CPL News October 2022  |
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Pick up your score card and directions, starting October 1st. Find and take photos of the required items throughout October. Return your completed photo collage from October 24th to 31st for a spooky sweet reward! Suitable for all ages. |
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Look out for our two new e-bikes, Abbot and Downing, at some upcoming library events! Storytime: Wednesday, October 5th at 9:30am at Keach Park Storytime: Wednesday, October 12th at 9:30am at Rollins Park Before Flying High Dogs: Tuesday, October 13th at 5pm at Keach Park *Program Starts at 6pm And more! *Weather Pending |
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The library will be closed Monday, October 10th for Indigenous Peoples' Day |
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Penacook Branch Library has expanded hours!
Tuesdays: 9am-2pm Thursdays: 12pm-5pm
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CPL Staff PicksLooking for your next great book to read? Try one of the recommendations above and read our library staff members' full reviews in the Concord Insider. |
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Scrap Yarn Upcycled Wreath Tuesday, October 4th at 6pm in the Library Auditorium Create an upcycled fall wreath from yarn scraps! Space is limited. Register here. |
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Books and Brew Wednesday, October 5th at 5:30pm at Concord Craft
Join other book lovers in our low-pressure book club at our new location at Concord Craft Brewing Company! Chat about what you've been reading, and listen to suggestions and recommendations from other readers. There are no assigned books in this group; just come and share your latest reads! |
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Flying High Dogs Tuesday, October 11th at 6pm at Keach Park It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…a DOG! Come watch Mike Piazza and his fabulous high-flying dogs soar after frisbees and wow folks with their amazing agility tricks. This athletic team has performed on Animal Planet and at NFL, NBA, MLS, and other professional sporting events, and now they will be dazzling library patrons right here in Concord! |
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Beat the Librarians Trivia Night Thursday, October 13th at 6pm at Lithermans Limited Brewery The trivia challenge is back! Join us at Lithermans Limited in Concord to test your trivia skills. Create a team of 4-6 players, and compete against a group of librarians made up of staff from the Baker Free Library and Concord Public Library. Bookish trivia will appear alongside questions about science, sports, pop culture, and more. Prizes for the winning team! |
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Book Talk - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Tuesday, October 18th at 5:30pm in the Library Auditorium Join us for a discussion of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Copies can be checked out at the main library, Heights Branch, or Penacook Branch. Register here. |
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Pumpkin Painting
Wednesday, October 19th at 6pm in the Library Auditorium Indulge in some sweet treats while you paint a pumpkin for your porch! Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, registration required. Register here. |
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Book Talk and Walk
Tuesday, September 25th at 12pm at Oak Hill Trail Join us for a guided hike on a city trail, where we will discuss the book, Where You'll Find Me. RSVP Required - register online. Books can be checked out at CPL Main or the Heights Branch. Please bring a blanket to sit on and wear appropriate footwear. |
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Saturdays at 10:30am at the Heights Branch |
STEAMSteam for Littles Thursday, October 6th at 10am STEAM Team Thursday, October 20th at 3:30pm |
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TumbleBook Library Use your library card to stream eBooks, read-a-long stories, educational games, and more! Try it today. |
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Dungeons & Dragons Tuesdays, October 4th and 18th at 4pm in the Blanchard RoomJoin us for the introductory session(s) of our Dungeons and Dragons program to create a character and learn how to play the game. Beginners and experts are welcome! Space is limited, so be sure to register online. |
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Teens/Tweens Comic Con Monday, October 17th at 6pm in the Library Auditorium Calling all superheroes: join us in the library auditorium for our first CPL Comic Con! Come dressed as your favorite comic book character and join us for snacks, crafts, art, and more! Please make sure your costume is library appropriate, no weapons of any kind please. Register here. |
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5 Helpful Resources Start the school year right by signing up for a library card, and exploring these online resources! - Online newspapers
- Language learning practice
- Downloadable books
- Online classes & tutorials
- Interlibrary Loan
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When you only have "a little" time to read... Who else gets a kick out of these miniature 19th century books of poetry, printed in Concord and #FoundInTheConcordRoom? |
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