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Library Events for Septemter 2016 3 Day PSAT Test Prep Workshop When: Tuesday & Wednesday, August 30 & 31, 4:00 PM Thursday, September 01, 2016 10:00 AM Where: Chelsea District Library at McKune Room Student who can only come to the practice test must register for September 1st. This is a 3 day workshop. By registering for the first day, you are agreeing to attend all three days of events. Students looking to prepare for the PSAT exam are invited to attend a free PSAT prep seminar conducted by College Tutors of Ann Arbor. Attendees will work with real PSAT tests, examine numerous problems and improve their test knowledge. Pizza will be served following the practice test on the last day! Score review session is Friday, September 9. 3:305pm. Toddlertime (for 1 1/2 3 year olds) When: Thursday, September 01, 2016 10:30 AM Where: Chelsea District Library at KidSpot Toddlertime is our storytime that emphasizes certain early literacy skills for your child. We will lay the foundation for reading through letter knowledge (with our Letter People Puppets!) and vocabulary building (great new books to read together!). Activities such as group songs, interactive felt board stories, and our “group troop” action rhymes, will entertain and educate. Our agespecific toys, which come out the last 15 minutes, will encourage socialization. Your child will leave thinking the library is a super fun place, all while learning prereading skills! Parents/caregivers must remain in room with child. Fall Storytime (for 35 year olds) When: Thursday, September 01, 2016 11:30 AM Where: Chelsea District Library at KidSpot Join youth librarians and Miss Karla in storytime fun. With over 25 combined years of storytime experience, our storytime presenters will introduce your child to the wonderful world of books by reading great stories, singing funny songs, and making each story come alive through puppets, fingerplays and movement. Parents/caregivers must remain in library. Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting When: Saturday, September 03, 2016 10:15 AM Where: Chelsea District Library at McKune Room
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Library Events for Septemter 2016

3  Day  PSAT  Test  Prep  Workshop  

When:  Tuesday  &  Wednesday,  August  30  &  31,  4:00  PM                            Thursday,  September  01,  2016  10:00  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room  Student  who  can  only  come  to  the  practice  test  must  register  for  September  1st.  

This  is  a  3  day  workshop.  By  registering  for  the  first  day,  you  are  agreeing  to  attend  all  three  days  of  events.  Students  looking  to  prepare  for  the  PSAT  exam  are  invited  to  attend  a  free  PSAT  prep  seminar  conducted  by  College  Tutors  of  Ann  Arbor.  Attendees  will  work  with  real  PSAT  tests,  examine  numerous  problems  and  improve  their  test  knowledge.  Pizza  will  be  served  following  the  practice  test  on  the  last  day!  

Score  review  session  is  Friday,  September  9.  3:30-­‐5pm.      

Toddlertime  (for  1  1/2  -­‐  3  year  olds)  

When:  Thursday,  September  01,  2016  10:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  KidSpot  

Toddlertime  is  our  storytime  that  emphasizes  certain  early  literacy  skills  for  your  child.  We  will  lay  the  foundation  for  reading  through  letter  knowledge  (with  our  Letter  People  Puppets!)  and  vocabulary  building  (great  new  books  to  read  together!).  Activities  such  as  group  songs,  interactive  felt  board  stories,  and  our  “group  troop”  action  rhymes,  will  entertain  and  educate.  Our  age-­‐specific  toys,  which  come  out  the  last  15  minutes,  will  encourage  socialization.  Your  child  will  leave  thinking  the  library  is  a  super  fun  place,  all  while  learning  pre-­‐reading  skills!  Parents/caregivers  must  remain  in  room  with  child.  

Fall  Storytime  (for  3-­‐5  year  olds)  

When:  Thursday,  September  01,  2016  11:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  KidSpot  

Join  youth  librarians  and  Miss  Karla  in  storytime  fun.  With  over  25  combined  years  of  storytime  experience,  our  storytime  presenters  will  introduce  your  child  to  the  wonderful  world  of  books  by  reading  great  stories,  singing  funny  songs,  and  making  each  story  come  alive  through  puppets,  fingerplays  and  movement.  Parents/caregivers  must  remain  in  library.  

Friends  of  the  Library  Monthly  Meeting  

When:  Saturday,  September  03,  2016  10:15  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room  

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 Friends  of  the  Library  hold  a  monthly  meeting  to  discuss  the  book  sale  and  library  support.  Public  is  cordially  invited.  

