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Meet Local History Librarian Rachael Dreyer!
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Rachael hails from Oregon originally, from the metro Portland area, and as a result, has a soft spot for rainy days. She's lived in central Iowa earning her bachelor's degree, in western Japan teaching high school English, and is now a proud Michigan resident. In every place she's lived, she constantly seeks out the greasy spoon diners. Her favorite in Iowa was the A and M Café; in Japan, it was Kuttaro; and in Washtenaw County, well, now that's a secret, but recommendations are exceedingly welcome! When not at the library, Rachael can be found in the kitchen trying out new recipes for muffins, walking her dog (Greta) and doling out treats-MilkBones for Greta, extra-dark chocolate for Rachael. At the library, Rachael works a lot with local history materials, so bring her your questions-she likes questions! Recently, Rachael has been listening to the audiobook of Freedom by Jonathan Franzen. Her verdict? Still in progress!
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Book Review: First Light by Rebecca Stead
Reviewed by Karen Persello
Head of Youth & Teen Services
 Newbery Award-winning novelist Rebecca Stead's debut novel/audiobook, First Light is an exciting mix of science fiction, mystery, and adventure, just right for readers ages 10-14.
Twelve year-old Peter is thrilled to join his parents on an expedition to Greenland, where his father studies global warming. Peter will get to skip school, drive a dogsled, and finally share in his dad's adventures. But on the ice cap, Peter struggles to understand a series of visions that both frighten and attract him.
Thea, fourteen, has never seen the sun. Her extraordinary people, suspected of witchcraft and nearly driven to extinction, have retreated to a secret world. As Thea dreams of a different life, Peter's search for answers to his visions brings him close to her hidden home.
The chapters alternate between Peter's and Thea's story, and are read with great expression by David Ackroyd as Peter, and Coleen Marlo, as Thea. If you like trying to solve a mystery and appreciate elements of fantasy in everyday life, then this book/audiobook is for you!
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Low Vision Service Center Open House
 Please RSVP to Bill Harmer by Monday, March 9th (734) 475 - 8732 or bharmer@chelseadistrictlibrary.org The Low Vision Service Center was made possible by a generous donation from the Lions Club of Chelsea.
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Friends Book Sale
Saturday, March 10 | 10:00am-3:00pm | McKune Room
 Stop in to the Friends Book Sale for thousands of beautiful books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and other items available for purchase. Proceeds from the sales are used to support the Library. Stop by the Friendly Book Cart, always available in the lobby for a great selection of "like-new" books at bargain prices.
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About Us
The Chelsea District Library is nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide equal access to quality resources that serve the lifelong cultural, educational and informational needs and interests of all people. The Library currently serves 14,000 residents in the Chelsea district - City of Chelsea plus Dexter, Lima, Lyndon and Sylvan townships and more than 20,000 individuals visit the Library each month. The Library's state-of-the-art facility is an access point for information including: books, periodicals, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, downloadable e-books, subscription databases as well as access to the Internet. In addition to providing dynamic services to complement and support local schools and other important community needs, the Chelsea District Library strives to present timely, interesting and high-quality programs and events to engage and enrich the Chelsea community.
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