Chelmsford Public Library
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About Us
The Library in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA
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Contact Information
25 Boston Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Call 978-256-5521
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Thursday January 16 10:00am - 10:45am EST
PlaySpace (Ages 2-3)
Join our PlaySpace program for twos and threes to enjoy a story and then bring it to life with activities, crafts, and play! (Drop in, registration is not required.)
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Thursday January 16 3:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Teen Volunteer Shelf Reader Training
Are you detail oriented? Do you love books? Are you looking for community service hours? Our volunteer shelf reading program might be just for you! Register here to complete our brief in-person training to be a volunteer shelf reader. Our volunteer shelf readers serve a......More
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Thursday January 16 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Menopause program - Watch PBS documentary "The M Factor" followed by a panel discussion
Shredding the Silence on Menopause- First watching the documentary - The M Factor, and then discussion with a panel of specialists!Menopause is a silent epidemic that affects the health and well-being of millions of American women. In addition to experiencing traumatic ......More
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Thursday January 16 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Science Fiction Book Group
Our new Science Fiction Book Group will meet on the third Thursday of each month IN PERSON, with Lesley, in the Fireplace area. This month's discussion will be on the first two books in the Murderbot series by Martha Wells, All Systems Red and Artificial Condition. Th......More
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Friday January 17 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Baby Storytime
Join Deborah and fellow parents for a wonderful introduction to early literacy. Caregivers share parenting experiences with one another and bond with their babies through lap bounces, nursery rhymes, songs, and board books. Registration is not required--drop in for some......More
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Friday January 17 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Book Brunch
Join Jill and Julie in the fireplace area to hear about a bunch of new books out to add to your list. Coffee and snacks are provided.Now a monthly program!
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Friday January 17 11:00am - 11:30am EST
All Ages Storytime
Join Deborah for a fun morning of stories, songs, and rhymes! Registration is not required--drop in for some fun!
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Friday January 17 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Jessie Garcia
Please note this is a VIRTUAL event. Please CLICK HERE to register on zoom and receive the link.Author Jessie Garcia will discuss her new thriller, The Business Trip, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts."About Jessie: Jessie Garcia is an award-winning ......More
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Saturday January 18 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Drop-in Chess
Drop in at the Library! We will set up some chess boards and instructional books for participants of all ages to stop in and try their hand at chess!
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Saturday January 18 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Visit with Calvin the Therapy Dog!
Come to the Children's Room and meet Calvin the therapy dog! He loves to hang out with people of all ages, likes getting gentle pats, and is an all-around good boy.
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Monday January 20 All Day
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Tuesday January 21 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Preschool STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Explorers; drop in for ages 3-5
Come and join us for STEM Play Group! Every week we will explore a new STEM topic. We'll read a story, and then enjoy a hands-on activity based on science, technology, engineering, or math. Best for ages 3-5, but everyone from age 0-8 is welcome to attend with their ca......More
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Tuesday January 21 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Intermediate English Conversation Circle
Join our small informal group to practice speaking English. Come for 2 hours or drop in for a little while. We talk about anything and everything. There is no homework, and our conversations range from world issues to personal stories. Come listen, and talk if you want......More
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Tuesday January 21 5:15pm - 6:00pm EST
Zoom Book Club for Grades 3-5
Please join us for a Book Club for children in grades 3 - 5. Each week kids will be expected to read several chapters from a chosen book. Each book will be completed over the course of several weeks. Books will be available at the Circulation Desk at the Chelmsford P......More
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Tuesday January 21 6:30pm - 7:00pm EST
PJ Storytime!
Wear your jammies and bring a teddy bear for storytime with Ms. Julia in the Library! We will meet in the window seat area of the Children's Room.
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Tuesday January 21 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Virtual: Masters of Song: Rodgers and Hammerstein Part 1
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Explore the early career of composer RICHARD RODGERS, his successful collaboration with lyricist Lorenz Hart (Manhattan, Connec......More
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Wednesday January 22 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Sensory Storytime - Registration Required
Join Ms. Marty in the McCarthy Meeting Room for a Sensory Storytime, designed for neurodivergent children and caregivers. We will read, sing, and do some sensory play activities together. In order to keep the group small, registration is required. Children are welcome t......More
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Wednesday January 22 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Singalong (All Ages)
Join us for a morning of movement and song for the whole family! Enjoy favorite tunes and discover new songs you will love in English and a variety of world languages.
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Wednesday January 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Beginner English
ESL learners can stop by for basic lessons in English with an instructor.The instructor has taught for many years in both local schools and abroad. Please bring a notebook and your questions about English and its challenges. Materials will also be provided for particip......More
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Wednesday January 22 4:15pm - 5:15pm EST
DnD jr (Grades 3-6)
SESSION APlease note that participants may only sign up for one session each month. A 'Session A' participant cannot sign up for the following 'Session B'.Join in for an hour of adventure! Hone storytelling and collaboration skills through the game Dungeons and Dragons.......More
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Wednesday January 22 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
VIRTUAL: Author Leah Konen Discusses "The Last Room on the Left"
Please note this is a VIRTUAL event. Please CLICK HERE to register on zoom and receive the link.Author Leah Konen will discuss her new thriller, The Last Room on the Left, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts."About Leah: Leah Konen is the author of Kee......More
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Thursday January 23 10:00am - 10:45am EST
PlaySpace (Ages 2-3)
Join our PlaySpace program for twos and threes to enjoy a story and then bring it to life with activities, crafts, and play! (Drop in, registration is not required.)
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Thursday January 23 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Art w/J&J - Painted Wooden Coasters
This month, we are creating fun coasters to add to your home decor.We have small wooden circles and paint pens - come get creative!All materials will be provided for you so just bring yourselves and your creative ideas!
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Thursday January 23 7:00pm - 8:15pm EST
VIRTUAL: The Big Cut West of Tracy (The Hard Winter) with author Cindy Wilson
Please CLICK HERE to register on zoom and receive the link. The Big Cut West of Tracyis an approximately 45-minute presentation focusing on the railroad blockades that kept food and fuel from reaching the newly-formed towns in southwestern Minnesota and southeastern Dak......More
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Friday January 24 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Baby Storytime
Join Deborah and fellow parents for a wonderful introduction to early literacy. Caregivers share parenting experiences with one another and bond with their babies through lap bounces, nursery rhymes, songs, and board books. Registration is not required--drop in for some......More
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Friday January 24 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Bibliobites Book Group
Bibliobites is a book group with a culinary focus. We read a combination of cookbooks, culinary memoirs, and food-centric fiction. We often pick a theme for a meeting and encourage members to try recipes related to the theme. We do not discourage members from bringing i......More
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Friday January 24 11:00am - 11:30am EST
All Ages Storytime
Join Deborah for a fun morning of stories, songs, and rhymes! Registration is not required--drop in for some fun!
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Friday January 24 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Vicki Delany
Please note this is a VIRTUAL event. Please CLICK HERE to register on zoom and receive the link.Bestselling author Vicki Delany will discuss her new cozy mystery novel, The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery, in this installment o......More
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Saturday January 25 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Children's drawing workshop - ages 8-13. Registration required.
Join local teen artist for a drawing workshop. Learn more about techniques such as proportions and shading. Along with realistic drawing skills, will help students develop a creative and expressive mind.Appropriate for children ages 8-13. Registration required.
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Sunday January 26 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
The Chelmsford Community Garden’s annual Opening Meeting
The Chelmsford Community Garden’s annual Opening Meeting will be Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 1:00pm at the Chelmsford Public Library. The meeting is free and open to the public. It will be a good opportunity for all community gardeners to discuss updates for the 2025......More