Summer Reading Program Kicks Off June 7!

Newsletter | Summer 2013 

Summer Reading Program 

Kicks Off June 7! 

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Prevent Summer Learning Loss–Sign Up for Our Summer Reading Program 

The Summer Reading Program at Chelsea District Library is an annual program that brings children 

and families into the library for reading and events. Over 1300 of the 2700 students in the Chelsea 

School District participated in the program in 2012! The numbers are equally impressive on a national 

level; in fact, more kids take part in public library summer reading programs than play Little League 

baseball. This is good news for public libraries as we work toward improving children’s reading skills as 

well as increasing their desire to read. 

The bad news is that statistics also point to the frustrating loss of learning that takes place when 

children are not in school during the summer. This is what researchers have often referred to as the 

“summer slide.” Here are some critical facts to consider: 

Prevent “summer slide” ! Sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Program–Dig into Reading! The library is helping close the reading 

gap by providing children and teens access to high–quality reading materials, as well as opportunities to improve literacy skills. The 

library’s Summer Reading Program is essential to the reading achievement of many children, particularly those children who lack 

other reading resources. 

William Harmer 

bharmer@chelseadistrictlibrary.org 

General Donations 

Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs | Friends of Chelsea District Library 

Sally & Fred Dickinson | Joel & Cindy Blume 

In Memory of Yvonne Kukla 

Gary Zenz 

Annual Giving 

Robert & Marjorie German | Anonymous | Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program 

Original Comic Book Art 

River Gallery 

» Learning or reading skill losses during the summer months are cumulative. By the time a struggling 

reader reaches middle school, summer reading loss has accumulated to a two–year lag in reading 

achievement. 

» It is estimated that the “summer slide” accounts for as much as 85% of the reading achievement gap between lower income students 

and their middle–and upper–income peers. 

» Third graders who can’t read on grade level are four times less likely to graduate by age 18 than a proficient reader. 

» Studies show that making sure there are always interesting books at home can increase the likelihood of a child being a frequent 

reader. 

Donations 

Thank You! 

Midwest Literary Walk 

Chelsea Downtown Development Authority | Nicola’s Books 


Rick Taylor, Charles Reinhart Company | Chelsea Masons Olive Lodge #156 

Lions Club | Performance Personnel

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Volunteers 

Interested in Volunteering? 

New website tool will help volunteers connect with Chelsea nonprofit organizations 

Chelsea is a vibrant community with a wide variety of 

nonprofit organizations and service groups. Whether 

you’re looking for ways to connect with friends and 

neighbors, to share your knowledge or skills, or to help 

your local community, there are many volunteer opportunities 

in Chelsea. This spring, a new web tool for connecting 

nonprofit organizations and interested volunteers 

was launched on the chelseamich.com community 

website. 

The brand new Volunteer Chelsea portal will help connect 

potential volunteers with nonprofits in the community 

who have opportunities available. Local residents are able to search for volunteer opportunities by type, such as health and wellness, 

outdoor recreation, social services or the arts. Nonprofit organizations in Chelsea are able to list available opportunities for volunteers 

to engage with their organization. Get connected now at chelseamich.com/connect/volunteer/. 

The Volunteer Chelsea portal is funded by a grant from the Chelsea Area Wellness Foundation as part of the 5–Healthy Towns initiative. The portal was 

developed as part of the chelseamich.com website—the official website for the Chelsea, Michigan community—and is a joint project by the Chelsea Area 

Chamber of Commerce, with funding from the DDA and the City of Chelsea. The Volunteer Chelsea portal was led by a subcommittee of volunteers including 

Trinh Pifer (Director of Chelsea Senior Center), Linda Ballard (Assistant Director of Chelsea District Library), Leslie Surel (Director of chelseamich.com) and 

Mike Erwin, a long–time Chelsea volunteer who first brought the idea of this project to the members of the Chelsea Wellness Committee. 

3 Summer

Adult 

programs 

Great Books @ 

Chelsea Senior Center 

First Fridays* June 7 | Aug. 2 | 1–3pm 

Chelsea Senior Center 

512 E. Washington St. | Drop-in 

Friendly, casual book discussions 

centering on a mix of classic and 

contemporary fiction and nonfiction. 

