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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 including: books, periodicals, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, downloadable e-books, subscription databases as well as access to the Internet.  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. Learn more on the Chelsea District Library website.

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If you are interested in events going on at the library, please see our events calendar.

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Anna Cangialosi
Marketing Coordinator
Chelsea District Library
221 South Main Street
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 475-8732
acangialosi@chelseadistrictlibrary.org

Chelsea District Library
221 South Main Street
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734)475-8732
www.chelsea.lib.mi.us

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Chelsea District Library Press Releases

05/17/2013 Free Pass to a Healthier Mind, Body, and Spirit

04/01/2013 Bill Harmer Named as Global Libraries Delegate

02/22/2013 Award-winning Authors to Hold Intensive Workshops in Chelsea Schools

01/23/2013 Chelsea District Library's Geek the Library Campaign Featured in Case Study

12/13/2012 Library Awarded Grant from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs

10/01/2012 Library Premieres Fourth Community History Documentary, "Village Life"

08/27/2012 Library Hosts Free SAT/ACT Practice Test with Kaplan Test Prep

06/29/2012 Screen Arts series brings award-winning filmmakers to Chelsea

03/06/2012 Award-winning Authors to Hold Intensive Workshops at Chelsea Schools

02/22/2012 Poet Thomas Lux Joins Acclaimed Writers at 4th Annual Midwest Literary Walk

10/25/2011 Playaway View All-in-one Video Player to Thrill Kids, Parents Alike

10/20/2011 New York Times BestsellingAuthor, Dan Buettner, to Visit Chelsea via Satellite

08/08/2011 Chelsea District Library Receives Grant from Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation for Community Read

08/02/2011 Chelsea District Library Receives Grant from Target for Authors in Chelsea

06/08/2011 Toyota Makes Large-Scale Donation to Library

06/01/2011 People Are Funny. Third Annual Comedy Showcase Kicks Off June 16!

05/23/2011 Kids Read Comics Event Brings Free Weekend Festival of Fun and Creativity to Chelsea

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Chelsea District Library in the Media

04/25/2013 5th Annual Midwest Literary Walk Saturday | Chelsea Update

04/23/2013 Elmore Leonard to kick off Midwest Literary Walk in downtown Chelsea | annarbor.com

04/10/2013 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Sends Chelsea Library's Director to South Africa | Chelsea Standard

04/02/2013 Bill Harmer named Global Libraries Delegate; heads to South Africa later this month | Chelsea Update

03/27/2013 Have Storytime with Bunnies in Chelsea Wednesday | Chelsea Patch

03/14/2013 Beethoven Scholar to Present Lecture to Illuminate Purple Rose Theatre's "33 Variations" | Dexter Patch

03/05/2013 Authors in Chelsea offers something for all ages at the library on March 20 | Chelsea Update

03/04/2013 ACT or SAT: practice combo test will help you determine which is best | Chelsea Update

02/22/2013 11 Books that Inspired the 2013 Oscar Films | Chelsea Patch

02/22/2013 Award-Winning Authors Hold Writing Workshops at Chelsea Schools | Chelsea Patch

02/22/2013 Library Gearing Up For Annual Authors in Chelsea Event | Chelsea Standard

02/20/2013 New Online Tool Helps Volunteers Connect with Chelsea Nonprofit Groups | Chelsea Patch

02/01/2013 Purple Rose Theatre Debuts New Play at Chelsea District Library | Chelsea Patch

01/31/2013 Library facilitates donation of 340 books to Chelsea schools | Chelsea Standard

01/25/2013 Local Geek the Library program featured in national study | Chelsea Standard

01/24/2013 Chelsea District Library Featured in National Case Study | Chelsea Patch

01/23/2013 Everybody Polka at the Depot on Sunday | Chelsea Update

01/18/2013 Library Parent's Night Out is Jan. 25 | Chelsesa Standard

01/10/2013 Chelsea District Library's 'Sonic Sundays' Begins on Jan. 13 | Chelsea Update

01/10/2013 Chelsea District Library's 'Sonic Sundays' Concert Series Begins on Jan. 13   | Chelsea Patch

01/05/2013 Chelsea District Library Holds Red Cross Blood Drive | Chelsea Standard

12/30/2012 Science Saturdays and Sonic Sundays at the Chelsea District Library | Chelseamich

