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Upcoming Library Hours and Services Interruptions

The end of December 2012 and the beginning of January 2013 will see a few changes to the library - as well as a few interruptions in our day-to-day services.

Holiday Hours
The following changes affect Library hours for the Christmas and New Year's holidays:

Besides the days and times listed above, the library will be open regular hours - including 1 PM - 5 PM on Sundays!

No Internet Access on Wednesday, Dec 26
On Dec. 26th, the Town will be switching to a new and faster internet provider.

This means we will have a day without internet access at the library. You will still be able to check books out and use the catalog from home. We hope to have internet access restored by Thursday.

Library Closed Mornings Jan 7 - Jan 11th
The main library will be doing some building upgrades on the ceiling in the main lobby the second week of January 2013. Because of the construction, there will be a delayed opening that week. The main library will not open to the public until 2:30 p.m. from Monday, Jan. 7th through Friday, Jan. 11th

However, the MacKay Branch Library at 43 Newfield St. in North Chelmsford will be open from 9:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m. daily (in addition to the branch’s regular hours).

Library Holiday Hours

The Library will have special holiday hours over the next two weeks. In addition to our usual closings, we'll also be closed two extra days as a cost-saving measure.

The holiday schedule for the Main Library and MacKay Branches are:

Also, keep in mind snow storms might cause additional closures. Be sure to watch the weather while traveling during the holiday season.

Library Snow Policy Reminder

It's that time of year again! Here's a reminder of how the Chelmsford Library handles unplanned closings due to snow and winter storm conditions - see our policy webpage for the complete Storm Closing policy.

• Closings or delayed openings are coordinated with the town offices. In case of heavy overnight snowfall on a weekday, the decision will be made by 7:30 AM, and the announcement made via the outlets below
• On Saturdays, the determination will be made by 8:15 AM, based on weather and parking lot conditions
• If the weather worsens during operating hours causing the library to close, this announcement will be made through the designated outlets
• The MacKay Branch will sometimes be closed while the main library remains open

To find out if the Library is closed

• Call the main phone number 978-256-5521 after the times listed above
• Check the Library's homepage or Twitter announcements
• Watch Chelmsford Telemedia's town message board

Library Holiday Hours

The Chelmsford Libraries will be closing for both the Christmas and New Years holidays. Our holiday hours are:

• The libraries will be closed all day Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• The libraries will close at 1pm on New Year's Eve, and be closed all day on New Year's Day

Patrons can always access their accounts and search the library catalog or online resources through our website, www.chelmsfordlibrary.org.