VIRTUAL: Art on Thursdays- October - The Swirling World of Art Nouveau

Please CLICK HERE to register on zoom and receive the link.Have you ever been captivated by the sinuous curves and organic forms of Art Nouveau? This enchanting artistic movement, which flourished from the 1890s to the 1910s, revolutionized visual arts and architecture ......More

Please CLICK HERE to register on zoom and receive the link.Have you ever been captivated by the sinuous curves and organic forms of Art Nouveau? This enchanting artistic movement, which flourished from the 1890s to the 1910s, revolutionized visual arts and architecture with its emphasis on natural shapes, flowing lines, and decorative elegance. At the forefront of this style was Alphonse Mucha, a Czech artist whose iconic posters and illustrations epitomized the grace and beauty of Art Nouveau. This program explores the key characteristics of Art Nouveau and delves into Mucha's masterful works, uncovering how his distinctive style influenced not only graphic design but also the architecture and interior decor of the era. Image: Alphonse Mucha. Rêverie, poster for the publishing house Champenois, 1897. TTTh.Speaker Bio: Jane Oneail is a sought-after speaker, educator, and independent art historian. Jane curates and delivers engaging art appreciation programs through her company Culturally Curious, founded in 2017. She holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in New Hampshire, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit iamculturallycurious.comProgram provided by the Chelmsford Public Library and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This program is brought to you in collaboration with the Ashland, Groton, and Tewksbury Libraries.

Online - Zoom (AAdams)

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.

Main Library - Fireplace Area

Construction Zone: come build with us! Drop in for all ages

Come build with our giant collection of Legos, Duplos, and other construction toys! Drop in for all ages. Note: Legos have very small pieces; please use caution if attending with very young children!

McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)

Teen DnD One-Shot Adventure!

Casually interested in D&D? Looking to get a taste of play without committing to a group or campaign? Grab your dice and join us for a fun, action-packed one-shot encounter! No experience is necessary, and character sheets are available at the library. Please create a c......More

Casually interested in D&D? Looking to get a taste of play without committing to a group or campaign? Grab your dice and join us for a fun, action-packed one-shot encounter! No experience is necessary, and character sheets are available at the library. Please create a character ahead of time, and contact us with any questions. This program is for grades 7 - 12.Contact Julia Sullivan (978) 256-5521 ext. 1123, [email protected] with any additional questions

Conference Room

Monday Evening Book Group

Monday evening book group meets in person (downstairs in the conference room) as well as on zoom. Please register to save a seat, or to receive the link to join us over zoom.At this meeting we will be discussing The glassmaker by Tracy ChevalierVenice, 1486. Across th......More

Monday evening book group meets in person (downstairs in the conference room) as well as on zoom. Please register to save a seat, or to receive the link to join us over zoom.At this meeting we will be discussing The glassmaker by Tracy ChevalierVenice, 1486. Across the lagoon lies Murano. Time flows differently here – like the glass the island’s maestros spend their lives learning to handle.Women are not meant to work with glass, but Orsola Rosso flouts convention to save her family from ruin. She works in secret, knowing her creations must be perfect to be accepted by men. But perfection may take a lifetime.Skipping like a stone through the centuries, we follow Orsola as she hones her craft through war and plague, tragedy and triumph, love and loss.The beads she creates will adorn the necks of empresses and courtesans from Paris to Vienna – but will she ever earn the respect of those closest to her?Tracy Chevalier is a master of her own craft, and The Glassmaker is vivid, inventive, a virtuoso portrait of a woman, a family and a city that are as everlasting as their glass.

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

Homework Cafe Grades 5-8

McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire 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] - TBD

Online - Zoom (Chelmsfordlibraryzoom)

VIRTUAL: 50 Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0 ("You Must Give To Get")

The Library 50 Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a n......More

The Library 50 Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50 job seekers networking groups since 2016. This week's topic (November 5) is Networking. Register directly on Zoom HERE. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries.RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

Online - Partner Organization

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

Homework Cafe Grades 9-12

McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)

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

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 an essential purpose - helping to keep our shelves neat and organized! In this training, library staff will walk teens through the library and show them how to sign in for shelf reading, how our collection is organized, and answer any questions that may come up.Volunteers will need to complete an application and have it signed by a parent or guardian before registering for this training and earning service hours.If you have any questions, please email Marty Mason at [email protected].

