A Statement In Support of Racial Justice
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Funding Clarification
September 8, 2020 Dear Donors: This Letter to the Editor was submitted to the Concord Journal in response to concerns about Library funds being used for non-library purposes. We want to emphasize that the Town has no control over donations, capital campaign funds, and annual donations made to
CFPL Corporation Response to MHC
CFPL Corporation Response to MHC_12.13.19
Journal Guest Commentary
Submission to Concord Journal week, February 3, 2020 Recent articles and commentary in the Journal about the Library’s exciting expansion project have caused some concern and confusion. We would like to clarify the issues. Impact on Historic Building On January 17th, the Library Corporation’s
Project Notification Form Response
January 17, 2020 Brona Simon Massachusetts Historical Commission 220 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 Project Notification Form Response Concord Free Public Library Expansion MHC #RC.66817 Dear Ms. Simon: We received your response to our Project Notification Form, dated December 13, 2019,
Delving into the origins of Concord Free Public Library
As we look forward to an expansion and renovation at the Main Library, it’s an opportune time to look back at the Library’s origin story. Entering the front doors, you can see a plaque commemorating founder and principal benefactor, Mr. William Munroe. Passed by patrons countless times a year,
Concord Library’s community fundraising off to a fast start
Bill Crosby designed and created a “Bookometer,” to measure community participation in the fundraising effort for the Library project. Watch it grow with every surge in community support, and look for your favorite, local authors, whose books will be prominently featured. By Valerie Thayer /
Coinector Contraptions Unveiled at the Concord Free Public Library
Two coinectors, creative contraptions designed and built by campers in the Concord Recreation Department’s summer program, were unveiled this week in both branches of the Concord Free Public Library. Under the guidance of assistant librarian Cary Stough, campers were invited to help
Concord Free Public Library Approved For Renovation
The Historic Districts Commission, The Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals have approved an upcoming library renovation and expansion project for the Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St. Detailed construction plans will be finalized over the next few months. “I am thrilled with
Letters to the editor from the April 18 edition Concord Journal
Thank you for supporting the library at Town Meeting On behalf of the trustees, Library Committee and Friends of the Library, I wish to thank our fellow Concordians for coming to Town Meeting and supporting Articles 7 and 22, which included library project funding. During Town Meeting, I heard