Chelsea District Library E-newsletter
April 25-May 1, 2015
Highlights
 
Midwest Literary Walk
Saturday, April 25
 11am-6:30pm











Now in its 7th year,
the 2015 Midwest Literary Walk offers its biggest and most impressive lineup yet - all with Midwestern connections!

From poets to debut novelist to playwrights, there's something for everyone. 
Authors' presentations range from unique audio/video presentations to stage readings and include time for audience Q & A's 
and book signing.

Bring a friend and enjoy a unique afternoon in beautiful downtown Chelsea!

or to find out more about this event visit:

Books will be available for purchase courtesy of 

Literati Bookstore or bring your own copy!

 

Special thanks to this year's sponsors who helped make this program possible: 


Margaret Mitchell 
and Gone With the Wind
Tuesday, May 12 | 7-8:30pm
McKune Room | Registration Required
The popular American novel, Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell was first published in 1936, but almost 80 years later this story along with it's film adaptations continue to endure. Join us to learn more about this well-loved story and its place in popular culture, the life of Margaret Mitchell, and the 1939 film by the same name. Presenter Kathleen Marcaccio has been sharing her passion for Gone With the Wind with hundreds of people since 1994. In partnership with Adult Learners Institute.  

Chelsea District Library 
Aims to Improve Broadband access for Chelsea Area Residents 

In early 2014, the library and local townships helped the Washtenaw Broadband Initiative run a survey to determine the status of broadband in our communities. The survey showed that a number of our communities are disadvantaged when it comes to broadband access. As part of the library's mission to provide equal access to information, we are dedicated to improving our community's access to broadband. The Washtenaw Broadband Initiative and PureBroadband.org continue to work on resolving this issue in the long term. In the short-term, the library has partnered with Lyndon Township in a pilot program to provide internet access through a free public wifi hotspot housed at the Lyndon Township Hall. If successful, the library plans to deploy more hotspots in other local areas that are broadband disadvantaged.  For more information  click here.
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Events this week
  

Dance Along, Sing Along

Wednesday, April 29
10:30-11:15am | Ages 2+
McKune Room | Drop-in

Bring your little one and have fun dancing, singing and playing musical games together with Miss Beth, local music teacher. Siblings welcome.
 

Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 2
Ages 5-17
Youth Information Desk

Stop by the first floor reference desk to pick up a free comic book! The first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day, an annual event sponsored by independent comic book stores nationwide to encourage new readers of comic books. Get a free comic while our supply lasts!


Making Mother's Day Presents
Saturday, May 2 | 1-2pm
Ages 10-17 | McKune Room

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10 - don't be caught empty handed! Join us to make a gift your mother will treasure. What we're making is a surprise, but you'll leave with a finished gift, wrapped and ready to give! All supplies provided.
 
 
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Discount Zoo Tickets!
Spring has sprung - well almost - and it's time to get the family outside!  Through a new partnership with the Detroit Zoo and The Library Network, Chelsea District Library now offers discounted tickets and more 
to the Detroit Zoo!  There is lots to do at the zoo including the Dinosauria Event from May 22 through September 7, the 4D Theater and Simulator in the 
Wild Adventure Zone and 
so much more!. 

To purchase your discounted tickets Click here. 


Have Devices? We Have eBooks!

Have you tried Overdrive, our digital ebook & audiobook lending service? Chelsea District Library is buying more titles than ever before to support the needs of our users. Try it out today and get content for your tablet, smartphone, Nook, or Kindle devices. Check out our help page to find out what formats are compatible with your device and how to get started today (valid library card required). Don't see the titles you want? Let us know your recommendations! 


Books & Banter Book Club
Thursday, May 21
1:30-3pm | McKune Room
Books Available at Check Out Desk

May's selection:
A Tale for the Time Being
by Ruth Ozeki


In Tokyo, sixteen-year-old Nao has decided there's only one escape from her aching loneliness and her classmates' bullying, but before she ends it all, Nao plans to document the life of her great-grandmother, a Buddhist nun who's lived more than a century. A diary is Nao's only solace-and will touch lives in a ways she can scarcely imagine. Read more...
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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.