Teen Book Reviews – September 20, 2021

Check out the wide range of books our teen volunteers are reading and reviewing this fall! Do you see any of your favorites? 🙂 The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud (2014) Reviewed by Braneeth Summary The Screaming Staircase is a thriller novel set in Victorian England. An event known as “the Problem” has caused deadly ghosts … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – September 20, 2021

Bibliobites in November/December: Chasing Flavors

Unrelenting drive. Fierce determination. Boundless energy and ambition. Obsessive single-mindedness.  Plus a dollop of anxiety.  Put all these traits together and you have a recipe for what it takes to become a successful chef in the hyper-competitive world of fine dining. In addition to the above  qualities, many of today’s cooking stars have unusual backgrounds … Continue reading Bibliobites in November/December: Chasing Flavors

Programs for Young Children

See all Storytimes on the event calendar Weekly Fall Storytimes September 11 – December 15, 2023 If you have questions or feedback about our programs, feel free to send an email to youthservices@chelmsfordlibrary.org. We are doing our best to meet the needs of the community in a manner that prioritizes the well-being of our youngest patrons. … Continue reading Programs for Young Children

Voter Engagement

As of the 2020 presidential election, the voting-eligible population in the U.S. was just over 239 million people. Nearly 160 million of those eligible voted in the election marking a 66.7% voter turnout. This was a record high but still signifies that about ⅓ of eligible voters didn’t make it to the polls. Meanwhile, 76% … Continue reading Voter Engagement

Celebrate Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month Display

Each year, we observe National Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”  The observation started in 1968 … Continue reading Celebrate Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month Display