Closed  for  Shared  System  Maintenance  

When:  Sunday,  September  04,  2016  12:00  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  

Closed  for  Labor  Day  

When:  Monday,  September  05,  2016  12:00  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  

Babytime  

When:  Tuesday,  September  06,  2016  10:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room    Play  an  important  and  powerful  role  in  shaping  the  early  learning  experiences  of  your  child!  Babytime  is  the  perfect  place  to  socialize  and  learn  important  skills  with  your  baby  or  toddler.  We’ll  be  singing  songs,  doing  bouncy  rhymes,  learning  some  “baby  signing”  and  reading  along  to  fun  board  books  in  the  first  half  of  this  program.  In  the  second  half,  the  toys  come  out!  While  the  babies  play  (and  learn  to  share!),  caregivers  have  a  chance  to  socialize  and  exchange  information.  

Smarty  Pants  Trivia  Smackdown  

When:  Tuesday,  September  06,  2016  8:00  PM  Where:  Chelsea  Alehouse  Brewery    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.  

3D  Printing/Scan  Session  1  

When:  Wednesday,  September  07,  2016  10:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  Learning  Lab    Join  us  for  some  3D  fun!  Participants  will  receive  hands-­‐on  help  using  either  the  3D  printer  or  3D  scanner  to  produce  a  physical  or  digital  3D  object.  You  can  search  for  preexisting  designs  

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(thingiverse.com)  or  make  your  own  (tinkercad.com,  onshape.  com).  Two-­‐hour  sessions  allow  for  one  user,  and  include  1.5  hours  to  print  or  scan  an  object.  There  will  be  a  printing  cost  of  $0.10  per  gram  of  filament  used.  Participants  should  plan  to  register  two  weeks  prior  to  their  requested  session  to  ensure  their  project  will  be  as  successful  as  possible.  For  more  information  or  to  register  please  send  an  email  to  3D@  chelseadistrictlibrary.org  and  include  the  following:  1)  session  date  you  would  like,  2)  an  attachment  containing  your  print  object  in  STL  format  or  an  image  of  the  object  you  wish  to  scan.  Registration  requests  will  be  confirmed  via  email  including  session  details.  Session  dates  will  be  filled  in  the  order  they  are  received.    

3D  Printing/Scan  Session  2  

When:  Wednesday,  September  07,  2016  12:30  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  Learning  Lab    Join  us  for  some  3D  fun!  Participants  will  receive  hands-­‐on  help  using  either  the  3D  printer  or  3D  scanner  to  produce  a  physical  or  digital  3D  object.  You  can  search  for  preexisting  designs  (thingiverse.com)  or  make  your  own  (tinkercad.com,  onshape.  com).  Two-­‐hour  sessions  allow  for  one  user,  and  include  1.5  hours  to  print  or  scan  an  object.  There  will  be  a  printing  cost  of  $0.10  per  gram  of  filament  used.  Participants  should  plan  to  register  two  weeks  prior  to  their  requested  session  to  ensure  their  project  will  be  as  successful  as  possible.  For  more  information  or  to  register  please  send  an  email  to  3D@  chelseadistrictlibrary.org  and  include  the  following:  1)  session  date  you  would  like,  2)  an  attachment  containing  your  print  object  in  STL  format  or  an  image  of  the  object  you  wish  to  scan.  Registration  requests  will  be  confirmed  via  email  including  session  details.  Session  dates  will  be  filled  in  the  order  they  are  received.    

Toddlertime  (for  1  1/2  -­‐  3  year  olds)  

When:  Thursday,  September  08,  2016  10:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  KidSpot  

Toddlertime  is  our  storytime  that  emphasizes  certain  early  literacy  skills  for  your  child.  We  will  lay  the  foundation  for  reading  through  letter  knowledge  (with  our  Letter  People  Puppets!)  and  vocabulary  building  (great  new  books  to  read  together!).  Activities  such  as  group  songs,  interactive  felt  board  stories,  and  our  “group  troop”  action  rhymes,  will  entertain  and  educate.  Our  age-­‐specific  toys,  which  come  out  the  last  15  minutes,  will  encourage  socialization.  Your  child  will  leave  thinking  the  library  is  a  super  fun  place,  all  while  learning  pre-­‐reading  skills!  Parents/caregivers  must  remain  in  room  with  child.  

