Bibliobites in January: Going with the Grain

This January was a grainy month.  To start with, the weather was unusually, depressingly, gray and rainy; and with a little funky math, gray + rainy = grainy!  More to the point, our Bibliobites group tackled Grains For Every Season by author and restauranteur Joshua McFadden.  The author’s first book, Six Seasons: A New Way … Continue reading Bibliobites in January: Going with the Grain

Non-Traditional Library Items

The library offers much more than traditional books, DVDs, and music. Check out our non-traditional collections below – and let us know if you have a non-traditional interest we can explore! Ukulele Kit Learn to play the ukulele! The Ukulele Kit contains one standard ukulele, a how-to-play book, a tuner (with instructions), one pack of … Continue reading Non-Traditional Library Items

Library Resources for Seniors

Here are a few highlighted Library materials and services of interest to seniors. Please contact us at 978-256-5521 for details. Items in the Library Collection Large print books, fiction, mystery, westerns, romance, knitting, gardening, travel, history, investing, genealogy – and much more! Newspapers and magazines, including Consumer Reports (also available online) Jigsaw puzzles to work … Continue reading Library Resources for Seniors

While You Are Waiting for… STATE OF TERROR

It’s finally here, the latest blockbuster pairing of an author and a political figure. The hotly anticipated new book, State of Terror, pairs Louise Penny and Hillary Clinton for a breakneck, plot-driven, political thrill-ride that is sure to have you turning pages deep into the night. Secretary of State Ellen Adams and her childhood best … Continue reading While You Are Waiting for… STATE OF TERROR

Winter Reading Challenge: What Chelmsford is Reading

Spring is in the air, and our Winter Reading Challenge has officially come to a close! Our winners this season are Betsey D, Alexis G, and Ibrahim S. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated! Read on to explore what our forty entrants read this winter, which you can pick up … Continue reading Winter Reading Challenge: What Chelmsford is Reading

Bibliobites in May: Comme Ci, Comme Ça

What is it about French food that perpetually fascinates?  Is it that European cultural savoir-faire, or the elegance we typically associate with France?  Is it the food itself: not too challenging for most palates, often rich with butter and cheese; and accented with wine and herbs like tarragon or chives?  Is it the vibrant personalities … Continue reading Bibliobites in May: Comme Ci, Comme Ça

Educational Resources and Websites

Resources and Websites for the Quarantine Words Alive! #QuaranTEENS Activities to help you cope with COVID-19 and learn from the news. TeachingBooks Home Edition Available through September 15, delve into the world of young adult books. Experience read-along performances of favorite titles that are translatable into 100+ languages. Scholastic Free online courses. The educational company … Continue reading Educational Resources and Websites

4.2 Gift / Donation Policy

The Chelmsford Board of Library Trustees welcomes and encourages gifts and donations which are consistent with the Library’s Mission Statement. Print and Non-Print Materials The Library is pleased to accept print (books) and non-print (DVDs, CDs, etc.) materials when they comply with the Library’s Material’s Selection Policy. All gifts are accepted with the understanding that … Continue reading 4.2 Gift / Donation Policy