Bibliobites in February: The First Ten Years; and, No Sugar, Please!

Yes friends, in February our Bibliobites group celebrated its first decade!  In the past ten years we’ve plowed through over one hundred cookbooks, and have undoubtedly produced thousands of meals and treats in the name of rigorous review.  In honor of this momentous occasion, we met for a potluck lunch, where members contributed some of … Continue reading Bibliobites in February: The First Ten Years; and, No Sugar, Please!

Library Office Administrator

TOWN OF CHELMSFORD – POSITION DESCRIPTION  Office Administrator: Accounts Payable/Payroll Job Class:  Grade 3 FLSA: Non– Exempt Date Prepared:  11/3/2023 Union Status:  N/A Department:  Library      Wages set by Schedule (Non-Union)  Summary: Performs a wide variety of administrative, accounting and payroll, and human resources functions for Library Director and in support of general staff.  Essential Duties and … Continue reading Library Office Administrator

Virtual Decluttering Workshops every month in 2024 with Jamie Novak

If you haven’t check out one of these programs on getting organized, you should mark your calendars now!  Jamie gets you moving around your space and getting rid of things you might not have thought you didn’t need!  Even if you don’t, it’s a mental decluttering as well.  See below for the upcoming programs each … Continue reading Virtual Decluttering Workshops every month in 2024 with Jamie Novak

Fall Reading Challenge – What We Are Reading

We hope you are enjoying this year’s Fall Challenge!  It will probably come as no surprise that we are reading books in the challenge categories right along with you!  We thought we would share a few that we have enjoyed so far: READ A BOOK THAT FEATURES BAKING OR INCLUDES RECIPES Deanna read: Recipes for … Continue reading Fall Reading Challenge – What We Are Reading

Accessibility

Chelmsford Public Library is committed to making library services accessible for all our users. Main Library Handicapped Access The Main Library is fully handicapped-accessible. This includes access to all areas of the building, and all collections and resources. MacKay Library Handicapped Access The MacKay Branch is wheelchair-accessible to the first floor. This includes the following … Continue reading Accessibility

Library Technology Manager

Library Technology Manager   The Chelmsford (MA) Public Library is in search of a Technology Manager who is hands-on, detail-oriented, well-versed with user technology and networking, and an inventive problem-solver. Our next Technology Manager will have up-to-date knowledge of the technology landscape, enjoy helping others learn, and be the first to jump in and figure … Continue reading Library Technology Manager

Always Available and Bonus Borrows for Adults!

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 October: Milking It

Christopher Kimball has almost single-handedly transformed the world of home cooking.  Love him or hate him (and there are fierce advocates on both sides), his reach and influence are undeniable.  He founded Cook’s Magazine in the 1980s, which begat Cook’s Illustrated in the 1990s, which then morphed into the America’s Test Kitchen empire, which includes … Continue reading Bibliobites in October: Milking It

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