150th Anniversary

a child holds a sign that reads
a young child and parent walk beside an adult child and their parent in the 150th parade banner
two children hold library pennants at the 150th party banner
an older patron holds a sign that reads
two children pose in a giant frame with plastic dinosaurs banner
two staff members pose in a giant frame at the 150th party banner

Thank you to everyone who made the Library's anniversary celebrations such a success! You can still celebrate the Library's 150th  Anniversary by ordering your own limited edition CFPL tee, sweatshirt, or tote bag (sold at cost)! Visit our online store.

Events

Connecting the Community: An Exhibition to Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Concord Free Public Library | October 1 to December 22

Visit "Connecting the Community," a special exhibition curated by the William Munroe Special Collections, highlighting the history of the Library's buildings, services, and staff. Special Collections will also feature a display on early circulation procedures and a selection of books checked out to Concord residents, including Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar, in the first decade of the Library's operation.

150 Years of Bestsellers

1873-1923

These books were on the bestsellers lists in the U.S. during each decade. We have copies of each book for patrons to read. Click on the poster and then book covers to learn more. 

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1923-1973

These books were on the bestsellers lists in the U.S. during each decade. We have copies of each book for patrons to read. Click on the poster and then book covers to learn more. 

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1973-2023

These books were on the bestsellers lists in the U.S. during each decade. We have copies of each book for patrons to read. Click on the poster and then book covers to learn more. 

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