Fitchburg State Library

10/23/2026

𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
WHEN: Monday, 10/26, 3:30pm
WHERE: Library, Programming Area (back of the 1st floor)

Please join us celebrating the two new faculty book publications!
in Celebration of Book Launches for Dr. Eric Budd and Dr. Steve Edwards!

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤. 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥.

For more information go to http://tiny.cc/BuddEdwardsBookLaunch

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10/22/2026

Have questions about voting? Not sure how to register? Confused about what the ballot questions are?

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆'𝘀 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆!

Stop by the Library to get a voter registration form or an informational brochure on this year's NINE ballot questions.

Not able to stop by the Library? Checkout our 2026 Election and Voting Guide at tiny.cc/Election2026Guide

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10/19/2026

𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙍𝘼𝙍𝙔 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏: 𝘿𝙧𝙖𝙜 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙨!

When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 4-5pm
Where: Library 1st floor (back programing area)

We will once again be graced by the fabulous Victoria Obvious(opens in a new tab) and Ariel Monroe(opens in a new tab), who will read a selection of LGBTQ-themed children's picture books.

* 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 * 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙 *

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10/09/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦: 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗛𝗬?

Today we are focusing on what types of books are targeted and why.

PEN America and the American Library Association both track data on book challenges and bans.

Data from both organizations show that challenges continue to focus on books that feature issues around race and racism, LGBTQ+ people or characters, people or characters of color, and s*x.

Young Adult (YA) fiction continues to be a highly targeted area, but there is an increase in non-fiction titles as well. PEN America also noted that over the past year there was an increase in banned titles that had themes of empowerment and self-esteem.

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10/08/2026

Exercise YOUR right to read! Join us between 2-4pm for snacks and banned books!

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Next week, get ready for an exciting exploration of majors and minors designed to spark your passions and shape your future! 💚💛

CSA: Major and Minor Exploration Fair is on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 11:30am - 1:30pm at Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library.

Whether you're a first-year student eager to choose your academic path or a seasoned undergraduate looking to maximize your academic experience, this fair is your gateway to possibilities.

10/08/2026

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦. 𝟭𝟬/𝟴

Banned Book Week Read-In
Thursday, 10/8, 2-4PM
Library, back of 1st floor

𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙! Bring a book or borrow one of ours!
*Open to all * Refreshments will be served*
Learn more at http://tiny.cc/BBW2026ReadIn

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10/08/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦: 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦?

We continue to highlight the state of book banning in the US with data from the American Library Association on WHO is challenging books in schools and libraries.

In the past year nearly 92% of all challenges were initiated by either political pressure groups like Moms for Liberty or elected officials, up from 72% in 2024.

Individual parents or patrons initiate less than 3% to 16% , proving that coordinated political and organizational pressure fuels the vast majority of removals.

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