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.

Crime! Mysteries! Thrillers! Display

  Loads of people like to read mysteries, crime novels, and thrillers, but do you know the differences between them?ย  Mysteries follow clues to reveal the person who committed a crime.ย  They can be standalone or part of a series.ย  Dorothy Sayers is a classic example of a mystery writer with a long-running series in … Continue reading Crime! Mysteries! Thrillers! Display

Banned Books Week

September 26th โ€“ October 2nd is Banned Books Week.ย  This yearโ€™s theme is โ€œBooks Unite Us!โ€, definitely a theme that we here at the library can get behind!ย  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

Motherhood in Novels

With Mother’s Day around the corner, Chelmsford Library has put together recommendations that span the triumphs alongside the trials that come with motherhood and the mothers in our lives. Read on for a variety of fictional experiences with motherhood! Black Cake, by Charmaine Wilkerson We canโ€™t choose what we inherit. But can we choose who … Continue reading Motherhood in Novels

Environment & Climate Change

Research shows that sea levels have been climbing at an increased rate (3cm per decade since 1990) due to human caused climate change. This does and will continue to pose serious challenges to coastal regions, increase the likelihood of devastating storms and endanger marine wildlife. By October 6, 2020, 25 named storms had formed since … Continue reading Environment & Climate Change

The Real Librarians of Chelmsford

What is the best way to get to know a librarian?ย  By getting them to dish about books, of course!ย  Each month, we will introduce you to one of the librarians of Chelmsford Public Library.ย  This month, we talked to Lisa Francine, one of our Reference Librarians. Lisa comes from a multi-generational family of readers. … Continue reading The Real Librarians of Chelmsford

Download Now: Start planning your gardens!

It is April and that means it’s time to start planning out your gardens. If you haven’t considered a garden before, why not start this year to ensure you have access to fresh fruits and veggies for your family in a time when fresh foods may not be as readily available. Gardens can also provide … Continue reading Download Now: Start planning your gardens!

Friends of the Library Scholarships 2024

The Chelmsford Friends of the Library have selected their 2024 scholarship recipients! Gemma Bardouleau and Abhi Nair will each receive $500 to help pay for college in the fall. Gemma credits the Chelmsford Public Library as a catalyst for sparking her interest in helping others and pursuing a career as a clinical psychologist. Abhi attributes … Continue reading Friends of the Library Scholarships 2024