Chelmsford One Book 2023

One Book Chelmsford is a community-wide reading program encouraging all residents to read a selected title and attend programming related to the book. This year, our one book is Migrations, by Charlotte McConaghy! Chelmsford residents can come to the library to get their own free copy of our one book selection, and are encouraged to attend our … Continue reading Chelmsford One Book 2023

MVLC Boycotts New eBooks from Macmillan Publishing

There are almost 780,000 patrons in the towns served by the 36 libraries in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC). Beginning in November, the Macmillan publishing company announced that it would sell only ONE copy of every newly released eBook to each library system across the country. In response, MVLC has followed the lead of … Continue reading MVLC Boycotts New eBooks from Macmillan Publishing

Notary

Please Note: Due to staff changes the Chelmsford Library is unable to offer a notary service.  The Town Office building also has no public notary on staff. Notaries in Chelmsford Most banks offer a notary service to account holders and members of the public. It is best to call ahead to find out if an … Continue reading Notary

Available Now for Download: Poetry Collections

Poetry can be a panacea for those looking for wisdom and a zen moment in tense times, Often poetry can have a way of disassembling language and forging new connections that help our minds to see new options and connect with our humanity. Check out the wonderful hashtag #readasonnet or #asonnetaday on Twitter, where actors … Continue reading Available Now for Download: Poetry Collections

Craft Into Fall: New Classes on Creativebug

Keep your hands and creative mind busy with these new craft classes debuting in September on Creativebug. Find a new hobby or build build beautiful things to share with these and hundreds of other courses you can access today with your Chelmsford Public Library card.   September 1: Explorations in Encaustic: A Daily Practice with … Continue reading Craft Into Fall: New Classes on Creativebug

YA Novels

Our Youth Services librarians are dedicated to helping you find just the right book for you. Come in and talk to us, or use some of the links below to help you find your next great read! Find it in our catalog What to read next? Check out our librarian-curated Reading Recommendations separated by grade, … Continue reading YA Novels