2.20 Security Camera Policy

Purpose The Town of Chelmsford maintains security cameras inside and outside of Chelmsford Public Library to help ensure the safety of Library patrons and staff. The cameras also serve as a deterrent to theft, vandalism, illegal activities, or violations to the Library’s Appropriate Library Behavior policy in the Library and on Library grounds. Privacy/Confidentiality The … Continue reading 2.20 Security Camera Policy →

Thankful

November 22, 2021Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff Picksreading, staff picksDeanna Parsi

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! It is a time for gathering with family and friends, for turkey and pumpkin pie, and for thinking about all of things that make us feel thankful. In that spirit, we here at the library wanted to share some of the books and authors that fill us with gratitude: … Continue reading Thankful →

Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2022!

June 27, 2022Books, Library Information Featured, Programs, Reading Room, Reading Room Featuredreaders advisory, summer, summer readingDeanna Parsi

One of our favorite things about summer is having a little bit more time to read, whether it is packing a paperback in with the sunscreen, or enjoying the extra daylight to read on the deck after dinner. We know you feel the same way! We also know that while reading is always good summertime … Continue reading Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2022! →

Summer StoryWalk at Sunny Meadows!

June 14, 2024Books, Books for Preschoolers, Kids, Kids Featured, Youth Services, Youth Services FeaturedAndrea Grant

The story Poetree by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds and illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani has been installed at Sunny Meadow Farm in South Chelmsford. Put on a hat and some sunscreen and walk along a nature path and read the story. Stop at 19 different stakes and read each page together. This is an opportunity to get outside, … Continue reading Summer StoryWalk at Sunny Meadows! →

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – March 9, 2022

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

This Heart of Mine by C.C. Hunter (2018) Reviewed by Diya In the novel This Heart of Mine, C.C. Hunter does a beautiful job of exploring young, heart-throbbing love through the eyes of both Matt and Leah. Because Leah suffers from a heart condition that forces her into carrying around an artificial heart, she is … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – March 9, 2022 →

Book Brunch Reading Recommendations!

February 14, 2022Book Reviews, Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, UncategorizedBook Brunch, readers advisoryDeanna Parsi

Thanks to all who joined us for our Book Brunch book share meeting this month! Jess and Deanna shared some new titles coming into the library, and attendees (readers just like you!) told us what they have been reading and recommending. This month’s selection has a bit of everything to keep you busy while you … Continue reading Book Brunch Reading Recommendations! →

Get more out of music with Freegal!

July 25, 2023Resources, Staff Picks, UncategorizedTodd Bowser

Do you reminisce about the uninhibited days of free* music downloads? Do you dabble in everything from pop hits to obscure masterpieces? Do you want to stream for hours, create your own playlists, and discover new music for free, anytime, without committing copyright infringement? (*In all honesty, back in the Napster & Kazaa days of … Continue reading Get more out of music with Freegal! →

Real Librarians of Chelmsford

December 21, 2022Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff PicksJulia Sullivan

What is the best way to get to know a librarian? By getting them to dish about books, of course! Each month, we will introduce you to one of the librarians of Chelmsford Public Library. This month, we spoke our new Assistant Director of Outreach, Lesley Kimball. Lesley is a NH – and library – … Continue reading Real Librarians of Chelmsford →

New Books for You to Look Forward to!

April 17, 2020Book Groups, Books, Friday Fiction, Programs, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff Picks, UncategorizedJessica FitzHanso

Hello readers! In the midst of this pandemic, we feel privileged to bring you a bit of levity to look forward to: Books for Summer! We have compiled a list of some big names (Elin Hildebrand, Jenny Colgan, Emma Straub, Jennifer Weiner) and a free ranging list of some weightier titles (historicals, curmudgeonly characters, narrative … Continue reading New Books for You to Look Forward to! →

Book Brunch January 2024

January 24, 2024Book Groups, Book Reviews, Books, Friday Fiction, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedJill Kenny

A new year welcomed a new format for Book Brunch – in-person only in the fireplace room. There was coffee, delicious snacks and lots of books shared. Julie and I shared 10 books each and then heard from others what they have read recently, to create a nice list to start off the year with. … Continue reading Book Brunch January 2024 →