Real Pets of Chelmsford Librarians

Here at the library, we have all been enjoying our 2021 One Book Chelmsford title, How To Be a Good Creature by Sy Montgomery.  The book is a collection of short essays about the animals that have enriched the author’s life, and that have taught her valuable lessons on how to be a “good creature” … Continue reading Real Pets of Chelmsford Librarians

Good Creature March Madness

It is March Madness time and you know what that means – Book bracket showdowns!!  Inspired by our One Book Chelmsford title, How To Be A Good Creature, we have created the Good Creature March Madness bracket.  To follow along, print a bracket yourself or pick up a copy in the library or at curbside. … Continue reading Good Creature March Madness

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!

Reading Room

See the full Book Group Calendar Recent Blog Posts More Reading Room posts… Reading Lists Previous Friday Fiction Lists: Select Featured List:———————–-> Book Brunch, March 2021-> BookMarked!, February 2021-> Book Brunch, January 2021-> BookMarked!, December 2020-> Friday Fiction, November 2020-> BookMarked!, October 2020-> Friday Fiction, September 2020-> Friday Fiction, July 2020-> Friday Fiction, June 2020-> … Continue reading Reading Room

2023 Winter Reading Challenge!

The new year is in full swing, and Chelmsford Library has a new reading challenge! This season we are challenging readers with Book Bingo (see the full card below.) Patrons who complete any five squares are entered to win a prize. Here are what our librarians are reading this winter for the challenge. Check out … Continue reading 2023 Winter Reading Challenge!

While You are Waiting for….The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

I’ve been surprised lately how many big authors are incorporating the pandemic into their new novels. It seems too soon, right? Well, it is certainly a moment in our collective history and consciousness, and fiction, to me at least, has always been an excellent way to make sense of challenging, painful experiences. One of the … Continue reading While You are Waiting for….The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – May 14, 2022

I’ll give you the sun by Jandy Nelson (2014) Reviewed by Diya Jandy Nelson’s novel I’ll Give You The Sun, published in September of 2014, is a marvelous and devastating story of two twins and their bond. Jude and Noah were the best of friends when they were young, but a series of tragic events … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – May 14, 2022

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – September 23, 2022

The Fear by Natasha Preston (2022) Reviewed by Claire The Fear by Natasha Preston was published in 2022 and is a YA thriller that’s a New York Times bestseller. A terrifying meme that originated from Izzy’s town is going viral. The meme asks people to repost the way they’re most afraid to die. Izzy herself … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – September 23, 2022