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 →

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 →

The intellectual pursuits of individuals using library or internet resources are considered confidential information regardless of the age of the borrower. Such records shall not be made available to any individual or agency except pursuant to such process, order, subpoena, or warrant as may be authorized under the authority of, and pursuant to, federal, state, … Continue reading 2.19 Patron Privacy and Data Retention →

Skip to resources for speakers of other languages learning English (ESL/ESOL). Featured Online Resources   Conversation Circles & Other Groups The Chelmsford Library, as well as other libraries in the area, offer informal groups for people learning languages. These do change over time, so please check our event calendar or contact the library in question … Continue reading Language & Travel →

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 →

Purpose The Town of Chelmsford maintains security cameras inside and outside of Chelmsford Public Library to help ensure the safety of Library patrons and staff. The cameras also serve as a deterrent to theft, vandalism, illegal activities, or violations to the Library’s Appropriate Library Behavior policy in the Library and on Library grounds. Privacy/Confidentiality The … Continue reading 2.20 Security Camera Policy →

The Chelmsford Public Library is a resource for local information and community activities and events. In support of this mission, the library may accept free, printed flyers or literature on topics of educational, cultural, civic, social and recreational interest for display and distribution according to this policy. Questions about items covered under this policy should … Continue reading 2.13 Publicity in Library Facilities and on Library Grounds →