While You Are Waiting…The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett

Though it’s been almost a year since it was published, Brit Bennett’s poignant exploration of race and identity across the generations of one family remains highly sought after from the library. And its popularity is likely to continue, as there are rumors of an HBO series based on the book, to be produced by Issa … Continue reading While You Are Waiting…The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett

Learn To Read

Every Child Ready to Read From the moment children are born, they are like sponges absorbing the information in the world around them. At the library, we incorporate the research-based practices of Every Child Ready to Read in each and every storytime. And most importantly, you can talk, sing, read, write, and play with your child … Continue reading Learn To Read

Senior Services: Health and Wellness

  In the Collection Local Assistance Chelmsford Senior Center –  A communal space for seniors that provides a variety of services for different needs. They provide transportation services, recreational activities and other social programs that may be of interest to seniors. Chelmsford Board of Health – The mission of the Chelmsford Board of Health is to achieve … Continue reading Senior Services: Health and Wellness

Educational Websites and Resources

Library Resources StorytimeTV on Chelmsford Telemedia Watch staff from the public library and public schools read picture books on The Chelmsford Library’s TV show. Tune into Chelmsford Telemedia every evening at 7:00 pm for stories on the Educational Channels: Comcast 22 or Verizon 36. There are times that live programming may be shown rather than … Continue reading Educational Websites and Resources

Read it First: Books Hitting the Big Screen

Dozens of books are going from page to screen this year, and Chelmsford Public Library is here for anyone who prefers to read the book first. For those more interested in watching, many of these hit films and shows will be coming to our shelves soon as DVDs! Read on for your next great book … Continue reading Read it First: Books Hitting the Big Screen

2.18 Library Sponsored or Co-Sponsored Programs Policy

The Chelmsford Library is a welcoming place for all ages, backgrounds and abilities, and the library’s programs, and the organizations we partner with, will reflect this. In accordance with the library’s core mission, our programs “seek to enrich lives, extend personal and intellectual development, and enhance educational endeavors.” As stated in the Library’s collection development … Continue reading 2.18 Library Sponsored or Co-Sponsored Programs Policy

Fall Reading Challenge – What We Are Reading

We hope you are enjoying this year’s Fall Challenge!  It will probably come as no surprise that we are reading books in the challenge categories right along with you!  We thought we would share a few that we have enjoyed so far: READ A BOOK THAT FEATURES BAKING OR INCLUDES RECIPES Deanna read: Recipes for … Continue reading Fall Reading Challenge – What We Are Reading

Art on Thursdays at the Chelmsford Public Library

  Have you heard about Art on Thursdays and wonder what that is? Each month, on the last Thursday, there is a VIRTUAL program on a different artist, or style, or art related topic.  The best part about this program, is that if you register, but cannot make it- the recording will be shared with … Continue reading Art on Thursdays at the Chelmsford Public Library