Bookmarked! Winter Reading Challenge

Here is the latest episode of our reading recommendation show, Bookmarked! To make it safer for all involved during these uncertain times, we filmed the episode via Zoom rather than in the studio.  It was not as glamorous, but we were able to properly socially-distance and you don’t have to try to understand us through … Continue reading Bookmarked! Winter Reading Challenge

Celebrate African-American Music Month with Hoopla, Freegal, and Kanopy

In the month of June, we celebrate African-American Music Appreciation Month. The music of the African diaspora in America is foundational to all American music. While no one collection could capture all of the magic of Black music, you can find all eras of folk, blues, gospel, jazz, rock and roll, R&B, and hip-hop on … Continue reading Celebrate African-American Music Month with Hoopla, Freegal, and Kanopy

New Year, New Books To Share!

If your TBR list needs some new titles for 2021, we have a great list for you! Shared during our first Book Brunch book share meeting, this list is composed of titles to satisfy almost any reading taste, recommended by readers just like you. Browse the list below and click through to place holds. Need … Continue reading New Year, New Books To Share!

One Book

One Book Chelmsford is a community-wide reading program encouraging all residents to read a selected title and attend programming related to the book.  The title is selected each year and the Library provides free copies to share. Related programs typically start early in the calendar year and often include a visit from the author. The … Continue reading One Book

Volunteer

Children’s Programming Volunteering (Grades 7+) Beginning in June 2022, we will have volunteer opportunities for teens in grades 7+ to assist with our Children’s programming. Trainings will be held the second Wednesday of the month in the Children’s Room. Please register for a training on our events calendar. Volunteer Shelf Reading (Grades 7+) Beginning in … Continue reading Volunteer

Summer Reading Challenge: Read a Banned or Challenged Book

Read a Banned or Challenged Book: It is tragic to hear news of books being challenged in 2022, but it’s happening with startling frequency of late. That is why we are challenging you to go a step further than those seeking to eliminate these titles and actually read them as part of the Adult Summer … Continue reading Summer Reading Challenge: Read a Banned or Challenged Book

Read This Next: Read with Our Book Groups!

If you’re a reader, you’ve probably been reading a lot lately, and perhaps this has depleted your TBR pile more quickly than past years. While we’re always ready to provide you with recommendations for new books, you might consider trying one of our book groups for an opportunity to read and share books you might … Continue reading Read This Next: Read with Our Book Groups!