Indigenous Author Spotlight

Indigenous Heritage Month may be over, but Indigenous authors create fascinating and impactful stories year round! Here are our picks for reads across mystery, thriller, literary fiction, and nonfiction to celebrate the works of Native American writers.   Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden A groundbreaking thriller about a vigilante on a Native American reservation … Continue reading Indigenous Author Spotlight

Spotlight: Mystery Book Group

The Mystery Book Group meets at 2:00 PM on the fourth Wednesday of every month.  We read a wide variety of titles, from the classics to historical mysteries to contemporary thrillers. Currently the group is fashioned on our hybrid model – members can attend in person at the main branch of the library or attend … Continue reading Spotlight: Mystery Book Group

Summer Reading Challenge: Read a Banned or Challenged Book

Read a Banned or Challenged Book: It is tragic to hear news of books being challenged in 2022, but it’s happening with startling frequency of late. That is why we are challenging you to go a step further than those seeking to eliminate these titles and actually read them as part of the Adult Summer … Continue reading Summer Reading Challenge: Read a Banned or Challenged Book

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

Senior Services: Housing Assistance

  In the Collection Local Assistance Chelmsford Housing Authority – The Chelmsford Housing Authority strives to meet the needs of the elderly, the disabled and families in need of affordable housing. Eligible applicants are able to apply for State Aided senior housing. Homeowner Options for Massachusetts Elders (H.O.M.E.) – (Call 1-800-583-5337) Provides comprehensive in-home counseling … Continue reading Senior Services: Housing Assistance

Bibliobites in November/December: Another Dorie Story

Author Dorie Greenspan is a one-woman cookbook industry.  Over the past thirty years she’s written fourteen cookbooks, won five James Beard Awards for them (and was nominated eleven times!), and endeared herself to countless readers who adore her warm, friendly personality as much as her warm, buttery baked goods.  Our group has been in Dorie … Continue reading Bibliobites in November/December: Another Dorie Story

Teen Book Reviews – December 15, 2021

Our teen volunteers continue to amaze me with the wide range of books they read and their candid, well-written reviews. Check out the latest installment below! The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare (2014) Reviewed by Braneeth Summary The Iron Trial is a fantasy novel written by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare, and … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – December 15, 2021