Library Newsletter - March 2020

Sign up to reserve your seat for One Book 2020! Lucy Knisley, author of Relish , will be joining us on Sun, March 1 at 2 pm ! Ann Hood, author of Kitchen Stories , on Thurs, March 19 at 7 pm !

The "New" Library Turns 20! On February 29, 2000 the expansion of the Adams Library was complete and we opened the doors to the huge 30,000 square foot building that we have today. Join us for crafts in the morning and music and cake in the afternoon! Please share your memories with us and help us celebrate!

Coming Up at the Library

Genealogy Club: Organizing Your Research Tues, March 3 at 7 pm

Youth Art Month Chelmsford Schools K-12 Art Reception Weds, March 4 at 5 pm

One Book Art Afternoon: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry Sun, March 8 at 2 pm

Tech Talk: Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks Thurs, March 12 at 10 am

Short Skirts, Oh My! A Brief History of Women's Rights Thurs, March 12 at 7 pm

Global Sex Trafficking Fri, March 13 at 1 pm

Family Game Day Sat, March 14 at 2 pm

Mindfulness Workshop Sun, March 15 at 2 pm

Volunteer Fair Sat, Mar 7 at 1:30 pm Chelmsford Senior Center Organizations can sign up for a table by filling out the form online. Individuals, come find your new volunteer job and learn about community organizations. Town Master Plan Survey Let your voice be heard! From traffic and housing questions to thoughts about education and the ongoing Age Friendly Initiative, this is your chance to weigh in on the future of Chelmsford. Responses must be submitted by March 13. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chelmsfordmasterplan

Book Groups Also, check out some new Friday Fiction books to LOVE at the end of February!

Monday Evenings Relish by Lucy Knisley and Kitchen Yarns by Ann Hood 3/2 at 7 pm

Novel Conversations Relish by Lucy Knisley and Kitchen Yarns by Ann Hood 3/6 at 12:30 pm

Knit Lit Relish by Lucy Knisley and Kitchen Yarns by Ann Hood 3/13 at 10:30 am

Morning Book Group I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes 3/18 at 10 am Mysteries at MacKay Faithful Place by Tana French 3/25 at 2 pm Reading History American Dialogue by Joseph Ellis 3/26 at 7 pm Bibliobites  Indian-ish by Priya Krishna 3/27 at 11 am

Events for Kids and Teens

Don't forget that we've got a monthly newsletter just for kids, teens, and their families! Sign up here!

Winter Storytimes

Mondays 10 am Toddler Rhyme Time (ages 1&2) 11 am Preschool Storytime (ages 3-6) Tuesdays 10 am Stay and Play (ages 1+) NO Storytime on Tuesday, March 17! Wednesdays 10 am Preschool Yoga Storytime with Nicole (ages 3-5) 11 am Merrily We Sing Along (all ages)

Thursdays 10 am Playspace (ages 2 and 3) Friday 10 am Baby Storytime (ages 0-1) 10:30 am Preschool Storytime at the MacKay Branch in North Chelmsford (ages 2-6) 11 am Toddler Rhyme Time (ages 1&2)

Family Make-it! at MacKay Wednesday, March 4 at 4 pm Drop in for all ages! Children under 6 must be accompanied by a parent Make-It! Jr.: Recycled Aliens Wednesday, March 11 at 4:15 pm Sign up for grades 3-4 Mini Make-It!: Flip and Draw Books Wednesday, March 18 at 4:15 pm Sign up for grades K-2 Make-It! Club: String Art Thursday, March 19 at 4 pm Sign up for grades 5-8

Edible Art Studio Tuesday, March 31 at 4 pm Grades 5-12, registration only.

Volunteer Training! Teen Shelf Readers - Tuesday, March 3 at 4 pm Children's Room - Thursday, March 5 at 4 pm Grades 7-12

Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library Meeting      Thursday, March 5 at 7 pm Join the Friends to become more involved in your public library and to make new friends! Come learn how you can be part of it!  Celebrate the Library with the Gift of Friendship! Help us reach our goal of having 2020 members by Feb. 29th, 2020 , the 20th anniversary of the day the newly-expanded library opened! We now offer a gift membership, where you can purchase a membership for a friend or loved one! Happy Birthday to the New Library! Saturday, February 29 at 1 pm On February 29, 2000 the expansion of the Adams Library was complete and we opened the doors to the huge 30,000 square foot building that we have today. Share your memories with us and support the Friends!