CHELMSFORD LIBRARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Girl Scouts of Eastern MAssachusetts

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Annual Sign Up night for girls grades K-12 to join Girl Scouts in Chelmsford

North Middlesex ARES Group

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Emergency Communications training

English Circle - Beginners

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

English Conversation Circles Library volunteers run this Beginners English Conversation Circles for adults interested in improving their English speaking skills. A more advanced Circle meets weekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Both programs meet in the conference room on the lower level of the main library.

English Circle Advanced

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Library volunteers run English Conversation Circles
for adults interested in improving their English speaking skills.

The Library offers beginners English Conversation Circles on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

A more advanced Circle meets weekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Both programs meet in the conference room on the lower level of the main library.

Teen Crafternoon: Bottle Art!

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Come play!
The 3rd Tuesday of each month will be Teen Crafternoon. We'll draw, color, glue and sparkle. Bring your iPods for a fun time.
Grades 5 and up.

Chelmsford Telemedia Archival Review Board

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Setting CTM archival priorities

Chelmsford Women of Today

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Regular public monthly meeting of local non profit civic griup

Orchard Woods Condominiums

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Trustee Meeting

Technical SKills Share Group

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Unemployed technical workers share technical and computer skills. All are welcome.

MacKay Mystery Group

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: MacKay Branch Library at Anna MacKay Room

The Mystery Group picks two authors a month. Members read books by those authors and come prepared to discuss why they enjoyed these books better (or why they did not like them.) Were earlier books better crafted than more recent ones? Have characters developed over the years? Do you get a true sense of the place where the story is set? What good Mystery books have people read recently? The MacKay Library will have a variety of the featured authors' books available for loan in the month preceding each discussion.

Two Lynns condominium Trust

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room - kitchenette side

Condo Annual Meeting

High School Exchange

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room - window side

meet with travelers and parents to discuss trip

Memoir Writing workshop

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Writer Cindy Cantrell will lead a 4 weeks memoir writing workshop.

Girls Scouts Troop #66349

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room - kitchenette side

Girl Scout Bronze Award Project - Turtle Awareness-- children's coloring contest - protecting local turtles during nesting season

Closed Sundays

When: Sunday, May 26, 2013 - All Day
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Entire Library

closed

Library Closed for Memorial Day

When: Monday, May 27, 2013 - All Day
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Entire Library

Holiday closing

English Circle - Beginners

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

English Conversation Circles Library volunteers run this Beginners English Conversation Circles for adults interested in improving their English speaking skills. A more advanced Circle meets weekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Both programs meet in the conference room on the lower level of the main library.

English Circle Advanced

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Library volunteers run English Conversation Circles
for adults interested in improving their English speaking skills.

The Library offers beginners English Conversation Circles on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

A more advanced Circle meets weekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Both programs meet in the conference room on the lower level of the main library.

Anime Club

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Join us for a manga discussion and anime viewing. Ages 13 and up (Not all Anime is rated and may be inappropriate for younger children.)

Writers Group

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

The writers group meets at the library on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 7-9 p.m. Open to everyone who's interested in writing -all genres, all levels of skill.

Brushbot Building Fun at MacKay

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: MacKay Branch Library at Anna MacKay Room

Join us at the MacKay Library to build a brush bot. We will be using a small motor, batteries, and toothbrushes to create these fun and whirling bots. If time permits, we will have a quick Artbotic demonstration and create "spirograph like" work of art. For curious children 8 years and up. Space is limited, sign-up begins May 15 on our online calendar.

Art Reception

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Congressional Art Show Reception

Chinese Conversation Circle

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

A Chinese Conversation Circle meets each month on the last Wedneday of the month. It is led by Sherry Santangelo and Jane Wu.

Memoir Writing workshop

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Writer Cindy Cantrell will run a memoir writing workshop in the conference room on Thursday mornings in May.
Registration is encouraged.

History Group

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Library volunteer Bob Hanlon leads our History book group on the last Thursday of each month (except for November and December) at 7 p.m. in the conference room. This group is for people with an interest in history –local, U.S. and world history. If you are interested in taking part please ask for copies of the books at the Main Library's front desk.

