Children’s Room Mural

Artist Yetti Frenkel was commissioned to paint a mural in memory of Library Trustee Steven Maloney. Steve died suddenly in January 2006 leaving his wife Cynthia and two young children. Steve grew up in Chelmsford and was a great library supporter. Cynthia, her family, and Steve’s family commissioned a mural for the children’s room in … Continue reading Children’s Room Mural

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

Read This Next: Read with Our Book Groups!

If you’re a reader, you’ve probably been reading a lot lately, and perhaps this has depleted your TBR pile more quickly than past years. While we’re always ready to provide you with recommendations for new books, you might consider trying one of our book groups for an opportunity to read and share books you might … Continue reading Read This Next: Read with Our Book Groups!

While You Are Waiting…Classics Book Group

While you are waiting for the next book in your hold queue, how about joining our brand new Classics Book Group? One day we were talking about the classics – the ones we have read and the ones that we should have read – and realized that we were likely not alone in wanting to … Continue reading While You Are Waiting…Classics Book Group

Solar Panel Array

An array of solar panels was installed on the Library’s roof during the Fall of 2009, to help supply electricity for the building. All of the funding for the project came from State and Federal grants, and rebates from the energy company. Click the tabs below to learn about our system and see how much … Continue reading Solar Panel Array

Online Resources

Search the Internet Browse the Internet Public Library’s internet resource guide, or search using Google below. Email Quick Links:                 Research Databases Listed by name and by subject, these databases allow you to find articles and business, genealogical, biographical, education or general reference information: Resources by Subject: —Select a Subject—Business … Continue reading Online Resources

Legacy.com Obituary Search

Legacy.com is a well-respected source for online obituaries. Although some of the services they provide require payment, their obituary search is free and searches obituaries from across the country back to 2001. Local significant newspapers include the Chelmsford Independent, Lowell Sun, and Boston Globe.

Banned Books Week

September 26th – October 2nd is Banned Books Week.  This year’s theme is “Books Unite Us!”, definitely a theme that we here at the library can get behind!  Banned Books Week promotes awareness of censorship issues and highlights the efforts of libraries, bookstores, teachers, and community members who speak out for readers everywhere. Many of … Continue reading Banned Books Week

Black History Month display

Winter Reading Challenge: Contemporary Black Authors

How is everyone doing in the Winter Reading Challenge?  The Readers Advisory team at CPL is reading right along with you and this week, in honor of Black History Month, we are working on this Level One challenge: Read a book written by a contemporary Black author Deanna is reading… These Toxic Things by Rachel … Continue reading Winter Reading Challenge: Contemporary Black Authors