Books available at Check Out Desk. All 

are welcome. In partnership with Chelsea 

Senior Center. 

June 7 | Destiny of the Republic by 

Candice Millard 

*No July meeting due to holiday. 

August 2 | Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 

Reading Glasses: A Book Club 

Wednesdays, June 26 | July 31 | Aug. 28 

7:30–9pm | Drop–in 

Chelsea Alehouse | 420 N. Main St. #100 

A book club featuring 

contemporary authors, 

quirky fiction, and 

strange but true 

nonfiction. Books available at Check Out 

Desk. In partnership with Chelsea Alehouse. 

June 26 | Then We Came to the End 

by Joshua Ferris 

July 31 | The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake 

by Aimee Bender 

Aug. 28 | A Dirty Job 

by Christopher Moore 


Grow Your Business 

One–on–One Counseling 


3–7pm | Study Rooms 

Registration Required 

Register for a one– 

hour consultation 

with an experienced 

business counselor 

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 mentorship on a range of topics 

including business planning, marketing, 

financing, accounting, customer service 

and staff training. In partnership with SCORE. 

Smarty Pants Trivia Smackdown 

Thursdays, June 6 | July 11 | Aug. 1 

9–10:30pm | Drop–in 

Chelsea Alehouse | 420 N. Main St. #100 

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 District Library 

at the Chelsea Alehouse to test your 

trivia chops. After five rounds of trivia, 

the top two teams win prizes. Free to 

participate–bring your library card to get 

bonus points! In partnership with Chelsea 

Alehouse. 

Read To Your Library Buddy 

Volunteer Orientation 

Thursday, June 6 | 3:30–4:30pm 

McKune Room | Registration Required 

Learn how to help kids with their reading 

in a fun, stress-free way, and help Chelsea 

kids keep up their reading skills over the 

summer. Volunteer forms with a reference 

must be completed before the program 

begins on June 13. See page 10. 

Engagement Marketing 

Monday, June 17 | 6:30–7:30pm 


SCORE’s Steve Feinman 

will discuss the tools 

used to keep your clients coming 

To register for programs: 

Call (734) 475-8732 or go online at 

chelsea.lib.mi.us and click on the 

Calendar tab. 

back by engaging them in an ongoing 

conversation about your products and 

services. Learn to build your business 

brand and reputation in our word of 

mouth and social media–driven world. 

In partnership with SCORE. 

Paddle Now. Chores Later 

Wednesday, July 10 | 6:30–8pm 


PBS–featured Michigan author Doc 

Fletcher will lead a virtual canoe trip 

down the Pere Marquette and the 

Two Hearted River through his stories 

and photographs. You don’t have to 

be a canoeing or kayaking enthusiast 

to enjoy the program, but you may 

become one by the time the evening 

ends! There will be a free drawing for a 

canoe/kayak day trip, as well as maps 

and livery brochures to help you plan 

your next paddling excursion. To learn 

more about Doc and his books, visit 

canoeingmichiganrivers.com. 

Prepare for a 5/10k 

Thursday, July 18 | 6:30–8pm 


Victor Sellinger of 

Running Fit will 

provide information for novice and 

intermediate runners on how to prepare 

to run a 5 or 10k. His presentation will 

include advice on getting in shape, 

preparing the day of the race, and, of 

course, actually running that 5/10k. 

Victor will also bring examples of a 

variety of running accessories that assist 

with comfort and performance while 

reducing the chance of injury.

American Red Cross Blood Drive 

Thursday, August 29 | 1–7pm | McKune Room 

To schedule an appointment go to 

redcrossblood.org and type in sponsor 

code chelsealibrary. Come join us and 

give the gift of life! 

From Pages to Art: 

Recycled Books Paper Crafts 

Thursday, Aug. 8 | 3–4pm 


Turn the written word 

into visual art! Crafter 

Melanie will instruct 

the class in making 

handmade flowers 

and other paper crafts 

using the pages of 

recycled books. These 

lovely crafts are simple to make and can 

be used as many forms of decorations, 

including centerpieces and gift bows. 

