Concord Free Public Library

Founded in 1970, the Friends is a non-profit, volunteer organization that sponsors cultural events and funds resources for the library.

The Friends sponsors children’s and adult programs, including poetry and author readings, art lectures, film series, a music series and the annual Miller Historian Award ceremony that brings nationally-known speakers to Concord. Most events are free. The Friends funds many services and amenities, such as museum passes, large-print books, multimedia equipment, CD-ROMs and DVDs, books on tape, and staff development. The Friends have made special contributions to the Fowler and Main Library renovation campaigns.

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Founded in 1970, the Friends is a non-profit, volunteer organization that sponsors cultural events and funds resources for the library.

The Friends sponsors children’s and adult programs, including poetry and author readings, art lectures, film series, a music series and the annual Miller Historian Award ceremony that brings nationally-known speakers to Concord. Most events are free. The Friends funds many services and amenities, such as museum passes, large-print books, multimedia equipment, CD-ROMs and DVDs, books on tape, and staff development. The Friends have made special contributions to the Fowler and Main Library renovation campaigns.

The Friends raises funds through its three book sales throughout the year, the sale of Friends merchandise and membership dues.

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