Summer Reading Challenge: Read an author that is new to you

Summer is winding down, and so is our Summer Reading challenge. Have you had a chance to complete your Bingo card yet? We will accept entries until August 30, so there is still time! Just click here to view and print a copy of the Bingo card, read in as many categories as you can … Continue reading Summer Reading Challenge: Read an author that is new to you

Friday Fiction/ Book Brunch

Book Brunch (Formerly known as Friday Fiction) is more of a book share than a book group. Every other month, Julie and Jill give brief reviews of recent and recommended titles to the group, and then ask the members to share what they have been reading as well. Meetings often have a seasonal theme, but … Continue reading Friday Fiction/ Book Brunch

Meet the Staff: Jianna Christopher

Jianna Christopher Head of Reference and Information Services 978-256-5521 x1107 jchristopher@chelmsfordlibrary.org Jianna is a Reference Librarian here at the Chelmsford Public Library. She has previously held other reference positions at the Beverly Public Library and Memorial Hall Library in Andover. Before making her way into public libraries, Jianna worked in a number of Boston based … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Jianna Christopher

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“Read With A Box of Tissues” Display

  Sometimes you read a book that wrecks you emotionally and it’s all you can talk about for weeks.  I finished Audrey Niffenegger’s “The Time Traveler’s Wife” on a commuter rail train and cried throughout the entire ride.  Who hasn’t read “The Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold and sobbed?  And let’s face it–sometimes you just … Continue reading “Read With A Box of Tissues” Display

Book Brunch: Summer Reads!

Thanks to all who joined us for our Book Brunch book share meeting this month!  Jess and Deanna shared some new titles coming into the library, and attendees (readers just like you!) told us what they have been reading and recommending. This month featured books for your summer reading pile – literary fiction, twisty mysteries … Continue reading Book Brunch: Summer Reads!

Give Thanks for New Books!

Hopefully you can find some time to relax with a few new stories this busy holiday season. At least we’ve taken the guess work out of the equation! Below you’ll find all of the best and latest from many genres, including a funny little essay collection from comedian Jenny Slate; a couple of sweet new … Continue reading Give Thanks for New Books!