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

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

Fall Reading Challenge Kickoff!

This fall, Chelmsford Public Library is challenging you to get social! Our Fall Reading Challenge not only encourages readers to try new books and revisit classics, but also share what you’re reading with us online! Use the prompts in the list at the bottom of this post. Then, show us your choices and photos for … Continue reading Fall Reading Challenge Kickoff!

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – June 13, 2022

Check out what our teen volunteers are reading! You may find your next excellent summer read here 🙂 All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven (2015) Reviewed by Diya In the novel All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven, Theodore Finch and Violet Markey experience the hard truths of mental health that many teenagers in … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – June 13, 2022

Trick or Treat? Halloween Books for Every Reader

As the weather begins to chill and the days grow shorter, it is the perfect time of year to curl up with a good book! From Thrillers to Romances, Chelmsford Public Library has recommendations to give you puzzling tricks or warm-hearted treats this Halloween season.   Cozy Mysteries The Last Mrs. Summers by Rhys Bowen The … Continue reading Trick or Treat? Halloween Books for Every Reader

Bibliobites in March: In the Kitchen We’re Briefly Vietnamese

It was an exciting day for our Bibliobites group: in March we were able to meet in person for the first time in two years!  The conversation was fast and furious as we caught up with each other and discussed our adventures with Vietnamese Food Any Day by Andrea Nguyen.  This month’s title was chosen … Continue reading Bibliobites in March: In the Kitchen We’re Briefly Vietnamese

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

As everyone knows by now, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong is our One Book Chelmsford 2022 title. Jess and Deanna talk about On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous in the latest installment of Bookmarked!  They discuss several of the main themes of the novel, as well as offer some great readalike suggestions. The … Continue reading On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

Read it First: Books Hitting the Big Screen

Dozens of books are going from page to screen this year, and Chelmsford Public Library is here for anyone who prefers to read the book first. For those more interested in watching, many of these hit films and shows will be coming to our shelves soon as DVDs! Read on for your next great book … Continue reading Read it First: Books Hitting the Big Screen

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!