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Aug. 8: fun craft project from recycled books

The Chelsea District Library will show folks how to turn the written word into visual art during a fun craft project planned for Thursday, Aug. 8 from 3-4 p.m. Participants will learn to make handmade flowers and other paper crafts … Read more

Library summer reading finale planned for Wednesday

The Chelsea District Library will host its summer reading finale, “Dig for Buried Treasure,” on Wednesday, July 31 from noon-2 p.m. on the library lawn. This pirate-themed finale will have you digging for treasure all around the library and this … Read more

The Chelsea District Library releases 2012 annual report

“Since moving into our new facility and reconnecting with our downtown roots, the Chelsea District Library has achieved a remarkable record as a respected, visionary, resourceful, and model public library. Here are just a few of the highlights from last … Read more

In photos: Summer reading kick-off at the library

About 460 kids and teens and about 80 adults signed up for the summer reading program at the Chelsea District Library Friday afternoon. And about 700 people enjoyed the summer reading kick-off festivities said Karen A. Persello, head of youth … Read more

SRSLY: students join super heroes to save the day

(Publisher’s note: This is the first in a series of Sunday columns and stories about SRSLY, a community coalition dedicated to the prevention of substance abuse and destructive behavior in Chelsea youth. And for the record, I am on the … Read more

Call for volunteers: Read to ‘Your Library Buddy’

‘Read to Your Library Buddy’ is a new volunteer program at the Chelsea District Library to help boost young readers’ skills and get them excited about reading. Volunteer to listen to a child read to you every Thursday during our Summer … Read more

ARCA car and driver visits Chelsea District Library

Local children were treated to a race car-themed program at the Chelsea District Library last week. Local residents Bill Eversole, car owner and Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) Rookie of the Year in 2003, and his wife, Trenda, who … Read more