Fitchburg Public Library OWL Capital Campaign receives $50,000 gift from Enterprise Bank

The Fitchburg Public Library announced Enterprise Bank, a true community bank with a deep sense of mission and purpose, has pledged $50,000 to the Library’s Offering a World of Learning (OWL) Capital Campaign. The Bank has a Fitchburg branch location at 420 John Fitch Highway for over 20 years.

The OWL Capital Campaign, a visionary initiative to enhance the facilities of the Fitchburg Public Library, has garnered significant support from various community partners, including the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority, Rollstone Bank & Trust, the Wallace Foundation and Fitchburg businessman John Zarrella.

“We believe that serving our communities means more than just providing banking products and services,” said Cheryl Gaudreau, regional business advisor, senior vice president, Enterprise Bank. “We hope this donation will make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals and families who access the Fitchburg Public Library as we work to make sure every community Enterprise Bank serves is a better place to live and work for all.”

Construction for the renovation and expansion project at the library building, located at 610 Main Street, is currently underway and expected to be completed in 2026. Updates on the project’s progress are available weekly on Facebook and Instagram. During construction, access to the library’s services, programs and collections are available
at its temporary location at 166 Boulder Drive.

“Enterprise Bank has been a strong supporter of the Fitchburg Public Library for many years, and we are grateful for their continued support of this important project in our Library’s history,” said Deb Hinkle, executive director, Fitchburg Public Library. “The generosity of this donation will help ensure our community has access to an integral cultural resource for many generations to come.