Chelmsford Library’s Best Books of 2022

The year is wrapping up, and the Chelmsford Library’s staff have been waiting to share their favorite books with you! From mystery to graphic novels, fiction and nonfiction, we’ve read books from all over. Here are some of our staff’s favorite reads from this past year. Vickie Assistant Director of Support Services Profiles in Ignorance, … Continue reading Chelmsford Library’s Best Books of 2022

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

Book Brunch: Fall for these titles!

Thanks to all who joined us for our Book Brunch book share program this month!  Jess and Jill shared some new titles coming into the library, and attendees (readers just like you!) told us what they have been reading and recommending. Fall is always full of great new books from big authors, so our list … Continue reading Book Brunch: Fall for these titles!

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – October 15, 2022

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri (2003) Reviewed by Braneeth Summary The Namesake follows Gogol Ganguli, the son of two Indian immigrants living in Massachusetts. Gogol’s name is unique, it is neither Bengali nor American, and it leaves Gogol confused about who he truly is. The book follows Gogol’s journey as he searches for his own … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – October 15, 2022

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – November 19, 2022

November is here and, as always, we are feeling thankful for books! Check out the reviews below to see what our teen volunteers are reading and enjoying. Maybe you’ll find your next great read! With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (2019) Reviewed by Lily Released in 2019, With the Fire on High is … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – November 19, 2022

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – December 16, 2022

As the temperatures drop and the sky darkens early, take advantage of blankets, warm drinks, and good books! Our teen volunteers have written some great reviews to share – maybe one of these will be your next cozy winter read! Everless by Sara Holland (2018) Reviewed by Vaanya The book Everless, is by Sara Holland, and … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – December 16, 2022

2022 Friends of the Library Scholarships

The newly formed CFOL Scholarship Committee received several applications for this year’s award, and all of the applicants had excellent academic records and impressive resumes. The essays of two of these applicants were exceptional, and related the impact the Chelmsford Library has had on their lives. At the June meeting of the Friends, these young women … Continue reading 2022 Friends of the Library Scholarships

Bibliobites in February: Just. Really. Good.

Every now and then our group takes on a title that hits a certain sweet spot: the recipes are familiar enough, but with some unexpected twists; the resulting dishes are high on the flavor meter and low on the effort scale; ingredients are easily located in your favorite supermarket; and most telling, you enjoy the … Continue reading Bibliobites in February: Just. Really. Good.

While You’re Waiting for Lessons in Chemistry

Bonnie Garmus’ Lessons in Chemistry has been a breakout hit since its publication last year. It’s received accolades like the Goodreads Choice Award and was notarized as Barnes and Noble’s book of the year in 2022. With a waitlist of almost 500 in the Merrimack Valley, it might be some time before reader’s get their … Continue reading While You’re Waiting for Lessons in Chemistry