Chelmsford Library Staff Picks: Best Books From 2023!

    2023 was a great reading year for the staff at the Chelmsford Library!  We read a huge variety of new releases in fiction and nonfiction, we checked out some back list titles, and we borrowed cookbooks, picture books, and YA novels.  Personally, the second half of the year was really strong for me, … Continue reading Chelmsford Library Staff Picks: Best Books From 2023!

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – June 13, 2022

Check out what our teen volunteers are reading! You may find your next excellent summer read here 🙂 All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven (2015) Reviewed by Diya In the novel All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven, Theodore Finch and Violet Markey experience the hard truths of mental health that many teenagers in … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – June 13, 2022

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – March 9, 2022

This Heart of Mine by C.C. Hunter (2018) Reviewed by Diya In the novel This Heart of Mine, C.C. Hunter does a beautiful job of exploring young, heart-throbbing love through the eyes of both Matt and Leah. Because Leah suffers from a heart condition that forces her into carrying around an artificial heart, she is … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – March 9, 2022

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

One Book

One Book Chelmsford is a community-wide reading program encouraging all residents to read a selected title and attend programming related to the book.  The title is selected each year and the Library provides free copies to share. Related programs typically start early in the calendar year and often include a visit from the author. The … Continue reading One Book

Conversation Circles

The Library’s Conversation Circles are volunteer-led casual gatherings aimed at helping people improve their language skills by speaking and interacting with other learners. All Conversation Circles are free and open to the public. Contact Jianna Christopher (978-256-5521 x1107) with questions about any of our Conversation Circles. The Library also maintains a list of language-learning resources … Continue reading Conversation Circles

2.10 Home Delivery Service

The Chelmsford Library Board of Trustees recognizes that illness or disability may prevent library use at times. Home Delivery Service provides delivery of materials to residents who may be unable to use the Library at any given time. Books will be selected by the Library staff and delivered by volunteers if available. Volunteers will be … Continue reading 2.10 Home Delivery Service