Genealogy & Obituaries

Featured Online Resources   Local History Room Main Library, Lower Level The Local History Room holds a valuable collection of books and other documents about the history of the Chelmsford area and people. A shelf listing of these materials is available through our catalog. These materials do not circulate, but library visitors may access the … Continue reading Genealogy & Obituaries

Read it First: Books Hitting the Big Screen

Dozens of books are going from page to screen this year, and Chelmsford Public Library is here for anyone who prefers to read the book first. For those more interested in watching, many of these hit films and shows will be coming to our shelves soon as DVDs! Read on for your next great book … Continue reading Read it First: Books Hitting the Big Screen

2020 by 2020!

Help Celebrate Our New Library’s 20th Anniversary! The Friends of the Library invite you to show your support for our amazing library by becoming a member in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the expanded Main Library. By joining the Friends, or renewing your membership, you can show your support for the many wonderful … Continue reading 2020 by 2020!

Teen Book Reviews – August 2, 2021

Summertime finds our teen volunteers reading and reviewing a wide variety of books. Check out their latest below! Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales (2020) Reviewed by Hope Only Mostly Devastated is a teen novel about a young man named Ollie who goes through many challenges including loss, love, and lots of confusion. Ollie is … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – August 2, 2021

Staff Picks: Best of 2020

Librarians like to talk about books EVERY day, but it is especially fun to put together our lists of favorite titles at the end of the year.  Books, movies, TV shows, music, games – we have included everything we loved from 2020, or should we say all the things that helped us make it through … Continue reading Staff Picks: Best of 2020

The Knit-Lit Book Group

The Knit-Lit Book Group is a friendly group of knitters and crafters that meet once a month to discuss a chosen title. The Knit Lit Group meets on the second Friday of the every month (except in July and August) at 10:30 am, crafts in hand. Join this group to have a lively discussion about … Continue reading The Knit-Lit Book Group