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The Main Library's Book Drops are open 5 days a week (Monday through Friday) between 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The Fowler Branch Library’s book drop remains closed until further notice. Items checked out from the Fowler Branch can be returned to the Main Library's Book Drops during the above hours.
Returned items are placed in quarantine for up to 72 hours. Due dates for items borrowed from the Library have been extended to August 31.
The Concord Free Public Library is unable to accept book donations at this time.
Update: Currently these museums honor library discount passes- the Boston Children's Museum, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the New England Aquarium, the Peabody Essex Museum and the Boston Harbor Islands Ferry. [Reserve a Museum Pass]
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Weekly New Arrivals: Browse and Request |
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NEW: Personalized Reader's Advisory Service |
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We are excited to offer a new service to our community - personalized reading and movie recommendations.
Just complete and submit a brief questionnaire and library staff will respond to you with up to six personalized recommendations. The more information you give us on the form about your preferences, the better our suggestions for you will be. When items are ready, you will be notified for curbside pickup. [For Adults] [For Teens/Tweens] [For Kids] [For Movies]
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Thursday Morning Meditation Class on Zoom
August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Join Be Well Be Here for a 30-minute morning meditation practice with the Concord Free Public Library, and start your day with a moment of ease. Discover mindful tools that center the body, settle the mind, and open the door to well-being. Please register for the Zoom link. [ Register for Zoom Link] |
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Tuesday Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, August 11, 9:30 - 11:15 a.m.
In August, the book discussion group will discuss The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. All are welcome. Copies of the eBook are available through Hoopla. Please email bgugluizza@minlib.net for the Zoom link.
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Virtual Cookbook Club
Wednesday, August 12, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
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Book-a-Mystery Book Discussion
Wednesday, August 19, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Love a good mystery? Book-a-Mystery book group is back! All are welcome to join the discussion on Zoom. This month we will be reading The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn. You can instantly download an eBook of the title (on Hoopla) or reserve a copy of the audiobook via OverDrive with a Minuteman Library card. Print copies are also available at the Main Library for curbside pickup. Please call the Circulation Desk (978-318-3301) to inquire about the print copies. Other questions? Email Pat Pluskal at ppluskal@minlib.net.
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This week we continue to read together Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk. When 12 year-old Ellie and her family lose their livelihood and move to a mountain cabin in 1934, she quickly learns to be an outdoors woman and, when needed, a healer. Students can also request an eBook or audiobook of the title via OverDrive with a Minuteman Library Card.
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2020 Summer Learning Program |
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The 2020 Summer Learning Program themed Imagine Your Story is well underway and will end on August 31. The goal of the Summer Learning Program is to keep kids and teens reading and learning during summer, ensuring that they maintain or gain skills and start the next school year on track and ready to learn. The program focuses on STEAM-related, educational, fun and enriching activities.
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Online Teen, Tween & Children's Events |
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How-To's Day
Tuesday, August 4, 10:00 a.m.
All ages
Excuse me, do you have two minutes to spare every Tuesday for a little How-To fun? It's How-To's Day! Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. on the Library's Facebook page, tune in for totally awesome mini-tutorials by Children's Library Assistant Cary Stough. Make an envelope out of scrap paper. Use a hammer properly. Cook the most gorgeous fried egg. How can Cary help? Send How-To suggestions to Cary at cstough@minlib.net. |
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Paper-clay Dragonfly Workshop on Zoom
Wednesday, August 5, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Ages 10 & up
Join artist Besti Madrioli and create your own paper-clay dragonfly in this Zoom workshop! Betsi will teach kids how to sand, paint and glaze their form to make their own beautiful dragonfly! Each child will receive a clay-form and pre-packaged kit with their own brushes/ paints before the workshop. Sponsored by The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. [Register for Zoom Link]
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Virtual Storytime with Laura
Friday, August 7, 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Join our staff member Laura Mills on Facebook Premiere for a special reading of Kevin Henke's book Chrysanthemum. This is an affectionate, funny school story about teasing, self-esteem and acceptance. Author and illustrator, Kevin Henkes is the winner of the the 2020 Children's Literature Legacy Award honoring an author or illustrator whose books have made a significant and lasting contribution to children's literature. Can't make the Premiere? The storytime will be available on the Library's Facebook after the premiere ends. |
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Monday, August 10
The Concord Free Public Library is partnering with The Umbrella Arts Center to offer Take & Make Lawn Signs for kids and teens to send messages of hope to our community during this pandemic. Messages can be silly, hopeful, and inspiring. Signs can be put on front lawns or shared with the Concord Free Public Library or The Umbrella Arts Center. Kids and teens are encouraged to send a photo of their final project by emailing childrens@concordma.org. The Library will share these images on social media and add the images to the Library's archives as part of the initiative to Chronicle Concord through Covid-19. Reserve your lawn sign by calling the library at (978) 318-3301 to pick it up via curbside service starting Monday, August 10. Reservations will be accepted as long as supplies last.
