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Seed Snail Gardening with Jennie Pazzano
Wed, Apr. 29 at 7pm
Learn how to garden with “seed snails” — not real
snails, but a new gardening method that helps to
jumpstart your seedlings and have a higher growing success rate! All materials provided. Space is limited. Registration required.
Redcoats and Rebels with Mary Adams: A NH Humanities Program
Wed, May 13 at 7pm
Learn about New Hampshire’s often overlooked part in the American Revolution, including Paul Revere’s first ride and the adoption of the first state constitution. This NH Humanities Program is part of the US 250th celebration.
Save the Date: Colonial-Themed 250th Party!
Sat, May 23 at 10am
Celebrate America’s 250th with a colonial-themed garden party. Food, games, crafts, activities, historical demonstrations, and live animals — fun for all ages!
Cooking the Book: Springtime in Paris
Wed, May 27 at 6:30pm
Check out a copy of
Barefoot in Paris
by Ina Garten, find a recipe and and make a recipe of your choice to bring and share! Registration required. To register: call 585-6503 or email
info@fitzlib.org
Novel-Tea:
An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good
by
Helene Tursten
Monday, May 18 at 6:30pm
Books available
The Girls in the Picture
is a story of friendship and forgiveness. Benjamin brilliantly captures the dawn of a glittering new era —its myths and icons, its possibilities and potential, and its seduction and heartbreak.
Big Kid Storytime for Grades K-2
Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30pm
Get a library passport and “travel” all over the world with Ms. Boo. Registration required. Call 585-6503 or email
info@fitzlib.org
There will be no Pre-K Storytime on Tue, Apr. 28. Have a great April break!
Pre-K Storytime/ ages 3-5 & their caregivers
Wednesdays at 10:30am
The benefits of reading to your children are boundless. Register now for storytime to enjoy stories, crafts, and activities with Miss Veronika. Call 585-6503 or email
info@fitzlib.org
There will be no Pre-K Storytime on Wed, Apr. 29. Have a great April break!
Thursday Afternoons at the Library/ grades 1-6
Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30pm
Take the bus from Emerson or meet us at the library for snacks and crafts. Registration required. Call 585-6503 or email
info@fitzlib.org.
There will be no Thursday Afternoon program on Thu, Apr. 30. Have a great April break! Register now for May activities.
Peer to Peer Mini Grant Recipient
We are happy to announce the Fitzwilliam Town Library has been awarded a grant from the Monadnock United Way. The grant is meant to expand access to peer-to-peer supports and foster community. We’ll provide six parent/child (ages 2-6yrs) workshops that provide learning and interactive experiences centered on
-Nutrition
-Movement and Play
-Healthy Sleep Patterns
-Nature as a Classroom
-Music and Child Development
Stay tuned for more details on these programs.
Pioneer Valley Symphony Pass Now Available!
The Pioneer Valley Symphony will be performing a variety of entertaining shows for all ages for their 2025-2026 season. Check out a library pass to redeem up to
four free tickets
to
any
Pioneer Valley Symphony concert! For the most up-to-date season information, and to see upcoming concerts, visit
pvsoc.org
Metal Detector, Giant Games, and More Available to Check Out!
Did you know that the library has many items that you can check out? We have a metal detector and a telescope, giant games (like Sorry!), and corn hole that you can take home and use.
Stitch and B**** with Kate
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 6pm
Whether you stitch, sew, embroider, crochet, like to color or prefer to just socialize, come join friends who like to craft and chat!
Coffee Hour
Saturday Mornings at 10am
Enjoy coffee, conversation, and a freshly baked treat with neighbors.
Home Delivery – Available on a Trial Basis
Are you homebound (long or short term) and can’t get to the Library? We are trying a new program to deliver books once every other week (on Thursdays) to those who cannot access our collection. Call (603-585-6503) or email us (
info@fitzlib.org
) for more information.
Monday,
May 11 at 7pm
Here in New England: Unforgettable Stories of People, Places, and Memories That Connect Us All
Mel Allen
Books available
From his first story published in
Yankee
in 1979 to the day he retired as its editor in 2025, Allen’s writing has captured the essence of New England and the people who call it home. For the first time, Allen has collected his favorite pieces, adding introductions and postscripts.
ALA Grant update:
In May of 2023, The Fitzwilliam Town Library was honored to receive a special grant from the American Library Association in the amount of $10,000. The funds have given us the opportunity to make purchases and adjustments in order to provide a more accessible library to all patrons. Changes made were based on community suggestions for improved accessibility during the summer of 2023, when a community forum was held:
The purchase and installation of two sets of automatic door openers at the main patron entrance
Stable stools for the children’s section as seating and access to resources
Comfortable and over-sized upholstered chairs with device charging capacity
Colorful carpet squares (defined seating) for children’s programming
A second book return to be installed/located closer to the Library’s parking area and handicapped parking spaces (purchased with installation in progress)
Recently, the Library distributed a patron survey to assess perceptions of how essential/useful these improvements are The results were extremely positive!