Please bring scissors. 

Keeping Chickens 

Monday, Aug. 12 | 6:30–7:30pm 


Now that backyard chickens are street– 

legal in Chelsea, many are considering 

constructing a coop and filling it up! 

Long–time chicken–keeper Allison will 

discuss the benefits and challenges of 

raising chickens, and give advice for how 

to get the most out of the experience. 

All participants will be entered to win a 

dozen eggs from Allison’s chickens. 


Explore Chelsea’s Stories 

June 7–July 31 

BINGO! Sign up for our Summer Reading 

Program starting Friday, June 7 and pick 

up your Summer Reading Game Card! 

Cross off a square when you complete 

the action inside. Get a complete line 

(down, across, or diagonal) and receive a 

$5 gift certificate to Zou Zou’s Cafe, a free 

cupcake at Glee Cake & Pastry, or $5 off 

library fines. For each additional line 

completed, get an entry into the grand 

prize drawing for gift certificates to Cleary’s 

Pub, Common Grill, or Smokehouse 52. 

We’d like to thank Performance Personnel and 

Friends of Chelsea District Library for their 

contributions to our Summer Reading prizes. 

5th Annual 

ha 

ha 

ha 

June 6 | Norm Stulz 

June 13 | Mike Green 

June 20 | Tim Walkoe 

June 27 | Mike Bobbitt 

Norm Stulz 

Norm Stulz –Norm Stulz started 

his professional comedy life back in 

1981 and has gone on to become the 

industry’s premier comic storyteller. 

Truth is always funnier than fiction 

and no one can tell the truth more 

humorously than Norm Stulz. 

Mike Green–Natural likeability, 

original jokes and the knowledge 

to make it all look made up every 

time–this is what Mike Green brings 

to the table. With a strong improv 

background, he takes you on a trip. 

Tim Walkoe–“Nonstop laughter from 

start to finish” is what the Chicago 

Tribune had to say about the stand up 

comedy performance of Tim Walkoe 

going on to comment “Walkoe’s rapid 

fire delivery and shoot from the hip 

style leaves audiences laughing so 

hard it’s hard to catch up to the next 

joke”. 

Mike Bobbitt–With the charm and 

candor of a smart aleck kid who’s 

‘just too smart for his own good’, 

Mike’s been making audiences laugh 

for years. He brings the audience on 

a humorous journey through the 

fumbles and foibles of his everyday life. 

In partnership with Ann Arbor Comedy 

Showcase, Sounds and Sights, and 

Friends of Chelsea District Library. 

Mike Green Tim Walkoe Mike Bobbitt 

Thursdays | 6:30–8pm | Katie’s Korner | Drop–In 

{ In case of inclement weather, in the McKune Room } 

“The only thing better than live stand up comedy is... 

FREE, live stand up comedy.” Roger Feeny, A2 Comedy Showcase 


Basic computer operation and mouse 

skills needed for all technology 

workshops. 

TECHNOLOGY 

Quick Bytes Workshops 

We are introducing a new format 

for our technology workshops. The 

Quick Bytes format will focus on a very 

specific topic that can be covered in 

one session. They are designed to give 

you a quick introduction to the topic 

allowing more time for questions. 

We are always open for suggestions, 

so please submit your ideas to Ron 

Andrews, Technology Librarian at 

randrews@chelseadistrictlibrary.org. 

Quick Bytes: Introduction to 

Antivirus/Firewall Software and 

Protection 

Monday, June 3 | 6:30–8pm 

Learning Lab | Registration Required 

This workshop will introduce antivirus 

and firewall software for users to 

protect their personal home computers. 

Information will be provided on various 

software packages, implementation and 

best practices for safe computing. 


Microsoft Excel 2010 

Monday, June 17 | 6:30–8pm 


Monday, August 5 | 6:30–8pm 


Please only sign up 

for one session. This 

workshop will be a basic 

introduction to the 

Microsoft Excel 2010 

application software 

using demonstrations with a question & 

answer session. Participants will learn the 

basic ribbon functions, cell formatting 

and basic formula creation. 


