Chelsea District Library E-newsletter

April 5 - 11, 2014

Event Highlights

OverDrive Help Website

Gets a Makeover!

OverDrive, the provider for our Download Destination ebook service has updated their Help website. Now users can quickly go to help.overdrive.com and see a google-like search box in which they can enter a natural language text to find what they need help with.

Below are some of the other improvements made to the site:

Help links are now organized by device type (our favorite change!). So if you have a Kindle Fire, a quick click on Device, then Kindle will get you specific help for that device. Help includes available formats, how to get started, and what app if necessary you need to download.

Quick Links takes you to general help links like ebooks, audiobooks, Getting Started, and Mobile apps.

Articles link gives the user an alphabetically listing of help articles by topic.

If you are a Download Destination user, or you've been afraid of trying this service, be sure to check out this newly revised Help site! Of course, you can you can always call the library for help from our staff too!

Healthy Michigan

Plan 1:1

Mondays, April - May

1:30-4:30pm

Study Rooms

Registration required

Have questions about Michigan's Medicaid expansion? Need assistance applying online? Regional Lead Navigator Danielle Carpenter of the Center for Family Health is here to help! Sign up for a one-on-one session and receive personalized assistance with the process. Call (734) 475-8732 x219 to register.

Climate: Our Chaotic Future

Monday, April 21

7-8:30pm | McKune

Registration required

Eric Harrington, a member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps, initiated by former vice president Al Gore, will lead an exploration of the causes and consequences of climate change. These consequences are real, they are happening now, humanity is contributing to them, and there are solutions. In partnership with the Adult Learners Institute.

Events this Week

Place That Face

Wednesday, April 9

12:30-2pm

Chelsea Senior Center Drop-in

512 E Washington St.

When local photographer Ralph Guenther retired, he donated all of his photo negatives to the Chelsea District Library. On the second Wednesday of each month, join librarian Emily at the Chelsea Senior Center to identify the subjects of Ralph Guenther's photographs.

Ballet Storytime

Thursday, April 10

10:30-11:30am

McKune | Drop-in

Ages 2-5

Join us for a special storytime with Ballet Chelsea, as selected dancers perform a preview of the ballet Don Quixote with costumes and music. Don't miss it!

Friends Fill a Bag $5 Book Sale

Saturday, April 12

10am-2pm

Library Basement

Hundreds of gently used books, DVDs and CDs for sale. Fill a bag for $5. Sign up to join the Friends and receive your first bag free! Proceeds support Chelsea District Library by supplementing programs, events, materials and equipment.

Quick Links

HELP:e-Readers & Tablets

On-line Resources

You can reserve a private Study Room for a tutoring session, quiet study time or small meeting? Rooms are located on the 2nd floor and can be reserved at the 2nd floor information desk.

More Events!

Grow Your Business:

One-on-One Mentoring

Wednesday, April 16

3-7pm | Study Rooms

Registration Required

Register for a free, one-hour counseling session with an experienced consultant who will provide confidential, personalized analysis and advice-- whether you are looking to start up your own business of expand your current business, Grow Your Business can provide mentorship on a range of topics including business planning, marketing, financing, accounting, customer service and staff training. Call (734) 475-8732 ext. 219 to reserve your space. In partnership with SCORE.

READ to Library Dogs

Friday, April 25

3:30-5pm

KidSpot |

Drop-in

Registration Required For Readers

Reading Education Assistance Dogs has been a Chelsea District Library program for more than 8 years. Children read books to our friendly service dogs who listen carefully to every single word! Research has shown that children can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to non-judgmental listeners. Read five times and get a free book. Sign up for a 10-minute slot today at the youth reference desk or by calling 475-8732, ext. 4.

About Us

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.