This time of year allows us the opportunity to reflect on the contributions of the people who support the Concord Public Library Foundation through their time, talents, and financial gifts. We are mourning the loss of one of our longtime board members, Karen Landsman, who passed away in August. Karen – who used to ask, "How can we make the Library magical?" – was a beloved school librarian, media specialist, and a tireless community volunteer. Even before joining the Foundati

This Saturday, October 4, is the annual NH Book Festival in downtown Concord -- click here for a map and schedule of events ! The Concord...

The 2025 Concord Reads program, featuring Ty Gagne and his book Where You'll Find Me , wrapped up on April 24, with a terrific sold-out author event! Thank you to CPLF volunteers and Concord Public Library staff, and the hundreds of library enthusiasts who read Ty's books and participated in the many programs related to Where You'll Find Me . Most of all, thanks to Ty Gagne, who has written three (so far!) riveting books and who was an excellent guest throughout a busy day o

Concord Reads is a citywide literary event encouraging community members to read and discuss the same book. Celebrate the power of books...

Author Terry Farish is the winner of the 2024 Yates Award, given annually to a resident of the greater Concord area who is actively...

Concord Reads is a citywide literary event encouraging community members to read and discuss the same book. In spring of 2024, hundreds...

Concord Community Invited to Participate in 2024 “Concord Reads” Program, March through May The Concord (NH) Public Library (CPL) and...

In September 2023, the Concord Public Library Foundation and friends gathered to celebrate two local champions for children's literacy:...

Elizabeth "Becky" Herrmann, Library Trustee and Foundation Board member, passed on December 22, 2022. Becky was a wonderful asset to the...

CPLF members are so grateful for the librarians and staff that we gave them each a gift card to a local restaurant, The Works Bakery...

excerpts from Concord Monitor article published 3/23/2022 by Josh Morrill Earlier this month, Penacook residents met with at the Boys &...

By Karen Landsman The Concord Public Library Foundation is pleased to announce David Elliott as the 2020-21 recipient of the Elizabeth...

After two long years, the Penacook Branch is finally open! Stop in to this historic treasure on Thursdays between 12 and 5pm.

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The Concord Public Library Foundation (CPLF) Board and staff would like to recognize and thank George Geers for his years of service to...

The ongoing impact of COVID-19 has challenged the Library to respond and adapt in ways that were unprecedented prior to the pandemic....

The green book signifies life and growth, with the Concord Public Library Foundation lifting up the Concord Public Library on the inside...

When Riyah Patel finished her freshman year, she reflected on how difficult it was navigating through classes under Covid restrictions....