Fall  Storytime  (for  3-­‐5  year  olds)  

When:  Thursday,  September  08,  2016  11:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  KidSpot  

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Join  youth  librarians  and  Miss  Karla  in  storytime  fun.  With  over  25  combined  years  of  storytime  experience,  our  storytime  presenters  will  introduce  your  child  to  the  wonderful  world  of  books  by  reading  great  stories,  singing  funny  songs,  and  making  each  story  come  alive  through  puppets,  fingerplays  and  movement.  Parents/caregivers  must  remain  in  library.  

Job  Seekers:  Prep  for  Success  

When:  Thursday,  September  08,  2016  4:00  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  Study  Rooms    Maximize  your  employment  potential  with  one  on  one  help  on  your  resume  and  preparing  for  interviews.  Whether  you  are  actively  job  searching  or  just  want  to  keep  your  resume  and  interview  skills  sharp,  register  for  a  free  session  with  Tom  Parr.  Tom  is  the  co-­‐founder  of  Holland  &  Associates,  a  Chelsea  firm  specializing  in  staffing,  recruiting,  resume  writing  and  career  counseling  since  1984.  For  resume  help,  bring  two  copies  of  your  resume  with  you.  For  more  information  on  Holland  &  Associates,  Inc,  visit  www.hollandsearch.com.  Call  the  Information  Desk  to  reserve  your  space  -­‐  (734)  475-­‐8732  ext.  219.  

Chelsea  Library  Homeschool  Meetup  

When:  Friday,  September  09,  2016  10:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room    All  local  homeschool  families  are  invited  to  join  us  for  this  informal  meeting.    We  will  have  beverages  and  snacks,  and  an  array  of  activities  for  children  and  teens  to  do  while  parents  can  talk  about  their  plans  for  the  fall.    Librarian  Edith  Donnell  will  be  asking  families  what  they  would  like  to  see  at  the  library,  and  planning  future  events  that  are  homeschool-­‐friendly.      

PSAT  Practice  Test  Review  Session  

When:  Friday,  September  09,  2016  3:30  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room  

This  review  session  is  for  students  who  attended  the  free  PSAT  practice  test  on  September  1st.    This  program  is  presented  by  College  Tutors.      

Friends  Fill  a  Bag  $5  Book  Sale  

When:  Saturday,  September  10,  2016  10:00  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  Library  Basement    Thousands  of  beautiful  books,  CDs,  DVDs,  audio  books  and  other  items  are  available  for  purchase.  

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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.  

Scholarship  101  

When:  Sunday,  September  11,  2016  1:30  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room  

Not  sure  about  how  or  when  to  start  applying  for  scholarships?  Scholarships  can  provide  opportunities  for  students  to  get  money  for  college  and  build  up  their  resumes,  making  them  more  attractive  to  their  colleges  of  choice.  Attend  this  workshop  to  find  out  where  to  look  for  scholarships,  and  how  to  apply  for  them.    

Student  Resume  Workshop  

When:  Sunday,  September  11,  2016  3:00  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room  

A  good  student  resume  can  make  a  huge  difference  when  it  comes  to  being  prepared  for  the  future.    Scholarship  committees,  employers  and  even  colleges  expect  students  to  have  a  comprehensive  resume  that  covers  everything  from  a  student's  class  work  to  their  employment  and  volunteer  history.    This  workshop  will  help  students  to  create  both  a  traditional  resume  and  an  online  portfolio.    

LEGO  Engineers  Workshop  

When:  Monday,  September  12,  2016  3:30  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room  

Do  you  like  to  build  with  LEGOS?  WeDo!  In  this  3-­‐week  workshop,  kids  will  use  LEGO  WeDo  kits  to  create  small  robotics  projects.  Learn  basic  computer  coding  skills  and  engineering  concepts  while  completing  projects  like  motorized  cars  and  conveyor  belts!  Please  plan  to  attend  each  session.  Participants  will  be  partnered  on  laptop  computers.    

Friends  Mystery  Book  Club  

When:  Monday,  September  12,  2016  7:00  PM  Where:  Arctic  Breakaway    September  series:  Author  -­‐  Michael  Jecks  -­‐  Medival  Series  

 

 

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Computer  Training  1:1  

When:  Tuesday,  September  13,  2016  10:00  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  2nd  Floor  Study  Tables/Computer  Area  

We  emphasize  developing  basic  digital  skills  with  not  only  laptops,  but  tablets  and  other  mobile  devices.  Training  is  also  available  for  library  services  like  Overdrive  eBooks,  Zinio  digital  magazines,  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.  

