About the Library

Using The Library

Hours and Directions

Access helpful directions to the Fitchburg Public Library from various locations.

Support Your Library

Discover information on how you can support your local library.

1. How to Donate

   Discover ways to donate to your local library.

2. Library Building Program

   This is a description of the current usage of the Fitchburg Library, and a description of the need for a Building program to renovate and enhance the Library.

Friends of the FPL

The Friends of the Fitchburg Public Library (FPL) establish closer relations between the library and the people it serves, promotes support of services, and funds several important services such purchasing books for the library and the fees for the museum passes.

1. Friends of FPL Membership Form (PDF)

   Friends of the Fitchburg Library membership form

2. The Nancy Project

   Hand knitted mittens and scarves, thanks to the Friends of the Library. Holiday shopping and funds to help support your library.

Administration

The Fitchburg Public Library is governed by a twelve member Board of Trustees appointed by the Mayor.

Policies

1. Checkout Policy

   Checkout limits for materials taken with your library card.

2. Library Card Policy

   Obtain library card policy information for the Fitchburg Public Library.

3. Meeting Room Policy

   View the policy to use the Library meeting rooms.

4. Rules of Conduct

   The Rules of Conduct for the library.

5. Collection Development Policy

   The library's policy for Collection Development, including the Freedom to Read Statement, Library Bill of Rights, and Request for Reconsideration form.

6. Safe Child Policy

   View the library's Safe Child Policy.

7. Public Internet and Computer Use Policy

   The library policy on use of public computers, public WiFi, and WiFi Hotspots.

8. Gifts and Donations Policy

   The library's policy for gifts and donations.

9. Smoking Policy

   The library adheres to the state and city no smoking policy and prohibits smoking in city and town buildings/workplaces. In addition to the policy prohibiting smoking in the library proper, smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of the building.

Library History

Learn about the history of the Fitchburg Public Library.

Contact Us

Find contact information for the Fitchburg Public Library.

Library Newsletters

1. Wowbrary

   Free weekly emails of our latest books, movies and music

2. News & Events

   A monthly email with library news and upcoming events