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Library turns 150 with music, proclamations and cake

October 2, 2023

Like high school graduation, the party began after the speeches. After State Rep. Simon Cataldo (D-Concord) and Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) announced October 1 as Concord Free Public Library Day in a

Palfrey hails Concord library on its 150th birthday

October 2, 2023

Keynote speaker John Palfrey spoke with almost reverence about the role of public libraries in a democracy. The president of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation was on hand in

It’s official: Oct. 1 is Concord Free Public Library Day

September 25, 2023

The Select Board will read a proclamation on Oct. 1 declaring the date as Concord Free Public Library Day. Board Chairman Henry Dane offered to declare it Concord Free Public Library Week, but

Concord Free Public Library Corner

September 21, 2023

The 150th anniversary of the Concord Free Public Library is approaching fast! Join us on Sunday, October 1 from 2-4 p.m. for a party and parade celebrating this historic day. Local and

Library Corner: Summer reading is for all ages!

June 29, 2023

Patrons of all ages can now sign up at the Main Library or the Fowler Branch Library for the Summer Reading Program. Complete challenges, enjoy scavenger hunts, win prizes, and read! Visit

A Midsummer Night’s Dream coming to Concord: The World’s A Stage Players to perform free outdoor Shakespeare

June 21, 2023

Eleven years ago, The Concord Players tried something new. They staged a free, abridged performance of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the lawn of the Concord Free Public Library. Now,

Concord’s most literary duck turns 1

June 14, 2023

By Anne O’Connor Anne@theconcordbridge.org Millie is proud to call the children’s garden home. The 1-year-old, two-foot-tall bronze rubber duckie is quite popular with the under-10 crowd. Children pat her, climb on her

Concord’s most literary duck turns 1

June 7, 2023

Millie is proud to call the children’s garden home. The 1-year-old, two-foot-tall bronze rubber duckie is quite popular with the under-10 crowd. Children pat her, climb on her and gather ‘round for

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