Bibliobites in September: Legume Love, Tahini Trysts

October 18, 2022Bibliobites, Book Groups, Reading Room FeaturedAndrea Grant

We’re back! After a summer hiatus, our Bibliobites group met, in person (!), on a sunny September morning. It was wonderful to welcome members new and old, and catch up with those we’d lost touch with over the past few years. And we were eager to discuss this month’s title, Dada Eats Love to Cook … Continue reading Bibliobites in September: Legume Love, Tahini Trysts →

2.5-1 Appropriate Library Behavior

The staff and the Board of Library Trustees of the Chelmsford Public Library are responsible for determining the rules of behavior necessary to protect all library users’ access to the library and to its materials, to ensure the safety of library users and staff, and to protect the library’s resources and facility from damage. To … Continue reading 2.5-1 Appropriate Library Behavior →

Conversation Circles

The Library’s Conversation Circles are volunteer-led casual gatherings aimed at helping people improve their language skills by speaking and interacting with other learners. All Conversation Circles are free and open to the public. Contact Jianna Christopher (978-256-5521 x1107) with questions about any of our Conversation Circles. The Library also maintains a list of language-learning resources … Continue reading Conversation Circles →

Bibliobites in March: Virtual-ish

April 6, 2020Bibliobites, Book Groups, Books, Reading RoomAndrea Grant

Every day, lots of us cook in an ish-ful way. Even if we didn’t grow up with an Italian nonna, or a Mexican abuela, or a Greek yia-yia, we nevertheless make foods that approximate, in some way, what those grandmothers might recognize as “theirs.” And as we become more familiar with cuisines from places like … Continue reading Bibliobites in March: Virtual-ish →

Bibliobites in April: One Pot, One Pan, One Book

May 17, 2023Bibliobites, Book Groups, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedAndrea Grant

Sustainability: it’s a word and an idea that’s on everyone’s radar. But it’s such an all-encompassing concept that often it’s hard to figure out how we can and should apply it to different aspects of our lives. In the supermarket and in the kitchen, then, what does sustainable mean, and how would we incorporate such … Continue reading Bibliobites in April: One Pot, One Pan, One Book →

Read This Next…Banned Books Week

September 28, 2020Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, UncategorizedBanned Books WeekDeanna Parsi

September 27th – October 3rd is Banned Books Week. This year’s theme is “Censorship Is a Dead End. Find Your Freedom To Read”, definitely a theme that we as librarians can get behind! Banned Books Week began in the early 1980’s, after the landmark Supreme Court case Island Trees School District v. Pico in 1982, … Continue reading Read This Next…Banned Books Week →

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 20, 2021Book Reviews, Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff Picks, Uncategorizedreaders advisoryDeanna Parsi

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 – October 15. It is a month for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. At the library, we are celebrating the rich literary heritage of Hispanic and Latinx authors. Be sure to check out our library … Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month →

Senior Services: Health and Wellness

In the Collection Local Assistance Chelmsford Senior Center – A communal space for seniors that provides a variety of services for different needs. They provide transportation services, recreational activities and other social programs that may be of interest to seniors. Chelmsford Board of Health – The mission of the Chelmsford Board of Health is to achieve … Continue reading Senior Services: Health and Wellness →

2.8 Computer Use Policy

Computers are provided to enhance the mission of the Chelmsford Public Library. This policy sets out appropriate use of the Library public computers in order to ensure the maximum library-related use of limited numbers of public computers, to prevent damage to library computing resources, and to provide guidelines for use. Rights and Responsibilities: Computers and … Continue reading 2.8 Computer Use Policy →

Teen Book Reviews – October 19, 2021

October 19, 2021Youth Services, Youth Services FeaturedMarty Mason

We love the diverse selection of books our teen volunteers are reading! Check out the reviews below – maybe you’ll want to give one of these titles a try! Dangerous Skies by Suzanne Fisher Staples (1996) Reviewed by Vaanya The book Dangerous Skies is a realistic fiction book that is full of character and heartfelt … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – October 19, 2021 →