12/30/2012 Chelsea District Library to Host Blood Drive Jan. 3 | Chelsea Patch

12/15/2012 Chelsea District Library Receives Grant for Authors in Chelsea Program | Chelsea Patch

12/14/2012 Chelsea District Library Receives $6K grant for Authors in Chelsea Program | Chelsea Update

12/11/2012 Calling all artists: Learn to improve the biz side of your creative skills | Chelsea Update

12/05/2012 Chelsea District Library Hosts Healthy Holiday Baking Class | Chelsea Patch

12/01/2012 Purple Rose Theatre Presents Reading at Chelsea District Library Today | Broadway World

12/01/2012 Help homeless teens, Fatih in Action: donate hygiene supplies at the library | Chelsea Update

11/12/2012 Korean War Veterans Documentary Screened on Veterans Day | Chelsea Update

11/09/2012 Grass Lake Author Robin Mather Wraps Up "Community Read" Program in Dexter | Dexter Patch

11/08/2012 Top Purple Rose talent to give advance play readings | Heritage Media

11/02/2012 Purple Rose Theatre to Present Readings at Chelsea District Library, 11/10 & 12/1 | Broadway World Detroit

11/02/2012 Purple Rose, library team up to present play readings | Chelsea Standard

11/03/2012 Hometown Holiday: Common Chords bell choir, gift-making at the library | Chelsea Update

10/23/2012 "Village Life" premieres as latest "Stories of Chelsea" documentary | Chelsea Update

10/04/2012  OCLC to expand Geek the Library campaign to more libraries with increased support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | OCLC

10/04/2012 University of Michigan Student Debuts Silent Horror Film in Chelsea | Saline Patch

10/06/2012 Concert Readings at Chelsea District Library | Purple Rose Theatre Company

10/03/2012 Fourth Chelsea history project film "Village Life" premieres Oct. 21 | Chelsea Update

09/21/2012 Digital Copyright: what does it mean to you? focus of library talk Saturday | Chelsea Update

09/17/2012 Dexter, Chelsea Libraries Kick-Off "Community Read" Program | Chelsea Patch

09/11/2012 Library to host free SAT, ACT practice test session | Chelsea Standard

09/10/2012 Chelsea police part of special library storytime about safety on September 19 | ChelseaUpdate

08/29/2012 "In Defense of Food" this year's community read title | Chelsea Update

08/28/2012 Area Libraries Partner Together in Community Read Project | Chelsea Patch

08/26/2012 5H Community Read "In Defense of Food" chosen as book for 7th annual community read | Chelsea Mich

08/24/2012 Chelsea District Library Patrons 'Get Their Geek On' | Chelsea Patch

07/03/2012 Kids Read Comics! convention focuses on funnies for families | Detroit News

06/07/2012 Dream Big, Read! | annarbor.com

06/07/2012 Chelsea District Library to launch summer reading program June 8 | Chelsea Standard

05/16/2012 Chelsea District Library asks patrons to "get their geek on" | Chelsea Standard

05/11/2012 Chelsea District Library Wins 2 "Best of Show" Awards | Chelsea Standard

05/02/2012 Library receives $7,500 grant for Artist-in-Residence program | Chelsea Standard

04/30/2012 New business resource center opens at Chelsea District Library | annarbor.com

04/30/2012 Library history recalled as National Library Month ends  | Chelsea Standard

04/27/2012 Business Resource Center opens at Chelsea Library | Chelsea Standard

04/26/2012 Chelsea District Library Receives Grant from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs | Dexter Patch

04/26/2012 Library will be home to business resource center, grand opening will be celebrated April 26 | Chelsea Standard

04/26/2012 Lit Walk Showcases Michigan Talent | Chelsea Standard

04/25/2012 Library will be home to business resource center, grand opening April 28 | Chelsea Standard

04/23/2012 WHAT'S NEXT?: Libraries revamp offerings in light of digital age | Southgate News Herald

04/07/2012 Chelsea District Library and Gemini Salon Offer Dress Exchange | chelseamich.com

04/05/2012 Chelsea Library, Gemini Salon team up for prom dress dress exchange | annarbor.com

03/09/2012 Award-winning authors, illustrators to visit for Authors in Chelsea on March 27 | Chelsea Standard 

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