Library Lover Recommendations

February is Library Lover’s Month, and Chelmsford Library has plenty of books for you to celebrate. Show your love to your favorite libraries by trying these reads set in libraries, bookstores, and more! The Woman in the Library, Sulari Gentill The ornate reading room at the Boston Public Library is quiet, until the tranquility is … Continue reading Library Lover Recommendations

Read This Next…Notes from the Reader’s Advisory Team

With a whole library of titles to choose from, sometimes it is hard to decide what to read next.  Everyone has a different method of searching out their next title, whether it be browsing the stacks, asking friends for recommendations, or reading the latest book reviews.  But did you know that CPL’s Reader’s Advisory team … Continue reading Read This Next…Notes from the Reader’s Advisory Team

Bibliobites in October: Milking It

Christopher Kimball has almost single-handedly transformed the world of home cooking.  Love him or hate him (and there are fierce advocates on both sides), his reach and influence are undeniable.  He founded Cook’s Magazine in the 1980s, which begat Cook’s Illustrated in the 1990s, which then morphed into the America’s Test Kitchen empire, which includes … Continue reading Bibliobites in October: Milking It

Donation test

More posts from the Reading Room… LibCal Widget -or-   Upcoming Children’s Events See the full Kids’ Events Calendar   Full Calendar       Words words words words words words words words words. Words words words words words words words words words. Words words words words words words words words words. Words words words … Continue reading Donation test

Conversation Circles

The Library’s Conversation Circles are volunteer-led casual gatherings aimed at helping people improve their language skills by speaking and interacting with other learners. All Conversation Circles are free and open to the public. Contact Jianna Christopher (978-256-5521 x1107) with questions about any of our Conversation Circles. The Library also maintains a list of language-learning resources … Continue reading Conversation Circles

Bibliobites in October: True Grit

Recipe for a Boston chef: take one chaotic upbringing, add several crazy adrenaline-fueled teenage escapades, a pinch of caution, and a spoonful of insecurity. Stir in heaps of fierce determination and on-the-job learning.  Work all ingredients together 24/7 for about eight to ten years, then bake in a hot, hot oven until it all flames … Continue reading Bibliobites in October: True Grit

Genealogy & Obituaries

Featured Online Resources   Local History Room Main Library, Lower Level The Local History Room holds a valuable collection of books and other documents about the history of the Chelmsford area and people. A shelf listing of these materials is available through our catalog. These materials do not circulate, but library visitors may access the … Continue reading Genealogy & Obituaries

One Book

One Book Chelmsford is a community-wide reading program encouraging all residents to read a selected title and attend programming related to the book.  The title is selected each year and the Library provides free copies to share. Related programs typically start early in the calendar year and often include a visit from the author. The … Continue reading One Book

Chelmsford Bicentennial Quilt 1976

This hand-crafted quilt made by local residents hangs in a place of prominence within the library, at the entrance to the McCarthy Meeting Room. Each block on the quilt represents something unique from Chelmsford’s history. The following  descriptions for the quilt blocks were written in 1976 by the Bicentennial Club of the McFarlin School under … Continue reading Chelmsford Bicentennial Quilt 1976