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Make History Make Art
Tuesday, August 11, 4:00 p.m. for 2nd - 5th Graders
Wednesday, August 12, 4:00 p.m. for 6th - 12th Graders
Alicia Herman from The Umbrella Arts Center will lead a free drawing workshop on Zoom for kids and teens. Students will learn about iconic posters involved in political movements including Rosie the Riveter, Uncle Sam's Army Recruitment Poster, and Shepard Fairey’s Make Art Not War. They will learn how to use bold designs to create a poster of their own, documenting their experience in this pivotal time. This class gives kids a creative outlet and place where their ideas and experiences are visible and valued. Student-designed posters will be archived by the Concord Free Public Library and preserved to be shared with generations to come, as part of the Chronicling Concord through Covid-19 initiative. This workshop is offered in partnership with The Umbrella Arts Center. Sponsored by The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library.
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Alien Adventures with ScienceTellers on Zoom
Thursday, August 13, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
“Science and stories, together!” Join us for a virtual show of a ScienceTellers program called “Aliens: Escape From Earth!” The event will be performed live through Zoom. Get swept away in a zany, out-of-this-world adventure. Along the way learn all about chemical reactions, air pressure and more! The performer will answer questions, conduct polls/quizzes, and even teach a science experiment you can do at home. Sponsored by The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library.
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Story Time with Royce on Zoom
Wednesdays @ 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
All ages
Missing storytime at the Library? Join us on Zoom for some short stories, songs, & rhymes. This is a great way to build early literacy skills. Children of all ages are welcome. Register to receive the Zoom link. [ Sign up for August 5] [ August 12] |
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Read to Luna the Dog on Zoom
Every Thursday @ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages 5 and up
Did you know that reading to dogs boosts reading skills & emotional & social skills for children? Join us for a "Read around the Zoom" group reading experience. Using Zoom meeting platform, we will all take turns reading aloud to Luna and to each other. Bring some of your favorite poems or short stories. [ Sign up for August 6] |
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Sing-along with Ed Morgan
Join us on Zoom for an interactive sing-along with Ed Morgan, "The Music Man". Learn fun ways to connect
with your family through music. This family-friendly performance will have everyone up and moving, dancing and singing. Monthly this summer. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. [ Register for August 21] |
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Virtual Talent Show for Kids and Teens |
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Imagine...create...write...perform...your story!
HOW TO SIGN UP
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Sign up for the talent show. [Sign Up]
WHERE TO SEND SUBMISSIONS
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Must be a video no longer than 3 minutes.
- Video file type must be .MOV or .MP4.
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The deadline for submissions is Monday, August 10 at 11:59 p.m. (extended)
HOW TO VIEW THE TALENT SHOW
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The Talent Show will premiere on Saturday, August 29, in celebration of the Summer Learning Program, on Zoom and the Library's YouTube page (in a private link). After the premiere, the video will remain on YouTube for a week for participants to view at their leisure.
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Staff Picks from Hoopla, Kanopy, RB Digital & Beyond |
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The Library staff members have thoughtfully selected many eBooks, audiobooks and videos for you to enjoy at home.
(RB Digital Magazines service also includes a core collection of classic literature in eBooks and audiobooks from Recorded Books.)
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