Book Brunch: Fall for these titles!

Thanks to all who joined us for our Book Brunch book share program this month!ย  Jess and Jill shared some new titles coming into the library, and attendees (readers just like you!) told us what they have been reading and recommending. Fall is always full of great new books from big authors, so our list … Continue reading Book Brunch: Fall for these titles!

2.0 Objectives and Purpose of the Library

The Chelmsford Public Library System accepts, as its basic objective, the provision of materials and services to the public, as outlined in the American Library Associationโ€™s โ€œMinimum Standards for Public Library Systems, 1965โ€: To facilitate informal self-education of all people in the community. To meet the informational needs of all by providing materials or referral. … Continue reading 2.0 Objectives and Purpose of the Library

WorldCat

A catalog showing most of the items held in libraries around the world. To request items in WorldCat (but not in Chelmsford’s catalog or the Commonwealth Catalog, please contact the Reference Desk.

3.1 Accidents / Incidents

ACCIDENT REPORT: Whenever a patron or staff member is injured in an accident in Library buildings or on Library grounds, the supervisor present should fill out an accident or incident report form and return it to the Director as soon as possible. Multiple copies of the accident report are kept at all public desks at … Continue reading 3.1 Accidents / Incidents

Niche Academy: Technology Learning

Tutorials created by staff in Chelmsford and libraries across the country, focusing on technology and research topics. Click into any tutorial for a step-by-step guide, with text, graphic, and video instructions, on topics such as using Microsoft Word, using Instragram, researching your family’s genealogy, buying a new computer, and more. We also take suggestions for … Continue reading Niche Academy: Technology Learning

Lecture Series

The Marjorie B. Scoboria Friday Morning Lecture Series is a collaboration between the Chelmsford Library and the Learning in Retirement Association (LIRA). This series is presented on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1 PM. There are no Friday Lectures in the following months: January, June, July, and August. Lecture topics are often related … Continue reading Lecture Series

Foster Campos Banjo Clocks

In 2019, Dave Duane donated two banjo clocks to the Town of Chelmsford. Both clocks were made by Foster Campos, of Pembroke, MA. One is on display in the Main Library, and the other is at the MacKay Branch. Foster Campos, 1926-2007, was a self-employed clockmaker, working in Pembroke. A long-time member of the National … Continue reading Foster Campos Banjo Clocks