History Book Group

The History Book Group is an informal group which meets at 7 pm on the the last Thursday of every month (with exception of November and December; and no meetings in July or August), for people with an interest in history – local, U.S. and world history.  If you are new to the group, please … Continue reading History Book Group

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

As everyone knows by now, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong is our One Book Chelmsford 2022 title. Jess and Deanna talk about On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous in the latest installment of Bookmarked!  They discuss several of the main themes of the novel, as well as offer some great readalike suggestions. The … Continue reading On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

Genealogy Club

The Chelmsford Genealogy Club is a friendly group of people who share an interest in genealogy. The meetings of the Chelmsford Genealogy Club are free and open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to participate no matter where you’re from. Currently, our meeting dates vary to accommodate the availability of speakers. Contact Jill Kenny … Continue reading Genealogy Club

2.20 Security Camera Policy

Purpose The Town of Chelmsford maintains security cameras inside and outside of Chelmsford Public Library to help ensure the safety of Library patrons and staff. The cameras also serve as a deterrent to theft, vandalism, illegal activities, or violations to the Library’s Appropriate Library Behavior policy in the Library and on Library grounds. Privacy/Confidentiality The … Continue reading 2.20 Security Camera Policy

While You Are Waiting for… Malibu Rising

This Summer’s blockbuster book is Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and if it proves to be as entertaining as her previous novels, it should be worth the hold-queue wait. The novel begins by introducing us to the adult Riva children, in the early 1980s, getting ready for a massive bash at their Malibu mansion. … Continue reading While You Are Waiting for… Malibu Rising

Electric Car Charger

In January of 2012, two electric car charging stations were installed in Chelmsford – one in the parking lot of the main library, and one on Vinal Square in North Chelmsford. Both of these chargers were funded by a grant awarded to the Town of Chelmsford, one of 25 towns across the state to win … Continue reading Electric Car Charger

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – August 22, 2022

Summer may be coming to a close, but here at the Library we are a community of year-round readers! See what our teen volunteers are reading and reviewing. Maybe you’ll find your first great read of the fall! 🙂 Skyward by Brandon Sanderson (2018) Reviewed by Joe Brandon Sanderson has been among my favorite authors … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – August 22, 2022

Bibliobites in March: Tepid Tuesdays

Author and TV host Christopher Kimball and the cooks at his Milk Street empire are busy chefs indeed.  In the past seven years they have published fifteen cookbooks, which has got to be some kind of record!  Back in October 2021, out group reviewed Milk Street Cookish, a “quick and easy” title that delivered a fair … Continue reading Bibliobites in March: Tepid Tuesdays