Lastly,  if  you  cannot  attend  a  session  please  call  the  library  at  734-­‐475-­‐8732  x  503  and  leave  a  message,  we  would  appreciate  it.  

Babytime  

When:  Tuesday,  September  13,  2016  10:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room    Play  an  important  and  powerful  role  in  shaping  the  early  learning  experiences  of  your  child!  Babytime  is  the  perfect  place  to  socialize  and  learn  important  skills  with  your  baby  or  toddler.  We’ll  be  singing  songs,  doing  bouncy  rhymes,  learning  some  “baby  signing”  and  reading  along  to  fun  board  books  in  the  first  half  of  this  program.  In  the  second  half,  the  toys  come  out!  While  the  babies  play  (and  learn  to  share!),  caregivers  have  a  chance  to  socialize  and  exchange  information.  

K-­‐2  Tuesday  

When:  Tuesday,  September  13,  2016  4:00  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room    Our  newest  program  targets  students  in  grades  K-­‐2  for  activities  just  right  for  them!  Each  monthly  session  will  feature  a  LEGO  challenge,  free  LEGO  play,  and  a  craft  to  make  and  take  home.  

Place  That  Face  

When:  Wednesday,  September  14,  2016  12:30  PM  Where:  Chelsea  Senior  Center  (WSEC)    When  local  photographer  Ralph  Guenther  retired,  he  donated  all  of  his  photo  negatives  to  the  Chelsea  

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District  Library.  On  the  second  Wednesday  of  each  month,  join  librarian  Emily  at  the  Chelsea  Senior  Center  to  identify  the  subjects  of  Ralph  Guenther's  photographs.  

Toddlertime  (for  1  1/2  -­‐  3  year  olds)  

When:  Thursday,  September  15,  2016  10:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  KidSpot  

Toddlertime  is  our  storytime  that  emphasizes  certain  early  literacy  skills  for  your  child.  We  will  lay  the  foundation  for  reading  through  letter  knowledge  (with  our  Letter  People  Puppets!)  and  vocabulary  building  (great  new  books  to  read  together!).  Activities  such  as  group  songs,  interactive  felt  board  stories,  and  our  “group  troop”  action  rhymes,  will  entertain  and  educate.  Our  age-­‐specific  toys,  which  come  out  the  last  15  minutes,  will  encourage  socialization.  Your  child  will  leave  thinking  the  library  is  a  super  fun  place,  all  while  learning  pre-­‐reading  skills!  Parents/caregivers  must  remain  in  room  with  child.  

Fall  Storytime  (for  3-­‐5  year  olds)  

When:  Thursday,  September  15,  2016  11:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  KidSpot  

Join  youth  librarians  and  Miss  Karla  in  storytime  fun.  With  over  25  combined  years  of  storytime  experience,  our  storytime  presenters  will  introduce  your  child  to  the  wonderful  world  of  books  by  reading  great  stories,  singing  funny  songs,  and  making  each  story  come  alive  through  puppets,  fingerplays  and  movement.  Parents/caregivers  must  remain  in  library.  

Books  &  Banter  

When:  Thursday,  September  15,  2016  1:30  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room    Join  us  for  this  member-­‐led  book  club  for  a  friendly  and  lively  discussion  of  each  month’s  selection.  Books  will  be  available  at  the  Check  Out  Desk.    September's  title  is  Snow  Flower  and  the  Secret  Fan  by  Lisa  See.  

READ  to  Library  Dogs  

When:  Friday,  September  16,  2016  3:30  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  KidSpot  

Reading  Education  Assistance  Dogs  has  been  a  Chelsea  District  Library  program  for  over  10  years.  Children  read  books  to  our  friendly  service  dogs  who  listen  carefully  to  every  single  word!  Research  has  shown  that  children  can  improve  their  reading  skills  by  reading  aloud  to  non-­‐judgmental  listeners.  Read  five  times  and  get  a  free  book!  Sign  up  for  a  10-­‐minute  slot  today  by  calling  475-­‐8732,  ext.  4.  

