Strategic Plan 2020-2025

In October of 2018, the Chelmsford Library was excited to be one of three libraries to receive a Civic Engagement grant, a pilot project from the MA Board of Library Commissioners. Our REACT: Read, Engage and Come Together project focused on six key issues in America today, namely, Poverty and Food Insecurity; Racial Justice; The … Continue reading Strategic Plan 2020-2025 →

Chelmsford Community Links and Resources

The mission of the Chelmsford Public Library is to be the community’s bridge to exploration, engagement, and enjoyment. Striving to meet this goal, our Local Resources page seeks to aggregate vital links, resources, and information for Chelmsford residents in one place, for our community. Residents of Chelmsford, Business/Property Owners, and Town of Chelmsford Employees are … Continue reading Chelmsford Community Links and Resources →

4.1 Collection Development

Our Community and Our Values The Chelmsford Public Library serves a town population of over 36,000. While many of the residents are younger families with children, approximately 30% are 60 years old and older. The diversity of the Town is also increasing, with more than 12% of people identifying as Black, Asian, Hispanic, or Latino. We … Continue reading 4.1 Collection Development →

Reading Resources

April-May 2020 Reading Recommendations Stuck inside and can’t get to the library? We’ve still got you covered! Check out these new recommendations all available on Hoopla (available by creating a free account with your library card). Don’t have a library card? Chelmsford residents may sign up for a library card here! Picture Book Recommendations Such … Continue reading Reading Resources →

General Services for Seniors

Besides Library Resources and Tech Support, Library staff have also compiled this list of services, resources, and information. General Resources: Age Friendly Chelmsford – A new initiative to enable people of all ages to actively participate in the community. Coordinated by the Council on Aging and other town departments, including the library. AgeSpan: Formerly Elder … Continue reading General Services for Seniors →

Evaluating Online Resources

Take The Library’s Online Tutorial More Resources To Check Your Facts & Bias This list is not meant to be comprehensive. There are many places to check an article or outlet’s bias, facts, or sources, these are just a few of our favorites. Skeptical of fact checkers? A good bias rater or fact checking website … Continue reading Evaluating Online Resources →

Homework Help

Homework Help Databases Other Suggested Resources High School Ace – http://www.highschoolace.com An academic homepage for high school students where you can find links to subject sites, news, and reference sites Study Stack – http://www.studystack.com Find or create flashcards or other study activities for a variety of standardized tests and subjects MCAS Test Questions – … Continue reading Homework Help →

2.19 Patron Privacy and Data Retention

The intellectual pursuits of individuals using library or internet resources are considered confidential information regardless of the age of the borrower. Such records shall not be made available to any individual or agency except pursuant to such process, order, subpoena, or warrant as may be authorized under the authority of, and pursuant to, federal, state, … Continue reading 2.19 Patron Privacy and Data Retention →

Bibliobites in March: Virtual-ish

April 6, 2020Bibliobites, Book Groups, Books, Reading RoomAndrea Grant

Every day, lots of us cook in an ish-ful way. Even if we didn’t grow up with an Italian nonna, or a Mexican abuela, or a Greek yia-yia, we nevertheless make foods that approximate, in some way, what those grandmothers might recognize as “theirs.” And as we become more familiar with cuisines from places like … Continue reading Bibliobites in March: Virtual-ish →

2.8 Computer Use Policy

Computers are provided to enhance the mission of the Chelmsford Public Library. This policy sets out appropriate use of the Library public computers in order to ensure the maximum library-related use of limited numbers of public computers, to prevent damage to library computing resources, and to provide guidelines for use. Rights and Responsibilities: Computers and … Continue reading 2.8 Computer Use Policy →