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1. Does the library have a fax machine for public use?

Unfortunately, we do not have a fax machine available. However, there are several copy shops in downtown Concord which offer fax service.

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2. Does the library have a typewriter that I can use?

Yes, we have one typewriter, which is kept in the small study room.  Please check in with the Service Desk if you would like to use the typewriter.

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3. Does the library have quiet study and group study areas?

There is one room available for group study.

The Small Study Room: A group study room that can be signed out for 2 hours at a time, once per day. The small study room houses a typewriter and has one table which seats up to 6 people. Conversation is permitted in the small study room. Please inquire at the Service Desk if you would like to sign out the room.

There are various other seating areas throughout the library, and staff does attempt to keep the noise level to a minimum. Please speak with a staff member if you feel that someone is being too loud.

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4. How can I get news from the library?

You have several options!

Newsflash: Our city-wide email service! Go to the Notify Me page and sign in with your email address. Then select all the news lists and calendars you’d like to receive.  Newsflash is also a great way to get parking and road closure updates!

Library Newsletter: We send out an email newsletter every month discussing our events.

Social Media: Our Facebook is used for event updates and library news, we've got a Twitter for interesting tweets, and we also have an Instagram for cute pictures of library happenings.

Burbio: With Burbio you can subscribe to a personalized calendar of local nonprofit, city, library and school events.  Burbio is available for Google Calendar and iCal; check out your app store for more Burbio info.

CPL app: The CPL app is available for both Apple and Android users.  Use the app to manage your account, renew items, place holds, check our catalog and more!

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5. What are some features of the library's website?

The library website is a subsection of the City of Concord's website, which went live on February 14, 2013. Here are some of the features:
- Ability to subscribe to NewsFlashes and Calendars (Notify Me) so that events and CPL reviews are delivered to your email inbox
- Online forms, including a Purchase Request Form, and an Interlibrary Loan Request Form
- An online Calendar- a welcome addition to our printable event flyers
- Overall expansion, including numerous new pages, which are organized into a new main menu (About Us, Using the Library, etc.)
- Improved content - the New Arrivals Page and the Downloadable Books Page are two pages in particular that have updated content and helpful new links
- A Help Center, loaded with Frequently Asked Questions

We have tried to make the site as intuitive and user-friendly as possible, and we welcome your feedback!

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6. What's the easiest way to find Consumer Reports articles online?

You can log into the Consumer Reports website from our library homepage.