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College  Application  Essay  Workshop:  University  of  Michigan  

When:  Saturday,  September  17,  2016  10:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room  

Applying  to  the  University  of  Michigan?  Let  Frances  Kai-­‐Hwa  Wang,  a  creative  writing  instructor  at  Washtenaw  Community  College,  help  you  craft  the  perfect  essay  to  increase  your  chances  of  admission.  Participants  should  come  prepared  to  write,  and  will  be  working  on  the  current  admissions  essay  questions  offered  by  the  University  of  Michigan.  Students  may  also  bring  other  essay  questions  to  work  on  from  their  colleges  of  choice.  

WWI  Guided  Walking  Tours  

When:  Sunday,  September  18,  2016  1:00  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  Library  Lawn    Join  us  for  docent-­‐guided  tours  of  the  WWI  banners  throughout  downtown  Chelsea.  Convene  at  the  library  to  join  a  tour  and  check  out  the  WWI  artifacts  on  display  in  the  lobby.  Tours  of  the  banners  on  the  south  side  of  town  will  depart  at  1,  2,  and  3pm.  Tours  of  the  banners  on  the  north  side  of  town  will  depart  at  30  minute  intervals  from  1:30-­‐3pm.  

Parent  Education  Series:  Making  College  Affordable  

When:  Sunday,  September  18,  2016  2:00  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room  

Help  your  student  find  college  success  without  breaking  the  bank!  Navigating  all  of  the  college  and  post-­‐secondary  training  opportunities  available  can  be  daunting,  but  presenter  Katie  Giardello  with  help  students  and  families  make  the  most  out  of  the  college  search  process.  Participants  will  discover  how  to  search  for  the  right  college,  get  a  better  understanding  of  financial  aid,  and  learn  strategies  to  navigate  a  time-­‐efficient,  cost-­‐effective  transfer  pathway  from  a  community  college  to  university.    

Presenter:  Katie  Giardello,  Director  of  Veteran  and  Transfer  Initiatives  with  the  Michigan  Center  for  Student  Success  

LEGO  Engineers  Workshop  

When:  Monday,  September  19,  2016  3:30  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room  

Do  you  like  to  build  with  LEGOS?  WeDo!  In  this  3-­‐week  workshop,  kids  will  use  LEGO  WeDo  kits  to  create  small  robotics  projects.  Learn  basic  computer  coding  skills  and  engineering  concepts  while  completing  

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projects  like  motorized  cars  and  conveyor  belts!  Please  plan  to  attend  each  session.  Participants  will  be  partnered  on  laptop  computers.    

WWI:  Dress  Rehearsal  for  the  Arsenal  

When:  Monday,  September  19,  2016  7:00  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room    Join  us  for  the  presentation  “Dress  Rehearsal  for  the  Arsenal,  Michigan  industry  in  WWI”  presented  by  Michigan  Military  Technical  &  Historical  Society.  Learn  about  the  role  played  by  Michigan’s  industry  during  the  war  and  how  the  lessons  learned  from  the  experience  laid  the  groundwork  for  the  production  miracles  of  WWII.  

Babytime  

When:  Tuesday,  September  20,  2016  10:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room    Play  an  important  and  powerful  role  in  shaping  the  early  learning  experiences  of  your  child!  Babytime  is  the  perfect  place  to  socialize  and  learn  important  skills  with  your  baby  or  toddler.  We’ll  be  singing  songs,  doing  bouncy  rhymes,  learning  some  “baby  signing”  and  reading  along  to  fun  board  books  in  the  first  half  of  this  program.  In  the  second  half,  the  toys  come  out!  While  the  babies  play  (and  learn  to  share!),  caregivers  have  a  chance  to  socialize  and  exchange  information.  

Tween  Book  Club:  The  Westing  Game  

When:  Tuesday,  September  20,  2016  3:30  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  KidSpot  

Sixteen  crafty  characters  are  all  named  as  heirs  to  Sam  Westing’s  multimillion  dollar  paper  empire.  To  win,  they  must  pair  up  and  solve  Westing’s  mysterious  clues…  all  while  trying  to  keep  their  own  secrets  hidden  from  each  other.  Register  early  to  receive  a  free  copy  of  the  book!  At  book  club,  we’ll  have  a  snack,  discuss  the  book  and  characters,  and  do  an  activity  related  to  the  story.  Register  by  calling  (734)  475-­‐8732,  ext.  4.  

Smarty  Pants  Trivia  Smackdown  

When:  Tuesday,  September  20,  2016  8:00  PM  Where:  Chelsea  Alehouse  Brewery    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  

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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.  

