Bookwise News From the Library

April 25, 2023

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, April 26, 9 am to 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 27, 9 am to 2 pm

Featured Events

One Book Chelmsford presents Peter Swanson, author of The Kind Worth Killing

Sunday, April 28, 2:00pm at the Library

in Conversation with Connie Hambly Johnson

The presentation will also be livestreamed!

Environment Fair

Saturday, May 4, at 1:00 pm at the Library

Coming Soon

Claude Monet: Impressions from Nature

Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

Digital Decluttering

Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 pm, on Zoom

Weedscaping and Pollinator Gardens

Monday, May 6 at 6:30 pm at the Library

Partner Programs


Author Talk: Shaina Steinberg

Monday, April 29 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Understanding Dictatorships

Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Virtual Travel: Tanzania

Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Southeast Asian Art

Sunday, May 5 at 2:30 pm on Zoom


Movie History: Gregory Peck

Monday, May 6 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Virtual Cooking: Brunch!

Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


It Came from the Library...

Do you love to read horror but don’t really know why you love it so much? Are you interested in reading horror but don’t know what themes you might like? Check out our latest blog post for a selection of some of the genre’s biggest titles and stories that represent the top themes of the genre.

Bibliobites: Milk Street Tuesday Nights Mediterranean

This month our foodie book group took on Milk Street Tuesday Nights Mediterranean, a 2021 title that revisits the “quick” (or is it “quickish”?) theme with a Mediterranean slant. They didn't love the whole book, but definitely found some recipes that tasted delicious!

Library Book Groups
Currently, all groups are meeting in person with a hybrid option.
Be sure to register to indicate if you're joining in person or via Zoom!
The Chelmsford Library hosts eight book groups, most of which meet from September through June every year. Whether you like fiction, nonfiction, classics, cookbooks, or mysteries; whether you prefer to meet at night, midday or morning, we have a book group for you. Book groups meet in person or via a hybrid format (using Zoom) and are actively welcoming new members. Check out the line-up below, and take part in the conversation!

Novel Conversations

The Lost Apothecary

by Sarah Penner

Friday, May 3

12:30 pm

Evening Book Group

The Passenger

by Cormac McCarthy

Monday, May 6

7:00 pm

Knit Lit

The Girl in White Gloves

by Kerri Maher

Friday, May 10

10:30 am

Morning Book Group

Horse

by Geraldine Brooks

Wednesday, May 15

10:00 am

Bibliobites

Chinese-ish

by Rosheen Kaul

Friday, May 24

10:00 am Note: this is a week earlier than our usual meeting!

Mystery Book Group

Long Road to Mercy

by David Baldacci

Wednesday, May 29

2:00 pm

History Book Group

Valiant Women

by Lena S. Andrews

Thursday, May 30

7:00 pm

Zoom Book Group for

Grades 3-5

The One and Only Ivan

by Katherine Applegate

Tuesdays at 5:15pm

New Romance Book Group

Between the Sheets

Sex, Lies and Sensibility

by Nikki Payne

Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30 pm

Kids Corner!

Spring Storytimes end on May 24!

Music with Mari and Motoko

Saturday, April 27 at 10 am

Stories on Mondays

Toddlers at 10 am

Big Kids at 11 am


Preschool STEM

Tuesdays at 10am


PJ Storytime on Tuesdays

Now In Person at 6:30 pm!


Sensory Storytime, please register!

Wednesdays at 10 am


Singalong

Wednesdays at 11 am

Playspace

Thursdays at 10 am (Ages 2-3)


Storytime on Fridays

For Babies at 10 am 

All-Ages at 11 am


Homeschool Hangout at MacKay

Fridays at 11:30 am, All Ages!


Construction Zone

Saturday, May 4 at 10 am


Dads & Donuts

Saturday, May 11 at 10 am

For Teens and Tweens!

Crafty Kids Club

Wednesday, May 1 & 15 at 4:15 pm


Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, May 4 at 1:30 pm


Teen Volunteer Training (Grades 7-12)

For Shelf Readers - Thursday, May 2 at 3:30 pm

For Program Volunteers - Thursday, May 9 at 3:30 pm


Drop-in Chess

Saturday, May 18 at 10:00 am to noon

All Ages and Abilities Welcome

The Bookwise Newsletter highlights book groups and literary and author events, and offers reading recommendations. You can always look for more Bookwise updates on our website!

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