Library Newsletter - November 14, 2022

The Library CLOSES at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 23

The Library is CLOSED on Thanksgiving and on Friday, November 25

Featured Events

Digging into Native History in New England

Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

We Still Live Here Screening and Q&A

Friday, November 18 at 7:00 pm at the Center for the Arts

Settler-Colonist Ties to Thanksgiving & Columbus with Claudia Fox Tree

Monday, November 21 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

Upcoming in November

What Can You Do about Climate Change in Chelmsford?

Monday, November 14 at 7:00 pm at the Library

Light refreshments will be served!

Pie! A Short History

Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

Compelling Questions: What's Up with the Monarch Butterfly?

Friday, November 18 at 1:00 pm on Zoom

Chopped Challenge: Pumpkin Pie Filling (Grades 5-12)

Wednesday, November 30 at 4:00 pm at the Library

Recurring Programs

Tech Talk: Connecting with Social Media

Wednesday, November 16 at 2:00 pm at the Library

Beginner's English Conversation Circle

In Person - Thursdays at 2:00 pm


50+ Virtual Job Seekers Networking Group

Every other Wednesday at 9:30 am on Zoom


Virtual Knitting Circle

Every other Wednesday at 6:30 pm on Zoom


Intermediate English Conversation Circle

In Person - Tuesdays at 1:00 pm


American Sign Language Conversation Circle

Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

Kids Corner!

Gingerbread Festival!

Saturday, December 3, starting at 10:00 am, with sessions every half hour

Be sure to sign up every child who is participating!

Fall Storytime Schedule

Stories on Mondays
Toddlers at 10 am
Preschool at 11 am

In Person at 10 am

PJ Storytime on Tuesdays
Zoom and FB Live at 7 pm

Outdoors at 10 am

Playspace on Thursdays

Outdoors at 10 am


Outdoor Storytime on Fridays

For Babies at 10 am 

All-Ages at 11 am


Dads and Donuts

Saturday, December 10 at 10 am

Zoom Book Group, Grades 3-5

Tuesdays at 5:15 pm


Read Next Best Junior Chef - Lights, Camera, Cook! by Charise Mericle Harper and discuss a few chapters at a time! We'll be starting on November 15 and continuing through December 6. December 13 will be a Book Fun program and then we'll take a break until some time in January!

Not So Simple Crafts (Grades K-6)

Wednesday, November 16 at 4:15 pm


Super Simple Crafts (Grades K-6)

Wednesday, December 7 at 4:15 pm

Library Book Groups

Currently, all groups are meeting in person with a hybrid option.

Be sure to register to indicate if you're joining in person or via Zoom!

Check out the schedule and pick up a book today!

Check here for updates on available library services!

  • Monday-Thursday: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm
  • Friday-Saturday: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Sunday: 1:00 to 5:00 pm 

MacKay is open for curbside pickup:

  • Monday, 1-5pm
  • Wednesday, 3-6pm
  • Friday, 9:30am-1:30pm.