Meet the Staff: Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy Office Administrator mmccarthy@chelmsfordlibrary.org 978-256-5521 x1100 Melissa is the first person you’ll encounter going into the Administrative Offices on the lower level. Besides handling payroll, managing library supplies, and other internal duties, Melissa is also the point person for room reservations, employment questions, and most general library questions. ←Back to Contact Us

Amazing New Features in Transparent Language

Our extensive language learning database has great new content and expanded features. I studied French from grade school through college. With a total of thirteen non-consecutive years of study, I was excited to converse when I finally went to France. Upon arrival, I found no one spoke with the measured clarity of my accommodating teachers. … Continue reading Amazing New Features in Transparent Language

The Knit-Lit Book Group

The Knit-Lit Book Group is a friendly group of knitters and crafters that meet once a month to discuss a chosen title. The Knit Lit Group meets on the second Friday of the every month (except in July and August) at 10:30 am, crafts in hand. Join this group to have a lively discussion about … Continue reading The Knit-Lit Book Group

Land Acknowledgement

On March 14, 2022, the Chelmsford Select Board signed a Land Acknowledgement Proclamation which was drafted by a subcommittee of the Town’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, library staff, and Select Board member, Pat Wojtas. This important first step seeks to recognize the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this land and honor the … Continue reading Land Acknowledgement

Chelmsford Bicentennial Quilt 1976

This hand-crafted quilt made by local residents hangs in a place of prominence within the library, at the entrance to the McCarthy Meeting Room. Each block on the quilt represents something unique from Chelmsford’s history. The following  descriptions for the quilt blocks were written in 1976 by the Bicentennial Club of the McFarlin School under … Continue reading Chelmsford Bicentennial Quilt 1976

Finished Game of Thrones? Binge your next literary TV show with us!

History, romance, thrillers, and fantasy! The golden age of TV has given us some amazing adaptions of some of our favorite novels. Check these titles out from the library as we give you access to them both on the page and on the screen! Can’t find the latest season? Just put in a request and … Continue reading Finished Game of Thrones? Binge your next literary TV show with us!

Download Now: Start planning your gardens!

It is April and that means it’s time to start planning out your gardens. If you haven’t considered a garden before, why not start this year to ensure you have access to fresh fruits and veggies for your family in a time when fresh foods may not be as readily available. Gardens can also provide … Continue reading Download Now: Start planning your gardens!

Available Now for Download: Poetry Collections

Poetry can be a panacea for those looking for wisdom and a zen moment in tense times, Often poetry can have a way of disassembling language and forging new connections that help our minds to see new options and connect with our humanity. Check out the wonderful hashtag #readasonnet or #asonnetaday on Twitter, where actors … Continue reading Available Now for Download: Poetry Collections

Adult Summer Reading is Back for 2019

Now Adults can join in the summer reading fun too! Adult summer challenge Bingo cards can be downloaded and printed, or you can pick one up at the Circulation Desk on the main floor starting June 1st. Cross off spaces for reading different genres, but also for attending summer programs, downloading music and movies, connecting … Continue reading Adult Summer Reading is Back for 2019