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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 →

Fall Reading Challenge – What We Are Reading

November 15, 2021Book Reviews, Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Uncategorizedreaders advisory, reading challengeDeanna Parsi

We hope you are enjoying this year’s Fall Challenge! It will probably come as no surprise that we are reading books in the challenge categories right along with you! We thought we would share a few that we have enjoyed so far: READ A BOOK THAT FEATURES BAKING OR INCLUDES RECIPES Deanna read: Recipes for … Continue reading Fall Reading Challenge – What We Are Reading →

Which Book to Read based on Taylor Swift’s Midnights

November 5, 2022Books, Current News, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff Picks, UncategorizedJulia Sullivan

In celebration of Taylor Swift being the first artist to have all ten spots on Billboards Top 100, Chelmsford Public Library has compiled a list of book recommendations for your favorite songs off her new album, Midnights. Read on to see which book you should read next! Lavender Haze –> In Five Years, Rebecca … Continue reading Which Book to Read based on Taylor Swift’s Midnights →

Aliens and Robots! Display

August 15, 2024Books, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedJulie Iatron

Science fiction–or “sci fi”, as it’s commonly known–is a genre of fiction whose content is imaginative but based in science. It relies heavily on scientific facts, theories, and principles. While some of the concepts might make you describe a sci fi novel as “fantasy”, the difference here is that the ideas and concepts … Continue reading Aliens and Robots! Display →

MVLC Boycotts New eBooks from Macmillan Publishing

January 30, 2020Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedJeff Hartman

There are almost 780,000 patrons in the towns served by the 36 libraries in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC). Beginning in November, the Macmillan publishing company announced that it would sell only ONE copy of every newly released eBook to each library system across the country. In response, MVLC has followed the lead of … Continue reading MVLC Boycotts New eBooks from Macmillan Publishing →

While You Are Waiting…Classics Book Group

November 9, 2020Book Groups, Books, Programs, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff PicksDeanna Parsi

While you are waiting for the next book in your hold queue, how about joining our brand new Classics Book Group? One day we were talking about the classics – the ones we have read and the ones that we should have read – and realized that we were likely not alone in wanting to … Continue reading While You Are Waiting…Classics Book Group →

Winter Reading Challenge: Read Bigger!

Make a resolution to Read Bigger in 2021! Join our Winter Reading Challenge. You only need one BINGO to be entered into the prize drawing, but we encourage you to stretch yourself to read in as many different categories as you can. Print this card (front and back) from home, or stop by the library … Continue reading Winter Reading Challenge: Read Bigger! →

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

January 19, 2023Books, Current News, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff PicksJulia Sullivan

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 →

2.5 Guidelines for use of the Library

To ensure that the Library “provides a welcoming, inviting public space for users of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities,” patrons need to be aware of certain guidelines for use of the Library, its materials and equipment. Foremost must be the safety of all users as well as respect and consideration for others and for Library … Continue reading 2.5 Guidelines for use of the Library →

2.16 Group Visits

Staff in various public service areas of the Library welcome visits from small groups in the community. Such visits might include a survey of services in the Children’s Room, Reference Department, or the MacKay Branch Library; a workshop in Reference tools which are available at the Main Library; or an overview of our library services. … Continue reading 2.16 Group Visits →