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 →

Featured Online Resources   Print Materials Periodicals Barron’s – Current year only: Periodicals Room Banker & Tradesman – Current year only. Periodicals Room Economist – Current year only: Periodicals Room Forbes – Current year only: Periodicals Room Kiplingers Personal Finance – Current year only: Periodicals Room Money – Current year only: Periodicals Room Wall Street … Continue reading Business, Finance, & Legal →

Thank you for your interest in helping with the Friends’ Book Sale! The signup sheet will be available in September. Please check back to sign up for a spot. 2018 Book Sale Times Thu, Sept 20: 6pm – 9pm (setup) Fri, Sept 21: 9am – 9pm Sat, Sept 22: 9am – 6pm Sun, Sept 23: … Continue reading Book Sale Signup →

Status of the Library, Updated Monday, June 14th The state mandate has been lifted, but be mindful that children and many others have not yet been vaccinated. Masks are still advised if you have not been fully vaccinated. In the meantime, when you visit us you’ll find that much of the library’s seating has been … Continue reading COVID-19 Information & Library Status →

As of September 2020, the Census Bureau reported that 34 million people lived in poverty in America, and in 2019 The National Alliance to End Homelessness reported that 567,715 people were experiencing homelessness in America. More than 30 million people in America need the government’s help to keep from going hungry, including 5.3 million elderly … Continue reading Poverty & Food Insecurity →

Resources and Websites for the Quarantine Words Alive! #QuaranTEENS Activities to help you cope with COVID-19 and learn from the news. TeachingBooks Home Edition Available through September 15, delve into the world of young adult books. Experience read-along performances of favorite titles that are translatable into 100+ languages. Scholastic Free online courses. The educational company … Continue reading Educational Resources and Websites →

Library Resources   Additional Online Resources Chelmsford Community Education – A variety of classes offered for all ages. Registration fees may apply. ESL Resources for Chelmsford Patrons – courses or other information for learning English as a speaker of another language Open Culture – This website is a hub for digital education, with links to … Continue reading Self-Education →