Friends of the Library
Our Friends group comprises members of all ages, including residents and non-residents, who contribute their time and energy to enhancing CPL's programs and services. Our members organize and execute two enormous Book Sales each year that raise over $20,000. Their support makes possible educational, cultural, art and music programs for adults and children, as well as museum passes, computer workstations, equipment, and furniture for both the Anna C. MacKay Branch and the Main Library. By becoming a member, you will be added to the Friends email newsletter list, and your membership fees will support all the activities sponsored by the Friends on behalf of the library.
Non-Chelmsford residents can also join and gain access to the library’s museum passes (which are funded by the Friends). Not a Chelmsford Resident? Click here!
Friends of the Library Updates
The Friends of the Library Book Sale is a significant source of funding for library programming, museum passes, and many extras for Chelmsford patrons. The community’s support through donations and volunteer hours is greatly appreciated. (Don’t forget that you can always find more books for sale on the carts across from the main desk!)
Upcoming Book Sale
Members only sale will be held Thursday, April 25, 5-7:30 pm
Friday, April 26, 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 27, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
at the Town Office’s Gym, 50 Billerica Rd
We’ll have plenty of fiction, children’s books, biography, history, cookbooks, sciences, social sciences, and DVDs! $2 for adult books, $1 for kids books. All proceeds help support library programs and services!
Want to Help?
Volunteers are needed! May require some lifting and a lot of activity as we move books around and get boxes in and out of cars. Contact the friends at: email hidden; JavaScript is required
Each year, the Friends of the Library sponsor a scholarship to be awarded to a high school graduating senior(s) who is a resident of Chelmsford, will be attending a 2- or 4-year college or university full-time in the fall, and has had an ongoing relationship with a
library/libraries or has volunteered and/or worked for a library.
Please see the scholarship page and/or the application for more details. To apply: print the application to fill out and then scan and send to email hidden; JavaScript is required or drop off at the Library (during open hours) before midnight on March 31.
At their annual meeting on November 4th, the Friends discussed all the great programs and services, along with infrastructure improvements that they helped to fund in 2023!
To help support the Friends, you can become a member, browse the ongoing sale carts, give a gift, or buy a shirt!
Join the Friends of the Library or renew your membership now!
Become more involved in your public library and make new friends! The Friends meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. See the Agenda & Minutes.
Joining the Friends of the Library is easy. Simply click on the “Join now” link below or print out a Friends application form [pdf], complete it, and return it with your donation to:
Friends of the Library
Chelmsford Public Library
25 Boston Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Making a Difference Together
Here are some common ways members participate in the Friends:
- Help with the Book Sales
- Setup the night before the sale
- Cashier/stock tables during the sale
- Book Donation Info & Guidelines
- Help with 4th of July Activities
- Join the 4th of July committee
- Work the booth at the 4th of July fair
- Sell raffle tickets
- Help Throughout the Year
- Collect/sort donated books
- Assist with mailings
- Data entry using Microsoft Excel/Word
- Assist with Special Events
- Join a committee
President:
Maureen Foley
Vice-President:
Kathy Clark
Treasurer:
Jeanne Mieszczanski
Correspondence Secretary:
Christine Robinson
Recording Secretary:
Anne Worth
Social Media Chair
Jim Molinari
Book Sale Contact:
Madeleine Needles
Membership Chair:
Lyn Carey