2.10 Home Delivery Service

The Chelmsford Library Board of Trustees recognizes that illness or disability may prevent library use at times. Home Delivery Service provides delivery of materials to residents who may be unable to use the Library at any given time. Books will be selected by the Library staff and delivered by volunteers if available. Volunteers will be … Continue reading 2.10 Home Delivery Service

Chelmsford Library Staff Picks: Best Books From 2023!

    2023 was a great reading year for the staff at the Chelmsford Library!  We read a huge variety of new releases in fiction and nonfiction, we checked out some back list titles, and we borrowed cookbooks, picture books, and YA novels.  Personally, the second half of the year was really strong for me, … Continue reading Chelmsford Library Staff Picks: Best Books From 2023!

Spotlight: Mystery Book Group

The Mystery Book Group meets at 2:00 PM on the fourth Wednesday of every month.  We read a wide variety of titles, from the classics to historical mysteries to contemporary thrillers. Currently the group is fashioned on our hybrid model – members can attend in person at the main branch of the library or attend … Continue reading Spotlight: Mystery Book Group

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – November 19, 2022

November is here and, as always, we are feeling thankful for books! Check out the reviews below to see what our teen volunteers are reading and enjoying. Maybe you’ll find your next great read! With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (2019) Reviewed by Lily Released in 2019, With the Fire on High is … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – November 19, 2022

While You Are Waiting… A Slow Fire Burning, by Paula Hawkins

A Slow Fire Burning is the latest tale of psychological suspense from the author of the blockbuster bestseller Girl on the Train. A young man, Daniel Sutherland, has been gruesomely murdered, and it turns out there are a number of people that could have wished him dead. Daniel is the twenty-something year old son of … Continue reading While You Are Waiting… A Slow Fire Burning, by Paula Hawkins

Bibliobites in May: Ish the Third

It’s official: “-ish” is now a trend in the cookbook world.  It’s a positive trend overall, acknowledging that while we may not be discussing or producing something totally authentic (for one or multiple reasons), it’s close enough to (literally) give you the flavor of a particular cuisine.  And as the title of this post implies, … Continue reading Bibliobites in May: Ish the Third

Trick or Treat? Halloween Books for Every Reader

As the weather begins to chill and the days grow shorter, it is the perfect time of year to curl up with a good book! From Thrillers to Romances, Chelmsford Public Library has recommendations to give you puzzling tricks or warm-hearted treats this Halloween season.   Cozy Mysteries The Last Mrs. Summers by Rhys Bowen The … Continue reading Trick or Treat? Halloween Books for Every Reader

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – February 18, 2023

Enchanted by Alethea Kontis (2013) Reviewed by Vaanya The book Enchanted (The Woodcutter Sisters Book 1) written by Alethea Kontis, was published in 2013. It is a wonderful and adventurous book that takes you into a blissful fantasy. It has all of the typical fairytale stories but with a uniqueness added by the author. The … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – February 18, 2023

Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt

For Chelmsford Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, we are launching a scavenger hunt! Search out and read books that fit our clues to be entered to win a prize. The scavenger hunt launches June 1st, and is due back by August 31st. Download the form below! Want a head start? Here are some recommendations! A … Continue reading Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt