Begin your Independence Day celebrations at the Library on Thursday, July 1, 6:15-7:00 p.m. In the auditorium listen to a reading of the Declaration of Independence by Fitchburg's Veterans' Service Agent Ken Jones and Stephen Twining followed by "Songs of America" sung by the New Players Theater Guild.

Friends of the Library Notecards

The Friends of the Library recently held an art contest for the Library's 151st birthday celebration.  The judges chose five designs from the thirteen works of art that were submitted.  These have been made into notecards for the Friends to sell to you!  They are $2.00 each or $8.00 for the collection of five plus $2.25 shipping and handling if you want them mailed to you.  Send your order to and make checks payable to Friends of the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420.   Please allow 7-10 days for delivery.  You may also pick up your order at the Library on Tues. 10-12, Wed. & Thurs. 12-7.

World Next Door--Len Haug
                                                   Photo credit: Charles Sternaimolo
Reading Comes Alive--Rachel Armington
                                    Photo credit: Charles Sternaimolo
Fairy Tales--Ruth Page Casey
                                                   Photo credit: Charles Sternaimolo
An Oasis--Sharon Koski
                                                   Photo credit: Charles Sternaimolo
Bookmingo--Don Featherstone
                                         Photo credit: Charles Sternaimolo

151st Birthday Party--Celebrate the next 150 years of library service to the City of Fitchburg with the Friends of the Library. Get your returns in by Thursday, June 10. Mail your check and the names of those attending, Today!

On Friday, June 18, 2010, at the Library, beginning at 6:00 p.m., there will be an hors d’oeuvres reception, music and a cash wine and beer bar, followed at 7:00 by entertainment and a short program in the auditorium. We will have birthday cake and coffee and additional music to end the evening. Among the musical talent will be Adam Willoughby, Rosemary Reynolds, Wil Darcangelo, Frank Bonnano and Div Slomin. The price for this celebration/fundraiser is $40 per person/$75 per couple. Proceeds will benefit the library. Reservations and payment are due by June 10. Please make your check payable to and mail to the Friends of the Fitchburg Public Library, P.O. Box 7485, Fitchburg, MA 01420-0022. If you would like to attend and did not receive an invitation by mail, please stop by the library and pick up one.



For more information about this event, please call Jim Walsh at 978-345-4526.

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