Bibliobites in April: The Kind Worth Baking

In April our Bibliobites group veered into less-familiar territory with a fiction title that serendipitously dovetailed with Chelmsford’s One Book selection, The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson.  Our equally murderous title, The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell,  appropriately has cooking (in this case, a baking contest) at its heart.  Many of us have become devotees … Continue reading Bibliobites in April: The Kind Worth Baking

Promoting Racial Equity – A Reading List

As we witness historical and powerful anti-racist demonstrations taking place in major cities and communities around the country,  we can also support and promote change in our own communities. By reading and learning from the experiences of people directly impacted by entrenched and systemic racism, we can begin to empathize and work toward healing injustices. … Continue reading Promoting Racial Equity – A Reading List

The Real Librarians of Chelmsford

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 Jeff Hartman, Marketing and Community Relations Specialist. Jeff started at the Chelmsford Public Library in … Continue reading The Real Librarians of Chelmsford

Check Out Our #23for23 Display!

According to its website, “the 23for23 initiative amplifies and elevates marginalized voices in promoting, showcasing, and celebrating the works of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color dedicated to telling stories that center marginalized identities.”  The #23for23 challenge was created by romance authors Nikki Payne, Nisha Sharma, and Adriana Herrera. The mission for #23for23 is to … Continue reading Check Out Our #23for23 Display!

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

Pop-Up Library

The Pop-Up Library offers you the opportunity to browse and check out books, and even get a new library card in your own neighborhood. We’ll be visiting community locations throughout the week. Stops are weather dependent and the library may need to cancel these visits in the event of rain or when temperatures are above … Continue reading Pop-Up Library