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

Strategic Plan 2020-2025

In October of 2018, the Chelmsford Library was excited to be one of three libraries to receive a Civic Engagement grant, a pilot project from the MA Board of Library Commissioners. Our REACT: Read, Engage and Come Together project focused on six key issues in America today, namely, Poverty and Food Insecurity; Racial Justice; The … Continue reading Strategic Plan 2020-2025

Library History

The original portion of the existing Chelmsford Library in Chelmsford Center was built in 1894. Mr. Amos F. Adams donated $30,000 to build the library itself, and later another $10,000 for library maintenance and operating costs. In gratitude for this gift, the building was called The Adams Library. It was built on land donated by … Continue reading Library History

Library Director

The Chelmsford Public Library has long stood as a pillar of the community providing the third place, the community’s living room, where people and ideas can come together – finding connections and comfort in each other. We are the community’s bridge to exploration, engagement, and enjoyment and we strive to be the spark for discovery … Continue reading Library Director

While You Are Waiting…Daniel Silva

I don’t know about you, but I love a good spy novel.Β  Daniel Silva is one of my favorite authors and I have been waiting for his new book, The Cellist, since I finished the previous one last July.Β  His series character, Gabriel Allon, is an Israeli spy, as well as a talented artist and … Continue reading While You Are Waiting…Daniel Silva

Read This Next…Pride Month

June is LGBTQIA Pride Month!Β  We hope you attended one of our events or browsed the many displays throughout the library.Β  We spent the month reading some great fiction titles that focus on LGBTQIA authors and themes.Β  Here are a few of our favorites: Deanna Recommends: The Guncle by Steven Rowley “Maisie and Grant have … Continue reading Read This Next…Pride Month

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – April 2, 2022

Check out the latest reviews from our teen volunteers! πŸ™‚ If you’re in grades 7-12 and interested in writing reviews for our website, check out our Virtual Volunteer Training! 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t DoΒ  By Amy Morin (2014) Reviewed by Abigail This self-help book follows a therapist who just faced a great loss … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – April 2, 2022