Libraries

Concord Free Public Library Acquires Previously Unknown 1840s Emerson Photograph
The Concord Free Public Library has acquired a rare, previously unrecorded photograph of Ralph Waldo Emerson from the 1840s, providing new insight into the personal life of America's most famous Transcendentalist during his English travels.
November 4, 2025

Dr. Bradley Nelson's 'The Heart Code' Selected for National Library Distribution Campaign
Dr. Bradley Nelson's new book 'The Heart Code' has been chosen by nonprofit Worthy Books for a Giving Tuesday campaign that will provide free access to the transformative work through community libraries nationwide.
October 7, 2025

Highland Springs Senior Community Operates Extensive Volunteer-Run Library Network
A network of four volunteer-operated libraries at a Texas senior living community demonstrates how retired residents maintain vibrant literary resources while fostering community engagement through shared passion for reading.
September 8, 2025