The Real Librarians of Chelmsford

What is the best way to get to know a librarian?  By getting them to dish about books, of course!  Each month, we will introduce you to one of the librarians of Chelmsford Public Library.  This month, we talked to Jeff Hartman, Marketing and Community Relations Specialist. Jeff started at the Chelmsford Public Library in … Continue reading The Real Librarians of Chelmsford

Chelmsford Library’s Summer Picks!

Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of summer for many, and whether you plan on lounging at the beach or hiding out in an air conditioned reading nook these next few months, Chelmsford Library has picks to tide you through the heat of the summer! Lesley Director For six amateur bakers, competing in Bake Week is … Continue reading Chelmsford Library’s Summer Picks!

Chelmsford Library’s Best Books of 2022

The year is wrapping up, and the Chelmsford Library’s staff have been waiting to share their favorite books with you! From mystery to graphic novels, fiction and nonfiction, we’ve read books from all over. Here are some of our staff’s favorite reads from this past year. Vickie Assistant Director of Support Services Profiles in Ignorance, … Continue reading Chelmsford Library’s Best Books of 2022

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

Chelmsford History

Chelmsford is a suburban community located in northern Middlesex County approximately 24 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. Chelmsford was incorporated in 1655 and has grown from a small rural community to a thriving residential suburban town of more than 33,000 people. To find out more about the history of this land prior to its incorporation, … Continue reading Chelmsford History

Bibliobites in June: Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of…. Salad!

For many of us, salads equal summertime.  In the winter, we may be happy to hunker down with steaming bowls of soup or sturdy casseroles, but when warmer weather (finally) arrives, we’re more likely to crave something lighter.  A cool, crunchy main-dish salad can be the perfect dinnertime solution– substantial without being too heavy, refreshing, … Continue reading Bibliobites in June: Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of…. Salad!

How-To Afternoons Series

Are you looking to pick up a new skill or hobby? Then check out our new series of programs aimed at getting you started with the guidance of an expert and some interactive, hands-on practice. Come and try something new with us! These sessions will be held on Sunday afternoons until Memorial Day. How-to sessions … Continue reading How-To Afternoons Series

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

Monica Wood – author visit with book signing! Thursday, July 11th at 6:00pm

Maine author, Monica Wood will be stopping here on her book tour for her latest book, How to Read a Book, on Thursday, July 11th at 6:00pm – here at the library! Register for seat HERE She will talk about her book, her writing, her research and her books will be available to purchase and have … Continue reading Monica Wood – author visit with book signing! Thursday, July 11th at 6:00pm