Teen Book Reviews – December 3, 2021

December is here, and the reviews keep rolling in! See what our teen volunteers have been reading & enjoying. You may find your next great read here! The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken (2012) Reviewed by Claire The Darkest Minds, by Alexandra Bracken, was originally published December 18th, 2012, and is about Ruby, a girl … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – December 3, 2021

Immigration & Citizenship

Immigration to this country began with the Spanish in the 16th century and the English in 1607, crowding out American Indigenous peoples. Later immigrants faced resistance from the descendants of earlier colonizers as they began to have a profound impact on the identity and growth of the country. America’s promise of a new life in … Continue reading Immigration & Citizenship

Non-Traditional Library Items

The library offers much more than traditional books, DVDs, and music. Check out our non-traditional collections below – and let us know if you have a non-traditional interest we can explore! Ukulele Kit Learn to play the ukulele! The Ukulele Kit contains one standard ukulele, a how-to-play book, a tuner (with instructions), one pack of … Continue reading Non-Traditional Library Items

Art on Thursdays at the Chelmsford Public Library

  Have you heard about Art on Thursdays and wonder what that is? Each month, on the last Thursday, there is a VIRTUAL program on a different artist, or style, or art related topic.  The best part about this program, is that if you register, but cannot make it- the recording will be shared with … Continue reading Art on Thursdays at the Chelmsford Public Library

Health & Wellness

Featured Online Resources   Print Materials Health-related print resources are shelved according to the Dewey Decimal System. Our catalog is available for searching, but general topics can also be found by browsing the shelf: 610 – Medical Sciences General 611 – Human Anatomy 612 – Human Physiology 613 – Promotion of Health 614 – Forensic … Continue reading Health & Wellness

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – August 22, 2022

Summer may be coming to a close, but here at the Library we are a community of year-round readers! See what our teen volunteers are reading and reviewing. Maybe you’ll find your first great read of the fall! 🙂 Skyward by Brandon Sanderson (2018) Reviewed by Joe Brandon Sanderson has been among my favorite authors … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – August 22, 2022

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – July 15, 2022

Summertime is here & our teens keep reading up a storm! Check out our teen volunteer’s reviews of some titles you may be considering for your next read 🙂 It’s kind of a funny story by Ned Vizzini (2006) Reviewed by Diya In the young adult novel It’s Kind of a Funny Story, by Ned … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – July 15, 2022

Apple Pie Contest 2023

The Apple Pie Contest made a successful comeback on Sunday, 11/12 after four years! The Library’s Apple Pie Contest – back by popular demand – drew over 85 hungry tasters to sample homemade and store-bought pies and vote for the best. Twelve local bakers brought their own signature pie recipes to the tasting table. Our … Continue reading Apple Pie Contest 2023

Bibliobites in March: Showtime!

It’s an embarrassment of visual riches when it comes to cooking.  In addition to cookbooks with stunning, eat-off-the page photography, we have access to an almost limitless number of cooking shows, cooking competitions, and how-to cooking videos. Public television may have started the video revolution (thanks to Julia Child), but now cable channels, streaming services, … Continue reading Bibliobites in March: Showtime!