Library Newsletter - October 15, 2020

Check here for updates on available library services! Beginning Monday, October 5, we have increased the hours that we're open! Senior and High Risk Patron hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30 - 10:30 am. Monday-Thursday: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm Friday-Saturday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Sunday: Closed New! Automatic Renewals began October 5 No need to log in or call the library to renew your books anymore, they will be renewed for you automatically on their due date. This will work on books, DVDs, audiobooks and any items that can usually be renewed. Not available for items that have been borrowed from outside of the Merrimack Valley Consortium, 7 day materials, or items with holds.

Featured Online Programs Many of our programs can only be accessed using Zoom or Facebook Live. Call or email the library if you need help using these resources!

New England Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger Tuesday, October 27 at 7 pm

Art on Tuesdays - Edward Hopper: Sunlight and Solitude Tuesday, October 20 at 7 pm

Climate Justice with Nia Keith of Mass Audubon Thursday, October 22 at 7 pm

Virtual SPOOKY Trivia Night Friday, October 23 at 7 pm

One Book Chelmsford Returns! An Evening with Ann Hood Friday, November 19 at 7 pm

Chelmsford Telemedia Presents: Civil Rights: A Documentary by Jesse Heines Available online or broadcast on Channel 8 - Mondays at 7:30 pm, Wednesdays at 9:00 am, and Saturdays at 7:00 pm

See all online events!

Library Book Groups You can find more reading recommendations from staff on our website!

Wednesday Morning Book Group Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Weds, October 22 10:00 am

Bibliobites Cook Like a Pro by Ina Garten Friday, October 30 11:00 am

Monday Evening The Secrets We Kept by Laura Prescott Monday, November 2 7:00 pm

Novel Conversations A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult Friday, November 6 12:30 pm

Knit Lit The Murder List by Hank Philippi Ryan Friday, November 13 10:30 am

Resources for Kids and Teens

Fall Storytimes on Zoom and streaming to Facebook Live Don't forget that we've got a monthly newsletter just for kids, teens, and their families! Sign up here!

Pre-School Storytime Mondays at 10:00 am

PJ Storytime Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

Sing Along Storytime Wednesdays at 10:00 am

PlaySpace at Home Thursdays at 10:00 am

Zoom Baby Storytime Fridays at 9:00 am

Toddler Storytime Fridays at 10:00 am

Saturday Storytime Saturdays at 10:00 am

Friends of the Library

For a limited time only, the Friends will be accepting donations for their next sale! The Library Carriage House parking lot can be accessed from Bartlett Road, behind the library, and volunteers will be there to help transfer donations to storage in the garage. Books, DVDs, and CDs must be in good condition! We can NOT accept magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias, or VHS tapes.   Check the library's website for updates. Any questions? Email: chelmsfordfriends@gmail.com