While You’re Waiting For… Spare, by Prince Harry

With over 450 holds in the Merrimack Valley alone, Prince Harry’s Spare has taken the world by storm. The Duke of Sussex opens up about his royal life, from the untimely death of his mother, Diana, to the turbulence that ensued after his marriage to Meghan Markle. Early reviews say, “For the first time, Prince … Continue reading While You’re Waiting For… Spare, by Prince Harry

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – September 23, 2022

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

Monica Wood – author visit with book signing! Thursday, July 11th at 6:00pm

Maine author, Monica Wood will be stopping here on her book tour for her latest book, How to Read a Book, on Thursday, July 11th at 6:00pm – here at the library! Register for seat HERE She will talk about her book, her writing, her research and her books will be available to purchase and have … Continue reading Monica Wood – author visit with book signing! Thursday, July 11th at 6:00pm

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – January 20, 2023

It’s a new year, and if you’re anything like me you are on the hunt for new books to read! Check out these reviews to see what our teen volunteers are reading, and maybe check one out today! 🙂 Jackaby by William Ritter (2014) Reviewed by Claire Jackaby, by William Ritter, is a supernatural YA … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – January 20, 2023

The Real Librarians of Chelmsford

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 talked to Jessica FitzHanso, Head of Reader Services. As you might imagine, Jessica is an avid reader!  … Continue reading The Real Librarians of Chelmsford

Bibliobites in February: Just. Really. Good.

Every now and then our group takes on a title that hits a certain sweet spot: the recipes are familiar enough, but with some unexpected twists; the resulting dishes are high on the flavor meter and low on the effort scale; ingredients are easily located in your favorite supermarket; and most telling, you enjoy the … Continue reading Bibliobites in February: Just. Really. Good.

Read This Next…Shark Week!

There is something fascinating about sharks – they are creatures of the deep, seeming alien as they glide gracefully through the water.  Some are harmless and some are quite dangerous. They can clear a beach just by passing through the neighborhood. They can also fuel a reader’s imagination. I remember reading Jaws by Peter Benchley … Continue reading Read This Next…Shark Week!

Tech Support for Seniors

The Chelmsford Library is happy to cater to the needs of our senior patrons. Please contact us at 978-256-5521 with specific concerns or questions. Tech Training One-on-One Sessions – Our Reference Staff works with patrons individually to help with specific problems (like creating a resume, troubleshooting unusual errors) or for more general topics (learning Microsoft … Continue reading Tech Support for Seniors

Bibliobites in May: Comme Ci, Comme Ça

What is it about French food that perpetually fascinates?  Is it that European cultural savoir-faire, or the elegance we typically associate with France?  Is it the food itself: not too challenging for most palates, often rich with butter and cheese; and accented with wine and herbs like tarragon or chives?  Is it the vibrant personalities … Continue reading Bibliobites in May: Comme Ci, Comme Ça