Autumn Book Bingo Is Here!

September 16, 2024Books, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedJulie Iatron

It’s fall, y’all–time for Autumn Book Bingo! Join us from TODAY September 16th through Friday, November 15th for a reading bingo challenge. Instead of numbers, each shape on the card represents a unique reading prompt or theme. Your goal is to read books that match these prompts and mark them off your bingo card! … Continue reading Autumn Book Bingo Is Here! →

Econtent Resources

Stuck at home? Jump to 24/7 resources for: No Card? Sign Up Online Now! Highlighted resources: Storytimes Live! Online – Library staff livestream storytimes through Facebook Live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11am (each video is also available for 24 hours afterward) – stop by and say hi! Bookmarked – Short reviews of great … Continue reading Econtent Resources →

Give a Friends Gift Membership!

Show your support by giving someone a Gift Membership to the Friends of the Library! Gift Memberships cost $10, and come with all the privileges of a regular membership. After clicking the “Give a Gift” button below, you will be taken to Paypal to complete your purchase. After paying, be sure to click the Return … Continue reading Give a Friends Gift Membership! →

Library Lover Recommendations

February 16, 2023Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff Picks, UncategorizedJulia Sullivan

February is Library Lover’s Month, and Chelmsford Library has plenty of books for you to celebrate. Show your love to your favorite libraries by trying these reads set in libraries, bookstores, and more! The Woman in the Library, Sulari Gentill The ornate reading room at the Boston Public Library is quiet, until the tranquility is … Continue reading Library Lover Recommendations →

Adult Summer Reading Challenge!

June 7, 2021Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, UncategorizedAdult summer reading, readers advisory, summer readingDeanna Parsi

One of our favorite things about summer is having a little bit more time to read, whether it is packing a paperback in with the sunscreen, or enjoying the extra daylight to read on the deck after dinner. We know you feel the same way! We also know that while reading is always good summertime … Continue reading Adult Summer Reading Challenge! →

2.21 Pandemic Policy

The Chelmsford Public Library has established the following policy to follow in the event of a pandemic. The Chelmsford Public Library will close due to a pandemic in the event that there is a mandate or recommendation for closure issued by public health or government officials on the local, county, or state level. In the … Continue reading 2.21 Pandemic Policy →

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.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside Display

January 6, 2024Books, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedJulie Iatron

Winter is coming! Well, actually–it’s already here. And with our first snowstorm of the season approaching, this is a great time to come in and check out a pile of books. Why not embrace the season and take a look at our “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” display. You’ll find lots of books that feature … Continue reading Baby, It’s Cold Outside Display →

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Display

May 9, 2024Books, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedJulie Iatron

In the month of May we take time to reflect and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our shared history. Expand your reading horizons with one of these titles written by Asian American and Pacific Islanders and featuring AANHPI characters. Here are some … Continue reading Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Display →

While You’re Waiting For… I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

September 13, 2022Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff PicksJulia Sullivan

Child Actress Jennette McCurdy worked with Nickelodeon Studios for seven years before leaving acting and hiding from the public eye in 2014. This summer McCurdy broke her silence, releasing her controversially titled memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died. This book leapt to the the top of the New York Times Bestseller list, and is currently … Continue reading While You’re Waiting For… I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy →