Changes at FPL
As we embark on a new phase in the life of the Fitchburg Public Library the staff begs the indulgence of its faithful customers. The library's days of operation have been diminished to only 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and our hours greatly decreased (12 noon - 7pm on these 3 days only). The staff has also been cut drastically, and consequently, there are just not enough people to ensure that the level of service in the library is as time efficient as it has been in the past.
Know that we are doing all we can to fill your holds, check out your books, put things back in their rightful place, get new books out to you, and answer your important questions. We will continue to service out public to the best of our ability, but please take into consideration that our best may take a few more minutes of your time.
We realize that we are not able to provide the public with a working book drop at this time, and that is due to safety issues as well as monetary ones. Please be patient with us as we also adjust to the volume of customers and materials in a shorter amount of time.
We still have many things to offer you - Come and see! Browse our impressive DVD collection. We have hundreds of popular titles, many recent releases, TV shows and series such as the the Sopranos, Upstairs/Downstairs, the Sandbaggers, Slings and Arrows, the Black Adder, Monty Python, and James Herriot. We also boast a large amount of international DVDs, and a great set of Documentaries including travel, History Channel specials, and work out programs.
Our other media collections are also worth checking out. We have over 1000 music CDs in genres such as Classical (works of Bach, Beethoven, Gershwin, Glass, etc.), Popular (everything from Enya to Springsteen), Jazz, Musical Shows, Folk Music, and International.
Books on CD have been increasing in popularity, and we have stayed up with the times. We now own over 900! These come and go all the time, so if you see something that you want to listen to, take it out now, don't wait until next time, because it may not be here!
As always, our new book room is a favorite place to browse. Come look through our regular fiction, new Mystery, Western, and Science Fiction sections. We have added a special Paperback section to this room as well, so come over and take a look at these popular titles in beach bag size. Our new Non-fiction area is a big hit, too, and the new oversize books now have their own spot! Finally, we now have a new Spanish section on the back wall of the New Book Room. This area is one of the most popular spots in the library and things don't stay on the shelves for long!
The Fitchburg Youth Library has often been praised for its family-friendly atmosphere. That has not changed at all! There are more great kids books than ever, whether you want a picture book, a how-to book, a history book, or a really cool adventure story. The DVD collection is growing, and the CDs are always popular. Small children love to play with the Thomas the Train set in the middle of the library, while the older kids search to find special hidden pictures for a prize. Stop by with your family to enjoy all the fun!
We thank you for being loyal patrons of the Fitchburg Public library and thank each and every person who has lobbied for us, attended open meetings, supported us in City Council meetings, called your Representative, waited patiently in line, and given out words of encouragement. You are the reason that we are still here - and we will continue to serve the city of Fitchburg for as long as we can!
