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Greetings from the Director
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 November promises to be an exciting month at the Concord Free Public Library with several literary events planned. In commemoration of the bicentennial of Charlotte Brontë's birth, Randall Warniers will give a talk on 11/7 at 7:00 p.m. on Brontë's life and the novel Jane Eyre. This will be followed by a showing of the film Jane Eyre (1943) on 11/14 at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend these free events at the Fowler Branch Library. Please be sure to also check out the Main Library's display of books by and about Charlotte Brontë through 11/21.
Also of note during November, Newbery Honor Medalist Grace Lin will deliver the 2016 Leslie Riedel Memorial Lecture for Young People on 11/18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Inspire the young readers in your life by registering them to attend this special event.
Please mark your calendars for the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library's annual Holiday Book Sale, December 2 - 4, 2016. It is very festive and supports many valuable library programs throughout the year.
Best wishes,
------Kerry Cronin
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Leslie Riedel Memorial Lecture: Grace Lin
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The annual
Leslie Riedel Memorial Lecture for Young People will present children's author/illustrator
Grace Lin on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Lobby.
Lin's parents were Taiwanese immigrants to the United States and she graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her books emanate from a childhood of two cultures and have received numerous accolades. She won the Newbery Honor for
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and the Geisel Award for
Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same.
The lecture will be followed by a reception and book-signing. Copies of Lin's books will be available for purchase. The event is free and open to kids ages 8 and up as well as adult fans of Lin's work. Registrations are strongly recommended. [
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Past speakers of the series include children's authors/illustrators David Macaulay, Chris Van Allsburg, Jerry Pinkney, Lois Lowry and Tomie dePaola.
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 Tuesday Book Group
November 8 at 9:30-11:15 a.m.
Trustees' Room (Main Library)
We will read and discuss
Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry. Copies of the book are available at the Main Library. All are welcome.
 Cookbook Club
Wednesday, November 9 at 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Fowler Branch Library
This month's book title is
Spice: Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean by Ana Sortun. Concord resident Nancy Alexanderson will give a presentation on cooking with herbs. Advance registrations are required. (We are sorry but the event is full.)
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 Book-A-Mystery Discussion
Wednesday, November 16 at 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Fowler Branch Library
Copies of this month's selection
The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken by Tarquin Hall are available at the Fowler Branch. All are welcome.
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Concord Festival of Authors: Mystery Night 
Friday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Main Library Lobby
Three mystery writers Hank Phillippi Ryan, Thomas O'Malley & Douglas Graham Purdy and Peter Swanson will discuss and read from their latest novels. Moderator: Ray Daniel. Free and open to all.
Author Talk with Kaia Stern
Wednesday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Main Library
Kaia Stern is an educator with 22 years of experience working across  multiple domains. Currently Executive Director of Concord Prison Outreach, her work focuses on transformative justice, dignity and education in prison. Her book Voices from American Prisons: Faith, Education and Healing introduces the voices of people living, working and studying in U.S. Prisons and offers an analysis of penal confinement as well as avenues for reform. Open to all.
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Celebrating Charlotte Brontë
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To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charlotte Brontë, the Library will host these following events at the Fowler Branch -
Literary Talk with Randall Warniers: Charlotte Brontë & Jane Eyre 
Monday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Randall Warniers will present a talk on the life of Charlotte Brontë and her novel Jane Eyre. The talk will discuss three topics: the brilliance of Jane Eyre as a novel, Charlotte Brontë's family life in the wilds of northern England, and the context of social changes in mid-nineteenth century Victorian society. Randall Warniers has pursued interests in 19th-century British literature and early 20th-century American cinema for decades. He has worked in the world of publishing since 1989, and he is currently a freelance editor and book publisher. The event is free and open to all. [Sign Up]
Film Screening: Jane Eyre 
Monday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a screening of the movie Jane Eyre (1943), starring Orson Welles and Joan Fontaine. Free admission. All are welcome.
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Family/Children's & Teen Events
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Family Sing-a-long with Ed Morgan* 
Friday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m.
Fowler Branch Library
Come sing and dance along with The Music Man, singer and musician Ed Morgan.
Storytime (Ages 2 1/2 years & up)
Mondays, November 7, 14 & 28 at 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Main Library
Hear stories, sing songs and enjoy a puppet show.
Small Wonders/Storytime (Ages 18 months - 24 months)
Wednesdays, November 9, 16 & 30 at 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Main Library
Friday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Fowler Branch Library
A playtime/storytime for young children along with their parent or caregiver.
Storytime (Ages 2 - 2 1/2 years)
Thursdays, November 3, 10 & 17 at 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Main Library
Friday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Hear stories, sing songs and enjoy a puppet show.
Saturday Storytime (Ages 2 years & up)
November 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Main Library
Hear stories, sing songs and enjoy a puppet show.
Lego Club* (K-Grade 5)
Tuesday, November 15 at 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Fowler Branch Library
We will challenge you with a theme. You can build on that theme or make your own creation. Legos are provided by the Library.
3rd Grade BookEaters Book Group
Wednesday, November 16 at 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Main Library
Share your favorite books, play games, make craft and enjoy sn
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Fantastic Harry Potter Festival* (for Middle School Students) 
Thurs
day, November 17 at 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Fowler Branch Library
We will make magic potions, eat Hogwarth snacks, watch Potter movie bloopers and more. Costumes are encouraged.
(*=Sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library)
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November Classes & Drop-In Tech Help
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Google Calendar 102 
Wednesday, November 16 at 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Main Library Lower Level Meeting Room
In this class we will demonstrate more advanced tools in Google Calendar. Open to all. [
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Drop-In Tech Help
Mondays, November 7 & 21 at at 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Main Library Lobby
Stop in with any questions you may have about your mobile devices, laptops and/or library eBooks etc. Open to all.
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 This year's Holiday Book Sale will take place in the Main Library Lobby with the following hours -
Friday, December 2, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 4, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, the event is open to all. Proceeds of the Book Sale will fund Library programs, materials and professional development for staff.
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"Concord, which is my Rome": Henry Thoreau and His Home Town - an  exhibition drawn from the William Munroe Special Collections of the Concord Free Public Library to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of Thoreau's birth will take place from July 7 through October 30, 2017 in the Art Gallery.
The exhibit explores Thoreau's life and work within the context of his home town of Concord, Massachusetts through manuscript materials, documents, letters, photographs, maps, surveys, engravings, record and account books, and related artwork, all exclusively from the library's William Munroe Special Collections. Stay tuned for more information.
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