Chelmsford Friends of the Library

Book Sale 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. Congratulations and thanks to the Friends of the Library and all of our patrons throughout the community for … Continue reading Chelmsford Friends of the Library

Bibliobites in June: In the Cookie Jar

In June our Bibliobites group made a detour into the winter wonderland of Lake Eden, Minnesota, the fictional home of baker/amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen.  Hannah has starred in multitudinous “cozy mysteries” which feature lots of discussions about food and baking, in addition to murder!  This month’s title (26th in the series by author Joanne Fluke), … Continue reading Bibliobites in June: In the Cookie Jar

Volunteer

Volunteer at the Library The library offers a limited number of volunteer tasks for Adults and Teens. Tasks may include clerical work, craft preparation and assisting with library programs. If you wish to have your name and email added to one of our volunteer mailing lists, please complete our Volunteer Application form [pdf] and return … Continue reading Volunteer

Adult Summer Reading Challenge!

One of our favorite things about summer is having a little bit more time to read, whether it is packing a paperback in with the sunscreen, or enjoying the extra daylight to read on the deck after dinner.  We know you feel the same way!  We also know that while reading is always good summertime … Continue reading Adult Summer Reading Challenge!

A to Z World Food: Local Access to Global Flavors

If you visit the our non-fiction collection on the lower level, you’ll notice we are focused on food. Our cookbooks (641 in Dewey) are pushing the limits of what high-quality steel library shelving is capable of. Our selection of recipes and guides is literally massive, with books for nearly every palate and dietary preference. But … Continue reading A to Z World Food: Local Access to Global Flavors

Museum Passes

You can reserve your own museum pass from home!   Most of our museum passes are generously funded by the The Chelmsford Friends of the Library. Reserve a Pass Cancel a Reservation (must be at least 24 hours in advanced) People who live outside of Chelmsford but have an MA library card can join the Friends … Continue reading Museum Passes

Celebrate African-American Music Month with Hoopla, Freegal, and Kanopy

In the month of June, we celebrate African-American Music Appreciation Month. The music of the African diaspora in America is foundational to all American music. While no one collection could capture all of the magic of Black music, you can find all eras of folk, blues, gospel, jazz, rock and roll, R&B, and hip-hop on … Continue reading Celebrate African-American Music Month with Hoopla, Freegal, and Kanopy