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Greetings from the Director
Yesterday marked the end of a very busy and successful month of author talks celebrating the written and spoken word as part of the "Bridge Year" for the Concord Festival of Authors. Eight hundred people attended the twenty events held at the Concord Free Public Library (CFPL) alone and more than fifteen hundred people attended programs Town-wide. I am very grateful to Rob Mitchell for starting and overseeing the Festival for twenty-five years and for
the support of our community collaborators, the Concord Museum, the Concord Bookshop, Orchard House, and Be Well Be Here for helping to continue this important literary tradition. The support from the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library was also instrumental in the success of this transitional year.
November is National Novel Writing Month where everyone is encouraged to try to write 50,000 words over the course of the month.
In support of this goal, CFPL is offering several write-ins at both the Main and Fowler Branch Libraries where local writer and former middle-school history teacher
Kyra Wilson Cook will be present to offer support to aspiring writers. Channel the creative inspiration from October's Concord Festival of Authors into your next project.
Please mark your calendars for the Friends of CFPL's annual Holiday Book Sale, which will take place in the Main Library Friday, November 30 - Sunday, December 2. This festive sale benefits the work of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, which contributes to the number of programs and high caliber of service that we are able to deliver throughout the year.
Best wishes,
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2018
Holiday Book Sale will take place at the Main Library with the following hours -
Friday, November 30, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 1, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 2, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Book Sale will feature thousands of like-new books for all ages, including cookbooks, travel books, coffee table volumes, novels, nonfiction, poetry and a room dedicated to children's books.
Sponsored by
the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, the event is open to all. Proceeds from the Book Sale will fund Library programs, materials and staff professional development.
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Sally Curtis Garth Endowment Fund Reception
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Sunday, November 18, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Main Library
Please join the Concord Free Public Library Corporation Trustees to celebrate the Sarah Curtis Garth Endowment Fund established by her son, Granville, to recognize the importance of the library to both of them and to the Town of Concord.
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National Novel Writing Month
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NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)
 Saturdays, November 3 & 10, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Fowler Branch
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Saturdays, November 17 & 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Main Library
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). The goal of NaNoWriMo is for budding novelists to write 50,000 words by November 30.
Drop by the Fowler Branch (Nov. 3 & 10) or the Main Library (Nov. 17 & 24) to write the next chapter of your book (or go ahead and finish the whole thing!) NaNoWriMo Municipal Liaison Kyra Wilson Cook will be present at each event to provide in-person support. No registration required. Snacks will be provided.
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Tuesday Book Group
November 13, 9:30-11:15 a.m.
Trustees' Room, Main Library
We will read and discuss
A Handmaid's Tale
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by Margaret Atwood. Copies of the book are available at the Main Library. All are
welcome.
 Cookbook Club*
Wednesday, November 14, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Fowler Branch
Book-A-Mystery Discussion
Wednesday, November 14, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Fowler Branch Library
Love a good mystery? All are welcome to join the discussion. Copies of this month's title,
The Spellman Files,
by Lisa Lutz
, are available at the Branch to check out.
Book Discussion at Debra's Natural Gourmet
Monday, November 19, 7:00 p.m.
Debra's Natural Gourmet
The Library is teaming up with
Debra's Natural Gourmet for a book discussion, which will take place at Debra's at 98 Commonwealth Avenue in West Concord. Copies of this month's selection,
Rules of Civility, by Amor Towles, will be available at both libraries. Please email Debra Stark at debra@debrasnaturalgourmet.com to register.
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Better Sleep Through Mindfulness Practice
Thursday, November 8, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Main Library
Struggling to sleep well? Mindfulness can help! Join Lara JK Wilson of Be Well Be Here for a session on Better Sleep Through Mindfulness Practice. In this session, we'll explore ways to turn off the ruminating mind and engage in deep relaxation. Learn how mindful wellness practices engage the parasympathetic nervous system, which cues the body to rest and relax. We'll consider scientific evidence that shows how over time, mindfulness practice creates structural changes in the brain that reduce stress and enhance overall well-being. Find your personal way to unwind a roving mind, soothe the body (even when experiencing pain), and set yourself up for a great night's sleep.
