Library Hours
Main Library
Mon-Thu: 9:30am - 9pm
Fri-Sat: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sun: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. beginning the Sunday after Columbus Day and ending prior to Memorial Day.
MacKay Branch
Mon: 1pm - 5pm
Wed: 1pm - 8pm
Fri: 10am - 5pm
Closed Sun, Tue, Thu, & Sat
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Ebooks, magazines, movies, TV shows, and audiobooks are available anytime on your computer or mobile device!
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 Stronger by Jeff Bauman
We are very excited to annouce that this year's "One Book Chelmsford" town-wide reading selection will be Stronger by Chelmsford native Jeff Bauman. Jeff will also join us for an author visit in April. A full flyer of One Book events and copies of Stronger will be available at the Winterfest Social. |
Show and Tell: Bring an artifact, book or story to share with the group!
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Ellen Alden Author Talk
Friday, 1/13 at 10am
"You never know what you'll find in your attic"
Ellen Alden was fortunate to find Civil War letters from her Irish Immigrant great, great grandfather to his wife and children living in West Springfield, MA. Her novel portrays the struggles of the first generation Irish immigrants and the extraordinary sacrifices they made to survive in their adopted country.
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Chelmsford Art Society Holiday Member Show
Saturday, 1/14 from 2pm to 4pm
The Chelmsford Art Society will host a reception for members and the public. Come meet the artists and enjoy the art and live music.
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 Tuesday, 1/17 at 7pm
A new 4 month series - Come to one, or come to all 4! Learn about and discuss current environmental issues. The first month, we'll watch the documentary
Racing Extinction
, and the following three months we'll read and discuss books on different topics such as nature, extinction and sustainability.
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Eat More, Weigh Less
Wednesday, 1/18 at 7pm
Stop & Shop nutritionist, Julie Hersey, MS, RD, LDN will tell you how to lose weight effortlessly while still including your favorite foods. You will discover why eating more, not less, of certain foods can be the
answer to managing your weight and keeping it off.
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 "North and West of Chelmsford (Images of America)"
Thursday, 1/19 at 7pm
Local historian Fred Merriam has published another book of historic Chelmsford photos! Discover the golden age of the North and West villages in photographs and learn about the people who made it happen.
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"A Winter Escape"
Friday, 2/3 from 7pm-10pm
Once again, the library will host this popular community social. This fun after-hours party is also the kick-off for the annual "One Book Chelmsford" town-wide reading program. Enjoy delicious foods from local restaurants, music, and 6 different mini-escape-the-room challenges.
Tickets are limited and will be available for purchase beginning January 5th at the Main Library and the MacKay Branch. $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
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Submission Window : 1/8 through 1/21 at 5:30pm
Winterfest Reception: 2/5 from 2pm-4pm
Entries will be displayed at the
Chelmsford Library through February! For details and to print the submission entry form, please
click here.
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January Holiday Hours
Chelmsford Public Library will close at 1pm on Saturday, 12/31 and be closed on Sunday, January 1st and Monday January 2nd. Happy New Year! We will also be closed on Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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The Children's Department is ringing in the New Year with a NEW series of programs! The fall session of storytime has come to a close and the winter/spring session begins Monday, January 23rd.
What's happening in the meantime? Nicole Giroux, Head of Children's Services and Certified ChildLight Yoga Instructor, will be offering a series of children's yoga classes for four age groups: babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. This is a perfect opportunity for children to try something new!
For the full schedule of yoga classes at the Library, as well as class descriptions and age guidelines, check out our Children's Events Calendar or read Nicole's blog. After School Yoga requires registration but all other classes are drop-in. If you cannot attend any classes in January but are interested in more of this type of programming, or if you have questions or feedback, please contact Nicole a [email protected]. Your feedback will assist with planning future yoga classes at CPL!
Upgraded Play Area
The Children's Department at CPL recognizes the importance and value of play in children's learning and development. We are so happy to have a vibrant play area for our young patrons to use during their visits! We were recently able to purchase some wonderful new toys with a generous donation from the Chelmsford Friends of the Library. The Children's Department is so grateful for the Friends and their continued support!
Come on down and play with us!
There are many more programs happening here at CPL, see our full online calendar for more fun programs!
For a full calendar of Children's events, click here.
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