Library Newsletter - September 2024

The Library is CLOSED on Labor Day, Monday, September 2

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is coming soon and donations ARE needed!

The Friends seek books of all kinds in good condition including recent best sellers, fiction, non-fiction, children's books, paperbacks! Open drop off times at the Library Carriage House are as follows: Weds, Sept 4 from 5:30-7:00pm

Fri, Sept 6 from 2:30-4:00pm

Sat, Sept 7 from 12:00-1:30pm

Wed, Sept 11 from 10:00-11:30am


The Sale will be held at the Town Offices' Gym, 50 Billerica Rd: Friday, September 27, 9:00 am to 7:30 pm

Saturday, September 28, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday, September 29, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Featured Events

Fix It Clinic

Saturday, September 7 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm

De-Clutter Workshop: Tidy Your Kitchen and Bathroom, Fast!

Thursday, September 5 at 7 pm on Zoom

Technology Works: Windows Basics 2

Tuesday, September 3 at 6:30 pm at the Library

Auroras: Nature's Light Show

Thursday, September 12 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

Partner Programs

Gardening for Wildlife in an Era of Climate Change

Wednesday, September 19 at 7:00 pm at the Library

Fall Planting for Trees and Shrubs

Tuesday, September 3 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


How to Become a Better Public Speaker

Wednesday, September 4 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Writers' Group Workshop

Monday, September 9 at 5:00 pm at the Library


Author Talk: Evan Friss - The Bookshop

Monday, September 9 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Banned in America

Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Unsung American Heroes

Wednesday, September 11 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

Recurring Programs

50+ Job Seekers' Network

First and third Wednesday at 9:30 am on Zoom


Intermediate English Conversation Circle

Tuesdays at 1:00 pm at the Library


Beginners English Conversation Circle

Wednesdays at 2:00 pm at the Library


Virtual Knitting Circle

Last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm on Zoom

The Pop Up Library is on the move!

Our mobile library is on the road and making stops around town throughout the week!


Would you or someone you know benefit from a home delivery service of materials from the Chelmsford Library? If so, please fill out this quick form with your contact information to let us know of your interest. We don't have a guarantee of service at this time, but we hope to be able to improve our system to be able to serve you in the near future.

Library Book Groups

Currently, most groups are meeting in person with a hybrid option.

Be sure to register to indicate if you're joining in person or via Zoom!

Check out the schedule and pick up a book today!

For Teens and Tweens!

Volunteer Training for Shelf Reading (Grades 7-12)

Thursday, September 5 at 3:30 pm at the Library


Volunteer Training for Kids' Programs (Grades 7-12)

Thursday, September 12 at 3:30 pm at the Library

Kids Corner!

Summer Reading continues until August 31!

Fall Storytimes begin on September 9

Stories on Mondays

Toddlers at 10 am

Big Kid Storytime at 11 am


STEM Explorers

Tuesdays at 10 am


PJ Storytime on Tuesdays

Now In Person at 6:30 pm!


Sensory Storytime

Wednesdays at 10 am

Registration required


Singalong

Wednesdays at 11 am

Playspace

Thursdays at 10 am (Ages 2-3)


Storytime on Fridays

For Babies at 10 am 

All-Ages at 11 am


Construction Zone

Saturday, September 7 at 10 am


Morning Munchkin Storytime

Saturday, September 14 at 10 am

Main Library Hours:

  • Monday-Thursday: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm
  • Friday-Saturday: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Sunday: Closed through October 20

MacKay is open!

  • Monday, 1-5pm
  • Wednesday, 3-6pm
  • Friday, 9:30am-1:30pm