Library Hours
Main Library
Mon-Thu: 9:30 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sun: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
CLOSED
Presidents Day
Monday, Feb 18
MacKay Branch
Mon: 1 pm - 5 pm
Wed: 1 pm - 8 pm
Fri: 10 am - 5 pm
Closed Sun, Tue, Thu, & Sat
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All of our book groups are free and open to all!
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Morning Book Group 
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MacKay Mystery Book Group
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Novel Conversations
Book Group 
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Evening
Book Group
by David Grann
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Knit Lit Book Group 
by Sarah Jio
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Ebooks, magazines, movies, TV shows, music, and audiobooks are available anytime on your computer or mobile device!
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Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.
A stunning crime has occurred right here at the library and only you can solve the mystery! Join with other guests to investigate by questioning witnesses and searching for clues. Enjoy a delicious selection of drinks and desserts on a fine spring evening!
Order Your Tickets Now! 
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Library Staff on Display!
February is Library Lovers month! Check out the display case by the meeting room and show your love for our staff by guessing who's who based on their childhood photos and you could win a CPL t-shirt! Do you have a collection or hobby you want to display? Let us know!
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Donate NEW pajamas for kids or teens in need, now through March 15. Look for donation boxes in the children's room and at MacKay. The more we collect, the more people we help, and we might win signed Bruins memorabilia or even a visit from their mascot, Blades the Bear!
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Tuesday, February 19 and Monday, February 26 at 6:30
Both movies are two hours and 15 minutes; be aware that
BlackkKlansman is rated R for language and violence. We'll also be showing movies for the whole family on Saturdays at 2:00 pm! We'll also be showing the documentary
13th on Friday, February 15 at 3:00 pm - rescheduled after Tuesday's storm.
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Thursday, February 21 at 6:30 pm
Join Robert Azzi, an Arab-American and native of New Hampshire, for a conversation about his experiences as a Muslim in America. Robert is a photo journalist, columnist, and public speaker who is eager to answer questions and engage in conversation about his life and religion. Register now! The Civic Engagement REACT Program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Sundays, February 24 at 2:30 pm
Join Lina Shastri of the Art of Living organization for a relaxing workshop on Mindfulness and meditation. Registration is required for each separate workshop meeting.
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Thursday, February 28 at 7:00 pm
Bring your critical thinking skills along, and
join Reference Librarian Lisa Francine to explore f
ake news - still a major problem on the internet. At this tech talk, learn that fake news has been around for a long time; learn how to evaluate and fact check information online.
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Saturday, March 2, 12:00 to 3:00 pm
This Volunteer
Fair is an opportunity
for non-profit organizations, community groups, and town departments to connect with potential volunteers and new members, network with each other, and to showcase their organizations. This event is sponsored by the Chelmsford Public Library and the Chelmsford Senior Center.
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Click here for Vacation Week Events!
Cooking, crafts, video games, and more!
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Middle School Book Club
Monday, February 25 at 4:00 p.m.
Can Kyle and his classmates Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library? After winning a contest to get locked in overnight at the new town library, they have to solve the secretive game designer's clues in order to get free!
Register now for grades 5-8!
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Author Talk: Jen Petro-Roy
Tuesday, February 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Our own former Teen Librarian Jen Petro-Roy will be speaking about her new books, Good Enough and You Are Enough
. Jen will also answer your questions and sign copies of her book following the talk. Don't miss this chance to meet a local Chelmsford author!
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Thursday, February 28 at 4:00 p.m. at the Main Library
Each month we make and take home an awesome DIY project, snack, or dessert. Youth entering grades 5-8 and homeschooled teens welcome!
Registration begins January 3.
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Mondays
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10:00 a.m.
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Toddler Rhyme Time (ages 1-2)
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11:00 a.m.
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Preschool Storytime (ages 3-6) |
Tuesdays
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10:00 a.m.
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Stay and Play (ages 1+)
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Wednesdays
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10:00 a.m.
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Yoga Storytime (ages 3-5)
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11:00 a.m.
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Merrily We Sing Along (all ages) |
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10:00 a.m. |
Play Space (ages 2-3) |
Fridays
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10:00 a.m. |
Drop-in Baby Storytime (infants)
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10:30 a.m. |
Drop-in Storytime at MacKay (ages 2-6) |
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11:00 a.m. |
Toddler Rhyme Time (ages 1-2) |
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Featured Kids' Programs
Click here for Vacation Week Events!
Crafts, Science Tellers, Drums Alive, and more!
Wednesday, February 13 at 4:15 pm
Wednesday, March 6 at 4:00 pm
Wednesday, March 13 at 4:15 pm
Join us for quick crafts for every age level of creative kid!
Registration is required for all Make-Its, except for the Make-It at MacKay, which is drop-in for all ages, though children under 6 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Saturdays at 2:00 pm, starting February 9
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Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 pm
Join the Friends to become more involved in your public library and to make new friends! The Friends meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the McCarthy Meeting Room at the library.
There's always something going on at the Library. Come learn how you can be part of it!
Friday, April 12, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 13, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Support the library and expand your own collection at our spring sale with fiction and children's books! (No nonfiction, though, that will be in our huge fall sale.)
Prior to the sale, there will be a special donation drop off day on Saturday, March 30 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, also at the Town Offices Gym.
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Message from the Trustees
Fundraising continues for the library's
Impact Fund! We're almost a third of the way towards our goal of $75,000 to fund a mobile Pop-up Library van. Make your impact today!
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