2.20 Security Camera Policy

Purpose The Town of Chelmsford maintains security cameras inside and outside of Chelmsford Public Library to help ensure the safety of Library patrons and staff. The cameras also serve as a deterrent to theft, vandalism, illegal activities, or violations to the Library’s Appropriate Library Behavior policy in the Library and on Library grounds. Privacy/Confidentiality The … Continue reading 2.20 Security Camera Policy

The Library is Going Solar

Early next week, crews will begin installing solar panels on the roof of the Library! As reported in April in the Chelmsford Independent, the Town chose to install solar panels on the Library not only to save money, but also to help inform the public on the benefits of solar energy. The article quoted Chelmsford … Continue reading The Library is Going Solar

Mysteries and Thrillers by Black Authors

February is Black History Month, and we’re celebrating by recognizing Black authors from across the literary sphere. This week, we’re highlighting our favorite mysteries and thrillers! Find your next great read below. When No One is Watching, Alyssa Cole Sydney Green is Brooklyn born and raised, but her beloved neighborhood seems to change every time … Continue reading Mysteries and Thrillers by Black Authors

Consumer Information

Featured Online Resources   Print Materials Consumer Reports Magazine – Current issues are available to check out in the Periodicals Room on the upper level, and current and older issues are in the Reference area Boston Consumers’ Checkbook – Current and older issues are in the Reference area NADA Guide – Price guide for used … Continue reading Consumer Information

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!

The Real Librarians of Chelmsford

We’re back for a new season of the Real Librarians of Chelmsford, and our new staff members love to dish about their favorite reads.  Each month, we will introduce you to one of the librarians of Chelmsford Public Library, and hear about their reading must-haves. This month, we talked to one of our Reference Specialists, … Continue reading The Real Librarians of Chelmsford

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

As everyone knows by now, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong is our One Book Chelmsford 2022 title. Jess and Deanna talk about On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous in the latest installment of Bookmarked!  They discuss several of the main themes of the novel, as well as offer some great readalike suggestions. The … Continue reading On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous