Kids & Family
Five Great Activities at the Chelmsford Public Library this Week
Music, books, crafts, and cooking, the library has it all for little kids to high schoolers!

Fifth Grade Book Discussion
Wednesday, August 8 at 4:00 p.m.
Get ready for middle school with a head start on your assigned Summer Reading! We will meet to discuss 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass in which former best friends Amanda and Leo have to fix their broken relationship as their shared birthday repeats over and over again!
Concerts at MacKay: Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys
Wednesday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m.
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Join us this summer for music, laughs, and fun on the lawn at MacKay. Bring your chairs or a blanket! Rain location: Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Rd., N. Chelmsford. Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys play their special mix of rockabilly, surf, American roots and Irish traditional music, dubbed "toddlerbilly!" Funded by the Kurt Kelly Memorial Foundation.
Animal Adventures with author Jerry Pallotta
Thursday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m.
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Shark vs. Whale, Rhino vs. Hippo, Lobster vs. Crab! Author and New England native Jerry Pallotta will read from his books about the alphabet, animals, and the new "Who Would Win?" series. Drop in for ages 6+.
End of Summer Teen Crafting Party
Thursday, August 9 at 3:00 p.m.
Calling all teens in 7th grade and up! Join us downstairs in the conference room to make decorations and activities for the End of Summer Bash on Saturday, August 18!
Teen Iron Chef
Thursday, August 9 at 4:00 p.m.
Create a tasty dessert with a secret main ingredient and wow our judges to win! (Please note, the main ingredient will contain gluten.) Drop in for middle & high school.