Chelsea District Library E-newsletter

July 26 - August 1, 2014

Highlights

From books and movies to online resources and specialized services and programs, there is much to discover at Chelsea District Library!

If you haven't been in to visit us in a while, you may be surprised at what you're missing!

Coming soon!

Historic Newspaper Project

134 Years of Digitized Chelsea Newspapers

Scheduled for completion in November 2014, this digital collection will be available to patrons 24/7. Gone are the days of tediously searching through microfilm. With digitization, comes improved searching and browsing capabilities, allowing you to find just what you're looking for in no time at all!

Chelsea District Library would like to thank all who have generously sponsored a year to make this project a reality! To date, over 110 years have been sponsored by local businesses, organizations and library patrons. However, there are still some remaining years. With a $100 sponsorship, you can help us give those remaining years new life!

To sponsor a year or to find out more about this project, contact Emily Meloche, emeloche@chelseadistrictlibrary.org or (734) 475-8732 x217 or visit http://storiesofchelsea.org/

Events this Week

Summer Reading

Final Frontier Finale!

Wednesday, July 30 | 12-2pm

Library Lawn | All Ages | Drop-in

Our space-themed finale will have you building rocket-ships, making water comets and doing all sorts of hands-on science activities! Don't forget the bounce house, karaoke and snow cones, too!

Summer Reading Finale Show-

Red Riding Hood,

by the Michigan Opera Theater

Wednesday, July 30 | 2-3pm

McKune Room | All Ages | Drop-in

The Michigan Opera Theatre presents a delightful adaptation of the family classic sung by three singers. In this version of the tale, the scary Wolf is transformed into a comic character, Granny becomes a kvetchy old lady and the title character is sweet, charming and sings likes an angel. Even though you know how the story is supposed to end, you will sit on the edge of your chairs in anticipation! MOT community Programs has been bringing its musical programs to every age group in Michigan for 36 years.

The winners of our Grand Prizes will be announced on July 30 at 3:00pm,

following the program.

All Grand Prize drawing slips due at

NOON on JULY 30!

Quick Links

HELP:e-Readers & Tablets

Online Resources

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

More!

RED CROSS

BLOOD DRIVE

Wednesday, Aug. 13*

1-7pm | McKune Room

Registration or Drop-in

The library is hosting a blood drive in the McKune Room at the Chelsea District Library. You are encouraged to sign up for a 15 minute reserved spot, or just drop in.To schedule an appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org and type in sponsor code "chelsealibrary".

Come join us and give the gift of Life!

*Date change from printed newsletter

Quick Bytes: PowerPoint

Monday, Aug. 11

6:30-7:45

Learning Lab

Registration Required

Participants will receive a basic look at Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. We'll demonstrate how to create presentation slides and use the Ribbon's editing and creative functions to give your slideshow extra flair.

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.