Books & More

Log in to My Library Account

Log in to your account to see items out, holds placed, and fines.

1. Get a library card

   A library card gives you borrowing and computer usage privileges, and also allows you to access the library's online resources from your home computer.

2. Checkout Limits and Loan Periods

   Checkout limits for materials taken with your library card. How many items you can take out, and for how long a period of time.

3. CW MARS eCard

4. Get the CW MARS app

   Download the CW MARS app to manage your library account on the go.

Convert Media to Digital

Convert phonograph records to MP3 files, convert slides to jpeg files, and convert VHS tapes to MPEG files for playback on a DVD player or a computer.

E-books and Digital Magazines

Download ebooks and magazines to your phone, tablet or computer, or stream videos.

Museum Passes

Discounted admission to many museums and attractions.

Library of Things

1. Wi-Fi Hotspots

   Library Wi-Fi hotspots are now available for two week loan to Fitchburg residents with adult library cards with no fines.

2. Telescope

   The Library has a telescope that can be borrowed for a one week period by Fitchburg residents with a Library card in good standing with no fines.

3. Board Games

   Board Games available to check out

Books & Reading

Information about our Book Club, book recommendations, and the Community Read.

1. Book Club

   Learn about the Fitchburg Public Library Book Club.

2. Previously Discussed Books

   View a list of books the Fitchburg Public Library Book Club have previously discussed.

3. Novelist

   Access Novelist (free with your library card). Fiction and nonfiction reading recommendations and read-alikes for adults, including reviews, articles, reading lists, and more. Search and browse by genre, age groups, themes, storylines, and find author read-alikes.

4. Get Book Recommendations

   Ways to find your next great read!

5. 2025 MCB Reading Challenge

   2025 Reading Challenge with Massachusetts Center for the Book

6. Beanstack - FPL Reading Challenges

7. Fitchburg State Community Read

   The Fitchburg State Community Read is a shared reading program between the campus and greater Fitchburg MA region.