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

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

Vote Now for One Book 2022!

Each year, the Chelmsford Library selects One Book that brings the Town together through reading, discussion, and programming.  For 2022, we’re asking for you to help us decide what to read! We have picked four books that have been popular, are well-written, tell great stories and lend themselves well to issue-oriented discussion and programming. Read … Continue reading Vote Now for One Book 2022!

Land Acknowledgement

On March 14, 2022, the Chelmsford Select Board signed a Land Acknowledgement Proclamation which was drafted by a subcommittee of the Town’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, library staff, and Select Board member, Pat Wojtas. This important first step seeks to recognize the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this land and honor the … Continue reading Land Acknowledgement

Book Brunch Reading Recommendations!

Thanks to all who joined us for our Book Brunch book share meeting this month!   Jess and Deanna shared some new titles coming into the library, and attendees (readers just like you!) told us what they have been reading and recommending. This month’s selection has a bit of everything to keep you busy while you … Continue reading Book Brunch Reading Recommendations!

One Book 2022: On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

It’s time!  One Book 2022 is here!  Starting this week, you can stop by the library to pick up your copy of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. Sign up to join us on Zoom for his visit on Thursday, May 26 at 7:00 pm when he’ll be in conversation with poet, Professor … Continue reading One Book 2022: On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

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