General Services for Seniors

Besides Library Resources and Tech Support, Library staff have also compiled this list of services, resources, and information. General Resources: Age Friendly Chelmsford – A new initiative to enable people of all ages to actively participate in the community. Coordinated by the Council on Aging and other town departments, including the library. AgeSpan: Formerly Elder … Continue reading General Services for Seniors

Econtent Resources

Stuck at home? Jump to 24/7 resources for:   No Card? Sign Up Online Now! Highlighted resources: Storytimes Live! Online – Library staff livestream storytimes through Facebook Live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11am (each video is also available for 24 hours afterward) – stop by and say hi! Bookmarked – Short reviews of great … Continue reading Econtent Resources

Library Resources for Seniors

Here are a few highlighted Library materials and services of interest to seniors. Please contact us at 978-256-5521 for details. Items in the Library Collection Large print books, fiction, mystery, westerns, romance, knitting, gardening, travel, history, investing, genealogy – and much more! Newspapers and magazines, including Consumer Reports (also available online) Jigsaw puzzles to work … Continue reading Library Resources for Seniors

Read This Next…Notes from the Reader’s Advisory Team

With a whole library of titles to choose from, sometimes it is hard to decide what to read next.  Everyone has a different method of searching out their next title, whether it be browsing the stacks, asking friends for recommendations, or reading the latest book reviews.  But did you know that CPL’s Reader’s Advisory team … Continue reading Read This Next…Notes from the Reader’s Advisory Team

Transparent Language

Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for online language learners of all levels—and it’s all free and easy to use with a library card. It provides unlimited access to more than 120 languages, including ESL for speakers of over 26 languages, and 12+ Indigenous languages. Lessons and course materials are designed … Continue reading Transparent Language

Gaming and Coding

Gaming is a fun activity that helps flex your critical thinking skills and connect with others. Let us help you find your next awesome gaming experience!   Find a video game in our Catalog Find a board game in our Catalog Join us online for Smash Bros! Check out our Events Calendar for more information … Continue reading Gaming and Coding

What Book Should You Read for Hispanic Heritage Month? *Quiz!*

At Chelmsford Public Library, Hispanic American Heritage Month celebrates the works and contributions of authors from Central and South America, as well as the great books they have published. Take this quiz for a recommendation on which book to start with, and come into the library for even more picks from our librarians!   What … Continue reading What Book Should You Read for Hispanic Heritage Month? *Quiz!*

Bibliobites in February: Just. Really. Good.

Every now and then our group takes on a title that hits a certain sweet spot: the recipes are familiar enough, but with some unexpected twists; the resulting dishes are high on the flavor meter and low on the effort scale; ingredients are easily located in your favorite supermarket; and most telling, you enjoy the … Continue reading Bibliobites in February: Just. Really. Good.

The Library is Going Solar

Early next week, crews will begin installing solar panels on the roof of the Library! As reported in April in the Chelmsford Independent, the Town chose to install solar panels on the Library not only to save money, but also to help inform the public on the benefits of solar energy. The article quoted Chelmsford … Continue reading The Library is Going Solar