Family Planting Day at MacKay - Preschool

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: MacKay Branch Library at MacKay Side Yard

Join as we plant our special garden at the MacKay Library. We will begin to plant our garden and we need your help. We will read a quick story then begin planting. This session will be for kids 3-5 and their parent and guardian.

Family Planting Day at MacKay - School Age Children

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: MacKay Branch Library at MacKay Side Yard

Join as we plant our special garden at the MacKay Library. We will begin to plant our garden and we need your help. We will read a quick story then begin planting. This session will be for School Age kids and their parent and guardian.

Lego club grades K-4 (register 3 weeks prior)

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Children in grades K-4th are invited to build with Legos in an unstructured environment. At the end of the program, the library will put the Lego creations on display for 3 weeks. Space is limited to 30 children.

@ The MacKay Branch, Birds of Prey April 19

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: MacKay Branch Library at MacKay Library

Join us Saturday June 1, 11 a.m. at MacKay for the Audubon Ark's Birds of Prey program Rescheduled from April 19th, 2013. The Audubon Ark will be bringing a great horned Owl, broadwinged hawk and a screech owl.
This is a great program for Children 10 years and up and a parent.
Space is limited. Registration begins April 5, 2012.

Bengalees of New England

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Cultural

Closed Sundays

When: Sunday, June 02, 2013 - All Day
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Entire Library

closed

Chelmsfor republican town committee

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Town committee which meets monthly

Evening Book Group

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Fireplace Area

Join a reading group. For stimulating conversation and lasting friendships you can't beat one. And, fortunately, at the Chelmsford Public Library, we are still looking for new members in both our morning and evening reading groups. We also have openings at our MacKay Branch. Take a break from the chaos in your life, seek some respite from the demands of technology and sharpen your mind. The library can be an oasis from the workaday world and a welcome outlet to the demands and stresses of home and family life. Talk, interact with other people, voice your opinion and this time, at least, we won't be saying shhhhh!

English Circle - Beginners

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

English Conversation Circles Library volunteers run this Beginners English Conversation Circles for adults interested in improving their English speaking skills. A more advanced Circle meets weekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Both programs meet in the conference room on the lower level of the main library.

Bodhi Meditation

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room - window side

The Bodhi Meditation, a non-profit organization, would like to offer free meditation sessions to the residence of Chelmsford.

Bodhi Meditation offers a unique stress relief system that stimulates physical renewal and promotes general health. It revitalizes the mind and frees the spirit, which facilitates improvements in both mental clarity and physical well-being.

English Circle Advanced

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Library volunteers run English Conversation Circles
for adults interested in improving their English speaking skills.

The Library offers beginners English Conversation Circles on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

A more advanced Circle meets weekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Both programs meet in the conference room on the lower level of the main library.

The Chelmsford Genealogy Club

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Chelmsford Genealogy Club is an informal genealogy group sponsored by the Library for sharing of information and ideas serving Chelmsford and surrounding towns. At many of our regular meetings we will offer one or two 20 minute talks to get you started on your genealogy quest. Some of the topics will be; Where to Start, Using Census Records, Visiting National Archives in Waltham, Using State Records in Boston, Choosing Software,etc. Check the library's website for news of special programs.

Cub Scout Pack 81

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Committee Meeting

Bubble Dance Party (ages 2-6)

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Celebrate June with a Bubble Dance Party! We'll dance ourselves silly with all our favorite songs and BUBBLES!

Open to ages 2-6 ONLY. All children must be able to dance on their own. (No baby siblings please.) Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

This is a drop in program. Come join us!

From Book to Movie -- Princess Bride

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

The first Wednesday of each month we'll watch a movie based on a book! Come see if the movie lives up to your imagination.

Most movies will be rated PG or PG-13.

Grades 5 and up.

Petting Zoo (Come to the library for tickets beginning May 23)

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

We will have a petting zoo at the library! There will be baby animals: goats, piglets, chicks, ducklings, bunnies and a lamb. Come to the library for free tickets for a 15 minute visit, from 10:00-12:00. Pick up tickets at the children's desk for your immediate family only.

GGG Chapter of Red Hat Society

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Social, community service

Chelmsford Friends of the Library

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Monthly Meeting

Novel Conversations Book Group

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Rain location for end-of-year picnic, book discussion and book selection for '13-'14

MacKay Novel Conversations

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Where: MacKay Branch Library at Anna MacKay Room

The Novel Conversations book group reads one book a month. The groups usually meet the first Friday at The MacKay Library.

