The Chelmsford Water District will be flushing water mains in the Town Center beginning October 11th, between 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM. Flushing will continue on the nights of the 12th, 13th, and 18th.

The flushing will cause discoloration in the water, but the Water District will attempt to use water hydrants to alleviate discolored water before morning.

The Water District asks that residents check their water each morning to make sure it is running clear before they use it. Also, check your backflow device to be sure it is not leaking after the flushing.

Flushing beyond the Center is scheduled for October 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, and 27th, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

For more information, please visit http://www.chelmsfordwater.com or call the District Office at 978-256-2931.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered or shopped in the 2011 Friends of the Chelmsford Library Book Sale - you helped make it another successful year!

This year the sale raised almost $30,000!

This money is used by the Friends of the Library to fund library programs and speakers, our museum passes, electronic resources, and much more.

Dates for donation drop-offs for next year's sale will be posted soon. Thank you again for all your support!

Photo courtesy of The Chelmsford Patch

The annual Chelmsford Friends of the Library Book Sale is this weekend!

2011 Book Sale Dates and Times

The sale will take place in the gym behind the Town Office building, 50 Billerica Road, Chelmsford [see a map].

Run by the Chelmsford Friends of the Library, the book sale is a significant source of funding for library programming, museum passes and many extras for Chelmsford patrons – the 2010 Book Sale raised over $30,000!

For more information, visit http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/friends/booksale.html or contact the Reference Desk at askus@mvlc.org or 978-256-5521 x211.

Mosquitoes in Chelmsford have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. In response, the Chelmsford Board of Health and the Central Mass Mosquito Control Project will be spraying in the Westlands area tonight (Wednesday, September 14th) between 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.

• View of map of the area to be sprayed
• Street listing of area to be sprayed

Be sure to read a few tips on staying safe during mosquito season, available at the Chelmsford Independent.

For additional information, contact the Chelmsford Board of Health at 978-250-5241.

The library's catalog, called Evergreen, is shared by the 36 libraries that make up the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC). The Chelmsford Library and MVLC have created help pages that explain how to use the catalog, as well as highlight some of its features.

Catalog Help Topics

• Basic Search
• Advanced Search
• My Account
• Using Bookbags
• Placing a Hold
• What is a Password/PIN and how do I get one?
• How do I see more information about items?
• Patron Information Privacy: Chelmsford Library's Policy & MVLC's Policy

We'll add more information to our Catalog Help page as it is developed.

Questions?

If you have any questions or need more help with any aspect of the catalog, please contact the Reference Desk at askus@mvlc.org or 978-256-5521 x211.