October 21 - November 8, 2009

Concord and Lowell, Massachusetts

Two weeks of talks, readings, and discussion celebrating the written and the spoken word.

How You Can Participate

Attend: Most events are free. All events are open to the public. Events that require a ticket are so indicated and include information about how and where to obtain tickets.
Donate: The festival is produced by a non-profit foundation and depends greatly on individual support. Tax deductible donations in any amount are encouraged and can be made online.
Sponsor: Corporate sponsorship is welcomed and is available. For information please .

Festival Venues

Comley-Lane Theater, Mahoney Hall, UMass Lowell

870 Broadway, Lowell
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Concord Bookshop

65 Main St., Concord
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Concord Free Public Library

129 Main St., Concord
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Concord Museum

Cambridge Turnpike at Lexington Rd., Concord
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Concord Scout House

74 Walden St., Concord
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Concord’s Colonial Inn

48 Monument Square, Concord
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Emerson Hospital, North Assembly

133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner and Route 2, Concord
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Emerson Umbrella

40 Stow St., Concord
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Fowler Library

1322 Main St., West Concord
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Holy Family Parish Hall

62 Monument Square, Concord
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Kerem Shalom

659 Elm St., Concord
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Pollard Library

401 Merrimack St., Lowell
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The Thoreau Institute at Walden Woods

44 Baker Farm, Lincoln
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Thoreau Farm

341 Virginia Road, Concord
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Trinitarian Congregational Church

54 Walden St., Concord
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Verrill Farm

Wheeler Rd., Concord
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Wannalancit Mills, UMass Lowell

Morissette Blvd., Lowell
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