Fiske Public Library

09/01/2026

Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik on Tuesday, September 8th at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with the Fiske Public Library.

Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/fiskelib/194395

08/31/2026

September invites you to fall into the habit of watching live virtual author talks! Register, submit questions, and view more Online Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/fiskelib

08/30/2026

Reading Dragons are back!

Kids age 5+ are invited to join the Reading Dragons & Friends program here at Fiske Library. Keep track of any reading done at home and earn new dragon cards each month!

Registration begins Tuesday, September 1 in the children's room.

08/29/2026

Learn to Sew!

Saturdays, September 12, 19, & 26, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Learn to Sew program is a 3-week series for ages 10-100 where participants register for all 3 weeks in order to fully understand a sewing machine and be able to sew with confidence. The Library currently has 6 sewing machines which can be checked out for the duration of the program, but must be returned on the final day for the next series. Participants can also bring in their own (good working order and ready to go) sewing machine. Space is limited to six participants. Register at fiskelib.org

08/28/2026

Saturday hours will resume September 12th! Saturday hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

08/27/2026

The Fiske Public Library will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.

08/27/2026

Regularly scheduled storytimes are back next week!

Mother Goose on the Loose: Children from birth-age 3 with a caregiver are welcome to join us on Tuesdays at 10am for this fun storytime for our littlest patrons! Mother Goose on the Loose is a thirty minute early literacy program that uses rhymes, stories, music, and movement to support your child's development. No registration required.

Preschool Storytime: Held on Thursdays and best for ages 2-5, we will read stories, sing songs, learn movement activities, and more! No registration required.

08/26/2026

The Plight of Loyalists on the Eve of Independence with Alex Cain

Wednesday, September 9, 6:30 p.m.

“I Have Scarcely a Mouthful of Bread for Myself or My Children”: The Plight of Loyalists on the Eve of Independence. This lecture, presented by historian Alexander Cain, examines the often-overlooked experiences of American Loyalists from New England and New York during the Revolutionary War. It examines how unwavering loyalty to the Crown led to the loss of homes, freedom, and security for numerous families. Drawing on original petitions and firsthand accounts, the presentation traces the harrowing flight of Loyalists from so-called "patriot" mobs and Committees of Safety. The discussion further explores the severe hardships endured by Loyalist families, including those from Wrentham, who sought refuge with the British army, facing starvation, violations of civil liberties, and exile. The lecture also highlights the resilience that enabled these individuals to persevere in the face of such adversity.

Sponsored by the Fiske Library Foundation as part of their Revolution 250 Speaker Series. Register at fiskelib.org

08/26/2026

See what's happening at the Fiske Public Library in September!

Email from Fiske Public Library   Fiske Public Library September 2026 Newsletter   Library News The Library will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. Saturday hours will resume September 12th.

08/25/2026

Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, The Democracy We Must Keep, and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America's founders say about democracy, and can we remain true to their vision for America? Tuesday, September 1st at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with the Fiske Public Library.

Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/fiskelib/195076