library (129 Main Street) will close early at 4 PM on Thursday, April 17 for a private event.
• All Concord libraries will be closed Saturday, April 19 through Monday, April 21.

Borrowing, Returns, & Donations

Please keep all borrowed Library items throughout the celebration. We have extended all due dates to April 28 and do not charge late fees. Pickup deadlines for requested items (holds) will be extended until April 25th at both locations.

We will be unable to accept book donations from Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 25.

Library Events & Programs

All regular events and programs at all Concord libraries are canceled from Monday, April 14 to Monday, April 21. You can view the latest information regarding events happening around town on the Concord250 website.

Winners of tickets to the Ken Burns events on Thursday, April 17 will be notified directly via email. Absolutely no additional tickets will be available at the door.

Parking

Road closures, including the Stow Street parking lot next to the Main Library, will begin  at 6pm on Friday, April 18th. Please visit the Town's Patriot's Day Weekend website for the latest information regarding parking and transportation information..

Art & Special Collections

A special, self-guided tour of our public art collection will be available during open hours at the Main Library. Access to William Munroe Special Collections will be by appointment only from Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 25. The Art Collection is accessible through our online exhibition as well.

Computers & Printing

At this time, computers and printers are currently available for normal use during open hours. We anticipate this may change at some point during the celebration. Please check this page for the latest information.

Meeting & Study Spaces

At this time, meeting and study spaces are currently open for normal use during open hours. We anticipate this may change at some point during the celebration. Please check this page for the latest information.

Youth Services & Makerspace

At this time, our children's and teen spaces are open for normal use during open hours. The Workshop makerspace will be open for tours only from Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 25.