How To Be A Good Creature

β€œKnowing someone who belongs to another species can enlarge your soul in surprising ways.” As you know by now, our One Book Chelmsford title is How To Be a Good Creature by Sy Montgomery.Β  You might recognize the author – she has written many books about animals, and our connection to them, including bestsellers like … Continue reading How To Be A Good Creature

News, Newspaper, & Magazine Resources

Featured Online Resources   Magazine & Newspaper Holdings (Print & Electronic) For downloadable magazines, check MVLC’s Overdrive catalog for the complete list. Discontinued by EBSCO 9/2019Humpty DumptyBi-MonthlyEbscolast 2 yearsChildren’s Jack & JillBi-MonthlyEbscolast 2 yearsChildren’s Title Frequency Source1 Print Holdings2 Location3 Electronic Advocate Monthly Gift Last 12 months Periodicals Room Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine Bi-monthly Ebsco … Continue reading News, Newspaper, & Magazine Resources

Bibliobites in March: Tepid Tuesdays

Author and TV host Christopher Kimball and the cooks at his Milk Street empire are busy chefs indeed.Β  In the past seven years they have published fifteen cookbooks, which has got to be some kind of record!Β  Back in October 2021, out group reviewedΒ Milk Street Cookish, a “quick and easy” title that delivered a fair … Continue reading Bibliobites in March: Tepid Tuesdays

Career & Employment

  Featured Online Resources   Print Materials Help Wanted Newspaper Classifieds – Sunday papers are in the Newspaper Room Interviewing, Resume & Cover Letters, Starting Out/Returning To Work, Industry/Company Research – Check out the Career Resources section, located next on the tables by the Reference Desk Additional Online Resources 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group of … Continue reading Career & Employment

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!Β  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.Β  This month’s title was chosen … Continue reading Bibliobites in March: In the Kitchen We’re Briefly Vietnamese

Bibliobites in January: Vegetarian Everywhere All at Once

It’s the season of hunkering.Β  Whether because of rain, snow, gloom, or depressingly early sunsets, January is a time when many of us stick close to home.Β  And what better way to spend a chilly day than snuggled up to your stove with a good cookbook?Β  This month our Bibliobites crew chased the winter blues … Continue reading Bibliobites in January: Vegetarian Everywhere All at Once

Racial Justice

Since 1960, ethnic and racial statistics show a decrease in the number of caucasian people and an increase in those identifying as Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian and multiracial. Projections expect that this trend will continue through 2060. Chelmsford has also enjoyed an increase in diversity since 2010, and is working to better support this growth within … Continue reading Racial Justice

Gift Giving Opportunities

Our donors directly enhance the library’s services and programs, ultimately bolstering the community values sustained in Chelmsford. Whether it is through a direct donation, a planned giving program, memorial gift, or participation in one of our fundraising events, YOU can strengthen library services in Chelmsford for years to come. Impact Fund donations are currently supporting … Continue reading Gift Giving Opportunities

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