Chelsea District Library E-newsletter

June 21- June 27, 2014

Event Highlights

Final week of Comedy Showcase!

Read to Your Library Buddy

Thursdays, June & July

2:00-3:30pm | KidSpot

Registration Required

Would you like a reading buddy? Read to Your Library Buddy is a fun, stress-free reading session with a teen or adult volunteer who is trained to help readers feel comfortable and supported. Reading aloud is one of the best ways to improve reading skills. The program runs on Thursdays during June and July. Each time you read for 15 minutes with your buddy, you earn a small prize and a Grand Prize Drawing slip! Come to all five sessions and earn a special prize! Sign up at the Youth Reference Desk or call 734 475-8732, ext. 4.

Completion of Historic Newspaper Project

gets one step closer!

With the return of our microfilm collection to its case on the 2nd floor, the library is one step closer to completing the necessary steps needed to digitize 134 years of Chelsea's newspapers. Once completed, digital versions will be stored and accessible online, making them easier to search and availble to patrons 24/7.

This project would not be possible without the support of the Chelsea community! To date, over 100 years have been sponsored by local businesses, organizations and library patrons. Although the majority of years have been spoken for, there are still almost 25 years available for sponsorship. With a $100 sponsorship, you can help us give another year of old news new life!

To sponsor a year or to find out more about this project, contact Sara Wedell, swedell@chelseadistrictlibrary.org or (734) 475-8732 x218 or visit http://storiesofchelsea.org/

Events this Week

Job Seeker Skills Workshop: Resumes, Networking & Interviewing

Monday, June 23 | 6:30-8pm

Registration Required| McKune Room

Nadine Anderson and Meri Evans of Manpower, Inc. in Ann Arbor will cover three major skills for job seekers: resume writing, networking and interviewing. Join us to gain guidance in building an informative and up-to-date resume, for networking tips to help you expand your personal connections, and for strategies to help you ace your interview. All are welcome, whether you are a first-time job seeker, just looking to polish your resume, or boost your networking skills. There's something here for everyone.

Ancestry Aficionados

Tuesday, June 24 | 10-12pm

Learning Lab

Registration Required

Join fellow family history gatherers for open research. Expert volunteers will be on hand to answer genealogy and computer questions.

Dance-along, Sing along!

Wednesday, June 25

10:30-11:15am

McKune Room | Ages 2+

Registration Required

Dance along and sing along with Miss Beth! Move to the music! Join us for songs, dances, and musical games for children and parents to do together. For ages 2 and up, siblings welcome.

Quick Links

HELP:e-Readers & Tablets

Online Resources

The library will be

closed at 5pm on Thursday, July 3 and

all day on July 4

in observance of Independence Day.

Chelsea District Library subscribes to approximately 128 magazines and all back issues are
available for check out.

More!

Wild Wednesdays: Gone Fishin' Preschool Party!

Wednesday, July 2

2-3pm | McKune

Registration

We'll have a whopper of a tale to tell! We will listen to stories, make fishy crafts, and play fun fish games. The party won't be complete without cheesy fish crackers for a snack!

Computer

Training 1:1

Tuesday, July 1

10am-12pm

Learning Lab

Registration

Are you a tech newbie, can't figure out your new smartphone, or just want to ask your computer question to a real person? Let our computer volunteers provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to use your computer and digital devices effectively. This program is aimed at educating users rather than computer repair.

Registration is very important so that our volunteers can prepare for your questions.

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.