Main Library - Children's Room

VIRTUAL - Declutter series with Jamie Novak: November How to Catch Up Before the Holidays

Please note this is a VIRTUAL event. Please CLICK HERE to register on zoom and receive the link.Log on for this month’s declutter club zoom when decluttering humorist Jamie Novak shares simple steps to catch up before the busy holiday season. Plus, the one thing she AL......More

Please note this is a VIRTUAL event. Please CLICK HERE to register on zoom and receive the link.Log on for this month’s declutter club zoom when decluttering humorist Jamie Novak shares simple steps to catch up before the busy holiday season. Plus, the one thing she ALWAYS gets ready. Then join the live guided tidy-up for a quick jumpstart!About Jamie:You may have seen her on morning TV, read her newest book Keep This Toss That, listened to her 10 Minute Podcast, or watched her YouTube Show. Jamie spends most days presenting virtual programs on how to de-stress and de-clutter, with a humorous twist. When not on the computer Jamie is clipping out recipes she never prepares. Check out her website for more information: https://jamienovak.com/ Program provided by the Chelmsford Public Library and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This program is brought to you in collaboration with the Ashland, Groton, and Tewksbury Libraries.

Online - Zoom (AAdams)

Novel Conversations Book Group

In November, the group will be meeting to discuss The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis"Egypt, 1936: When anthropology student Charlotte Cross is offered a coveted spot on an archaeological dig in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, she leaps at the opportunity. But after an unbeara......More

In November, the group will be meeting to discuss The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis"Egypt, 1936: When anthropology student Charlotte Cross is offered a coveted spot on an archaeological dig in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, she leaps at the opportunity. But after an unbearable tragedy strikes, Charlotte knows her future will never be the same. New York City, 1978: Eighteen-year-old Annie Jenkins is thrilled when she lands an opportunity to work for iconic former Vogue fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who's in the midst of organizing the famous Met Gala, hosted at the museum and known across the city as the "party of the year." Though Annie soon realizes she'll have her work cut out for her, scrambling to meet Diana's capricious demands and exacting standards. Meanwhile, Charlotte, now leading a quiet life as the associate curator of the Met's celebrated Department of Egyptian Art, wants little to do with the upcoming gala. She's consumed with her research on Hathorkare-a rare female pharaoh dismissed by most other Egyptologists as unimportant. That is, until the night of the gala. When one of the Egyptian art collection's most valuable artifacts goes missing . . . and there are signs Hathorkare's legendary curse might be reawakening. As Annie and Charlotte team up to search for the missing antiquity, a desperate hunch leads the unlikely duo to one place Charlotte swore she'd never return: Egypt. But if they're to have any hope of finding the artifact, Charlotte will need to confront the demons of her past-which may mean leading them both directly into danger"Copies of the book are available at the Main Library's circulation desk.New members are always welcome! This group meets in-person at the Main Library downstairs in the Conference Room.

Conference Room

Morning Munchkin Storytime! (Formerly Dads & Donuts) Drop in for all ages

Children are invited to bring their favorite grownups to enjoy this special storytime! Munchkins, juice, and coffee will be provided.This event is generously sponsored by the Family Resource Network. The Family Resource Network is funded by the Coordinated Family andCo......More

Children are invited to bring their favorite grownups to enjoy this special storytime! Munchkins, juice, and coffee will be provided.This event is generously sponsored by the Family Resource Network. The Family Resource Network is funded by the Coordinated Family andCommunity Engagement Grant from the MA Department of Early Education and Care.It is managed by Community Teamwork.

McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)

Genealogy: Irish SIG

For those interested in Irish Genealogy, please stop by for the monthly meeting of the Irish SIG group. Bring in your research to share or questions you have for others on how to approach genealogical research on your Irish ancestors.

Conference Room