Dora visits Dads and Donuts storytime (drop-in) Bring cameras.

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

This month we have a special storytime especially for dads and children ages 2 and up. (Moms are always welcome.) Dora the explorer will help us find treasure to begin our Dig into Reading summer reading program. Plus, representatives will be here to answer questions about Massachusetts' 529 college savings plan. Snacks will follow the stories.

Art reception for Carjan

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Art reception for Carjan

Closed Sundays

When: Sunday, June 09, 2013 - All Day
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Entire Library

closed

Investors Business Daily Forum

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room - window side

Financial Interest, Forum of people interested in financial & investment sharing Ideas and experiences
using the Investors Business Daily Newspaper

Ledgewood Terrace Condos

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Trustee Meeting

English Circle - Beginners

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

English Conversation Circles Library volunteers run this Beginners English Conversation Circles for adults interested in improving their English speaking skills. A more advanced Circle meets weekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Both programs meet in the conference room on the lower level of the main library.

English Circle Advanced

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Library volunteers run English Conversation Circles
for adults interested in improving their English speaking skills.

The Library offers beginners English Conversation Circles on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

A more advanced Circle meets weekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Both programs meet in the conference room on the lower level of the main library.

Anime Club

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Join us for a manga discussion and anime viewing. Ages 13 and up (Not all Anime is rated and may be inappropriate for younger children.)

Writers Group

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

The writers group meets at the library on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 7-9 p.m. Open to everyone who's interested in writing -all genres, all levels of skill.

Bubble Dance Party (ages 2-6)

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Celebrate June with a Bubble Dance Party! We'll dance ourselves silly with all our favorite songs and BUBBLES!

Open to ages 2-6 ONLY. All children must be able to dance on their own. (No baby siblings please.) Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

This is a drop in program. Come join us!

Edible Art for Teens -- MARSHMALLOWS!

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Come play with your food! We'll make pretty AND tasty creations.

Ages 10 and up only.
Drop in.

Dealing With Your Child's Difficult Behavior: parenting workshop; drop-in

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Learn the difference between discipline and punishment and how your style of parenting can be used to help your child more effectively.
You will also learn some specific techniques that have been proven to teach children what you really want them to learn.

Chelmsford Library Trustees

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

Monthly Meeting

Lego club grades K-4 (register 3 weeks prior)

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

Children in grades K-4th are invited to build with Legos in an unstructured environment. At the end of the program, the library will put the Lego creations on display for 3 weeks. Space is limited to 30 children.

Story Teen Training

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Children's Room

This training is mandatory for all new STORY TEENS. Please fill out an application online at http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen/volunteers/ or contact Sharon for more information. scolvin@mvlc.org

French Conversation Circle

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Conference Room

The French Conversation Circle usually meets every second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the main library's conference room on the lower level. This Circle is led by library volunteer MacLaren Harris

Beachy PJ Story Time

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Children's Room

The Story Teens will help us celebrate all things beachy and sandy with stories and songs!

All ages

Friday Morning Lecture Series

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

The Friday Morning Lecture series is co-sponsored by the Library and the LIRA and funded by the Chelmsford Friends of the Library. Check the website for details on the speakers

Family Activity Day in the Garden at MacKay

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: MacKay Branch Library at MacKay Side Yard

Join us at the MacKay Library for a Family Activity Day in the Garden. Stop by and help us care for the garden and find out what is growing.

Local Authors Event

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room (whole room)

A Gatheringof Local AUthors at the lirbary
Meet local writers at this unique library program.
Purchase signed copies of books. Authors will present brief descriptions of their books will be available at the end of the program to sign copies of their books if you'd like to purchase them.

Closed Sundays

When: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - All Day
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Entire Library

closed

Retired Educators Association Massachusetts

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at McCarthy Meeting Room - window side

Monthly Meeting

Teen Volunteer Training

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Chelmsford Public Library at Children's Room

This training is mandatory for all new teen volunteers. Please fill out an application online at http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/teen/volunteers/ or contact Sharon for more information. scolvin@mvlc.org