Meet the Staff: Laura Judge

Laura Judge Supervisor of Reference and Technology Services 978-256-5521 x1211 ljudge@chelmsfordlibrary.org Besides working in public libraries, Laura has also been a research assistant at Harvard, a lecturer at Keene State College, a teacher, audio-visual archivist, and has spent time on the lecture circuit in Hungary. Her areas of interest include postcolonial studies, transformative justice, and … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Laura Judge →

Teen Book Reviews – December 3, 2021

December 3, 2021Teen, Teen Featured, Youth Services, Youth Services FeaturedMarty Mason

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 →

Senior Services: Health and Wellness

In the Collection Local Assistance Chelmsford Senior Center – A communal space for seniors that provides a variety of services for different needs. They provide transportation services, recreational activities and other social programs that may be of interest to seniors. Chelmsford Board of Health – The mission of the Chelmsford Board of Health is to achieve … Continue reading Senior Services: Health and Wellness →

Summer Reading has begun!

June 8, 2021Kids, Kids Featured, Youth Services, Youth Services FeaturedMarty Mason

We are so excited that Summer Reading is back at the Chelmsford Public Library, and hope you will join us for the 2021 “Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Challenge! If you participated in Summer Reading last year, you may already be familiar with our Beanstack tracker app that you can use to log your daily … Continue reading Summer Reading has begun! →

A Dozen Book Groups!

September 12, 2024Book Groups, Library Information Featured, UncategorizedJill Kenny

Did you know that we have 12 – yes 12 Book groups here at the Chelmsford Public Library?! If you have wanted to be in a book group; one of ours might work for you! We have three NEW book groups to highlight – Romance, Science Fiction and Real Reads (non-fiction). Between the Sheets: a … Continue reading A Dozen Book Groups! →

Teen Book Reviews – December 15, 2021

December 15, 2021Teen, Teen Featured, Youth Services, Youth Services FeaturedMarty Mason

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 →

Get Ready for Summer Reading!

May 16, 2024Books, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedJulie Iatron

Some people wait all year for summer because of the warm weather, the trips to the beach, and the outdoor barbeques. Me? I wait all year for summer READING. It’s the best reading of the year. Prior to joining the team here at the Chelmsford Library, I was really into allllll the summer reading … Continue reading Get Ready for Summer Reading! →

Spotlight: Mystery Book Group

May 23, 2022Book Groups, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Uncategorizedmystery, thrillersDeanna Parsi

The Mystery Book Group meets at 2:00 PM on the fourth Wednesday of every month. We read a wide variety of titles, from the classics to historical mysteries to contemporary thrillers. Currently the group is fashioned on our hybrid model – members can attend in person at the main branch of the library or attend … Continue reading Spotlight: Mystery Book Group →

Concerts at MacKay 2022

June 28, 2022Library Information, MacKayJeff Hartman

This summer marks the full return of the outdoor concert series to the heart of the community in North Chelmsford! The MacKay Branch, just off of Vinal Square, has played host to outdoor music for more than twenty years, and it was a blow to have that interrupted by Covid in 2020. After a short … Continue reading Concerts at MacKay 2022 →

Teen Book Reviews – May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021Teen, Teen Featured, Youth Services, Youth Services FeaturedMarty Mason

Check out the latest reviews from our teen volunteers! Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine, 1997 Reviewed by Sriya Starting off I’m going to be honest, I watched the movie Ella Enchanted before reading the actual book. *GASP* I know, I know, I’m ashamed of myself too. But as always, the book was much better … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – May 25, 2021 →