Chelsea District Library is pleased to announce a partnership with Target that will bring nationally known authors and illustrators to Chelsea Schools. The grant will allow the library to provide children close contact with nationally known award-winning authors and illustrators to explore the art and craft of writing and illustrating, in order to encourage students to read and appreciate literature. Authors in Chelsea takes place each year in April. 

 

This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its income to communities. Today, that giving equals more than $3 million every week.

 

Additionally, Target also gives through signature programs that are designed to inspire learning in children and families. Programs include:

• Take Charge of Education © - a school fundraising program;
• Target School Library Makeovers - a program that provides year-round volunteer  opportunities for Target team members to get involved with their local school;
• Target Field Trip Grants - a program that helps educators bring learning to life outside the classroom through the distribution of grants;
• Target House © - serves as a home away from home for families of children receiving lifesaving treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® in Memphis. The St. Jude School Program presented by Target, is staffed with accredited teachers and helps patients stay on track academically while undergoing treatments that can last months;
• Target Volunteers - a nationwide network of Target team members, retirees, families and friends who volunteer millions of hours to community projects. 

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,750 stores in 49 states nationwide and at Target.com. In addition, the company operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary credit card products.Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs; today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week. For more information about Target's commitment to corporate responsibility, visit Target.com/hereforgood.

 

 

 

    

Looking for a fun and educational experience for the family? Check out a museum - for free! The Museum Adventure Pass, presented by Macy's is a partnership between 162 metro area libraries and 25 local arts and cultural organizations, and provides Detroit regional public library card holders with free passes for up to 2 or 4 free admissions to local museums, cultural centers and historical sites.

 

The program is designed to enhance the learning experience for people of all ages through books and other library materials, and to provide access to arts and cultural organizations.

 

Museum Adventure Passes are located on the first level of the library in the lobby. Choose your museum, then take the plastic card to the Check Out Desk. Our staff will exchange the plastic card for a paper pass which will be your admission to the museum. Museum hours vary and change often, especially during the summer. Please call museum to check hours before visiting. 

 

 

The Chelsea District Library made magic come to life as Chelsea youth presented a dramatic production of The Magic Tinder Box, performed on Saturday, July 16, 2011. With a tremendous youth cast aged 7 to 14, the play was performed to wild applause. Offered through the Chelsea District Library youth department, the play, adapted from a story by Hans Christian Andersen, presented 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 pitted the good townspeople against the obnoxious royals that strip the town of its wealth. Aided by an egalitarian princess, the soldier helped the townspeople as he sought love and success. Filled with magic and mayhem, the play offered opportunities for all kinds of acting styles.  

  

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 memorized their lines for almost three weeks before the six day rehearsal. Written and directed by Lisa McClure, Youth and Teen Librarian, the play received great support from other librarians who took desk shifts to free Lisa to concentrate on the play. Many parents generously provided help with costumes, makeup, props, set construction, and set strike, and spent every evening listening to lines read by their young actors. The play was funded primarily with the gracious help of the Friends of the Chelsea District Library.  

 

 

Summer hours are now in effect through Labor Day:
Monday - Thursday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-3:00pm
Sunday: 1:00-5:00pm