Check out this week's lineup of musical acts, children's entertainment, and other lively performances at separate staged areas in walkable downtown Chelsea! Enjoy your Thursday night out with music, fun, plenty of food options, and more all in a family friendly atmosphere. See you downtown! 

July 21

• Creole du Nord (Zydeco) at the Library
• Dragon Wagon (Bluegrass/Folk) at the South St. Tent
• 3 Generations Entertainment (Balloons) at Winan's Alley
• Work for Wings (Variety) at East Alley
• Motor City Outlaws (Southern Rock) at East Middle
• Scenic Route (Rock) at the Total Fitness Lot
• Seven Bridges (Country) at the Sylvan Courtyard
• The Shelter Dogs (Lounge-a-billy) at the Glazier Building
• Tree of Life (Drum/Dance) at the Clocktower Gazebo
• Boyer the Magic Guy at the Clocktower Courtyard
• Open Mic at the Teddy Bear Factory Stage
• SRSLY Cinema movie: Night At The Museum 2 (PG)*

View the Stage Map

Starting Sunday, July 17, we will offer a new service: a Print Release Station. Printing from  library computers will remain the same. The new feature will be at the  Information Desk, where you will find a computer station beside the printer.  Here you will enter your library card and pin number. The print release station will present you with a list of your documents sent to the printer, referred to as print jobs. You will have the option to print or delete these print jobs.  If you choose print, the system will confirm you have money in your account, then print your job as you wait.

There are a few advantages to using this new system: 

• You see only your print jobs - no more documents stacked on the printer waiting to be picked up     
• You choose whether to print the job or delete it 
• No more cover sheets! This will save on paper 
• Forgotten jobs will be automatically deleted after the library closes. The user is not charged

In connection with the Print Release Station we will also be installing a new multifunction color printer. 

The new printer will have the following advantages: 

• Letter and legal paper options
• Duplex (two-sided) printing 
• Black & white or color printing
• Ability to scan to USB drive or email

We hope you enjoy this upgrade. Feel free to ask a staff member for assistance at any time!

Do you like magic?  Come see the magic of the theater as Chelsea youth bring a play to life in the dramatic production of

The Magic Tinder Box!  Adapted from a story by Hans Christian Andersen, the play presents the tale of a lonely soldier who defeats evil witches and gains a magic tinder box and three magic dogs to do his bidding.  The play pits the good townspeople against the obnoxious royals that strip the town of its wealth.  Aided by an egalitarian princess, the soldier helps the townspeople as he seeks love and success.

Filled with magic and mayhem, the play offers opportunities for all kinds of acting styles.The cast ranges from 7 to 14 years old, and the script was written precisely for the size and ages, as every child who auditioned received a part.  Drama week is part of the Summer Reading Program at the library, and children memorize for almost three weeks and rehearse and perform in only one week.  

The Magic Tinder Box is an entertaining play, and studies show that viewing theater has great benefits for kids.  Children who view dramatic productions learn to think critically about what they saw and articulate their ideas and feelings.  And for those in the cast, it is a terrific medium for keeping children active and healthy.  It can boost self esteem, improve public speaking, and provide a place to practice creativity.   

Saturday, July 16 | 1-2pm

Washington Street Education Center auditorium  

500 Washington Street  

FREE | No registration required, just drop in!