2.9-1 Hyperlink Policy

Some of our web pages provide website links to various community, government, commercial and educational organizations that may be of interest to users of the library’s website. These links are provided as part of the library’s mission to provide up-to-date and accurate information to library users. The library does not necessarily endorse these organizations, nor … Continue reading 2.9-1 Hyperlink Policy →

What should you read next? Ask us!

September 20, 2019Book Reviews, Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff Picks, UncategorizedJessica FitzHanso

Over the summer, as part of our Summer Reading Bingo Challenge, we asked readers to try out our BookWise service. We’ve just finished answering a few requests, and I thought I’d share the results so far. How did we do? Let us know, or try the service for yourself! Person 1: Liked: Number one Chinese … Continue reading What should you read next? Ask us! →

Virtual Decluttering Workshops every month in 2024 with Jamie Novak

March 5, 2024Events, Library Information Featured, ProgramsJill Kenny

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

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 →

August is Read a Romance Month!

August 1, 2024Books, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedJulie Iatron

Did you know that August is Read a Romance month? It has been celebrated since 2013 as a way for romance readers to celebrate their love of love! August is also National Romance Awareness Month, chosen because Romance Awareness Day is on August 14th. Love stories make great reads, especially during these hot summer … Continue reading August is Read a Romance Month! →

MacKay Renovation Update

September 27, 2022Library Information, MacKayJeff Hartman

The Select Board entered into a contract with Thomas E. Snowden to complete the update on the HVAC project for the MacKay Branch Library. We hope that the project will be completed by the start of 2023. Library staff are busily working on a MacKay re-opening day collection of new and popular materials and we … Continue reading MacKay Renovation Update →

Level Up This Winter!

January 12, 2022Book Reviews, Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Uncategorizedreaders advisory, reading challengeDeanna Parsi

Our Winter Reading Challenge is up and running – be sure to pick up your game card in the library or print a copy HERE. We in Readers Advisory have gotten in the spirit too, what with a fresh new year and so many good books to read! Here are a few suggestions from us … Continue reading Level Up This Winter! →

Fall Reading Challenge Kickoff!

October 5, 2022Books, Programs, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, UncategorizedJulia Sullivan

This fall, Chelmsford Public Library is challenging you to get social! Our Fall Reading Challenge not only encourages readers to try new books and revisit classics, but also share what you’re reading with us online! Use the prompts in the list at the bottom of this post. Then, show us your choices and photos for … Continue reading Fall Reading Challenge Kickoff! →

Winter Reading Challenge

March 1, 2021Book Reviews, Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff Picks, Uncategorizedreading challengeDeanna Parsi

It is almost time to wrap up our Winter Reading Challenge BINGO game! If you have been playing along, turn in your completed BINGO card at the main desk, through curbside pickup, or via email no later than March 7 to be entered to win one of three $25 gift cards to bookshop.org. Prizes for … Continue reading Winter Reading Challenge →

“Fiction for Food Lovers” Display

November 19, 2023Books, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedJulie Iatron

This is the time of year when food is a big part of our conversations and preparations–we’re talking about big meals we’re planning, we’re preparing what we’ll serve, we dream about our favorite holiday dishes. What better way to celebrate our love of food then with some food-themed reading that AREN’T cookbooks. These titles … Continue reading “Fiction for Food Lovers” Display →