Consumer Information

Featured Online Resources Print Materials Consumer Reports Magazine – Current issues are available to check out in the Periodicals Room on the upper level, and current and older issues are in the Reference area Boston Consumers’ Checkbook – Current and older issues are in the Reference area NADA Guide – Price guide for used … Continue reading Consumer Information →

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 →

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 →

Chelmsford Bicentennial Quilt 1976

This hand-crafted quilt made by local residents hangs in a place of prominence within the library, at the entrance to the McCarthy Meeting Room. Each block on the quilt represents something unique from Chelmsford’s history. The following descriptions for the quilt blocks were written in 1976 by the Bicentennial Club of the McFarlin School under … Continue reading Chelmsford Bicentennial Quilt 1976 →

Biography & History

For Chelmsford History, please see our Chelmsford History Resource Guide. Featured Online Resources Print Biography Collection Main Library, Lower Level We have an extensive collection of adult biography books, at the call number Biog/ and arranged alphabetically by the last name of the person they are about. Also in this collection are large … Continue reading Biography & History →

Bibliobites in April: One Pot, One Pan, One Book

May 17, 2023Bibliobites, Book Groups, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedAndrea Grant

Sustainability: it’s a word and an idea that’s on everyone’s radar. But it’s such an all-encompassing concept that often it’s hard to figure out how we can and should apply it to different aspects of our lives. In the supermarket and in the kitchen, then, what does sustainable mean, and how would we incorporate such … Continue reading Bibliobites in April: One Pot, One Pan, One Book →

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 →

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 ⅓ of eligible voters didn’t make it to the polls. Meanwhile, 76% … Continue reading Voter Engagement →

Carriage House & Greenway

After years of planning and construction, the Marjorie Scoboria Greenway officially opened to the public on September 9th, 2017, providing a place in Chelmsford Center for residents and visitors to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. The Greenway is located on the site of the Scoboria House, home of Marjorie Scoboria, and the Dutton House. … Continue reading Carriage House & Greenway →

2.14 Art Exhibition Policy

The Chelmsford Public Library welcomes the opportunity to allow groups, organizations, or individuals to use the library picture rail on the main level for art exhibits. Space is provided for educational, cultural, civic, or recreational exhibits. Space is not available for strictly commercial purposes. The purpose of the exhibit policy is to provide guidance in … Continue reading 2.14 Art Exhibition Policy →