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American Red Cross Blood Drive

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Every two seconds a patient in the United States needs a blood transfusion. The blood might be needed for accident or burn victims, heart surgery patients, organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer, or sickle cell disease.

  

Please consider making a much-needed blood donation. The American Red Cross will be in the Library's McKune Room on Thursday, August 15, from 1-7pmTo schedule an appointment go to redcrossblood.org and type in sponsor code chelsealibrary.  

 

If you need help scheduling an appointment, call the Library at (734) 475-8732 x219 or stop by any Information Desk.

  
e-BooksYour Chelsea District Library card gives you access to best-selling and classic e-books, audiobooks, and music available 24/7 from the Library's OverDrive digital collection, tln.lib.overdrive.com.

 

Enjoy popular titles on your smartphone, tablet, 

e-reader device, and computer. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees!

 

This service is free with your Library card. To get started, visit tln.lib.overdrive.com. You'll find helpful tools and information, as well as a link to contact support. 

 

Events this Week
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Monday, August 5

Quick Bytes: Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010An introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010. Participants will learn basic ribbon functions, cell formatting, and basic formula creation.

  

  

 

Tuesday, August 6 

1 on 1 Computer HelpComputer volunteers are on hand to educate, inform, and answer questions about computers, the Internet, Microsoft applications and other technology issues.  
 

  

BabytimeIntroduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books. We'll be singing songs, doing bouncy rhymes, learning some "baby signing", and reading along to fun board books. 

 

  

Wednesday, August 7 

ToddlertimeThis storytime emphasizes early literacy skills for your child. We'll lay the foundation for reading through letter knowledge and vocabulary building.  

 

 

From Pages to Art: Recycled Books Paper CraftMake handmade flowers and other paper crafts using the pages of recycled books. Simple to make, these lovely pieces can be used as many forms of decorations, including centerpieces and gift bows. 

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Free e-Book Resources

 

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In addition to downloading books from the Library's OverDrive service, there are other places to explore free e-books. We've put together a list of resources for both adults and kids.
  
Now Accepting Book Donations
New York Public Library Call for Book Donations c. 1918
New York Public Library 
Call for Book Donations c. 1918

Thank you to everyone who filled a bag with books at Saturday's Friends of Chelsea District Library used book sale. We now have room to accept book donations!

 

Books, text books, music, and movies in clean and reasonably sound condition are welcome. We do not accept encyclopedias, Reader's Digest condensed books, or issues of National Geographic. 

 

Donation bins are located underneath the stairs in the Library lobby. All proceeds from books sales are used to support the Library. Thank you for your generous donations!

 

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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. 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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