LinkedIn 

Monday, July 8 | 6:30–8pm 


This workshop will 

introduce participants 

to the business/ 

nonprofit social 

network site LinkedIn. 

The workshop will 


demonstrate how to sign up for an 

account, basic account settings, and best 

practices. 

Quick Bytes: Introduction 

to Downloading and Saving 

Digital Photographs 

Monday, July 22 | 6:30–8pm 


This workshop will 

introduce participants 

to the process of 

downloading their 

digital pictures from 

a camera or storage 

media to a personal computer. Options 

for storage will also be discussed. 

One–on–One Computer Help 

First and Third Tuesdays 

June 4 & 18, July 2 & 16, Aug. 6 & 20 

10am–12pm 


Have a general 

question about your 

computer system? 

Our computer 

volunteers are on 

hand to answer 

questions about computers, the 

Internet, Microsoft applications and 

other technology topics. We also have 

volunteers that can help answer Apple/ 

Mac questions. Bring your device 

and your questions. Wireless access is 

available. 

To register for One–on–One Computer 

Help, go to chelsea.lib.mi.us and click on 

the Calendar from the library homepage, 

then choose the One–on–One Computer 

Help session you would like to attend. 

You can also register by calling or coming 

into the library. Registration is very 

important so that we can prepare 

for your questions with enough 

volunteers. 


Call (734) 475 - 8732 or go online at 

chelsea.lib.mi.us and click on 

the Calendar tab. 

Ancestry Aficionados 

Last Tuesdays | June 25, July 30, Aug. 27 

10am–12pm 

Learning Lab| Registration Required 

Join fellow family 

history enthusiasts 

and gather for open 

research and study. 

Expert volunteers will 

be on hand to answer 

genealogy, record 

searching, and computer questions. 

Check out our installation of Ancestry 

Library Edition, HeritageQuest and our 

own Stories of Chelsea website at 

www.storiesofchelsea.org. 

Become a CPU Volunteer 

Are you good with computers? Do you 

enjoying helping others? If so, becoming 

a CPU volunteer could be a rewarding 

volunteer position for you. CPUs assist 

patrons during our One- on-One 

Computer Help sessions twice monthly, 

help teach technology workshops, and 

assist the Technology Librarian and 

Network Administrator with various 

projects from time to time. Contact 

Ron Andrews, Technology Librarian at 

randrews@chelseadistrictlibrary.org 

for more information.

TeenSpace 

Teen Summer Reading Game 

Beneath the Surface 

Find deeper truths–by reading a book! 

Register during our Summer Reading 

Kickoff on Friday, June 7 or anytime 

after, and start reading! Get a free Nino 

pizza from Cottage Inn just for signing 

up. For every hour you read, you get an 

entry into our Grand Prize Drawing. After 

reading five, 10 and 15 hours, you get 

mini–buttons, free bowling at Chelsea 

Lanes, or $5 off library fines! Keep on 

reading! After 20 hours, you get a free 

teen novel! 

This year’s grand prizes include: Two 

$100 gift certificates to Amazon.com! All 

entries are due by 12pm on July 31st. 

Winners will be announced at 3pm, after 

the Summer Reading Finale. 

Dig Deeper – 

Volunteer at the Library! 

Looking for an inventive volunteer 

opportunity? Sign up for the Youth 

Service Group, a crew of teens going 

into grades 7 and up that help make 

youth and teen programs run smoothly 

all summer long. Make new friends, 

learn workplace skills, and fulfill that 

community service requirement. If 

you’re looking for a challenge, special 

leadership opportunities will be 

available! Go to the teen blog for your 

sign up forms, and attend one of our 

special orientation events! 

Youth Service Group Volunteer 

Sign–Up & Orientation 

Tuesday, June 4 & Wednesday, June 5 

3:30–4:30pm | McKune Room | Drop–In 

Ages 12+, or Entering 7th Grade & Up 

Summer is just around the corner–are 

you ready to have fun and make a 

difference in your community? Learn 

what Youth Service Group (YSG) is all 

about, get your schedule for the summer 

lined up, and get your special YSG 

t–shirt. Forms will be available at the 

1st Level Information Desk and on the 

teen blog. 

