Fall in Love with Nature through Books

As we reach the end of April, the weather is warming up and it’s the ideal weather to take your reading outdoors. Celebrate nature under a shady tree, on the deck, or next to windows you’re finally getting to open up. These fiction and nonfiction recommendations feature beautiful descriptions of nature that will make you … Continue reading Fall in Love with Nature through Books

LGBTQ+Equality

The last few decades have seen major strides in civil rights for Americans who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer. In fact, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from being discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation and … Continue reading LGBTQ+Equality

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

Solicitation Of Signatures In Public Places

The document below was provided to the library by the Massachusetts Elections Division concerning the solicitation of signatures at locations that includes public libraries. Ballot-access and nomination paper signature solicitation are permitted provided there is no interference with patrons, staff, or normal library operations. Both the United States and Massachusetts Constitutions protect the right to … Continue reading Solicitation Of Signatures In Public Places

Summer Reading 2024

Summer Reading Challenge June 15 – August 31, 2024 Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge hosted online! Visit our Beanstack site to participate by clicking the link below, or download the free Beanstack Tracker app on the iOS App Store or Google Play (and then search Chelmsford Public Library) to register yourself or your … Continue reading Summer Reading 2024

Winter Reading Challenge: What Chelmsford is Reading

Spring is in the air, and our Winter Reading Challenge has officially come to a close! Our winners this season are Betsey D, Alexis G, and Ibrahim S. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated! Read on to explore what our forty entrants read this winter, which you can pick up … Continue reading Winter Reading Challenge: What Chelmsford is Reading

Summer Reading 2024

Summer Reading Challenge June 15 – August 31, 2024 Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge hosted online! Visit our Beanstack site to participate by clicking the link below, or download the free Beanstack Tracker app on the iOS App Store or Google Play (and then search Chelmsford Public Library) to register yourself or your … Continue reading Summer Reading 2024