Conversation Circles
The Library’s Conversation Circles are volunteer-led casual gatherings aimed at helping people improve their language skills by speaking and interacting with other learners. All Conversation Circles are free and open to the public.
Contact Vickie Turcotte (978-256-5521 x1106) with questions about our English, French, and Chinese Conversation Circles. Contact Jianna Christopher (978-256-5521 x1107) with questions about our American Sign Language Conversation Circle.
The Library also maintains a list of language-learning resources for Conversation Circle volunteers and members.
Please note: Since COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, some of our conversation circles are beginning to meet in person. Check the calendar for specific locations.
See the full Conversation Circles calendarEnglish Conversation Circles
There Beginner English Conversation Circle on Tuesday mornings will not be meeting in the summer. It will start up again in September, 2022. The more advanced Intermediate Circle meets every Tuesday afternoon in the McCarthy Meeting Room from 1pm to 3pm. You do not need to register to attend, just come on by. Anyone interested in the English Conversation Circles should contact Vickie Turcotte (978-256-5521 x1106.)
French Conversation Circle
The French Conversation Circle usually meets every second Thursday of the month at 7 pm. This Circle is led by library volunteer MacLaren Harris, who sends out email updates to people interested in the French Circle. If you would like to be added to his list, please contact Vickie Turcotte at vturcotte@chelmsfordlibrary.org
Did you know that the Library has a collection of French books that you can borrow with your library card? The French collection is located on the first floor, opposite the Fiction section.
View all of the French-Language materials (books, movies and more) available in the library’s catalog (NOTE: this link searches our entire catalog, so it might take a minute to complete).
American Sign Language Conversation Circle
The ASL Circle meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 7:00-8:00pm. The agendas for meetings, both future and past, can be found in the ASL Conversation Circle digital notebook along with other resources.
If you would like to join this group or have any questions about it, please contact Jianna Christopher (978-256-5521 x1107).
View all of the American Sign Language materials (books and more) available in the library’s catalog (NOTE: this link searches our entire catalog, so it might take a minute to complete).
Chinese Conversation Circle
This group has ended due to lack of participation. It can be re-started if there are people interested in attending, so let us know!
Did you know that the Library also has a collection of Chinese books that you can borrow with your library card? The Chinese collection is located on the first floor, opposite the Fiction section.
View all of the Chinese-language materials (books, movies and more) available in the library’s catalog (NOTE: this link searches our entire catalog, so it might take a minute to complete).