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

Special Friends of the Library Book Sale, 12/1-12/10!

Find the perfect gift for the holidays, thanks to the Friends of the Library! Across from the Main Desk, we’ll have a table full of like-new items, perfect for that special someone on your list. Each item will be individually priced and supplies may be limited! In addition, the usual sale carts with hardcovers, paperbacks, … Continue reading Special Friends of the Library Book Sale, 12/1-12/10!

Donate to the Chelmsford Library

More Than a Century of Giving For more than 100 years, library philanthropy has been a tradition in the town of Chelmsford. It began in 1893, when a group of private citizens banded together and generously donated a collection of 1,846 volumes which became Chelmsford’s first “free public library”. It continued with the donation of … Continue reading Donate to the Chelmsford 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

Tax Forms & Help

Tax Forms Massachusetts and Federal tax forms are available in the library. We receive the MA Department of Revenue’s Form 1 for both Residents and Non-Residents, and Federal forms as part of the IRS’ Tax Form Outlet Program. As such, we are entirely reliant on them for the availability of tax forms. If we do … Continue reading Tax Forms & Help

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

Real Pets of Chelmsford Librarians

Here at the library, we have all been enjoying our 2021 One Book Chelmsford title, How To Be a Good Creature by Sy Montgomery.  The book is a collection of short essays about the animals that have enriched the author’s life, and that have taught her valuable lessons on how to be a “good creature” … Continue reading Real Pets of Chelmsford Librarians