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Chelsea District Library E-newsletter
January 31-February 6, 2015
  
Highlights
 
Chelsea District Library receives
2014 Large Business Leadership Award from Chelsea Chamber of Commerce!


The Library was honored to receive this award which is given annually by the Chamber to a business that demonstrates exemplary vision to advance commerce and establish and maintain Chelsea as a premier community in which to live, work, and recreate. 

"Winning this award is validation and unquestionable recognition of how 21st Century libraries are providing an anchor and focal point for economic activity and development. It demonstrates the currency we have gained in Chelsea as a key player in this regard...The Library has clearly made a broad impact on the community." said Bill Harmer, CDL Director after the award presentation.

Sonic Sundays: Creole du Nord
Sunday, Feb. 8 | 2-3:30pm
Chelsea Alehouse | 420 N. Main St. Ste #100
Drop-in | Families - All Ages

Join Creole du Nord for a rollicking good time filled with Creole, Cajun, and zydeco music. The band will play everything from Cajun dance tunes, to waltzes, to old time fiddle music, so be sure to bring your dancing shoes!

Made possible by the Friends of Chelsea District Library

Don't miss the second presentation in this wellness series! 

Humans are creatures of habit. This month we're exploring how to create good habits and how to break some of the not-so-good habits that impact our health and wellness. There will be snacks and food demos and after you'll thank yourself for signing up! For more information click here.

Brought to you by the Chelsea Wellness Coalition in partnership with the Chelsea District Library and Polly's Country Market
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Events this week
  

Sonic Sundays:  

Sunday, Feb. 1 | 2-3pm | Drop-in
Chelsea District Library | McKune Room

The Bowdish Brothers will take you on a musical journey through the great genre of American country music. Hear West Texas Swing, songs about trains, coal mining and automobile factories, and songs by artists like Billy Edd Wheeler, Merle Haggard, and Hank Williams just to name a few.

Made possible by the Friends of Chelsea District Library


 

Smarty Pants Trivia Smackdown

Thursday, Feb. 5 | 7-8:30pm
Chelsea Alehouse | Drop-in
420 N. Main St. #100

How does your knowledge of random trivia compare to your friends' and neighbors'? Round up a team of up to six people and join the Chelsea Library at the Chelsea Alehouse to test your trivia chops. After five rounds of trivia, the top two teams win prizes (and bragging rights). Free to participate-- bring your library card to get bonus points! 


In partnership with the Chelsea Alehouse.

 

 


Purple Rose Theatre Company
Saturday, Feb. 7 | 10:30am-12:30pm
McKune Room | Registration Required

Join us for a reading of Morning's at Seven by Paul Osborn, read by Purple Rose performers. After the reading, share your feedback with the cast, playwright, and Artistic Director Guy Sanville. 


 

A little bit about the reading: 

Aaronetta and Ida Gibbs have lived next door to each other most of their lives and along with Esther, all of the Gibb sisters are an open book to each. Husbands not included. Into the fray comes Myrtle Brown, perpetually engaged to Ida's son Homer. But Homer can't seem to pop the question. Taking matters into her own hands, Myrtle finally gets a proposal by compelling Homer to fly the nest. Sort of. This perennially charming portrait of small town America fifty plus years ago was revived on Broadway in 1980 and in 2002 to critical acclaim. 

Can't make it to the library to watch the performance? Watch it live at home by clicking on our homepage link.
 
 
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OOPS!

Last week's newsletter included an incorrect date for the next Books & Banter book club meeting date.

Correct information is below:

Thursday | Feb. 19

1:30-3pm | McKune Room

Drop-in | Books avail at checkout

Kabul Beauty School
 

by Deborah Rodriquez 


More!


Saturday, Feb. 7

10am-1pm* | Drop-in

Library Basement 

 

Thousands of beautiful books, CDs, DVDs, ,audio books and other items are available for purchase. Proceeds from the sales are used to support the Library. Stop by the Friendly Book Cart, always available in the lobby for a great selection of "like-new" books at bargain prices. 

*Please note the new ending time.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

10am-12pm | Learning Lab

This program is aimed at developing basic digital skills with not only laptops, but tablets and other mobile devices. Training will also be available for library services like Overdrive eBooks, Zinio emagazines, Consumer Reports and other databases and how to effectively use the Library's new Enterprise online catalog.


This program is aimed at educating users rather than computer repair. Please register in advance through our online event calendar, calling or by visiting the library. Registration is very important so that our volunteers can prepare for your questions.
Tax Prep Q & A

It's Tax Time Again!


 

The following tax forms will be available at the library this year: 

 

Federal: 

1040*, 1040A and 1040EZ

MI State: 

Michigan Tax booklets* (including MI-1040 forms and instructions), and the Home Heating Credit Claim*

 

Due to extreme budget cuts, the IRS will only provide libraries with limited quantities of the forms listed above. The library will, however, have printed copies of the instruction booklet for the various 1040 forms, which can be checked out for a three-day period (located in the tax area on the second floor). Additionally, a binder containing the various tax tables is available for in-library reference.

 

Online access for all Federal tax forms, schedules, instructions, and publications can be found at http://www.irs.gov/Forms-&-Pubs. If you need help accessing and printing the forms, feel free to visit the library. Printing is $0.15 per page.

 

*These forms are scheduled to arrive by mid-February.
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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.