Low Vision Service Center Ribbon Cutting: left to right Library Board President Gary Zenz, Pat Montgomery, donor of the Merlin machine, Dan Nutt of the Chelsea Lions Club, who donated funds for the Low Vision Service Center. Ellen Stross, low vision expert from the Plymouth District Library demonstrates the Merlin machine.

Monday, March 14th marked the launch our wonderful new Low Vision Service Center! The Library and Lions Club of Chelsea have joined forces to help people with vision impairments maintain their independence through the use of optical, non-optical, or electronic vision aids. With the help of a $3,000 donation from the Lions Club, we have installed a low vision service center on the 2nd Level of the Library. 

The reception started with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a  demonstration by Ellen Stross, a low vision expert and librarian from the Plymouth District Library.  

The Low Vision Service Center is located on the 2nd Level of the Library.  Click here for more information on our low vision equipment. 

The Chelsea District Library is dedicated to providing access to information on the Internet. Wireless connectivity throughout the Library has been a challenge due to the variety of laptops, wireless devices and e-readers now on the market. Effective March 18, 2011 a library card and PIN number or visitor slip will no longer be required to connect to the Library's wireless network.

The wireless network and data ports available to the public using their own equipment are unsecured, unencrypted and unfiltered. Users of the Library's wireless network or data ports are required to abide by Internet Access and Public Computing Use policy.

The Library's public computers have been and will remain equipped with filtering software. Despite this provision, computer users may still encounter web sites or material they find offensive. All computer users assume responsibility for their own use of the Internet. The Library assumes responsibility only for the information provided of its own authorship on the Library's web site.

The Chelsea District Library supports parents in their efforts to guide their children's access to information. Parents who are concerned about what their children may encounter when using Library computers or wireless connection must accompany their children to the Library and closely supervise their use of services.

For tips on connecting to the wireless, click here.   

For more information on using Library computers, click here.

Julie and her daughters are currently reading The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins

Julie works as a Circulation Assistant and is the library comedian. Her laughter can often be heard on the 2nd level of the Library. Shhhh! 

Julie is raising two daughters and has 5 sisters... so she is able to listen to multiple conversations at once. Accomplishments of note: Julie learned to walk at 9 months of age and was voted best sense of humor in high school. She lives in a 135-year-old house that constantly needs renovation and enjoys gardening. She is busy with various parent involvement activities, especially the Chelsea Aquatic Club. Julie loves living in a small town where everyone watches out for everyone else. Did we mention she is funny? 

Julie is currently reading The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins together with her daughters. Ellie is reading The Hunger Games (book 1), Julie is reading Catching Fire (book 2) and Maddie is reading Mockingjay (book 3). 



John Grisham on the Value of Libraries and Librarians

Celebrate National Library Week with literary events for all ages and an Open House honoring our Volunteers and Friends! 

National Library Week Events

Authors in Chelsea

Wednesday, April 13 | 6:30-8:00pm  

McKune Room | Drop-in | All Ages 

National Library Week Friends Open House   

Saturday, April 16 | 10:30-11:45am

McKune Room | Drop-in | All Ages 

Join us on Saturday as we recognize our volunteers!

10:00-10:30am | Breakfast Treats

10:30-11:15am | Classical music performance by  

Maria Bessmeltseva & Ilya Blinov

11:15-11:45am |  Volunteer & Friends of the Year Awards

After the Open House, head to the 2nd Level of the Library to kick-off the third annual Midwest Literary Walk!  

Midwest Literary Walk   

Saturday, April 16 |12noon-6pm

Poet ML Liebler will again emcee the event.  Liebler is being honored with a 2011 Michigan Notable Book Award for the anthology he edited, Working Words: Punching the Clock and Kicking Out the Jams.  

Click here to see the complete line-up and for more information.