The 3rd Annual Comedy Showcase kicks off Thursday, June 16 at 6:30pm in Katie's Korner  on the library lawn with Dobie Maxwell. This four-week comedy series takes place on Thursday nights through July 7 as part of  Sounds and Sights on Thursday nights. The library is partnering with the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase for a third year to select first rate comedians who have strong performance history and humor to share. Enjoy top comedians and energetic acts right in your backyard for free.  Headliners will be preceded by two opening acts. Join us June 16, 23, 30, and July 7 for an all star stand-up comedy performance. All performances take place on Thursdays at 6:30pm in Katie's Korner, located on the library lawn. No registration is required, just drop in. For more information, call (734) 475-8732 or visit chelsea.lib.mi.us.

Sounds & Sights Opening Night Schedule | June 16:  

• Dobie Maxwell (Comedy Show) at the Library
• Bill Bynum (Bluegrass) at the South St. Tent
• Three Generations Entertainment (Balloons for the kids) at Winan's Alley
• Dave Boutette (American Roots) at East Alley
• Bluescasters (Blues) at East Middle
• North Creek Fiddlers (Bluegrass) at the Total Fitness Lot
• Storm Front (Rock) at the Sylvan Courtyard
• Tropicooljazz (Jazz) at the Glazier Building
• Coconut Radio (Rock) at the Clocktower Gazebo
• Eric the Juggler (Juggling for the kids) at the Clocktower Courtyard
• SRSLY Cinema movie: Princess Bride (PG)*      

Chef Craig Common Wants to Cook You Breakfast

Chef Craig Common of Common Grill is making you breakfast to raise funds for Chelsea's Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights. Come together on Thursday, June 16 between 7:30 &10:00 am.

at  Yellow Door. Donate to Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights and get a delicious breakfast loaded with local farm fresh ingredients. Kick off summer with Chef Craig @ Yellow Door!

Ta-da ~ the menu:

• Back Forty Acres egg frittata served with poached Michigan shrimp, Grassfields Organic Cheeses' goat milk cheddar, fresh Michigan asparagus and home fries   
• Calder Dairy buttermilk apple praline pancakes served with warmed Michigan maple syrup and Calder Dairy butter    

• Homemade granola with Calder Dairy milk

Top off breakfast with a slice of artfully crafted birthday cake by Chef Paul Cousins. Two gourmet geniuses under one roof -- served with a fresh cup of joe.    

To sign up and for more information, see Yellow Door Facebook page.  

Yellow Door is a Chelsea, Michigan, area initiative that brings the farm to the table.... all to raise funds for community initiatives, like the new Chelsea Community Kitchen.

Gemini, made up of twin brothers San and Laz Slomovits, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1960s with a tribute concert of quintessential folk revival classics, like If I Had a Hammer and Blowin' in the Wind. This great outdoor concert kicks off Adult Summer Reading, so come enjoy the music and register to participate in our Made in Michigan-themed summer reading game!

Sunday, June 12 from 2:00-3:00pm in Katie's Korner on the library lawn. No registration required, just drop in! 

The Chelsea Lions Club will be providing

free vision screening to your preschool child during the library's Summer Reading Kickoff event on Wednesday, June 14 from 12:00-2:00pm! Project Kidsight helps identify the presence of eye disorders including far and

 nearsightedness, astigmatism, and more. No physical contact is made with your child and eyedrops are not necessary. The screening is over 90% effective in detecting  vision problems. Call 475-8732  x4, for more information and to register your child for this important screening!

Enjoy a great book in the great outdoors!

• Provide exceptional customer service at the check-out desk, check in and out library materials, handle money, and issue library cards.

• Answer check-out questions in person and on the telephone.

• Sort and shelve materials.