Motherhood in Novels

With Mother’s Day around the corner, Chelmsford Library has put together recommendations that span the triumphs alongside the trials that come with motherhood and the mothers in our lives. Read on for a variety of fictional experiences with motherhood! Black Cake, by Charmaine Wilkerson We can’t choose what we inherit. But can we choose who … Continue reading Motherhood in Novels

Library Technology Manager Job Description

TOWN OF CHELMSFORD – POSITION DESCRIPTION  Library Technology Manager  Job Class:  Grade 6 FLSA: Non– Exempt Date Prepared:  10/30/23 Union Status:  N/A Department:  Library                 Wages set by Schedule (Non-Union)  Summary:  This position works with library management to plan, develop, and enhance the technology systems that make library services possible. Manages the library’s networks and … Continue reading Library Technology Manager Job Description

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 – October 15.  It is a month for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.  At the library, we are celebrating the rich literary heritage of Hispanic and Latinx authors.  Be sure to check out our library … Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month

Art on Thursdays at the Chelmsford Public Library

  Have you heard about Art on Thursdays and wonder what that is? Each month, on the last Thursday, there is a VIRTUAL program on a different artist, or style, or art related topic.  The best part about this program, is that if you register, but cannot make it- the recording will be shared with … Continue reading Art on Thursdays at the Chelmsford Public Library

Bibliobites in March: In the Kitchen We’re Briefly Vietnamese

It was an exciting day for our Bibliobites group: in March we were able to meet in person for the first time in two years!  The conversation was fast and furious as we caught up with each other and discussed our adventures with Vietnamese Food Any Day by Andrea Nguyen.  This month’s title was chosen … Continue reading Bibliobites in March: In the Kitchen We’re Briefly Vietnamese

The Library is Going Solar

Early next week, crews will begin installing solar panels on the roof of the Library! As reported in April in the Chelmsford Independent, the Town chose to install solar panels on the Library not only to save money, but also to help inform the public on the benefits of solar energy. The article quoted Chelmsford … Continue reading The Library is Going Solar

Bibliobites in March: Tepid Tuesdays

Author and TV host Christopher Kimball and the cooks at his Milk Street empire are busy chefs indeed.  In the past seven years they have published fifteen cookbooks, which has got to be some kind of record!  Back in October 2021, out group reviewed Milk Street Cookish, a “quick and easy” title that delivered a fair … Continue reading Bibliobites in March: Tepid Tuesdays

Tax Forms & Help

Tax Forms Massachusetts and Federal tax forms are available in the library. We receive the MA Department of Revenue’s Form 1 for both Residents and Non-Residents, and Federal forms as part of the IRS’ Tax Form Outlet Program. As such, we are entirely reliant on them for the availability of tax forms. If we do … Continue reading Tax Forms & Help

Read This Next…Scary Books!

‘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!