Concord Free Public Library

Concord Free Public Library Connecting the community to ideas, innovation, and historical resources in a tradition of excellence.

🐢 💓About a week ago we had a party to send off our resident Blanding's turtles, Bubbles and Dumpling! They got to live i...
05/31/2026

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About a week ago we had a party to send off our resident Blanding's turtles, Bubbles and Dumpling! They got to live in our Children's Room at the Main Library where we got to watch them grow big and strong.

Patrons made cards and visited with Bubbles and Dumpling one last time before watching their release as our friends at Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo brought them to their new home at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge.

Goodbye Bubbles and Dumpling! We are thinking of you!

You can learn more about the Zoo New England Hatch Turtle Program at https://cfpl.info/3Q4gvhA

Such a lovely day for crafting outside! This week in Craft Lab, we painted pots for baby spider plants.🪴 Join us next We...
05/31/2026

Such a lovely day for crafting outside! This week in Craft Lab, we painted pots for baby spider plants.🪴 Join us next Wednesday at Fowler from 2 to 5 PM for more painting — we’ll make Pride Signs! 🏳️‍🌈 Learn more about it at https://cfpl.info/4vufSxD

Looking for hope in the face of climate change? Take some time to watch Trevor Smith’s presentation, ReWilding: the Why,...
05/30/2026

Looking for hope in the face of climate change? Take some time to watch Trevor Smith’s presentation, ReWilding: the Why, What and How of Native Plantings in your Gardens and Lawn at http://cfpl.info/rewildingrecording. 🐝 🐛 🌱

Thank you to the West Concord Green Thumbs for bringing Trevor Smith to the library and Minuteman Media Network for recording!

ReEarth

Excited for Concord Pride? We are! Stop by the Workshop any time during open hours to help us craft a fabulous lawn flag...
05/30/2026

Excited for Concord Pride? We are! Stop by the Workshop any time during open hours to help us craft a fabulous lawn flag from sustainably-sourced fabric scraps. cfpl.info/pride

This year's Library Pride events are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, Inc. (MA), Mass Cultural Council, and the Town of Concord Cultural Council.

We had such an amazing time and a full house last Saturday when we unveiled the sculpture of Margaret Fuller, the 19th-c...
05/29/2026

We had such an amazing time and a full house last Saturday when we unveiled the sculpture of Margaret Fuller, the 19th-century literary figure and women's rights advocate. If you missed the event, don't worry! This beautiful statue is now permanently installed and can be visited in our Garden Retreat at the Main Library.

The sculpture was created by acclaimed American artist Penelope Jencks and generously donated by planner and preservationist Ronald Lee Fleming.

🧢✨🤠 🎨 👒 From idea to wearable art! A patron recently used our Cricut Hat Press and Sublimation printer to design and cre...
05/29/2026

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From idea to wearable art!

A patron recently used our Cricut Hat Press and Sublimation printer to design and create custom hats — and we’re obsessed with how they turned out! Whether you’re making gifts, team gear, or something totally unique, our makerspace tools can help bring your vision to life.

Ready to make your own? Learn more about the equipment and creative resources available for patrons at cfpl.info/workshop

05/29/2026

The bees have discovered our ninebark! 🐝

Stop by Fowler to see what the buzz is all about — we welcome both pollinators and people!

In Storytime, we made butterflies! 🦋 We have several Storytime events every week! Check them out at cfpl.info/events
05/28/2026

In Storytime, we made butterflies! 🦋 We have several Storytime events every week! Check them out at cfpl.info/events

Don't miss your chance to sustainably craft along with the fabulous Alex Makes Art this Monday, June 1 at 5:30 PM! We'll...
05/28/2026

Don't miss your chance to sustainably craft along with the fabulous Alex Makes Art this Monday, June 1 at 5:30 PM! We'll be using felt scraps reclaimed by Library staff and volunteers to create our own bracelets, scrunchies, garlands and more in preparation for Concord Pride. Get a reminder by registering at https://cfpl.info/4dMnjs9

👟 🧢 ⚾️ Baseball Springs Eternal Book Display ⚾️ 🧢 👟We have a special book display this month created by Librarian Artie...
05/27/2026

👟 🧢 ⚾️ Baseball Springs Eternal Book Display ⚾️ 🧢 👟

We have a special book display this month created by Librarian Artie. His love for all things baseball are reflected in this annual display. He tries to cover everything from history of local teams, history of women's baseball and softball, to fan road trips to visit all the major ball parks!

Artie has many wonderful baseball memories from his childhood and adulthood when he volunteered as a youth baseball coach but at the Library his dedication as a staff member was recognized in 2011 when one of his favorite baseball books, "The Glory of Their Times," was donated in recognition of his 33 years of service that has now grown to include 48+ years of service at the Library!!!

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