Bibliobites in September: Legume Love, Tahini Trysts

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

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!

Novel Conversations

The Novel Conversations Book Group meets on the first Friday of the month at 12:30 pm.  February 2nd will be the last HYBRID meeting format.  Starting in March, the group will meet in-person.  The location of the meeting will also change to the conference room downstairs. The group is led by volunteer Debbie Smyton, and … Continue reading Novel Conversations

CPL’s 2021 Winter Reading Challenge

It’s the New Year, which is usually a time when we set those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions.  You know the ones that I mean – the ones we set because we think we should; the ones we set so that we don’t feel bad about ourselves.  I used to do that too, until I read … Continue reading CPL’s 2021 Winter Reading Challenge

Summer Reading 2021

Summer Reading Challenge June 5 – September 4, 2021 Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge hosted online! Visit our Beanstack website to participate by clicking the link below, or download the free Beanstack Tracker app on the iOS App Store or Google Play (and then search Chelmsford Public Library) to register yourself or your … Continue reading Summer Reading 2021

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

The Knit-Lit Book Group

The Knit-Lit Book Group is a friendly group of knitters and crafters that meet once a month to discuss a chosen title. The Knit Lit Group meets on the second Friday of the every month (except in July and August) at 10:30 am, crafts in hand. Join this group to have a lively discussion about … Continue reading The Knit-Lit Book Group