Your email confirmation is your ticket to the museum. If you do not have an email attached to your library account, you will need to come in to the library to get your confirmation page.

If you plan to reserve tickets online in advance, please contact the library and or visit the library to get the Promo Code. Our number is 978-829-1789.

The museum is free to all Massachusetts residents on Martin Luther King Jr Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Indigenous People's Day, 

Children 6 and under are free. Each pass now allows 2 adults for $10 each (special exhibition + general admission) and up to 4 children 7 – 17 $10 each (special exhibition + general admission). There is no discount for children 7-17 for general admission, as it is already $10.

The library hours : Mon-Thurs 10-8, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4 (10-2 July and August).

Site   REQUEST   Map

Online tickets are less than in person. Always call or check the web before heading out.  Opening is dependent on the weather. Adults must be accompanied by a child 12 years or younger. Each pass admits up to 4 people at a $5 discount for General Admission. Prices change by season. Daily and weekend prices are different.

This pass must be returned to the Library.

 

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Visit the website for details:  https://ecotarium.org/ 

The coupon is for 50 per cent off general admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children. 

Current Museum Operating Hours: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (CLOSED Monday)

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Each pass admits 1 family for FREE.

This pass must be returned to the Library.

The library hours are Monday thru Thursday 10 to 8, Friday 10 to 5, and Saturday 10 to 4.

Musem open Wed-Sun, closed Mon. & Tues

Site   CLOSED   Map

Your email confirmation is your ticket to the museum. If you do not have an email attached to your library account, you will need to come in to the library to get your confirmation page.

If you plan to reserve tickets online in advance, please contact the library and or visit the library to get the Promo Code. Our number is 978-829-1789.

The museum is free to all Massachusetts residents on Martin Luther King Jr Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Indigenous People's Day, 

Children 6 and under are free. Each pass now allows 2 adults for $10 each (special exhibition + general admission) and up to 4 children 7 – 17 $10 each (special exhibition + general admission). There is no discount for children 7-17 for general admission, as it is already $10.

The library hours : Mon-Thurs 10-8, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4 (10-2 July and August).

Site   REQUEST   Map

Use this pass to get 1/2 price admission for up to four (4) visitors. Good on standard daytime admission only.

The library hours are Monday thru Thursday 10 to 8, Friday 10 to 5, and Saturday 10 to 4.

Site   CLOSED

Guidelines for Borrowing and Use
The telescope may only be checked out and returned to a staff member at the Information/Reference Desk.

•  Borrower must be a Fitchburg resident who is 18 years old or older.
• A valid ADULT library card and a current photo ID must be presented at checkout.
• Borrowers must be in good standing with the library with nothing owed on the card.
• Borrower must have at least a 4-month membership. No temporary cards.
• Borrowers must be 18 years old or older. Children under age 18 must be supervised by an adult while using the telescope.
• Telescope must be transported in a vehicle, and secured safely with the three pillows in the provided tote with the eyepiece and EZ-Finder positioned up towards the lid so it will not be damaged.

Loan Rules and Duration

• One week (7 day) loan—NO RENEWAL
• Reserve online through our TixKeeper System (the one used for museum passes) or call the library to reserve.
• The telescope will only be available for pick up on the day of your reservation (no early pick-up).
• The telescope will be checked out from the Information/Reference Desk in the Adult Library.
• The telescope must be returned only to a librarian at the Information/Reference Desk in the Adult Library.
• The telescope may only be picked up by the person with the reservation. Do not loan to others.
• Fines are $5 per day. If the telescope is not returned within two weeks of its due date, you will be charged the $375 replacement cost. The Fitchburg Police Department may be notified.
• Total Replacement cost is $375.
  • Component parts Cost
    • Orion StarBlaster Telescope, 2 lens caps (attached), finder, & eyepiece $290
    • Pouch $10
    • Headlamp (red & white light) $17
    • Laminated User Guide $16
    • Laminated Packing and Transport Tutorial $5
    • Audubon Constellation Guide $12
    • Decals $5
    • Transport Tote $8
    • Pillows (3) $7
    • Dedication Plaque $10
• You must sign the lending agreement each time you use the telescope.

Site   REQUEST

Requirements

• You must be a Fitchburg resident
• You must have an ADULT library card that is at least 2 months old and has no fines. You may not use a Temporary card.

Loan Rules and Duration

• 2 week (14 day) loan – NO RENEWAL
• One use per household per 60 days
• Must be booked through our TixKeeper System (the same place you reserve museum passes), on a first come, first served basis.
• The device will only be available for pick up during your two-week reservation period. (no early pick-up). Your reservation will not be extended.
• If you reserve a hotspot and do not pick it up, you will be charged a $5.00 fee.
• Return to Fitchburg Circulation Desk ONLY, not in the Book Drop. A $10 fine will be assessed if the book drop is used.
• Fines are $5 a day for each day the device is kept past the 2 week loan period. The device will be shut off on the second day it is overdue. You will be charged a $15 shut off fee plus the $5 per day fine.
• If we have to shut-off the hotspot you may not be allowed to borrow it again for one year.
• If the hot spot is not returned, you will be charged the replacement fee of $145. The Fitchburg Police Department may be notified.
• The person with the reservation must pick up the device with their own library card, proof of address, and a photo ID.
• Replacement costs: $5.00 for the users’ guide, $5.00 for the power plug, $5.00 for the power cord, $120 for the device, and a $10 service fee.