Dungeons & Dragons 

Weekly Gaming Night 

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:30–7:30pm 

KidSpot | Drop–In | Ages 12+ 

Dungeons and Dragons isn’t just fun, 

it’s challenging! Build your character, 

solve puzzles, battle monsters, and 

find treasure. New and experienced 

gamers are welcome! Most Tuesdays 

and Thursdays, see online calendar for 

exceptions. 

Youth Service Group Party 

Thursday, Aug. 1 | 1–3pm 

TBD | Registration Required 

Youth Service Group Members Only 

This year teen volunteers will vote on 

their favorite option: A movie party at 

Quality 16, a Bowling Party at Chelsea 

Lanes, or something else entirely! 

TEENS ! 

BE A 

READING 

BUDDY 

READ WITH ME! 

This new Youth Service Group (YSG) 

opportunity pairs young readers with 

a teen or adult volunteer for a fun, 

stress–free reading session. Listen to 

your younger buddy read to you every 

Thursday during Summer Reading, and 

qualify for unique prizes! 

Reading Buddies must attend the June 

6th Read to Your Library Buddy Volunteer 

Training and fill out the YSG Application 

by Thursday, June 13. After turning in 

your forms, all you need is a love of 

reading, patience, and a desire to help 

children. 

Read to Your Library Buddy 

Volunteer Training 

Thursday, June 6 | 3:30–4:30pm 


Ages 12–Adult, or entering 7th Grade & Up 

This mandatory training by Lisa 

Kaemming, Reading Specialist at North 

Creek Elementary, will teach volunteers 

how to help children choose a book at 

an appropriate reading level, encourage 

readers to read at their own pace, and 

find out how much fun you can have 

while reading together! 


KidSpot 

Summer Reading Kickoff! 

Can you Dig it? 

Friday, June 7 | 12–2pm 

Library Lawn | Drop–in | All Ages 

Dig yourself into a frenzy at our 

construction–themed kickoff! First, sign 

up for Summer Reading, then complete 

a variety of activities to get a tasty snow 

cone. Dig and build to your heart’s 

content at our Construction/Destruction 

Zone! 

Summer Reading Kickoff: 

Mat Emerick! The Story Juggler 

2–3pm | McKune Room | Drop–in | All Ages 

Laugh, listen, and prepare to be amazed 

by Mat Emerick, the Story Juggler! Mat 

puts his clown skills to work, bringing 

you the story of “The Miner Forty–Niner 

Digs…and Dances a Gold Rush Jig!” 

This fun & exciting show includes jokes, 

stories, mime and amazing juggling! 


At the kickoff: 

The CHELSEA MASONS 

will be providing free child 

identification packages through 

their Michigan Child ID Program. The 

CHELSEA LIONS CLUB will be providing 

free vision screening for pre-school 

children through Project KidSight. 

Call 475-8732 x4, to register your 

child for this important 

screening! 

MAGNIFICENT MONDAYS 

Movies 

Mondays, June 10 & July 8 | 2–3:30pm 

McKune Room | Drop–in 

Enjoy a movie in air–conditioned 

comfort. Popcorn will be provided; bring 

your own pillow or bean bag to sit on. 

June 10: Wreck–it Ralph | July 8: Brave 

Summer LEGO® Club 

Mondays, June 17 & July 1 

2–3pm | McKune Room | Drop–in | Ages 5+ 

LEGO® Club gives children an 

opportunity to create structures and 

stories by giving them one full hour 

of free play with our extensive LEGO® 

collection. 

Kids Play Chess 

Mondays, June 24 | July 15 | 2–3pm 

McKune Room | Drop–in | Ages 5–12 

Playing chess is a great way to have fun 

and make new friends! It also promotes 

sportsmanship, problem solving, creative 

thinking, and pattern recognition. 

WILD WEDNESDAYS 

Don’t Let the Pigeon Throw 

the Party! 

Wednesday, June 12 | 2–3pm 


Ages 3–6 

Elephant, Piggy and Pigeon, Oh My! 

