"It's Not About the Hike" will be presented by Nancy Sporborg and Pat Piper on June 22 at 7 p.m. in the Concord Public Library's auditorium. The hour-long program highlights the journey of two 50+ year-old non-hikers who one day decided to climb the 67 mountains in New England over 4,000 feet. This presentation will inspire you to climb that next mountain in your life. This program… 0

The Concord Public Library spring hours are effective May 2 through June 26. Main branch hours are: Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Penacook hours are: Mondays 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon. 0

Join the Concord Public Library for a new discussion series, "Journeys to the Edge," which will include books full of adventure and danger. The free discussions will start at 7 p.m. and be held in the auditorium. Sets of books are available for checkout at the circulation desk. The discussions include: Feb. 8: "Into the Wild," by Jon Krakauer. Led by Suzanne Brown. March 15:… 0

In need of a holiday gift idea? Donate a book to the Concord Public Library in honor of someone special! A book plate filled out by you will be placed in a brand new book. You'll receive a card with which you can announce your gift to the recipient. The gift cards are available at the library for a $20 minimum donation per card. Checks should be made out to "Concord Public Library." For… 0

On Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. in the Concord Public Library's auditorium, the group Reaganta, Regina Delaney and Claudia Altemus, will perform "Irish Music of the Season." Regina is an Irish harper, singer and dancer, and Claudia plays the tin whistle, sings and tells stories set in Ireland. We welcome this talented duo back again this year. Relax in the midst of the holiday rush - stop… 0

Donate a book to the Concord Public Library and help the library stock the shelves. It's a great gift idea for people at work, for your son or daughter's teacher - in fact, for anyone on your gift list. Budget reductions this year mean that the library will be buying half as many books as in previous years. Giving a book to the library is a gift that benefits our whole community! Buying… 0

We received a news release from the Concord Public Library detailing some of the ways you can help the library as it (and many others) deal with budget shortfalls. Save the magazines and newspapers Program budget reductions made it necessary for the library to cancel 25 percent of its magazine subscriptions and 50… 0

The Concord Public Library begins its fall schedule on Sept. 13. Main library hours are: Sunday: 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Penacook Branch hours are: Monday: 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 am. to noon. For more information,… 0