Disclaimer

The library is not responsible for damage to any device connected to the Internet through the borrowed HotSpot, nor for any content received over the Internet.  Tampering with library equipment, software or programming, including bypassing security functions, is prohibited.

Site   BOOKED

Online tickets are less than in person. Always call or check the web before heading out.  Opening is dependent on the weather. Adults must be accompanied by a child 12 years or younger. Each pass admits up to 4 people at a $5 discount for General Admission. Prices change by season. Daily and weekend prices are different.

This pass must be returned to the Library.

 

Site   CLOSED   Map

Each pass admits 1 family for FREE.

This pass must be returned to the Library.

The library hours are Monday thru Thursday 10 to 8, Friday 10 to 5, and Saturday 10 to 4.

Musem open Wed-Sun, closed Mon. & Tues

Site   CLOSED   Map

Your email confirmation is your ticket to the museum. If you do not have an email attached to your library account, you will need to come in to the library to get your confirmation page.

If you plan to reserve tickets online in advance, please contact the library and or visit the library to get the Promo Code. Our number is 978-829-1789.

The museum is free to all Massachusetts residents on Martin Luther King Jr Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Indigenous People's Day, 

Children 6 and under are free. Each pass now allows 2 adults for $10 each (special exhibition + general admission) and up to 4 children 7 – 17 $10 each (special exhibition + general admission). There is no discount for children 7-17 for general admission, as it is already $10.

The library hours : Mon-Thurs 10-8, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4 (10-2 July and August).

Site   CLOSED   Map

Use this pass to get 1/2 price admission for up to four (4) visitors. Good on standard daytime admission only.

The library hours are Monday thru Thursday 10 to 8, Friday 10 to 5, and Saturday 10 to 4.

Site   CLOSED

Guidelines for Borrowing and Use
The telescope may only be checked out and returned to a staff member at the Information/Reference Desk.

•  Borrower must be a Fitchburg resident who is 18 years old or older.
• A valid ADULT library card and a current photo ID must be presented at checkout.
• Borrowers must be in good standing with the library with nothing owed on the card.
• Borrower must have at least a 4-month membership. No temporary cards.
• Borrowers must be 18 years old or older. Children under age 18 must be supervised by an adult while using the telescope.
• Telescope must be transported in a vehicle, and secured safely with the three pillows in the provided tote with the eyepiece and EZ-Finder positioned up towards the lid so it will not be damaged.

Loan Rules and Duration

• One week (7 day) loan—NO RENEWAL
• Reserve online through our TixKeeper System (the one used for museum passes) or call the library to reserve.
• The telescope will only be available for pick up on the day of your reservation (no early pick-up).
• The telescope will be checked out from the Information/Reference Desk in the Adult Library.
• The telescope must be returned only to a librarian at the Information/Reference Desk in the Adult Library.
• The telescope may only be picked up by the person with the reservation. Do not loan to others.
• Fines are $5 per day. If the telescope is not returned within two weeks of its due date, you will be charged the $375 replacement cost. The Fitchburg Police Department may be notified.
• Total Replacement cost is $375.
  • Component parts Cost
    • Orion StarBlaster Telescope, 2 lens caps (attached), finder, & eyepiece $290
    • Pouch $10
    • Headlamp (red & white light) $17
    • Laminated User Guide $16
    • Laminated Packing and Transport Tutorial $5
    • Audubon Constellation Guide $12
    • Decals $5
    • Transport Tote $8
    • Pillows (3) $7
    • Dedication Plaque $10
• You must sign the lending agreement each time you use the telescope.

Site   REQUEST

Requirements

• You must be a Fitchburg resident
• You must have an ADULT library card that is at least 2 months old and has no fines. You may not use a Temporary card.

Loan Rules and Duration

• 2 week (14 day) loan – NO RENEWAL
• One use per household per 60 days
• Must be booked through our TixKeeper System (the same place you reserve museum passes), on a first come, first served basis.
• The device will only be available for pick up during your two-week reservation period. (no early pick-up). Your reservation will not be extended.
• If you reserve a hotspot and do not pick it up, you will be charged a $5.00 fee.
• Return to Fitchburg Circulation Desk ONLY, not in the Book Drop. A $10 fine will be assessed if the book drop is used.
• Fines are $5 a day for each day the device is kept past the 2 week loan period. The device will be shut off on the second day it is overdue. You will be charged a $15 shut off fee plus the $5 per day fine.
• If we have to shut-off the hotspot you may not be allowed to borrow it again for one year.
• If the hot spot is not returned, you will be charged the replacement fee of $145. The Fitchburg Police Department may be notified.
• The person with the reservation must pick up the device with their own library card, proof of address, and a photo ID.
• Replacement costs: $5.00 for the users’ guide, $5.00 for the power plug, $5.00 for the power cord, $120 for the device, and a $10 service fee.

Disclaimer

The library is not responsible for damage to any device connected to the Internet through the borrowed HotSpot, nor for any content received over the Internet.  Tampering with library equipment, software or programming, including bypassing security functions, is prohibited.

Site   BOOKED