Sensory Storytime - Registration Required

Join Ms. Marty in the McCarthy Meeting Room for a Sensory Storytime, designed for children with special needs and their caregivers. We will read, sing, and do some sensory play activities together. In order to keep the group small, registration is required. Children are......More

Join Ms. Marty in the McCarthy Meeting Room for a Sensory Storytime, designed for children with special needs and their 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 to bring or wear headphones, fidget toys, chews, and other comfort objects with them to storytime.If this sounds like it will be a good fit for your family, please email Marty at [email protected] to sign up!

McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)

Singalong (All Ages)

Join Marty 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.

Main Library - Greenway

MacKay Goat Yoga: Grades 9-12: Registration Required

Join us for a yoga class that features Chip-In Farms' friendly baby goats. Led by a certified instructor, it is suitable for all experience levels. Goat treats and cuddle time also provided. Classes take place outside so please dress for the weather and bring a yoga mat......More

Join us for a yoga class that features Chip-In Farms' friendly baby goats. Led by a certified instructor, it is suitable for all experience levels. Goat treats and cuddle time also provided. Classes take place outside so please dress for the weather and bring a yoga mat or blanket.For grades 9-12; sign up online starting 2 weeks before the event.

MacKay Branch - MacKay Side Yard

Intro to Coding with Dash Robots: Grades 1-4: Registration Required

MobileQuest S.T.E.M. Center will be introducing us to coding with Dash Robots. In this intro to coding class students will learn to program Dash to do anything they can imagine. They could have their Dash deliver a message, have a dance party, navigate an obstacle cour......More

MobileQuest S.T.E.M. Center will be introducing us to coding with Dash Robots. In this intro to coding class students will learn to program Dash to do anything they can imagine. They could have their Dash deliver a message, have a dance party, navigate an obstacle course or race through a maze! Each student will get their own individual tablet and robot to use during the duration of the program. For grades 1-4; sign up online starting 2 weeks before the event.

McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)

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 partici......More

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 participants. This is a weekly meeting, every Wednesday afternoon. Students are not obligated to come for meetings each week and are welcome to drop in on the weeks they are able. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jianna Christopher at [email protected] or 978-256-5521 ext. 1107

Conference Room

BattleBots: Grades 5-8: Registration Required

MobileQuest S.T.E.M. Center will be bringing their Dash Robots to do BattleBots with our middle schoolers. Time to level up your in the MobileQuest arena, in this program participants will modify our Dash robots with balloons, skewers, plastic straws and more as they p......More

MobileQuest S.T.E.M. Center will be bringing their Dash Robots to do BattleBots with our middle schoolers. Time to level up your in the MobileQuest arena, in this program participants will modify our Dash robots with balloons, skewers, plastic straws and more as they prepare for battle. Participants work individually controlling their battlebot until the last balloon is popped! Each student will get their own tablets and robots along with a separate bag of supplies for the duration of the program. For grades 5-8; sign up online starting 2 weeks before the event.

McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)

Summer Concert Series - Rockabye Beats

Rockabye Beats is a fun, interactive music experience for kids and families that’s full of singing, dancing, instrument play, and lots of laughter! With original songs and familiar favorites, it's an energetic and engaging program that gets everyone moving and making mu......More

Rockabye Beats is a fun, interactive music experience for kids and families that’s full of singing, dancing, instrument play, and lots of laughter! With original songs and familiar favorites, it's an energetic and engaging program that gets everyone moving and making music together.

MacKay Branch - MacKay Side Yard

Super Summer Crafts: for grades K-6: Registration Required

Join Miss Stephanie for a different super craft every week in person at the Chelmsford Public Library in the McCarthy Meeting Room. For grades K-6; sign up online starting 2 weeks before the event.

McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)

DnD Jr (Grades 3-6)

Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons summer campaign! Please email Youth Librarian Julia Sullivan at [email protected] for more information.

Conference Room

French Conversation Circle

The French Conversation Circle usually meets in the Conference room every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm. If you would like to be added to his list, please contact Jianna Christopher at [email protected].

Conference Room

Outdoor Baby Storytime (O-Walking)

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.This storytime will be held outside, weather pe......More

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.This storytime will be held outside, weather permitting. If bad weather, we will be inside.

McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)

Outdoor Storytime (all ages)

Join Deborah for a fun morning of stories, songs, rhymes, bubbles and the parachute! Registration is not required--drop in for some fun!This storytime will be held outside, weather permitting. If bad weather, we will be inside.

McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)

Gentle Flow Chair yoga

In this adaptive and approachable Yoga class, you will learn to practice one of the oldest physical disciplines in the world. The use of a chair will keep you stable and steady while carrying out seated and standing postures. Modifications will be offered throughout, ma......More

In this adaptive and approachable Yoga class, you will learn to practice one of the oldest physical disciplines in the world. The use of a chair will keep you stable and steady while carrying out seated and standing postures. Modifications will be offered throughout, making your experience uniquely catered to you and your body. The class will be guided with a mindful pace to help focus attention on your physical needs during each pose.Marcelle Bocko has practiced yoga since the 1980’s. Her goal as a certified Yoga Instructor is to make this ancient and beneficial practice accessible to anyone, no matter their capabilities or limitations.

McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)

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!

McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)

Writer's Group

Stop by the library every other Monday for this participant led group. Aspiring and seasoned writers can use this time to work on their writing, discuss their work with other writers or bring copies of your work to get feedback. This is a space to use how you need as yo......More

Stop by the library every other Monday for this participant led group. Aspiring and seasoned writers can use this time to work on their writing, discuss their work with other writers or bring copies of your work to get feedback. This is a space to use how you need as you start out or continue your writing career and allows participants to network with other local writers.

Conference Room

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

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 to.Anyone interested in the English Conversation Circles should contact Jianna Christopher at [email protected] or 978-256-5521 x1107.

Conference Room

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

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 Public Library. Each week participants will engage in discussions, games and fun activities related to the book that the group is reading. A good time is had by all! Registration is required. The Zoom link will be emailed in the early afternoon on Tuesday. For more information feel free to reach out to Deborah in the Children's Room at [email protected] we will begin exploring Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Participants are encouraged to read through chapter 26 (the entire book) before today's meeting.

Online - Zoom (Chelmsfordlibraryzoom)

Wednesday Morning Book Group

The Wednesday Morning Book Group reads and discusses a wide-selection of fiction, genre-fiction, and nonfiction. Our group is always looking for new members. You can choose to come to the library to meet in-person or meet via Zoom. To receive the link to join via Zoom, ......More

The Wednesday Morning Book Group reads and discusses a wide-selection of fiction, genre-fiction, and nonfiction. Our group is always looking for new members. You can choose to come to the library to meet in-person or meet via Zoom. To receive the link to join via Zoom, please register or email [email protected], and I will add you to the group's email list.

Conference Room

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 partici......More

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 participants. This is a weekly meeting, every Wednesday afternoon. Students are not obligated to come for meetings each week and are welcome to drop in on the weeks they are able. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jianna Christopher at [email protected] or 978-256-5521 ext. 1107

Conference Room

Summer Concert: The Jenni Lynn Duo

The Jenni Lynn Duo’s musical history dates back over 15 years having entertained at numerous venues in Southern NH, Northern MA, and North shore MA. Very unique in style and performance, they play all your favorite tunes from the 60's to the present day, and are one of......More

The Jenni Lynn Duo’s musical history dates back over 15 years having entertained at numerous venues in Southern NH, Northern MA, and North shore MA. Very unique in style and performance, they play all your favorite tunes from the 60's to the present day, and are one of very few groups who prefer to play to the crowd's liking instead of following a prepared set list. Do they take requests...? Yes they do as a matter of fact, they welcome them!

MacKay Branch - MacKay Side Yard

Teen DnD (Grades 7-12)

Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons summer campaign! Please email Youth Librarian Julia Sullivan at [email protected] for more information.

McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)

LARP Adventure: Grades K-2: Registration Required

Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) Adventure Program is an interactive and improvisational theater program in which participants create a storyline featuring a heroic character. Through acting out the plot of the story, characters evolve and grow. LARP Adventure Program me......More

Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) Adventure Program is an interactive and improvisational theater program in which participants create a storyline featuring a heroic character. Through acting out the plot of the story, characters evolve and grow. LARP Adventure Program members and staff emphasize community, communication, and creativity. We foster a safe space for exploring life skills through role play. Enjoyable aspects include working with friends to create of a story, the opportunity to overcome challenges, the pursuit of a character’s objectives, and game-like aspects such as intellectual puzzles and athletic play.For grades K-2; sign up online starting 2 weeks before the event.

Offsite - Bartlett Park

LARP Adventure: Grades 3-5: Registration Required

Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) Adventure Program is an interactive and improvisational theater program in which participants create a storyline featuring a heroic character. Through acting out the plot of the story, characters evolve and grow. LARP Adventure Program me......More

Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) Adventure Program is an interactive and improvisational theater program in which participants create a storyline featuring a heroic character. Through acting out the plot of the story, characters evolve and grow. LARP Adventure Program members and staff emphasize community, communication, and creativity. We foster a safe space for exploring life skills through role play. Enjoyable aspects include working with friends to create of a story, the opportunity to overcome challenges, the pursuit of a character’s objectives, and game-like aspects such as intellectual puzzles and athletic play.For grades 3-5; sign up online starting 2 weeks before the event.

Offsite - Bartlett Park

LARP Adventure: Grades 6-8: Registration Required

Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) Adventure Program is an interactive and improvisational theater program in which participants create a storyline featuring a heroic character. Through acting out the plot of the story, characters evolve and grow. LARP Adventure Program me......More

Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) Adventure Program is an interactive and improvisational theater program in which participants create a storyline featuring a heroic character. Through acting out the plot of the story, characters evolve and grow. LARP Adventure Program members and staff emphasize community, communication, and creativity. We foster a safe space for exploring life skills through role play. Enjoyable aspects include working with friends to create of a story, the opportunity to overcome challenges, the pursuit of a character’s objectives, and game-like aspects such as intellectual puzzles and athletic play.For grades 6-8; sign up online starting 2 weeks before the event.

Offsite - Bartlett Park