Kids, come practice your reading skills with Milo, a certified, trained therapy dog who loves a good book! Stacie (his owner) and Milo will be here from 11-12:00pm. There is no pressure when reading to Milo. He won’t judge you for any mistakes.

The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Town Library and the Fitzwilliam District Nursing Association are collaborating to offer a 3-week FREE Chair Yoga session. Looking to increase your range of motion? Want to improve your strength and flexibility? This class is perfect for anyone who has limited ability to walk upstairs on their own and move confidently while walking. Chair Yoga will help you safely move in and out of various yoga postures without having to roll out a mat and get down on the floor. Please call 585-6503 or email info@fitzlib.org to register. Wear comfortable clothes and bring and open mind! Always check with your doctor to see if a gentle Chair Yoga practice would not be contraindicated for their current health and wellness.

Dive into the natural history of Ursus americanus-the American black bear – with the Harris Center’s naturalist Susie Spikol. Learn how these beautiful bruins survive and reproduce, explore their unique adaptations and behaviors, and come away with tips and tricks for co-existence. We’ll also have the opportunity to share our own observations and bear stories. 

Opening Day)
Join us for a special Alice in Wonderland- inspired tea party! Make some painted red roses, create your own Mad-Hatter hat, race in tea cup relay, play some flamingo croquet and build a house of cards! You can “Drink-Me” some lemonade or “Eat-Me” some mini cakes! The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Library is planning fun activities for people of all ages. Come see what’s down the rabbit hole…(more info to come!)

Now kids who are  a bit too old for preschool storytime and maybe a bit young for our Wednesday afternoon program  are invited t join us for their own Library event! We will be reading a longer story or two followed by a craft or game. Register in advance at info@fitzlib.org or call 585-6503.

Wednesday Afternoons at the Library invites kids in grades 1-6 for a craft or activity from 3:45-4:45. We cook, we craft, we build and create! Kids can ride the bus directly form Emerson School!

Participants must be registered for each class. Supplies and space is limited. Call ahead 585-6503 or email  info@fitzlib.org at least 2 days in advance.

May 1: May Day Baskets

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.

Whether you like knitting, sewing, crocheting, embroidering or just coloring, come join us! We gather to craft and chat!

Enjoy coffee, conversation, and a freshly baked treat with neighbors.

Books available

In this gripping narrative, Ben Macintyre tackles one of the most famous prison stories in history and makes it utterly his own. During World War II, the German army used the towering Colditz Castle to hold the most defiant Allied prisoners. For four years, these prisoners of the castle tested its walls and its guards with ingenious escape attempts that would become legend. But as Macintyre shows, the story of Colditz was about much more than escape. Its population represented a society in miniature, full of heroes and traitors, class conflicts and secret alliances, and the full range of human joy and despair.

There is a whole new page on the Fitzwilliam Library website (http://fitzlib.org) featuring Fitzwilliam-specific history and resources. You can find it under the 24HOUR-LIBRARY tab. Information will be updated regularly. Check it out!

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.

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.

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