William Munroe, who made his fortune selling dry goods and textiles, sought to give something back to his community. He thought that with the rich history of the town, a suitable library would be needed. He lobbied for permission and the resources to erect the grand, Gothic structure which was a departure from the norm at the time. The collections have grown to match the stature of the building. Concord's literary, social, political and architectural history are well documented. Some collections have been digitized and made available online. Concord Free Public Library library is open 7 days a week.

129 Main Street Concord, MA 01742, Phone: 978-318-3300

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