Grow  Your  Business  1:1  

When:  Wednesday,  September  21,  2016  3:00  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  Study  Rooms    Register  for  a  one-­‐on-­‐one  consultation  with  an  experienced  business  mentor  who  will  provide  confidential,  personalized  analysis  and  advice  –  whether  you  are  looking  to  start  your  own  business  or  expand  your  current  business  –  Grow  Your  Business  can  provide  guidance  on  a  range  of  topics  including  business  planning,  marketing,  financing,  customer  service  and  more.  In  partnership  with  SCORE.  Please  call  the  Information  Desk  to  reserve  your  space  -­‐  (734)  475-­‐8732  ext.  219.  

History  of  Michigan  Apples  

When:  Wednesday,  September  21,  2016  7:00  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room    Michigan  Apples  author  Sharon  Kegerreis  will  take  you  on  the  journey  of  the  sweet  apple  as  its  seeds  first  rooted  in  17  century  Michigan  and  flourished  along  the  Detroit  River  in  the  1700s  and  1800s.  Seeds  and  cuttings  traveled  with  the  adventurous  through  uncultivated  territory  to  provide  essential  food  and  drink  in  the  form  of  cider,  dried  apples,  and  apple  butter.  Sharon  will  share  historic  anecdotes  of  settlements,  apple  discoveries  and  the  rowdy  1840  hard  cider  campaign,  and  conclude  with  day-­‐trip  ideas  for  apple  picking  and  sweet  and  hard  cider  sipping.  Book  signings  and  sales  to  immediately  follow  presentation.  

Toddlertime  (for  1  1/2  -­‐  3  year  olds)  

When:  Thursday,  September  22,  2016  10:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  KidSpot  

Toddlertime  is  our  storytime  that  emphasizes  certain  early  literacy  skills  for  your  child.  We  will  lay  the  foundation  for  reading  through  letter  knowledge  (with  our  Letter  People  Puppets!)  and  vocabulary  building  (great  new  books  to  read  together!).  Activities  such  as  group  songs,  interactive  felt  board  stories,  and  our  “group  troop”  action  rhymes,  will  entertain  and  educate.  Our  age-­‐specific  toys,  which  come  out  the  last  15  minutes,  will  encourage  socialization.  Your  child  will  leave  thinking  the  library  is  a  super  fun  place,  all  while  learning  pre-­‐reading  skills!  Parents/caregivers  must  remain  in  room  with  child.  

 

 

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Fall  Storytime  (for  3-­‐5  year  olds)  

When:  Thursday,  September  22,  2016  11:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  KidSpot  

Join  youth  librarians  and  Miss  Karla  in  storytime  fun.  With  over  25  combined  years  of  storytime  experience,  our  storytime  presenters  will  introduce  your  child  to  the  wonderful  world  of  books  by  reading  great  stories,  singing  funny  songs,  and  making  each  story  come  alive  through  puppets,  fingerplays  and  movement.  Parents/caregivers  must  remain  in  library.  

Sculpture  Walk  Guided  Tour  

When:  Sunday,  September  25,  2016  2:00  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  Katie's  Korner    Meet  in  the  library’s  lobby  for  a  docent-­‐guided  tour  of  the  sculpture  walk  installations  throughout  downtown  Chelsea.  We’ll  visit  each  location  on  the  Sculpture  Walk,  sharing  artists’  insights  and  encouraging  group  discussion  along  the  way.  Families  and  strollers  welcome.  The  walk  is  roughly  1.5  miles  and  involves  crossing  the  railroad  tracks  at  Main  St.  In  partnership  with  River  Gallery.  

LEGO  Engineers  Workshop  

When:  Monday,  September  26,  2016  3:30  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room  

Do  you  like  to  build  with  LEGOS?  WeDo!  In  this  3-­‐week  workshop,  kids  will  use  LEGO  WeDo  kits  to  create  small  robotics  projects.  Learn  basic  computer  coding  skills  and  engineering  concepts  while  completing  projects  like  motorized  cars  and  conveyor  belts!  Please  plan  to  attend  each  session.  Participants  will  be  partnered  on  laptop  computers.    

Office  2016  or  Office  365  -­‐  That  is  the  question!  

