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

Virtual Decluttering Workshops every month in 2024 with Jamie Novak

If you haven’t check out one of these programs on getting organized, you should mark your calendars now!Β  Jamie gets you moving around your space and getting rid of things you might not have thought you didn’t need!Β  Even if you don’t, it’s a mental decluttering as well.Β  See below for the upcoming programs each … Continue reading Virtual Decluttering Workshops every month in 2024 with Jamie Novak

Contact

Email: askus@ chelmsfordlibrary.org Telephone: (978) 256-5521 Fax: (978) 256-8511 Chat with us live Sign Up for Library Newsletters Chelmsford Public Library 25 Boston Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Hours Mon-Thu: 9:30 am – 8:30 pm Fri-Sat: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Sun: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm View an online tour of the Main Branch. MacKay … Continue reading Contact

2.11 Meeting Room Policy

To reserve a meeting room, please visit our meeting room reservation page, here. The Chelmsford Public Library makes community meeting and study spaces available for public use on an equitable basis within the requirements described in this policy. These rooms are provided to further the mission of the Chelmsford Public Library as adopted by the … Continue reading 2.11 Meeting Room Policy

Immigration & Citizenship

Immigration to this country began with the Spanish in the 16th century and the English in 1607, crowding out American Indigenous peoples. Later immigrants faced resistance from the descendants of earlier colonizers as they began to have a profound impact on the identity and growth of the country. America’s promise of a new life in … Continue reading Immigration & Citizenship

Environment & Climate Change

Research shows that sea levels have been climbing at an increased rate (3cm per decade since 1990) due to human caused climate change. This does and will continue to pose serious challenges to coastal regions, increase the likelihood of devastating storms and endanger marine wildlife. By October 6, 2020, 25 named storms had formed since … Continue reading Environment & Climate Change

Voter Engagement

As of the 2020 presidential election, the voting-eligible population in the U.S. was just over 239 million people. Nearly 160 million of those eligible voted in the election marking a 66.7% voter turnout. This was a record high but still signifies that about β…“ of eligible voters didn’t make it to the polls. Meanwhile, 76% … Continue reading Voter Engagement

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

Language & Travel

Skip to resources for speakers of other languages learning English (ESL/ESOL). Featured Online Resources   Conversation Circles & Other Groups The Chelmsford Library, as well as other libraries in the area, offer informal groups for people learning languages. These do change over time, so please check our event calendar or contact the library in question … Continue reading Language & Travel

4.1 Collection Development

Our Community andΒ 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