Morning Book Group

The Morning Book Discussion Group meets at 10 am on the third Wednesday of every month. The group meets in the conference room and on zoom. The group is led by Jessica Fitzhanso, Assistant Director of Outreach. She can be reached for questions or suggestions at 978-256-5521 x1115, or e-mail: jfitzhanso@chelmsfordlibrary.org. Sign up for email … Continue reading Morning Book Group

Evening Book Group

The evening group is a mix of people, young and not-so young who meet at 7 pm on the FIRST Monday of every month (with the exception of Monday holidays and summer months) for lively conversation. We read a mix of fiction and non-fiction titles. We laugh a lot. The group meets in a hybrid … Continue reading Evening Book Group

Reading Room

See the full Book Group Calendar Recent Blog Posts More Reading Room posts… Reading Lists Previous Friday Fiction Lists: Select Featured List:———————–-> Book Brunch, March 2021-> BookMarked!, February 2021-> Book Brunch, January 2021-> BookMarked!, December 2020-> Friday Fiction, November 2020-> BookMarked!, October 2020-> Friday Fiction, September 2020-> Friday Fiction, July 2020-> Friday Fiction, June 2020-> … Continue reading Reading Room

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – May 14, 2022

I’ll give you the sun by Jandy Nelson (2014) Reviewed by Diya Jandy Nelson’s novel I’ll Give You The Sun, published in September of 2014, is a marvelous and devastating story of two twins and their bond. Jude and Noah were the best of friends when they were young, but a series of tragic events … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – May 14, 2022

Strategic Plan 2020-2025

In October of 2018, the Chelmsford Library was excited to be one of three libraries to receive a Civic Engagement grant, a pilot project from the MA Board of Library Commissioners. Our REACT: Read, Engage and Come Together project focused on six key issues in America today, namely, Poverty and Food Insecurity; Racial Justice; The … Continue reading Strategic Plan 2020-2025

Teen Book Reviews – December 3, 2021

December is here, and the reviews keep rolling in! See what our teen volunteers have been reading & enjoying. You may find your next great read here! The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken (2012) Reviewed by Claire The Darkest Minds, by Alexandra Bracken, was originally published December 18th, 2012, and is about Ruby, a girl … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – December 3, 2021

Teen Book Reviews – December 15, 2021

Our teen volunteers continue to amaze me with the wide range of books they read and their candid, well-written reviews. Check out the latest installment below! The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare (2014) Reviewed by Braneeth Summary The Iron Trial is a fantasy novel written by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare, and … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – December 15, 2021

History Book Group

The History Book Group is an informal group which meets at 7 pm on the the last Thursday of every month (with exception of November and December; and no meetings in July or August), for people with an interest in history – local, U.S. and world history.  If you are new to the group, please … Continue reading History Book Group

4.1 Collection Development

Our Community and Our Values The Chelmsford Public Library serves a town population of over 36,000. While many of the residents are younger families with children, approximately 30% are 60 years old and older. The diversity of the Town is also increasing, with more than 12% of people identifying as Black, Asian, Hispanic, or Latino. We … Continue reading 4.1 Collection Development