When:  Monday,  September  26,  2016  6:30  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  Learning  Lab    So,  should  I  buy  Office  2016  or  purchase  Office  365?  In  this  workshop  participants  will  be  given  an  overview  of  both  products.  We  will  also  discuss  why  users  might  buy  one  over  the  other.    Participants  may  submit  a  question  when  they  register  for  the  workshop  that  we  will  try  and  address  in  the  workshop.    Microsoft  offers  many  versions  and  options  so  come  on  and  let  us  see  if  we  can  help  you  determine  which  is  best  for  you.    

 

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Computer  Training  1:1  

When:  Tuesday,  September  27,  2016  10:00  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  2nd  Floor  Study  Tables/Computer  Area  

We  emphasize  developing  basic  digital  skills  with  not  only  laptops,  but  tablets  and  other  mobile  devices.  Training  is  also  available  for  library  services  like  Overdrive  eBooks,  Zinio  digital  magazines,  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.  

Lastly,  if  you  cannot  attend  a  session  please  call  the  library  at  734-­‐475-­‐8732  x  503  and  leave  a  message,  we  would  appreciate  it.  

Ancestry  Aficionados  

When:  Tuesday,  September  27,  2016  10:00  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  Learning  Lab    We  welcome  family  history  researchers  to  spend  some  time  digging  into  the  library's  online  genealogy  resources,  such  as  Ancestry  Library  Edition,  HeritageQuest,  SeekingMichigan.org,  and  our  own  StoriesofChelsea.org.  Expert  volunteers  will  be  on  hand  to  offer  advice  and  guidance  for  next  steps  in  your  family  tree  exploration.    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.  

Babytime  

When:  Tuesday,  September  27,  2016  10:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room    Play  an  important  and  powerful  role  in  shaping  the  early  learning  experiences  of  your  child!  Babytime  is  the  perfect  place  to  socialize  and  learn  important  skills  with  your  baby  or  toddler.  We’ll  be  singing  songs,  doing  bouncy  rhymes,  learning  some  “baby  signing”  and  reading  along  to  fun  board  books  in  the  first  half  of  this  program.  In  the  second  half,  the  toys  come  out!  While  the  babies  play  (and  learn  to  share!),  caregivers  have  a  chance  to  socialize  and  exchange  information.  

 

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Harvest  Evening  Storytime  

When:  Tuesday,  September  27,  2016  6:30  PM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  McKune  Room  

Apples,  and  pumpkins,  and  squash,  oh  my!  Celebrate  harvest  season  with  stories,  songs,  and  rhymes.  Special  guest  Farmer  Lesser  will  share  his  favorite  parts  of  the  harvest—and  a  treat  to  take  home!  

Reading  Glasses:  A  Book  Club  

When:  Tuesday,  September  27,  2016  7:30  PM  Where:  Chelsea  Alehouse  Brewery    Featuring  contemporary  authors,  quirky  fiction  and  strange  but  true  nonfiction.  Books  will  be  available  at  the  Check  Out  Desk.  This  month  we're  reading  Monkeewrench  by  P.J.  Tracy.  In  partnership  with  Chelsea  Alehouse.    

Toddlertime  (for  1  1/2  -­‐  3  year  olds)  

When:  Thursday,  September  29,  2016  10:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  KidSpot  

Toddlertime  is  our  storytime  that  emphasizes  certain  early  literacy  skills  for  your  child.  We  will  lay  the  foundation  for  reading  through  letter  knowledge  (with  our  Letter  People  Puppets!)  and  vocabulary  building  (great  new  books  to  read  together!).  Activities  such  as  group  songs,  interactive  felt  board  stories,  and  our  “group  troop”  action  rhymes,  will  entertain  and  educate.  Our  age-­‐specific  toys,  which  come  out  the  last  15  minutes,  will  encourage  socialization.  Your  child  will  leave  thinking  the  library  is  a  super  fun  place,  all  while  learning  pre-­‐reading  skills!  Parents/caregivers  must  remain  in  room  with  child.  

Fall  Storytime  (for  3-­‐5  year  olds)  

When:  Thursday,  September  29,  2016  11:30  AM  Where:  Chelsea  District  Library  at  KidSpot  

Join  youth  librarians  and  Miss  Karla  in  storytime  fun.  With  over  25  combined  years  of  storytime  experience,  our  storytime  presenters  will  introduce  your  child  to  the  wonderful  world  of  books  by  reading  great  stories,  singing  funny  songs,  and  making  each  story  come  alive  through  puppets,  fingerplays  and  movement.  Parents/caregivers  must  remain  in  library.