Immigration & Citizenship

Immigration to this country began with the Spanish in the 16th century and the English in 1607, crowding out American Indigenous peoples. Later immigrants faced resistance from the descendants of earlier colonizers as they began to have a profound impact on the identity and growth of the country. America’s promise of a new life in … Continue reading Immigration & Citizenship

Custodial/Maintenance Assistant job posting

CHELMSFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY CHELMSFORD, MASSACHUSETTS POSTING DATE: September 25, 2024; deadline 10/11/2024 POSITION:          Custodial/Maintenance Assistant DEPARTMENT:  Chelmsford Public Library SALARY:            $24.49/hr. HOURS:               37.5 hrs weekly, 4 evenings & weekend rotation required Responsible for routine custodial duties including: Empty trash & recycling, floor cleaning/maintenance, clean restrooms, clean windows, pick up trash, sweep walkways, dust/clean/polish furniture, etc. … Continue reading Custodial/Maintenance Assistant job posting

Employment at the Chelmsford Library

The Chelmsford Library is a department of the Town of Chelmsford, and is an EEO/AA Employer.  Vacancies for professional librarian positions  are posted  on the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners jobs listings database. All other positions are advertised on the town website and posted within the library. Current Openings: Full Time Custodial/Maintenance Assistant Job posting … Continue reading Employment at the Chelmsford Library

Library Resources for Seniors

Here are a few highlighted Library materials and services of interest to seniors. Please contact us at 978-256-5521 for details. Items in the Library Collection Large print books, fiction, mystery, westerns, romance, knitting, gardening, travel, history, investing, genealogy – and much more! Newspapers and magazines, including Consumer Reports (also available online) Jigsaw puzzles to work … Continue reading Library Resources for Seniors

Library Receives AARP Grant

The Chelmsford Public Library is excited to announce that we are one of 260 grantees chosen for a 2022 AARP Community Challenge Grant! As part of an education and awareness campaign for the recently approved Land Acknowledgement for the town of Chelmsford, the Chelmsford Library and the town’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee are partnering … Continue reading Library Receives AARP Grant

Expanded Academic ASAP

Collection of scholarly journals and general interest titles that covers everything from art and literature to economics and the sciences.  

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

As everyone knows by now, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong is our One Book Chelmsford 2022 title. Jess and Deanna talk about On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous in the latest installment of Bookmarked!  They discuss several of the main themes of the novel, as well as offer some great readalike suggestions. The … Continue reading On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

About Winterfest

The Winterfest Social is being moved to Spring! Watch for details on chelmsfordlibrary.org Winterfest Chelmsford is a celebration of the winter season by the local groups and organizations in Chelmsford. It is held every year during the first weekend in February. If your group is interested in sponsoring or hosting an event, please contact Tricia … Continue reading About Winterfest

Winterfest Events Map

Events for 2019 are being updated! Check back in for the final WinterFest events schedule The Winterfest Social is being moved to Spring! Watch for details on chelmsfordlibrary.org Locations for WinterFest events are marked on the map below – click each one for event details. You can also use the + and – buttons in … Continue reading Winterfest Events Map