The Work of 1000

Screening and Panel Discussion

The Fitchburg Public Library presents The Collaborative History of the Clean-up and the Evolution of Urban Environmentalism on Sunday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Library Auditorium. This screening of the documentary “Marion Stoddart: The Work of 1000” will be followed by a panel discussion with Marion Stoddart, Bill Flynn (Fitchburg’s mayor at the start of the clean-up) and Mayor Wong. Come see this inspiring film that tells the story of one woman’s dedication to making the world a better place by cleaning the Nashua River. Refreshments will be served.

On display will be art works created during the “Along the Nashua River” Paint-In sponsored by Fitchburg Cultural Alliance in June, 2010, and displays by the Nashua River Watershed Association, the Fitchburg Greenway Committee, Growing Spaces Garden Project, the Fitchburg Farmers’ Market and more. The Friends of the Library will have copies of Lynne Cherry’s book, A River Ran Wild: an Environmental History, (Harcourt, 1992) for sale. This history of the Nashua River is an important lesson about just how fragile the natural world around us is.

This event is funded by a grant from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, the Fitchburg Public Library Trustees, and the Friends of the Library.

Come and be Counted on Snapshot* Day, Wednesday, April 13!

Come to the library and be counted! Libraries across the nation are celebrating National Library Week by documenting a day in the life of libraries. You can help make our day a success by visiting the library anytime noon-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13. We have many activities for you to participate in and displays to view. ACTIVITIES The Book Club will be discussing Nathaniel Philbrick's "Mayflower" at 1:00. From 5:30-6:30 the evening group will talk about "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer. Come join us if you've read either book or just want to experience a book club. The discussions are always lively. New members are always welcome. One of our genealogy volunteers, Tom Reilly, will be here from noon-4 in the Willis Room to assist you in researching your family history. Come find out who you are! "Yoga for Kids" will be presented by Paula Magee in the Youth Library from 3:30-4:15. Bring your young children (under third grade) and s-t-r-e-t-c-h. At 6:30 p.m. John Root will introduce you to the variety of delicious vegetables, fruits and nuts that can be grown in your backyard. "Edible Perennial Gardening & Landscaping" will help you go green. ON DISPLAY In the Adult Library is a display to commemmorate the start of the Civil War. Come see a private's uniform including brogans, a "housewife" and a "possibles" bag. Outside the Youth Library in the display case on Newton Place are a collection of kites from the Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum in Fitchburg. Anyone can take some paper, a bit of wood and some string and make a kite. Come see these kites and read a some of the history included in the display. COME IN AND BE COUNTED! Help make Snapshot Day a success. *We may take your picture and ask you to sign a release form to allow us to publish the photo.