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July 2025 |
Check out the latest updates, resources, upcoming events, and more at your library this month! | |
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Youth Services |
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Library Closure | The library will be closed Friday, July 4th, for the Fourth of July. Go have fun! |
Library of Things... for Kids! |
You've seen our tablets and Wonderbooks, but did you know the Children's Room has its very own Library of Things? Come by today and check out the metal detector or telescope! Materials must be checked out on an adult's card. |
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RESOURCES |
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NEW: LOTE4Kids |
Thanks to a grant from the Concord Public Library Foundation, patrons will be able to listen and read along to more than 4,500 books in over 75 languages through the LOTE4Kids app on the library’s website. Click here to try it out! |
New Museum Passes |
Did you know you can access museum passes and coupons with your library card? Our brand-new Zoo New England pass will grant you entry to the Stone or Franklin Park Zoo! Try out our new and improved museum pass reservation system here! |
LIT KITS |
Have you seen the new Children's Library of Things Lit (Literacy) Kits? Each Lit Kit backpack includes children's books, toys, and other manipulatives for our youngest patrons to enjoy. Check one out today! |
TEACHER TOTES |
Are you a public-school or homeschool teacher looking for more resources? Try out our Teacher Totes! Tell us what you are looking for and we will assemble up to 25 items--books, DVD's, magazines, etc.--all in one convenient tote bag, ready for pickup on the day of your choosing.
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Summer Reading
|  | The Summer Reading Program is back at CPL! Come to any branch to register and pick up your child's Summer Reading Program bookmarks, or keep track on the Beanstack app!
| Arthropod Petting Zoo |
 | July 17th at 10am
in the Lower Lounge
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In gardens, forests, parks, houses...arthropods are everywhere! Join us for hands-on learning about these fascinating creatures! This is a family-friendly event.
Register online here.
| Pokemon Kids' Club |
 | July 22nd at 4pm
in the Blanchard Room | Calling all Pokemon trainers! Come show off your Pokemon collections, talk about your favorites, and watch some Pokemon. This group is for kids 8 - 13 years old.
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Let's Get Reading
| by Shane Phillips | Summertime, and the livin' is easy!
The Summer Reading Program has officially started at the Concord Public Library. This year, our theme is "Read, Sow, Grow" in celebration of all things gardening. Keep your eyes peeled all summer long for gardening-themed programs and displays in the Children's Room.
The children's Summer Reading Program, if you're not familiar, allows your child to earn prizes for every six hours they read, or are read to. Once your child has completed their first bookmark (upon which they will log their reading time), they can come to the library to receive a tote bag. If your child has already earned a tote bag, completed bookmarks will be awarded with a fun patch!
Now that all the technical housekeeping is done, let's talk about why summer reading is so important. Statistically speaking, kids who read during the summer are more likely to retain reading comprehension and other academic skills that have been cultivated throughout the school year. Kids who avoid reading during the summer are prone to what is known as the "summer slide", a phenomenon that can make it even more difficult for your child to return to school. While some researches now believe other variables can be responsible for the summer slide, reading during the summer still holds many benefits for your kids.
But don't just take my word for it, check out these articles from the pros:
The Summer Reading Imperative - Scholastic
Get Serious About Reading - National Education Association
Public Library Summer Reading Programs and Learning - NY State Library
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| Check out our Recommendation Lists | Looking for books on a certain topic for your little ones? Check out the binder by the circulation desk for recommendations on various themes like potty training, anger, new siblings, and more. |
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CONTACT US |
45 Green St. (Main Library)
Concord, NH 03301
603-225-8670 | library@concordnh.gov https://www.concordnh.gov/588/Library |
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