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About

Welcome to Concord Public Library

27 Union Street NorthConcord, NC 28025

Phone: 704-920-2050

Main Floor

Catalog

Computers

Teen

The computers are a free service that the library offers to its patrons.

All computer users must: • Read and sign the Computer Acceptable Use Agreement• Have a current library card and have no outstanding fees

exceeding $3.00.• 18 or older to use the computers without an adult present.

– Children between the ages of 13 and 17 can be given permission by a parent or legal guardian to use the computers alone.

The computers may be used up to 120 minutes per day.

Computers

Educational Websites

Fun Websites

Teen

Fun Websitesfor Teens

• Teen Ink- This is an online magazine by teens for teens. You can write stories, share your work, and rate other users work.

• Young Composers- Do you like to make music? Then this is the website for you. Upload your music and talk with fellow composers about your music.

• Listen Up!- This website allows you to upload your movies and view other users media. The website also allows you to chat about your projects with the other users.

Educational Websitesfor Teens

• Encyclopedia Britannica- This website provides you with general knowledge about a variety of topics.

• Homework Help- This is a list of resources compiled by NCLIVE to help you find information for research projects and help you study for that upcoming test.

• Biography in Context- This website has over a million biographical entries. This is a great resource for research on historical figures.

• NC WiseOwl- This website has a variety of resources that are great for any research project.Encyclopedia Britannica, NCLIVE, and Biography in Context all

require a library card number to access them.

Reference

NC Live

Genealogy and Local History Resources

Classes and other events

eBooks

Genealogy and Local History Resources

Local History

Resources

Genealogy Resources

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Patricia Curl. E-mail: pscurl@cabarruscounty.usPhone: 704-920-2061

eBooks

eResources

eBook Catalog

Electronic Devices That Support eBooks:• Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD

• Nook• Sony Reader• Kobo

Children’s Room

Catalog

Story Time Educational Websites

Fun Websites

Book Clubs and Other Fun Activities

Story Time• Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5): Is every Tuesday from 10 - 10:30

am.• Toddler Story Time (Ages 1-2): Is every Wednesday from 9:15 –

9:30 am.• Family Story Time (All ages): Is the first Saturday of each month.• Special Needs Story Time: Staff members from Bayada Nursing

present a story designed for children with autism, CP, brain injuries or any other special needs. For more information call 704-797-2993.

• Tales at Twilight: Is a family story time that is held the first Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.

Fun Websitesfor Children

• Poptropica- This website allows your child to create an avatar, interact with other children, and go on adventures.

• Planet Turtle- This website also allows your child to create an avatar and interact with other children while playing games. (This website requires a log-in.)

• Fun Brain- This website has hundreds of fun and educational games that your child will enjoy.

Educational Websitesfor Children

• Encyclopedia Britannica Kids- This website provides you with general knowledge information on a variety of subjects.

• ABCYA- This website is the leader in free educational games for children. They have both math and language arts games for K-5 students.

• PBSKIDS- This website is both fun and educational. It combines your child’s favorite television shows with learning basic skills like phonics.

• Starfall- This is another fun and educational website that combines silly songs and videos with reading skills practice.

• National Geographic Young Explorer- This website allows your child to learn about animals while reading and/or listening to online editions of National Geographic Young Explorer.

About

Staff Hours

Policies

StaffName Title Phone Number

Dana Eure Library Director 704-920-2063Lynn Sack Collection Development 704-920-2066Tracy Pizzi Tech Services Supervisor 704-920-2062Susan Webster Adult Basic Literacy 704-920-2223Amanda Wilkerson Children’s Room Supervisor 704-920-2058Loretta Barringer Circulation Desk Supervisor 704-920-2051

HoursThe library is open:Monday - Tuesday 9:00am - 8:00pm

Wednesday – Thursday9:00am - 7:00pm

FridayClosed

Saturday9:00am - 5:00pm

Other Branches

Kannapolis Library 850 Mountain StreetKannapolis, NC 28081

Phone: 704-920-1180

Harrisburg Library201 Sims Parkway

Harrisburg, NC 28075

Phone: 704-920-2080

Mount Pleasant Library8556 Cook Street

Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124

Phone: 704-920-2311