Listen to Mo Willems stories, play 

games, make Piggy puppets, and more. 

Elephant and Piggy have even decided to 

share their ice cream. Yum! 

Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe: 

Paleontologist, Author, and 

Dinosaur Digger! 


McKune Room | Drop–in | All ages 

PaleoJoe will describe 

how dinosaur fossils are 

created and the stories 

they tell. Go on a trip 

back in time, searching 

for and finding these 

magnificent creatures of 

long ago. See a T. Rex tooth! 

Critter Dig! With Miss Katie from 

the Eddy Discovery Center 


Meet in McKune Room 

Registration Required | Ages 7–12 

Join Katie McGlashen from the Eddy 

Discovery Center for a “Worm Wrangling 

Round Up.” We’ll hike to Pierce Park and 

find out how to make earthworms crawl 

right up to the surface for collection. 

Learn to care for and keep your own fresh 

supply of earthworms. Make a worm bin 

starter kit to use for garden compost and 

fishing. 

Robots! With the Chelsea High 

School Robotics Team 

Wednesday, July 10 | 2–3pm 


Ages 6+ 

Learn all about robots with Chelsea 

High School’s F.I.R.S.T.(For Inspiration & 

Recognition of Science & Technology) 

Robotics Team. Watch a demonstration of 

the team’s latest robots and interact with 

smaller mobile robot models. Chelsea 

Robotics is a high school club for teens 

interested in science, technology, and 

robotics. 

MarioKart Tournament 

Wednesday, July 17 | 2–3:30 


Ages 6–14 

Open play for the first half hour, then 

registered players will compete for prizes. 

Snacks will be provided. Top prize is a 

$20 gift card to Gamestop, so sign up to 

play today! 

Percy Jackson Party 



Ages 8–14 

Calling all Demi–gods and Goddesses! 

Come stay at Camp Halfblood for an 

afternoon of games, food, and fun! We’ll 

play Medusa’s Freeze Tag on the lawn, 

Annabeth’s Awesome Trivia Challenge, 

and make ambrosia and nectar to 

eat and drink. Dress as your favorite 

character and win a prize. Let’s party just 

in time for the summer release of the 

movie, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.

Sign up for our Summer Reading game and earn prizes all summer long just 

by reading! Register during our Summer Reading Kickoff on Friday, June 7 or 

anytime after, and start reading! For every five books you read, you get a small 

prize and an entry into our Grand Prize Drawing. Keep on reading; after 20 books, 

you get a free book! 

NEW this year! Earn extra entries into our Grand Prize Drawing by coming to a 

summer program, Reading with a Buddy, playing a game in our Math Arcade during 

Math Week, writing a book review and more! 

Summer Reading Finale! 

Dig for Buried Treasure 


Library Lawn | Drop–in | All ages 

Our pirate–themed finale will have 

you digging for treasure all around the 

library. First, grab a treasure map, follow 

the clues, and complete a variety of 

activities to get a tasty snow cone AND 

dig for treasure in our sand pit! 

Animal Magic 


McKune Room | Drop–in | All Ages 

Animal Magic is bringing 

the “diggingest” group 

of animals to Chelsea. 

Mark Rosenthal, wildlife 

conservationist and 

educator, will bring a 

very rare giant hairy 

armadillo, a rare legless 

lizard, and the largest Mexican beaded 

lizard. Summer Reading Grand Prize 

winners will be announced on July 31 

at 3pm, following the Animal Magic 

program. 

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS 

Babytime 

Tuesdays | 10:30–11:15am 

KidSpot | Drop–in | Ages 0–24 months 

Babytime is the perfect place to socialize 

and learn important skills with your baby 

or toddler. We’ll be singing songs, doing 

bouncy rhymes, and reading along to fun 

board books. 

Toddlertime 


10:30–11:15am | KidSpot | Drop–in 

Ages 2–5 

Toddlertime emphasizes early literacy 

skills for your child. We lay the foundation 

for reading through letter knowledge 

with our Letter People Puppets and 

vocabulary building with great new 

books to read together. 

