Fall in Love with Nature through Books

April 27, 2023Books, Current News, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff Picks, UncategorizedJulia Sullivan

As we reach the end of April, the weather is warming up and it’s the ideal weather to take your reading outdoors. Celebrate nature under a shady tree, on the deck, or next to windows you’re finally getting to open up. These fiction and nonfiction recommendations feature beautiful descriptions of nature that will make you … Continue reading Fall in Love with Nature through Books →

Senior Services: Legal Assistance

In the Collection Local Assistance Attorney General’s Elder Hotline 1-888-243-5337 (TTY: 617-727-4765) – The Elder Hotline is available to callers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hotline, which is staffed by senior volunteers, provides dispute resolution services and is a comprehensive resource for information and referral on a full range of concerns. … Continue reading Senior Services: Legal Assistance →

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – February 9, 2022

February 9, 2022Teen, Teen Featured, Youth Services, Youth Services FeaturedMarty Mason

One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus (2017) Reviewed by Samrah One of Us is Lying, by Karen M. McManus is an incredible book that I could not put down. This book has an amazing plot twist that will really surprise you at the end. This is a very popular book – the … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – February 9, 2022 →

Driving-Test.org: MA Permit Practice

Free RMV permit practice tests, including 11 car practice tests, 6 motorcycle practice tests, 3 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice tests, 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL), and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions. Please Note: Driving-Test.org is not affiliated with or evaluated by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. … Continue reading Driving-Test.org: MA Permit Practice →

Upcoming Creativebug Classes for August

August 2, 2024Crafts, Library Information, Programs, ResourcesTodd Bowser

Creativebug is your portal to thousands of craft classes for all ages, interests, and skill levels. You can learn hundreds of crafts from book arts to chocolate work for free with your Chelmsford Public Library card, with new topics and classes added every week. Here are some new additions to the Creativebug library and live … Continue reading Upcoming Creativebug Classes for August →

Bibliobites in March: Showtime!

April 20, 2023Bibliobites, Book Groups, Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, UncategorizedAndrea Grant

It’s an embarrassment of visual riches when it comes to cooking. In addition to cookbooks with stunning, eat-off-the page photography, we have access to an almost limitless number of cooking shows, cooking competitions, and how-to cooking videos. Public television may have started the video revolution (thanks to Julia Child), but now cable channels, streaming services, … Continue reading Bibliobites in March: Showtime! →

Christopher Polson’s “Immersion”

This sculpture was created by artist Christopher Polson in 2017, specifically for the Library, as part of the creation of the Marjorie Scoboria Greenway and Carriage House. Entitled “Immersion,” the sculpture represents how reading can totally immerse a person into the story, where our imagination merges the story and our thoughts into a new world. … Continue reading Christopher Polson’s “Immersion” →

Top 10 Books checked out in 2022

January 6, 2023Books, Current News, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedJulia Sullivan

In 2022, Chelmsford Library patrons checked out thousands of reads across all genres. We’ve compiled the top ten books readers checked out the most last year, each having gone out over 100 times. Find out which books our readers had to have below! 10.) Wish You Were Here, Jodi Picoult Diana O’Toole is perfectly … Continue reading Top 10 Books checked out in 2022 →

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – September 23, 2022

September 23, 2022Teen, Teen Featured, Youth Services, Youth Services FeaturedMarty Mason

The Fear by Natasha Preston (2022) Reviewed by Claire The Fear by Natasha Preston was published in 2022 and is a YA thriller that’s a New York Times bestseller. A terrifying meme that originated from Izzy’s town is going viral. The meme asks people to repost the way they’re most afraid to die. Izzy herself … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – September 23, 2022 →

“There Goes the Neighborhood” Display

May 1, 2024Books, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedJulie Iatron

Looking for a fun thriller to read? Check out our “There Goes the Neighborhood” display filled with domestic thrillers. This a subgenre of thrillers that feature everyday settings and characters with a twist. You’ll be side eyeing your neighbors and questioning your spouse’s motives when you start reading these books! Here are some … Continue reading “There Goes the Neighborhood” Display →