The Real Librarians of Chelmsford

April 12, 2021Book Reviews, Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff Picks, UncategorizedReal LibrariansDeanna Parsi

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 Sean Smith, our new Head of Borrower Services. Sean was born and raised in Boston, … Continue reading The Real Librarians of Chelmsford →

Bibliobites in November/December: Flour Power

January 11, 2022Bibliobites, Book Groups, Books, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedAndrea Grant

Local legend/pastry queen/James Beard Award winner Joanne Chang is a very busy baker indeed. In addition to running the nine locations of her well-loved Flour Bakery and Cafe, she’s written five cookbooks, and with her husband, chef Christopher Myers, she owns Myers + Chang, a pan-Asian restaurant in Boston. Plus, she’s recently somehow found the … Continue reading Bibliobites in November/December: Flour Power →

New Story at the StoryWalk!

March 18, 2023Kids, Kids Featured, Town of Chelmsford, Youth Services, Youth Services FeaturedJulia Sullivan

Spring has arrived and so has a new story at the Sunny Meadow Farm Story Walk. The story The Thank You Letter by Jane Cabrera is a sweet story about a little girl who writes many thank you letters. As the inside book jacket describes “Grace writes thoughtful Thank You letters for her birthday gifts. … Continue reading New Story at the StoryWalk! →

Crime! Mysteries! Thrillers! Display

December 2, 2023Books, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedJulie Iatron

Loads of people like to read mysteries, crime novels, and thrillers, but do you know the differences between them? Mysteries follow clues to reveal the person who committed a crime. They can be standalone or part of a series. Dorothy Sayers is a classic example of a mystery writer with a long-running series in … Continue reading Crime! Mysteries! Thrillers! Display →

Motherhood in Novels

May 5, 2023Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff Picks, UncategorizedJulia Sullivan

With Mother’s Day around the corner, Chelmsford Library has put together recommendations that span the triumphs alongside the trials that come with motherhood and the mothers in our lives. Read on for a variety of fictional experiences with motherhood! Black Cake, by Charmaine Wilkerson We can’t choose what we inherit. But can we choose who … Continue reading Motherhood in Novels →

New StoryWalk!

October 19, 2023Books for Preschoolers, Books for Toddlers, Kids, Youth ServicesJulia Sullivan

Fall is upon us. The harvest season is nearing the end. Families will start to gather together inside for warmth, companionship, and good food. Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell is the perfect book to capture the spirit of this time of the year. Feast for 10 has been installed at the Story Walk up … Continue reading New StoryWalk! →

Women’s History Month Display

March 11, 2024Books, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedJulie Iatron

Celebrate Women’s History Month with some books written by incredible female authors and featuring strong female protagonists! Here are some possible titles to consider: One of my favorite reads of 2022 was When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill. Set in a 1950s America that looks similar to ours, but with one … Continue reading Women’s History Month Display →

Educational Websites and Resources

Library Resources StorytimeTV on Chelmsford Telemedia Watch staff from the public library and public schools read picture books on The Chelmsford Library’s TV show. Tune into Chelmsford Telemedia every evening at 7:00 pm for stories on the Educational Channels: Comcast 22 or Verizon 36. There are times that live programming may be shown rather than … Continue reading Educational Websites and Resources →

Resources for Housing and Homelessness

Please contact library staff at 978-256-5521 or in person for additional assistance. Shelters: House of Hope, Lowell, Ma Chelmsford Homeless Shelters & Services For The Needy Homeless Shelters And Supportive Housing Support: Chelmsford Community Services Coordinator, Jen Melanson Lowell Transitional Living Center Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless Community Teamwork: Housing & Utilities Help for Homeless … Continue reading Resources for Housing and Homelessness →

Real Pets of Chelmsford Librarians

April 5, 2021One Book, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, UncategorizedOne Book, Real LibrariansDeanna Parsi

Here at the library, we have all been enjoying our 2021 One Book Chelmsford title, How To Be a Good Creature by Sy Montgomery. The book is a collection of short essays about the animals that have enriched the author’s life, and that have taught her valuable lessons on how to be a “good creature” … Continue reading Real Pets of Chelmsford Librarians →