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

Download Now: You need something good for the weekend!

For many, today has concluded a week of pretty dramatic changes in routine, home, and work environment. If you are headed into the weekend, you’re going to want to take something good to read with you. Here is a list of some really great escapes available now in Overdrive. View a full list of available … Continue reading Download Now: You need something good for the weekend!

A to Z World Food: Local Access to Global Flavors

If you visit the our non-fiction collection on the lower level, you’ll notice we are focused on food. Our cookbooks (641 in Dewey) are pushing the limits of what high-quality steel library shelving is capable of. Our selection of recipes and guides is literally massive, with books for nearly every palate and dietary preference. But … Continue reading A to Z World Food: Local Access to Global Flavors

Online Resources

Search the Internet Browse the Internet Public Library’s internet resource guide, or search using Google below. Email Quick Links:                 Research Databases Listed by name and by subject, these databases allow you to find articles and business, genealogical, biographical, education or general reference information: Resources by Subject: —Select a Subject—Business … Continue reading Online Resources

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

Celebrate Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month Display

Each year, we observe National Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”  The observation started in 1968 … Continue reading Celebrate Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month Display

Read This Next…Scary Books!

‘Tis the season for spooky reading!  What is the scariest book you have ever read? For me?  I had to sleep with the lights on for two weeks after reading Salem’s Lot by Stephen King!  Whether you like truly scary stories like that, or ghost stories, or gothics, or classics like Dracula and Frankenstein, see … Continue reading Read This Next…Scary Books!

Accessibility

Chelmsford Public Library is committed to making library services accessible for all our users. Main Library Handicapped Access The Main Library is fully handicapped-accessible. This includes access to all areas of the building, and all collections and resources. MacKay Library Handicapped Access The MacKay Branch is wheelchair-accessible to the first floor. This includes the following … Continue reading Accessibility