Bibliobites in June: The Home of the Bean and the Cod*

Ahh, home sweet home!  This month our group stayed local with Heather Atwood’s In Cod We Trust: The Celebrated Cuisine of Coastal Massachusetts.  This 2016 title takes us on a tour of our very own coast, from Provincetown to Newburyport, New Bedford to Nantucket.  Though Yankee cooking, in its inimitable Rodney Dangerfield way, gets little respect … Continue reading Bibliobites in June: The Home of the Bean and the Cod*

Evening Book Group

The evening group is a mix of people, young and not-so young who meet at 7 pm on the FIRST Monday of every month (with the exception of Monday holidays and summer months) for lively conversation. We read a mix of fiction and non-fiction titles. We laugh a lot. The group meets in a hybrid … Continue reading Evening Book Group

Bibliobites Extra: Survey Says…..!

Our Bibliobites group enjoys a survey as much as anyone else.  In fact, that’s pretty much what we do every month– we (thoroughly!) survey a cookbook by reading it and cooking our way through it; then we  discuss our results and render a verdict.  So, before we begin a new session in September, let’s take … Continue reading Bibliobites Extra: Survey Says…..!

Art Exhibits

Monthly Art Exhibit The Library hosts a monthly exhibit in our McCarthy Meeting Room and throughout the main floor. Many exhibits kick off with an opening reception or a program related to the exhibit. To have your work exhibited, please review our Art Exhibition Policy, Art Exhibit Application, and Display Case Application. Questions about the … Continue reading Art Exhibits

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

Summer 2023: Find Your Voice

This summer, Chelmsford Library wants you to find your voice! Explore new hobbies, learn new skills, and try new things through our collection. We have books, online tutorials, and our Library of Things. Here are a few opportunities for finding a potential new passion through reading. Cook as You Are, by Ruby Tandoh Ruby Tandoh … Continue reading Summer 2023: Find Your Voice

Chelmsford Friends of the Library

Book Sale The Friends of the Library Book Sale is a significant source of funding for library programming, museum passes and many extras for Chelmsford patrons. The community’s support through donations and volunteer hours is greatly appreciated. Congratulations and thanks to the Friends of the Library and all of our patrons throughout the community for … Continue reading Chelmsford Friends of the Library

What should you read next? Ask us!

Over the summer, as part of our Summer Reading Bingo Challenge, we asked readers to try out our BookWise service. We’ve just finished answering a few requests, and I thought I’d share the results so far. How did we do? Let us know, or try the service for yourself! Person 1: Liked: Number one Chinese … Continue reading What should you read next? Ask us!