Evaluating Online Resources

Take The Library’s Online Tutorial More Resources To Check Your Facts & Bias This list is not meant to be comprehensive. There are many places to check an article or outlet’s bias, facts, or sources, these are just a few of our favorites. Skeptical of fact checkers? A good bias rater or fact checking website … Continue reading Evaluating Online Resources

Friends Gift Shop

The “Dot” T-Shirt! Click to expand artwork     Show your support for the Chelmsford Library and Friends of the Library with this limited-edition t-shirt. The artwork was drawn especially for us by Peter Reynolds, CHS grad, illustrator of the Judy Moody series, and author/illustrator of many picture books including the Dot and Ish. The … Continue reading Friends Gift Shop

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.Β  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

2.11 Meeting Room Policy

To reserve a meeting room, please visit our meeting room reservation page, here. The Chelmsford Public Library makes community meeting and study spaces available for public use on an equitable basis within the requirements described in this policy. These rooms are provided to further the mission of the Chelmsford Public Library as adopted by the … Continue reading 2.11 Meeting Room Policy

Homework Help

Homework Help Databases   Other Suggested Resources High School Ace – http://www.highschoolace.com An academic homepage for high school students where you can find links to subject sites, news, and reference sites Study Stack – http://www.studystack.com Find or create flashcards or other study activities for a variety of standardized tests and subjects MCAS Test Questions – … Continue reading Homework Help

Bibliobites-Trying Something New for June

Due to the ongoing pandemic and limited library service, this month the group members challenged each other to try to cook something new, difficult, or out of our comfort zone. Those present approached the situation from many different vantage points. One member chose to make a Chocolate Biscuit Cake for her husband’s birthday. The recipe … Continue reading Bibliobites-Trying Something New for June

Library Technology Manager Job Description

TOWN OF CHELMSFORD – POSITION DESCRIPTIONΒ  Library Technology ManagerΒ  Job Class:Β  Grade 6 FLSA: Non– Exempt Date Prepared:Β  10/30/23 Union Status:Β  N/A Department:Β  LibraryΒ Β Β Β Β  Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Wages set by Schedule (Non-Union)Β  Summary:Β  This position works with library management to plan, develop, and enhance the technology systems that make library services possible. Manages the library’s networks and … Continue reading Library Technology Manager Job Description

Non-Traditional Library Items

The library offers much more than traditional books, DVDs, and music. Check out our non-traditional collections below – and let us know if you have a non-traditional interest we can explore! Ukulele Kit Learn to play the ukulele! The Ukulele Kit contains one standard ukulele, a how-to-play book, a tuner (with instructions), one pack of … Continue reading Non-Traditional Library Items

Health & Wellness

Featured Online Resources   Print Materials Health-related print resources are shelved according to the Dewey Decimal System. Our catalog is available for searching, but general topics can also be found by browsing the shelf: 610 – Medical Sciences General 611 – Human Anatomy 612 – Human Physiology 613 – Promotion of Health 614 – Forensic … Continue reading Health & Wellness

Voter Engagement

As of the 2020 presidential election, the voting-eligible population in the U.S. was just over 239 million people. Nearly 160 million of those eligible voted in the election marking a 66.7% voter turnout. This was a record high but still signifies that about β…“ of eligible voters didn’t make it to the polls. Meanwhile, 76% … Continue reading Voter Engagement