Impact Fund: Becky Herrmann Memorial

Former library director, Becky Herrmann, passed away in December of 2022. During this season of giving, the Library Trustees are working to create three lasting memorials to honor her spirit and her impact on the community. We invite you to help make these dreams a reality. A gift of any size shows your belief in … Continue reading Impact Fund: Becky Herrmann Memorial →

Summer 2023: Find Your Voice

June 29, 2023Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Resources, Staff Picks, UncategorizedJulia Sullivan

This summer, Chelmsford Library wants you to find your voice! Explore new hobbies, learn new skills, and try new things through our collection. We have books, online tutorials, and our Library of Things. Here are a few opportunities for finding a potential new passion through reading. Cook as You Are, by Ruby Tandoh Ruby Tandoh … Continue reading Summer 2023: Find Your Voice →

While You are Waiting for….The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

January 17, 2022Books, Friday Fiction, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff Picks, UncategorizedJessica FitzHanso

I’ve been surprised lately how many big authors are incorporating the pandemic into their new novels. It seems too soon, right? Well, it is certainly a moment in our collective history and consciousness, and fiction, to me at least, has always been an excellent way to make sense of challenging, painful experiences. One of the … Continue reading While You are Waiting for….The Sentence by Louise Erdrich →

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – February 9, 2022

February 9, 2022Teen, Teen Featured, Youth Services, Youth Services FeaturedMarty Mason

One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus (2017) Reviewed by Samrah One of Us is Lying, by Karen M. McManus is an incredible book that I could not put down. This book has an amazing plot twist that will really surprise you at the end. This is a very popular book – the … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – February 9, 2022 →

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 →

Genealogy Club

The Chelmsford Genealogy Club is a friendly group of people who share an interest in genealogy. The meetings of the Chelmsford Genealogy Club are free and open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to participate no matter where you’re from. Currently, our meeting dates vary to accommodate the availability of speakers. Contact Jill Kenny … Continue reading Genealogy Club →

Bibliobites Extra: Survey Says…..!

August 29, 2023Bibliobites, Book Groups, Books, Reading Room FeaturedAndrea Grant

Our Bibliobites group enjoys a survey as much as anyone else. In fact, that’s pretty much what we do every month– we (thoroughly!) survey a cookbook by reading it and cooking our way through it; then we discuss our results and render a verdict. So, before we begin a new session in September, let’s take … Continue reading Bibliobites Extra: Survey Says…..! →

Friends of the Library Scholarship

Each year, the Friends of the Library sponsor a scholarship to be awarded to a high school graduating senior(s) who is a resident of Chelmsford, will be attending a 2- or 4-year college or university full-time in the fall, and has had an ongoing relationship with a library/libraries or has volunteered and/or worked for a … Continue reading Friends of the Library Scholarship →

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 →