Chelsea District Library E-newsletter
February 7-13, 2015

The library will be closed Monday, February 16, 2015
in observance of President's Day.
  
Highlights
 
2015 Midwest Literary Walk
Mark your calendars!

Back for its 7th year, the 2015 Midwest Literary Walk will welcome several critically acclaimed authors from all over the country and from various fields of writing, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry and even horror.  The festival features readings at venues throughout downtown, such as the Chelsea Train Depot,  Chelsea Alehouse, and the Chelsea Clocktower Commons. The event takes place at 11am on Saturday, April 25 and is free and open to the public.

 

Seeing and listening to an author in person adds a whole new layer of insight into their work. It serves as a reminder that there's a creative person, made of flesh and blood, behind every book. Public reading events like these are wonderful opportunities to share the experience with other people who love books and ideas as much as you do. 

 

We are proud to present this year's lineup, which includes Edward Hirsch, Davy Rothbart, Clayton Eshleman, Angela Flournoy, Josh Malerman, Annie Martin, and others to be determined.

 

So mark your calendars and look for more information about this year's Midwest Literary Walk in upcoming E-newsletters!


Sonic Sundays: Jordan Otto Quintet
Sunday, Feb. 15 | 2-3pm
Chelsea Alehouse | 420 N. Main St. Ste #100
Drop-in | Families - All Ages

The Jordan Otto Quintet will bring a variety of classic, contemporary, and original jazz to the Chelsea Alehouse. Led by percussionist and Ann Arbor native Jordan Otto, this lively group is sure to please!

Made possible by the Friends of Chelsea District Library
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Events this week
  

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. 


 


 Sonic Sundays: 

Creole du Nord

Sunday, Feb. 8 | 2-3:30pm Chelsea Alehouse
420 N. Main St. Ste #100

Bring your dancing shoes and join Creole du Nord for a rollicking good time filled with Creole, Cajun, and zydeco music. No registration required. Made possible by the Friends of Chelsea District Library


 

File Your FAFSA Tonight!

Monday, Feb. 9 | 6-7:30pm
McKune Room
Parents & High School Seniors


Let the experts help you file your FAFSA at the library!  Representatives from the U of M, Baker College and the State of Michigan will be on hand to answer your questions as you file your FAFSA. Click here to find out what you need to bring.

 

Wednesday, Feb. 11 3:30-4:30pm
KidSpot | Ages 5-11

How do rabbits survive a Polar Vortex? Challenge yourself to survive as an animal during the cold winter months with Katie McGlashen, Park Interpreter at the Eddy Discovery Center. Learn how animals cope with the ice, snow, and hunger of the winter months through fun activities. Feel warm winter pelts, learn about winter-adapted feet, and discover animals that even produce antifreeze to stay warm!

 

Smart Plates: Building Blocks for Healthy Habits

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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Due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to live stream our Purple Rose Concert Reading: Morning's at Seven by Paul Osborn

scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2015.
To register to attend the live performance in the McKune Room at 10:30am

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Saturday, Feb. 21

1-2:30pm | McKune Room

Create handcrafted paper boxes and balls with instruction from crafter Melanie Bell. Decorative and useful, these creations are asnap to make, and a whole lot of fun, too. All supplies will be provided.
 


This Valentine's Day 

Learn to say

I Love You in French!


 

Mango Languages' helps you learn over 60 languages (including English) from just about anywhere!

And the best part?

It's free from your library.

 

Learn through general and situational conversation, practice your 

translation skills by watching short films and explore different country's cultures through photo slideshows.

 

Click here to get started.

 

A Chelsea District Library card is required to access and set up an account.
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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.