Find Your Military Ancestors Using Online Databases 
Saturday, November 10, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Main Library
Learn how to use the library's electronic genealogy databases Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest to search for your military ancestors. Registration required. [Register]
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Children's and Teen Programs
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Tuesday, November 6, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Fowler Branch
All middle schoolers are welcome to join the Teen Advisory Board. The board meets monthly to share ideas about CFPL, eat snacks, discuss books, do crafts, and watch movies.
Read to Luna the Yellow Lab 
Tuesday, November 6, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Main Library
Looking for Love? Read to Luna. She is a great listener! Luna is part of the Pets and People Foundation, Inc. Sessions are 15 minutes long. Registration is required. [Register]
NaNoWriMo for Teens 
Thursday, November 8, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Main Library
Embrace your inner author and spend time with other teen writers as you work on your NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) project. We will provide the workspace and some snacks, and even some inspirational writing prompts to get you started! Grades 8-12. [Register]
Book and Cookie Club
Thursday, November 8, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Fowler Branch
Enjoy cookies and fun activities as we discuss the newest books for kids in this monthly book club! The book discussed this month will be Under their Skin by Margaret Peterson Haddix. For kids in grades 4 and 5.
Toddler Sing-a-long with Ed Morgan* 
Fridays, November 9 & 16, 10:00 a.m. (Fowler Branch)
Come sing and dance along with The Music Man, singer and musician Ed Morgan. Families are invited to enjoy this family friendly concert.
T(w)een Tech Tuesday: littleBits Creations! 
Tuesday, November 13, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Main Library
Grades 6-8. Hands-on workshop. LittleBits is a platform of easy-to-use electronic building blocks to create inventions large and small. LittleBits snap together with magnets, making it a fun way to learn and play with electronics. For more information on littleBits, visit: http://littlebits.cc/. Space is limited. Registration is required. [Register]
BookEaters Book Group
Wednesday, November 14, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Main Library
Calling all Third Graders! Come to the monthly meeting of the BookEaters Book Group. Each month we will explore an area of the Library, do an activity and have fun with our friends. This month, we will be discovering the non-fiction section of the children's room.
Teen Geek Club 
Tuesday, November 20, 3:30 -5:00 p.m.
Main Library
What do you GEEK? Comics, graphic novels, or RPGs? Anime, manga, music, or movies? TV shows or silly YouTube clips? Come hang out with other geeks! We will do a different geeky activity every month. You are welcome to bring your own video games or card games. Snacks will be provided. For Grades 8-12. Registration is appreciated. [Register]
Cupcakes and Canvas* 
Wednesday, November 21, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Main Library
No previous art experience necessary! You choose and trace the design you'd like to paint, and we'll provide the materials and cupcakes. Everyone will be able to take home their own masterpiece. Grades 8-12. Space is limited. Registration is required. [Register]
Teen Writing Workshop: Spark Imagination & Ignite Your Story 
Sunday, November 25, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Main Library
What are you reading, and how does this inspire you to get your own story on the page? In this generative writing workshop, teens delve deeply into a page or two of fiction they admire, and use that language and narrative to inspire their own story. We'll start with time sharing short passages in books from home or the library, and then will do simple writing exercises to generate opening pages of a compelling new voice - yours! Please bring a notebook and a pencil or pen. Space is limited. Ages 11-14. Registration is required. [Register]
ArtSplorers
Monday, November 26, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Fowler Branch
Join us for some creative, open-ended art activities and a story. Turn your imagination on, and wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. For kids ages 18 months to 5 years old, with a caregiver. Limited to 15 children.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover 
Thursday, November 29 | drop-off by 4:00 pm
Friday, November 30 | storytime at 10:00 am
Drop off your stuffed animals at the Fowler Library anytime before 4pm on November 29 for a library sleepover they'll never forget! Pick them up the following day at 10AM to listen to stories and see how the "sleepover" went.
* Click here for a complete list of Children's Programs at both libraries.
New! Click here to sign up for the library's new Teen Newsletter.
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November Computer Classes
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Introduction to 3D Printing 
Wednesday, November 14, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Main Library
Experts from
Toys in Box 3D Printing will do a 3D printing demonstration including a short presentation on 3D printing, two 3D printers live printing, fun 3D objects on display and Q & A. Free and open to all. [
Register]
Drop-In Tech Help
Friday, November 9 & 30, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, November 15, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Main Library Lobby
Stop in with any questions you may have about your mobile devices, laptops and/or Library's eBooks etc. Open to all.
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