Pioneer Valley Symphony Library Passes
Get a pass for up to 4 tickets to any Pioneer Valley Symphony concerts of the 2023-2024 season. Check out a pass, bring it to the box office before the concert of your choice to redeem. The box office opens 1-11/2 hours before each performance. Return your pass to the library so it can bring the joy of music to others! Visit
pvsoc.org
for the most up-to-date season information.
3-D Printer
Now patrons can use our 3-D printer for projects. Check out
for free project files. Then schedule a time with us to get your files ready to print.
New to our Library of Things
Hand Free Magnifier
This hands free magnifier allows users to have both hands free while getting the clearest view of the magnified object. It’s a suitable feature for those who are into sewing, crafting, reading books, and doing tiny electronic repairs but need a visual aid for making objects bigger and totally high definition. Check one out!
Fitzwilliam History and Information Page
There is a whole new page on the Fitzwilliam Library website (
) featuring Fitzwilliam-specific history and resources. You can find it under the 24HOUR-LIBRARY tab. Information will be updated regularly. Check it out!
Booklist Reader:
Find it under 24-Hour Library above!
Click on the image to access this great free resource for all book lovers.
Booklist
, the review publication of the American Library Association, proudly announces the launch of
Booklist Reader
, a new digital library patron–facing magazine featuring diverse readers’ advisory recommendations for readers of all ages.
Each month,
Booklist
Reader
will showcase top-10 lists, must reads, interviews with (and articles by) top authors and illustrators, and adult, youth, and audio recommendations for all communities and all who love to read.
Booklist Reader
is also partnering with
LibraryReads
, an organization that each month publishes a list of the top 10 books read by library workers across the nation.
Continued Support for Library Programming!
Town Library while making everyday purchases on Amazon. Use the link below when shopping. Part of the proceeds will go to the Friends who fund books, programs and more for the Library.
Staff Book Recommendations
Boo
recommends
Under the Same Stars
by Libba Bray
Under the Same Stars
is both a sweeping and epic tale of young people in three very different eras grappling with what it means to fight injustice. It is a stark reminder that the past is prologue… full of banter, romance, humor and a little bit of magic.”
―Gayle Forman, author of Not Nothing and After Life
Cindi
recommends
Theo of Golden
by
Allen Levi
“A solid entry in the ever-more-popular category of music-biz lit, pulled off with notable élan.”
—Kirkus
Upcoming Events
Apr
25
Apr
25
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour
10:00am
Event
Saturday mornings at 10
Enjoy coffee, a tasty treat, and good conversation with neighbors each Saturday.
Time of Event
Start
Apr 25, 2026
10:00am
End
Apr 25, 2026
11:00pm
Apr
29
Apr
29
Seed Snail Gardening with Jennie Pazzano
Seed Snail Gardening with Jennie Pazzano
7:00pm
Event
Learn how to garden with “seed snails” — not real
snails, but a new gardening method that helps to
jumpstart your seedlings and have a higher growing success rate! All materials provided. Space is limited. Registration required.
Time of Event
Start
Apr 29, 2026
7:00pm
End
Apr 29, 2026
7:00pm
May
02
May
02
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour
10:00am
Event
Saturday mornings at 10
Enjoy coffee, a tasty treat, and good conversation with neighbors each Saturday.
Time of Event
Start
May 2, 2026
10:00am
End
May 2, 2026
11:00pm
May
02
May
02
Read to Milo!
Read to Milo!
10:00am
Event
1st and 3rd Saturdays
Kids, come practice your skills and Read to Milo! Milo is a trained, certified therapy dog who loves a good book. He's patient and a great listener-perfect for those who are beginning readers or struggling to do so, or really anyone!
Time of Event
Start
May 2, 2026
10:00am
End
May 2, 2026
10:00am
May
05
May
05
"Big-Kid " Storytime
"Big-Kid " Storytime
3:30pm
Event
Get a library passport and "travel" all over the world with Ms. Boo. Registration required. Call 585-6503 or email info@fitzlib.org.
Time of Event
Start
May 5, 2026
3:30pm
End
May 5, 2026
4:30pm
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Tuesday: 2–6pm
Wednesday: 10–12, 2–8pm
Thursday: 10am–6pm
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Saturday: 9–12pm
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