Chelmsford Library’s Best Books of 2022

The year is wrapping up, and the Chelmsford Library’s staff have been waiting to share their favorite books with you! From mystery to graphic novels, fiction and nonfiction, we’ve read books from all over. Here are some of our staff’s favorite reads from this past year. Vickie Assistant Director of Support Services Profiles in Ignorance, … Continue reading Chelmsford Library’s Best Books of 2022

Bibliobites in February: The First Ten Years; and, No Sugar, Please!

Yes friends, in February our Bibliobites group celebrated its first decade!  In the past ten years we’ve plowed through over one hundred cookbooks, and have undoubtedly produced thousands of meals and treats in the name of rigorous review.  In honor of this momentous occasion, we met for a potluck lunch, where members contributed some of … Continue reading Bibliobites in February: The First Ten Years; and, No Sugar, Please!

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – April 2, 2022

Check out the latest reviews from our teen volunteers! 🙂 If you’re in grades 7-12 and interested in writing reviews for our website, check out our Virtual Volunteer Training! 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do  By Amy Morin (2014) Reviewed by Abigail This self-help book follows a therapist who just faced a great loss … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – April 2, 2022

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!

Staff Picks: Best of 2021

Librarians like to talk about books EVERY day, but it is especially fun to put together our lists of favorite titles at the end of the year.  Use the list to buy the perfect gift for the book-lover in your life, or use it to find your next great read.  And if you are in … Continue reading Staff Picks: Best of 2021

Download Now: Start planning your gardens!

It is April and that means it’s time to start planning out your gardens. If you haven’t considered a garden before, why not start this year to ensure you have access to fresh fruits and veggies for your family in a time when fresh foods may not be as readily available. Gardens can also provide … Continue reading Download Now: Start planning your gardens!

Econtent Resources

Stuck at home? Jump to 24/7 resources for:   No Card? Sign Up Online Now! Highlighted resources: Storytimes Live! Online – Library staff livestream storytimes through Facebook Live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11am (each video is also available for 24 hours afterward) – stop by and say hi! Bookmarked – Short reviews of great … Continue reading Econtent Resources

Bookmarked! – Historical Fiction

Here is the latest episode of our reading recommendation show, Bookmarked! To make it safer for all involved during these uncertain times, we filmed the episode via Zoom rather than in the studio.  It was not as glamorous, but we were able to properly socially-distance and you don’t have to try to understand us through … Continue reading Bookmarked! – Historical Fiction