Concord Free Public Library — Attraction in Concord

I have always loved this library. It’s very professional and cheerful. Lots of places to study quietly. I have one comment, not a big one, but still. The communal area for drinking coffee has nothing that designates it as Concord. No pictures, no nothing. Plus, a library should be about reading. Little nooks, etc. I know Concord is aware of this because there are so many places in the library. The coffee area is large open, sterile, totally non-private. Could you import a few large plants or something. Even fake I’ve would be fine. Maybe some sort of adult play structure, a fake gazebo? Anyway, a very nice library.

I decided to add this. The coffee area is more than awkward, it is an island surrounded on all side by pedestrian traffic. Every one can see what everyone else is reading & writing. Even those little study desks would be useful. I find people drinking coffee in the stacks probably for the same reason I do. The designated coffee area is very...

There is no parking lot to park. Only street parking for disabled patrons also. The snow and ice was not cleared completely from the side walk leading to the pathway to go into library. Extremely slippery walking to library door. When I got to the door, the library was locked. There wasn’t any notification that the library was closed on their website. I am a disabled woman of color and I was extremely disappointed of the level of accessibility (hardly any)of clearing off the snow and ice from the sidewalk to the pathway going into...

As a local Concord resident and Realtor, I absolutely cherish the Concord public library! The front of the library is a stunning piece of history and there have now been several large renovations with the most recent opening in 2023 which was the expansion to create an amazing children's wing. We have three children and find ourselves a the library weekly. The staff is so welcoming and the environment there is just delightful. I would highly recommend a visit to the Concord...