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Check out the latest updates, resources, upcoming events, and more at your library this month! | | |
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Library News |
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Concord Reads 2026! |
 | On Thursday, March 5th, with support from the Concord Public Library Foundation, we'll reveal this year's Concord Reads title! We're looking forward to some great programming throughout the month of April, leading up to the author talk. Stay tuned for more information!
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HIGHLIGHTS
| | FIRST UBN MEET-UP
OF THE YEAR! | Are you taking part in this year's Ultimate Book Nerd challenge? Come and meet other nerds on Wednesday, March 11. Talk about this year's categories and play some literary trivia!
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ON DISPLAY UNTIL MARCH 30TH: THE WORKS OF JAMES BELCHER |
Come and see the works of New Hampshire artist James Belcher before it's too late! Find his stunning landscapes in the Teen Zone, located on the first floor. The Lower Lounge of the library featurs his fine drawings of sculptures from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
| CONCORD'S SUNSET LEAGUE |
Materials that document Concord's Sunset League will be on display through the winter. Come and learn about the nation's oldest amateur baseball league. Find the exhibit in the glass cases near the library's Concord Room, which is located on the main floor.
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GAME ON! |
Are you ready for some fun and games? Join us on Thursday, March 12th, at 10am for a drop-in board game group for adults with disabilities and their caregivers. | FRENCH CLUB |
Join us on March 10th & March 24th to get reacclimated with your French fluency, improve reading and writing ability, improve reading and writing ability and expland life and job skills. | PARTY ON! |
Join us on March 26th for a drop-in meet-up group for adults with disabilities and their caregivers. Each month we will choose a different activity--making crafts, reading stories, watching short films, or learning creative cooking skills!
LEARN MORE
| WEB WEDNESDAYS |
Drop in any Wednesday at the Heights Branch Library for help with your digital devices or apps.
| PENACOOK LIBRARY AND ACTIVITY CENTER |
| CUDDLE BABIES LAPSIT
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A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers! Join us as we introduce songs, simple stories, rhymes, movement, and play.
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ONLINE RESOURCES | |
ACCESS
NATIONAL NEWS |
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OF ONLINE COURSES | If you're interested in personal development, Universal Class has you covered. Take classes on confidence building, emotional healing, positive parenting techniques, and more!
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TRY BEFORE
YOU BUY |
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MEET MORGAN! |
Meet Morgan, one of CPL's newest Library Technicians. She loves learning other people’s stories—one of her favorite parts of working at the library. When she’s not at work, Morgan is usually in the middle of a creative project, from oil pastel drawings to crochet wearables and all kinds of seasonal crafts. She also loves training and playing with her dog, a three‑year‑old shepherd–lab mix who keeps her on her toes. Morgan is a big fan of books that keep readers guessing. Her favorite genres include mystery, thriller, and memoir. Right now, she’s reading Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda and listening to The Guest List by Lucy Foley. If you see her around the library, feel free to let her know what you’re reading!
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Programs & Events
|  | Books & Brew
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Thursday, March 5th, at 5:30pm at the City-Wide Community Center Join other book lovers in our low-pressure book club at the Heights Branch Library. Chat about what you've been reading, and listen to suggestions and recommendations from other readers. |
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Forgotten Voices:The Courageous Women Behind the Music
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Saturday, March 7th, at 1pm in the Library Auditorium
Celebrate Women's History Month with the Concord Community Music School as contralto Melissa Elsman and pianist Kathryn Southworth celebrate the remarkable contributions of three extraordinary women composers: Clara Schumann, Pauline Viardot, and Amy Beach. |
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|  | Cybersecurity Awareness for NH Residents
| Tuesday, March 10th, at 2pm in the Library Auditorium
This training session is tailored for the public to educate individuals about
cybercrimes and frauds targeting New Hampshire. Participants will gain
knowledge on recognizing, avoiding, and responding to cyber threats,
ensuring a safer and more confident digital experience. |
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|  | Live Free or Die:
The Contested History of the Words on Your License Plate | Saturday, March 14th, at 2pm
in the Library Auditorium
In this multimedia presentation, historian and former newspaper reporter Dan Billin tells a uniquely New Hampshire tale illustrating the genius – and the fragility – of the First Amendment. |
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|  | True Crime Club:
"The Con Man is the New Serial Killer - True Crime Podcasting in 2026"
| Tuesday, March 17th, at 6pm
in the Library AuditoriumCome and learn about True Crime podcasting from Kevin Flynn, a NH-based podcaster, author, and award-winning broadcast journalist. |
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|  | Archives Open Door |
Wednesday, March 18th, at 4pm in the Concord Room
Have you ever wondered what's behind the door labeled “Concord Room"? Drop in any time between 4-6pm and take a look at the historic items we’ve pulled and placed on display, which document the history of Concord.
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|  | Theater Thursday:
All Is Lost |
Thursday, March 19th, at 2pm in the Library Auditorium
Join us for a screening of the 2013 film All Is Lost, starring Robert Redford.A solitary mariner struggles to survive in the Indian Ocean as his damaged sailboat begins to sink and his radio equipment fails. Later, he attempts to locate a shipping route in hopes of being rescued in this masterful tale of man versus nature. |
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|  | Hobbit Fest |
Saturday, March 21st, at 10am in the Library Auditorium
Watch the beginning of a grand adventure! Join us for a screening of The Hobbit and munch on second breakfast and elevenses. This movie is rated PG-13. (Program for all ages). |
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|  | Let's Get Quizzical: Trivia |
Tuesday, March 24th, at 6pm in the Library AuditoriumCome and put your knowledge to the test! Compete as an individual or group to win prizes with other trivia fans.
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|  | A Conversation with the Concord Monitor |
Tuesday, March 31st, at 6pm in the Library AuditoriumJoin us for a conversation with the Concord Monitor. In an era of rapid shifts, how does a local newsroom remain a trusted source of news and information for its community? This event explores how a local newsroom operates and the roadmap for its survival and growth.
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Cat Kid Comic Club
| Tuesday, March 10th, at 4pm |
Are you a kid with a big imagination? Do you love comics and graphic novels? Come tell us about your favorites and join in on the fun as we make our own graphic novels. Who knows--you may be the next Dav Pilkey! For kids in second through sixth grade.
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Kids Weaving Craft |
Thursday, March 19th, at 3:30pm | Join Miss Ariel to learn how to make a really cool weaving craft! This program is for grades 3-6. Registration is required. |
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Kids Poetry Club |
Wednesday, March 25th, at 4pm | March 25th, Thursday, at four
Poetic kids come through the door
To read and to write
New poems with delight!
Join us if rhymes you adore! For grades 4-6 |
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LEGO Club |
Thursday, March 26th, at 3:30 pm | Can you complete the challenge? What will you build? Use engineering skills and creativity in this program for elementary-school-age children. |
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Visit our online calendar of events to learn about more programs for all ages! |
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YOUTH SERVICES NEWSLETTER |  |
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Be sure to check out March's Youth Services Newsletter!
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| Check it Out!
| Staff Picks & Suggestions |
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| | Nora Roberts |
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| | Nicholas Carr |
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| | Rebecca Romney |
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| | Ann Cleeves |
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| | Rivers Solomon |
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| | Beatriz Williams |
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| Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers | Caroline Fraser |
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| | Frances Quinn |
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CONTACT US |
45 Green St. (Main Library)
Concord, NH 03301
603-225-8670 | library@concordnh.gov |
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