Teen Book Reviews – December 3, 2021

December is here, and the reviews keep rolling in! See what our teen volunteers have been reading & enjoying. You may find your next great read here! The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken (2012) Reviewed by Claire The Darkest Minds, by Alexandra Bracken, was originally published December 18th, 2012, and is about Ruby, a girl … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – December 3, 2021

Meet the Staff: Laura Judge

Laura Judge Supervisor of Reference and Technology Services 978-256-5521 x1211 ljudge@chelmsfordlibrary.org Besides working in public libraries, Laura has also been a research assistant at Harvard, a lecturer at Keene State College, a teacher, audio-visual archivist, and has spent time on the lecture circuit in Hungary. Her areas of interest include postcolonial studies, transformative justice, and … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Laura Judge

Bibliobites in November/December: Another Dorie Story

Author Dorie Greenspan is a one-woman cookbook industry.  Over the past thirty years she’s written fourteen cookbooks, won five James Beard Awards for them (and was nominated eleven times!), and endeared herself to countless readers who adore her warm, friendly personality as much as her warm, buttery baked goods.  Our group has been in Dorie … Continue reading Bibliobites in November/December: Another Dorie Story

Read This Next: Read with Our Book Groups!

If you’re a reader, you’ve probably been reading a lot lately, and perhaps this has depleted your TBR pile more quickly than past years. While we’re always ready to provide you with recommendations for new books, you might consider trying one of our book groups for an opportunity to read and share books you might … Continue reading Read This Next: Read with Our Book Groups!

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!

Volunteer

Children’s Programming Volunteering (Grades 7+) Beginning in June 2022, we will have volunteer opportunities for teens in grades 7+ to assist with our Children’s programming. Trainings will be held the second Wednesday of the month in the Children’s Room. Please register for a training on our events calendar. Volunteer Shelf Reading (Grades 7+) Beginning in … Continue reading Volunteer

One Book

One Book Chelmsford is a community-wide reading program encouraging all residents to read a selected title and attend programming related to the book.  The title is selected each year and the Library provides free copies to share. Related programs typically start early in the calendar year and often include a visit from the author. The … Continue reading One Book