Library

Mission Statement

The Chesterfield Public Library is the community connection to reading, lifelong learning, and personal enrichment for people of all ages. The library maintains an open, unbiased environment and upholds the public's right of access to information. The library also serves as an informal community gathering place.

Services

In house and online materials and resources are available to you. Browse and place holds for delivery with your library card by clicking here for books, ebooks, magazines, audios, movies, music, and databases.

Can't find it in the CWMARS catalog? Search other libraries across Massachusetts through the Commonwealth Catalog by clicking here.

Connect to Massachusetts Library System online databases that are available to all card holders by clicking here

For your electronic devices, explore Libby the library reading app by clicking here or searching for the free Libby app in your app store.

Wifi access is available to the public 24/7 on the Library grounds and a public computer is available for for use by patrons.

Children's Storytime

• Wednesdays at 10:30 AM! All ages welcome.

For other children's storytimes, art projects, science experiments, sing-a-longs, and more, go the following state website and enjoy!

Access the statewide calendar listings of free virtual library program events at this website.

We're now on Facebook. Please follow us here!

Meet Wowbrary below and use the sign up tab in the upper left hand corner to receive a weekly email alert that will list all of our new acquisitions. Take a peek, order books, and be up on all the latest!

2024 Special Programming

We have some fantastic programs coming up, plus our Wednesdays in July series! All programs are free and open to the public. See our Facebook page here for further details.

• Tis the Season for Merry and Bright! We will be hosting a New Year's toasting on Saturday Dec. 30, 2023 from 9-1 with sparkling apple cider and Challah bread with butter and honey. Stop by the library and peruse our seasonal holiday materials to enjoy.
• Pinecones for the Birds is January's simple fun craft for winter creatures. Come coat a pine cone with peanut butter and birdseed to hang in your yard for birds and animals to nibble. All supplies are provided for as long as they last.
• It's time for our Winter Social! Saturday, February 17, 9 AM-12. Coffee, tea, cocoa, baked goods and fruit. Join us and catch up with your neighbors as the light begins to return.
• Bunnies are back again! Wednesday morning, April 24, at 10:30, Vera Clark Smith, "the accidental breeder," of Dingle Road in Worthington will bring six, Easter born baby rabbits to story time.
• Plant a Pansy for May Day on Saturday, May 4, 9 - 1 PM. Everything you need for that special gift for that special person.

Summer Programs for 2024 coming soon!

 *These events are supported by the library, our COA's multigenerational grant funds, and the Friends of the Library.

2024 Library Pass Program

Passes to local Museums and destinations are available at the Library!  Passes may be checked out during open library hours, are expected to be returned promptly after use so they are available for others, and may be returned in our outside return box if the library is closed. If you need more information or have questions about specific passes and library events please come by or contact the library by phone 296-4735 or email chesterfieldpubliclibrary@gmail.com.

• USS Constitution Ship Museum in Boston
• DCR MASS PARKS
• Clark Museum in Williamstown
• Look Park in Florence
• Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory in South Deerfield
• MASS MoCA in North Adams

Friends of the Chesterfield Public Library

The purpose of the Friends of the Chesterfield Public Library is to foster support for the Chesterfield Public Library in the community. Library lovers are invited to join this group that has produced author talks and the popular town phone book, sponsored summer reading programs, purchased needed equipment, and wonderful museum passes. Friends help the library and make fun and friends while at it. Meetings are short and few, usually an annual meeting with project groups getting together as needed. It's easy to become a Friend!  Call FOL president Sarah Prince at 413-296-9201. 

Need a library card? Complete the "Library Registration Card Form" (see upper left link) and bring it to the library. Forms may be dropped in the book return when the library is closed. Please note that the form requests a license or ID#. This should be an identification number other than your social security number. If you already have a CWMARS card from another library, you do not need to register for an additional card.