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.
Book Sale and Book Donations
The Friends of the Library holds book sales twice a year—an Annual Book Sale on first Saturday of June and a Holiday Book Sale in December. A permanent cart loaded with books for sale is located in the Media Room. Thanks to generous donations from the community, proceeds from those sales help support the Library.
The Friends accepts donations of quality used books and other media (such as DVDs, CDs, recorded books, VHS ...) that are clean and in good condition. Magazines and encyclopedia sets are not accepted. However, textbooks in pristine condition (no writing, high-lights or other markings) are accepted.
You may bring your donations to the Reference Desk or drop them off next to the elevator in the Lobby.
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Join the Friends
Visit the library and fill out an application or download one from this page and send it with the appropriate
dues to the following address:
Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, Inc.
P.O. Box 644
Concord, MA 01742
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