CONCORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Concord Free Public Library Corporation is a Massachusetts charitable corporation created by the Massachusetts Legislature in 1873 for the purpose of forming and maintaining a public library in Concord, which it undertakes to do in collaboration with the Town and its Library Committee. The Corporation consists of a Board of Trustees responsible for overseeing and maintaining the buildings, grounds, special collections, art, and other property of the Library owned by the Corporation... The Corporation is funded solely through private philanthropy. Each year, the Library Corporation contributes over $650,000 for buildings and grounds; Special Collections exhibitions, programs, and acquisitions; insurance; security; equipment; books and materials; and scholarships.

Also known as: CFPL Corporation, Concord Free Public Library Corporation

Primary location: Concord United States