Dance Along, Sing Along 

Wednesdays, June 26 & August 28 

10:30–11:15am | McKune Room 

Registration Required | Ages 2+ 

Join local music teacher Beth Battey for 

songs, dances, and musical games for 

children and parents to do together. 

Siblings welcome. 

NEW! Mini Music Makers with 

Miss Tara 

Thursday, June 27 & July 25 

10:30–11:15am | McKune Room 

Registration Required | Ages 3–5 

In this active workshop, children will 

experience many concepts of music 

through singing, chanting, moving, and 

playing instruments. Come ready to 

wriggle like a worm, bark like a dog, and 

fly like a plane! Parents and siblings are 

welcome to join in the fun. Local resident 

Tara Vesprini teaches Music Together at 

the Chelsea Center for the Arts. 

Music Babies with Miss Tara 

Thursday, August 22 | 10:30–11:15am 


Ages 0–9 months, Pre–Walkers 

A music workshop specially designed 

for babies and adults who want to learn 

about music development in babies 

(pre–walkers). Bring your baby and meet 

other parents of newborns and learn 

fascinating activities to recreate at home 

during these developmentally important 

early months. Local resident Tara Vesprini 

teacher Music Together at the Chelsea 

Center for the Arts. 


Call (734) 475–8732 or go online at 

chelsea.lib.mi.us and click on the 

Calendar tab. 

Special Summer Storytimes 

Thursdays, June 13, 20 & July 11, 18 

10:30–11:15am | KidSpot | Drop–in 

Ages 2+ 

June 13 | Duplos Storytime 

Listen to Duplos storybooks & create 

your own stories with our big box of 

Duplos. 

June 20 | Circus Fun Storytime 

Step right up for stories about the circus 

and have fun doing circus tricks! 

July 11 | Fairytale Storytime 

Classic fairy tales with Fairy Queen 

Titania. Dress up as your favorite fairy! 

July 18 | Superhero Storytime 

Come dressed as your favorite superhero; 

your true identity will be safe with us! 


STOP SUMMER SLIDE 

Did you know that children who read during the summer gain reading skills, while those who do not often slide backward? 

According to a report from the National Summer Learning Association, “A conservative estimate of lost instructional time is 

approximately two months or roughly 22 percent of the school year. It’s common for teachers to spend at least one month re– 

teaching material that students have forgotten over the summer. That month of re–teaching eliminates a month that could have 

been spent on teaching new information and skills.” –(Reading Is Fundamental, www.rif.org) 

HERE ARE A FEW SPECIAL PROGRAMS TO HELP STOP SUMMER SLIDE! 

KIDS! 

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE A 

READING 

BUDDY? 

What is the Read to Your Library 

Buddy program? 

A free program that pairs children with a 

teen or adult volunteer for a fun, stressfree 

reading session. Our volunteers 

are trained to help the reader feel 

comfortable while reading aloud. 

Why read aloud? 

Reading aloud is one of the best ways to 

improve your reading skills! 


When do the Reading Buddies meet? 

Meet with your buddy here at the 

Chelsea District Library on Thursdays, 

from June 13–July 25 (except for July 

4th), for a 15 minute session, between 

2-3:30pm in the Youth Department. 

How old do you have to be to join? 

All readers are welcome to read with a 

Reading Buddy. 

How do I sign up? 

Stop by the 1st Level Information Desk, 

or call 475-8732, x4, to sign up for a 15 

minute session today! 

Did we mention there would be prizes? 

Each time you read for 15 minutes with 

your buddy, you earn a small prize and 

get an extra Summer Reading Grand 

Prize Drawing Slip. Come to all six 

Reading Buddy sessions in June and July 

and earn a special prize! 

Just so you know… 

Our Reading Buddy volunteers are 

trained to listen and encourage and 

read at the level of their buddies. They 

are NOT tutors, nor will they be teaching 

reading. 

The goal of the Read to Your Library Buddy 

Program is to help children gain confidence 

and strengthen their reading skills by reading 

aloud to a trained teen or adult volunteer. See 

the TeenSpace page for information on how to 

volunteer. 

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NEW! 

