Bibliobites in April: Simply Super

May 17, 2022Bibliobites, Book Groups, Books, Programs, Reading Room Featured, UncategorizedAndrea Grant

In the world of cookbooks, the quest for the perfect dinner seemingly never ends. Legions of chefs and bloggers continue to produce books promising us a flavorful, foolproof, from-scratch meal without spending hours in the kitchen. This month our Bibliobites group returned to this well-worn path with Half Baked Harvest Super Simple by popular blogger … Continue reading Bibliobites in April: Simply Super →

Always Available and Bonus Borrows for Adults!

April 9, 2020Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Resources, UncategorizedJessica FitzHanso

So we’re ten days into April, and since we’ve been sheltering in place, there’s no doubt you’re looking for something new to read/ watch/ listen to now. Both Hoopla and Overdrive have made your #quarantinelife easier with Bonus Borrows and Always Available Titles! Check out some of the highlights of these collections below. Books, audio … Continue reading Always Available and Bonus Borrows for Adults! →

Bibliobites in September: Fresh But Not Fussy

October 19, 2021Bibliobites, Book Groups, Reading Room, Reading Room FeaturedAndrea Grant

September brings that change of season with which we are all so happily familiar– cooler temps and shorter days, and the last glorious gasp of summer warmth. And September means that our Bibliobites group restarts after a summer off. We had envisioned meeting outdoors on a lovely late-summer morning, but alas– the weather did … Continue reading Bibliobites in September: Fresh But Not Fussy →

2.13 Publicity in Library Facilities and on Library Grounds

The Chelmsford Public Library is a resource for local information and community activities and events. In support of this mission, the library may accept free, printed flyers or literature on topics of educational, cultural, civic, social and recreational interest for display and distribution according to this policy. Questions about items covered under this policy should … Continue reading 2.13 Publicity in Library Facilities and on Library Grounds →

Read This Next…Scary Books!

October 25, 2021Book Reviews, Books, Reading Room, Reading Room Featured, Staff Picks, UncategorizedHalloween, readers advisoryDeanna Parsi

‘Tis the season for spooky reading! What is the scariest book you have ever read? For me? I had to sleep with the lights on for two weeks after reading Salem’s Lot by Stephen King! Whether you like truly scary stories like that, or ghost stories, or gothics, or classics like Dracula and Frankenstein, see … Continue reading Read This Next…Scary Books! →

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 →

Get more out of music with Freegal!

July 25, 2023Resources, Staff Picks, UncategorizedTodd Bowser

Do you reminisce about the uninhibited days of free* music downloads? Do you dabble in everything from pop hits to obscure masterpieces? Do you want to stream for hours, create your own playlists, and discover new music for free, anytime, without committing copyright infringement? (*In all honesty, back in the Napster & Kazaa days of … Continue reading Get more out of music with Freegal! →

Bibliobites in January: Going with the Grain

February 15, 2023Bibliobites, Book Groups, Books, Reading Room Featured, UncategorizedAndrea Grant

This January was a grainy month. To start with, the weather was unusually, depressingly, gray and rainy; and with a little funky math, gray + rainy = grainy! More to the point, our Bibliobites group tackled Grains For Every Season by author and restauranteur Joshua McFadden. The author’s first book, Six Seasons: A New Way … Continue reading Bibliobites in January: Going with the Grain →

Genealogy & Obituaries

Featured Online Resources Local History Room Main Library, Lower Level The Local History Room holds a valuable collection of books and other documents about the history of the Chelmsford area and people. A shelf listing of these materials is available through our catalog. These materials do not circulate, but library visitors may access the … Continue reading Genealogy & Obituaries →

Teen Life

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