Library Newsletter - October

The Library is CLOSED on Indigenous People's Day, Monday, October 12

Dolly Day!

Come and celebrate the legacy and style of Dolly Parton here at the library! In honor of the legendary Dolly, join us for some great films, music, and a sparkling craft. 


1:00 PM: Screening of "Steel Magnolias" (PG)


3:30 PM: Screening of "9-5" (PG)


6:00 PM: Screening of the documentary "The Library That Dolly Built: Celebrating the People Who Made Dolly's Dream Come True"


Bring your own (non-alcoholic) beverage! The library will provide popcorn and treats.  



In between screenings, drop in to the McCarthy Meeting Room to make your very own diamond art bookmark. Dolly would be thrilled to see all those sparkles!


Questions? Please contact Julie Iatron, Assistant Director of Community Engagement at jiatron@chelmsfordlibrary.org.  

Friends of the Library Puzzle Sale

Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 pm at the Library

Featured Events

Reel Night Out: Gravity (PG)

Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30 pm

Declutter: Don't Toss THAT! Ten Things to Keep

Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

Presidential Doodles: John Tyler

Friday, October 9 at 10:30 am on Zoom

Brendan Mahan - Overcoming the Wall of Awful

Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

Gentle Flow Chair Yoga

Friday, October 16 at 3:00 pm at the Library


Felting with Lisa

Monday, October 19 at 6:00 pm at the Library


Thrive Caregiver Series: Preventing Bank Fraud

Thursday, October 22 at 2:00 pm on Zoom

Recurring Programs

Friends of the Library

First Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Library

Will meet on October 15 instead due to the Book Sale


Library Board of Trustees

Second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Library



Virtual Job Search Help

First and Third Wednesday at 10:30 am on Zoom


Intermediate English Conversation Circle

Tuesday at 1:00 pm at the Library


Beginner English Conversation Class

Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the Library


Virtual Fiber Arts Circle

Last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm on Zoom


French Conversation Circle

Second Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Library


Drop-in Chess

Third Saturday of the Month at 10:00 am at the Library

Online Partner Programs

Virtual Cooking: BBQ Mac and Cheese

Monday, October 5 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Classic American Horror Novels

Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Haunted Massachusetts

Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Virtual Cooking: Fall Favorite Recipes

Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Case Files from the Haunted Museum

Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Programs on Demand


Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo - Art in Flight

Thursday, October 8 at 2:00 pm


David Epstein - How Constraint Drives Genius

Tuesday, October 13 at 2:00 pm

More Library Programs!

For Teens and Tweens!

Spooky Story Contest - Teen Edition (Grades 9-12)

Entries Due By Saturday, October 17


High School Manga Club New!

Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30 pm

Kids Corner!

The Spooky Story Contest is back! Deadline for entries is Saturday, October 17

Winners will be announced at our Spooky Celebration on Saturday, November 7

Open to Grades K-8 and 9-12!

Fall Storytimes

Toddler Storytime, Ages 1-2

Mondays at 10 am


Preschool Storytime, Ages 3-6

Mondays at 11 am


PJ Storytime New day!

Mondays at 6:30 pm


Little Learners Playgroup

Drop in for ages 3-5

Tuesdays at 10 am


Sensory Storytime

Wednesdays at 10 am

Registration required!

Singalong

Wednesdays at 11 am


Playspace

Drop in for ages 2-3

Thursdays at 10 am


Storytime on Fridays

For Babies at 10 am

All-Ages at 11 am


Morning Munchkin Storytime

Saturday, October 10 at 10 am

Visit with Calvin the Therapy Dog

Saturday, October 10 at 10:30 am


Pumpkin Decorating (Ages 5 and up)

Saturday, October 10 at 3:00 pm


Crafty Kids Club: Glove Monsters (Grades K-5)

Thursday, October 15 at 4:15 pm

Main Library Hours:

  • Monday-Thursday: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm
  • Friday-Saturday: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Sunday: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, OPEN starting October 18

MacKay Branch Hours

  • Monday, 1-5pm
  • Wednesday, 12:30-8:30pm
  • Friday, 9:30am-5pm