Language & Travel

Skip to resources for speakers of other languages learning English (ESL/ESOL). Featured Online Resources Conversation Circles & Other Groups The Chelmsford Library, as well as other libraries in the area, offer informal groups for people learning languages. These do change over time, so please check our event calendar or contact the library in question … Continue reading Language & Travel →

Bibliobites in April: Plenty Simple?

May 17, 2021Bibliobites, Book Groups, Books, Reading Room Featured, UncategorizedAndrea Grant

In the kitchen, we’re often looking to simplify– to create maximum joy on the plate with minimum time and effort. Of course we want to eat something interesting and flavorful, but we don’t want to spend hours getting there. And we also might want something new and different, too! April’s title, Ottolenghi Simple by superstar … Continue reading Bibliobites in April: Plenty Simple? →

Bibliobites in January: Going with the Grain

February 15, 2023Bibliobites, Book Groups, Books, Reading Room Featured, UncategorizedAndrea Grant

This January was a grainy month. To start with, the weather was unusually, depressingly, gray and rainy; and with a little funky math, gray + rainy = grainy! More to the point, our Bibliobites group tackled Grains For Every Season by author and restauranteur Joshua McFadden. The author’s first book, Six Seasons: A New Way … Continue reading Bibliobites in January: Going with the Grain →

Teen Life

We know you’re not just worried about finishing up your latest homework assignment, playing video games, or borrowing the latest book in your favorite series. There’s more going on in your lives, and we can help. If you are currently in crisis–and that means any painful emotion for which you need support–please text the Crisis … Continue reading Teen Life →

Bibliobites in October: Milking It

November 29, 2021Bibliobites, Book Groups, Books, Reading Room FeaturedAndrea Grant

Christopher Kimball has almost single-handedly transformed the world of home cooking. Love him or hate him (and there are fierce advocates on both sides), his reach and influence are undeniable. He founded Cook’s Magazine in the 1980s, which begat Cook’s Illustrated in the 1990s, which then morphed into the America’s Test Kitchen empire, which includes … Continue reading Bibliobites in October: Milking It →

Always Available and Bonus Borrows for Adults!

April 9, 2020Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Resources, UncategorizedJessica FitzHanso

So we’re ten days into April, and since we’ve been sheltering in place, there’s no doubt you’re looking for something new to read/ watch/ listen to now. Both Hoopla and Overdrive have made your #quarantinelife easier with Bonus Borrows and Always Available Titles! Check out some of the highlights of these collections below. Books, audio … Continue reading Always Available and Bonus Borrows for Adults! →

Get more out of music with Freegal!

July 25, 2023Resources, Staff Picks, UncategorizedTodd Bowser

Do you reminisce about the uninhibited days of free* music downloads? Do you dabble in everything from pop hits to obscure masterpieces? Do you want to stream for hours, create your own playlists, and discover new music for free, anytime, without committing copyright infringement? (*In all honesty, back in the Napster & Kazaa days of … Continue reading Get more out of music with Freegal! →

Library Use Value Calculator

Calculate the Value of YOUR Library Use! Curious how much the services the library provides you would cost if you had to pay for them directly? To find out, just enter in the lefthand column the number of times you or your family use each service listed down the center. The estimated retail value of … Continue reading Library Use Value Calculator →

2.9 Internet Policy

The Chelmsford Public Library endeavors to develop collections, resources, and services that meet the diverse cultural, informational, recreational, and educational needs of the Chelmsford community. Access to the Internet and its many resources is one of these services the Library is making available to the public in response to advances in technology and the changing … Continue reading 2.9 Internet Policy →

American Ancestors

In-Library Access: http://www.americanancestors.org/search/advanced-search/ The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is the oldest genealogical society in the country. For over 150 years, NEHGS has helped new and experienced researchers trace their heritage in New England and around the world. Their databases contain a wide assortment of genealogical information, some overlapping what Ancestry Library provides.