Fitchburg State Library

08/11/2026

Did you know that August is National Wellness Month? The Library invites the Fitchburg State community to take some time this month to pause and recharge before the new school year starts.

We have curated a range of sources to help you engage in some well deserved relaxation and self-care with a display of print books and games on the first floor.

If you are not on campus at this time we still have you covered with this collection of eBooks and audiobooks accessible at tiny.cc/WellnessMonthGuide

08/11/2026

Fitchburg community! Here is a great local resource to help with your own family and community media!

🎞️ Learn to Digitize Your Old Media at FATV! 🎞️

Throughout August, FATV is offering a new hands-on Media Preservation Program where members can learn how to digitize their personal media using FATV's equipment. With guidance from FATV staff, participants will preserve family memories by converting aging media into digital files.

Supported formats include:
📀 DVDs & CDs
📼 VHS, VHS-C, DV, miniDV, Hi8, Digital8 & Video8
🎧 Audio cassettes
🎞️ 8mm & Super 8 film
🖼️ 35mm, 110 & 126 negatives
📸 35mm slides

Appointments are available by reservation only and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Open to current FATV members or become a member before your appointment!

Please note:
• This program is intended for personal, non-commercial media that you own or have permission to copy. Copyright-protected materials cannot be digitized.
• Some older or damaged media may not be recoverable.

Link to Register: fatv.org/signup

Questions? Contact FATV for more information by calling 978-343-0834 or emailing [email protected].

08/11/2026

AI companies are quietly obtaining rare books, ingesting their contents, and then destroying them -- even if they're exceedingly rare.

08/11/2026

We applaud our former interim Library Dean, Dr. Sean Goodlett on this amazing opportunity to represent Fitchburg State!

07/09/2026

TONIGHT! On the Quad!

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

Sylvia awarded prestigious Fulbright Global Challenges Teaching Award
https://ow.ly/Jwbw50ZkANM

07/06/2026

students reporting for candy duty at the Fitchburg Civic Days 4th of July parade!!

07/06/2026

We are sad to share the news that Dr. Laura Bayless, who devoted years of her life to Fitchburg State as Vice President for Student Affairs, passed away this weekend following a long illness. Laura knew student success was measured not just in grades, but in the diverse opportunities of a thriving community where every member felt seen, heard, and valued. Laura built a remarkable career upon that foundation, and that work will endure. Read President Hodge's message to the Fitchburg State community under "Presidential Communications" here; https://ow.ly/V4nl50ZkAOa [TapBio]