For Parents & Children Together! 

Tips on Reading with Your 

Preschooler This Summer 

Friday, June 14 | 10:30–11:30am 


Pre–K and K Children with Parent 

Tips on Reading with Your 

1st–3rd Grader This Summer 

Friday, June 14 | 12–1pm 

McKune Room| Registration Required 

1st–3rd Graders with Parent 

Join North Creek Elementary School’s 

Reading Specialist, Lisa Kaemming for 

two programs, as she gives parents 

valuable tips on how to read with your 

child. The first half hour is for parents 

only (while your children play and do a 

craft with librarians) and in the second 

half hour, we all come together to make 

our own books (pre–K and K), or read 

together (1st–3rd graders). 

READ to Library Dogs 

Fridays, June 21 | July 19 | Aug. 16 

2–3:30pm* | KidSpot 

Registration Required | For Readers 

Read three times and get a free book! 

Sign up for a 10–minute slot today by 

calling (734) 475–8732, x4. *NOTE–new 

time for summer. 

Math Week! July 15–19 

All throughout the week of July 15th, 

test your math skills for a chance to win 

prizes at our Math Games Arcade in the 

Youth Department.

Mr. B’s Joybox Express Quartet 

Sunday, July 14 | 2–3pm | Katie’s Korner | All Ages 

One man…one bicycle…one piano…one dream coming to Chelsea! Welcome to Mr. B’s Joybox 

Express! Join legendary blues and boogie-woogie pianist Mark Lincoln Braun (aka Mr. B) as 

he takes his show on the road–via his amazing piano-bicycle. His “Joybox” (early American 

slang for a piano) will shake, rattle and roll along the 1900 miles of the Mississippi River this 

September, as he performs at charitable events. He aims to raise awareness and funds to help 

organizations that provide children with access to arts and athletic programs. Chelsea is his 

only Michigan stop this summer, so join us for a concert on the library lawn, just before he rolls 

into Ann Arbor to perform at the Wolverine State Brewery. Bring your bike and ride with Mr. B 

to Ann Arbor--the more the merrier! For more information about Mr. B’s Joybox Express see his 

website: joyboxexpress.com 

2013 SUMMER READING PROGRAM SPONSORS 

We’d like to thank our 2013 Summer Reading Program sponsors, Rick Taylor of Charles Reinhart Company for the purchase of our 

Summer Reading Program books, and the Chelsea Masons Olive Lodge #156 for the purchase of our Summer Reading Program prizes. 

We’d like to thank Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, Arctic Coliseum, Chelsea Lanes, Chelsea Treehouse, Cottage Inn Pizza, 

Friends of Chelsea District Library, and Lions Club for their Summer Reading Prize donations. 

TreeHouse 

Absolute Best Kids’ Play Address 

Lit Kits Now Available for Check Out 

Parents and teachers, you can now check out Lit Kits! These 

fun, hands-on resources are designed to develop literacy 

skills, fine motor skills, and concepts of social awareness. This 

new collection includes Bob Books, stringing activities, and 

language cards. Lit Kits are located in the Youth Department 

next to our Media Kit collection. Ask a librarian for more 

information. 


221 South Main Street 

Chelsea, MI 48118 


River Gallery Donates Original Comic Book Art 

POSTAL PATRON 

As much as we love to have our heads stuck in a good book, 

we Friends are quite the sociable, fun-loving bunch! We were 

happy to meet some of you at the Chelsea Spring Expo in 

April promoting our Star Wars Day, May the 4th be with You, 

and even happier to see you at that event. Check us out on 

Facebook and on our web page for more pictures from Star 

Wars Day. 

The next Friends of the Library Used Book Sale is on 

Saturday, July 13, 10am–3pm, in the library basement. Help 

your children and grandchildren advance in their summer 

reading programs by picking up some great books at 

bargain prices. 

COMING SOON–In July look for our new Shelf Talkers where the Friends review their favorite 

books on sale. 

Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/friendschelseadistrictlibrary or visit our 

webpage: http://chelsea.lib.mi.us/friends.htm. Questions or comments? 

E–mail: friends@chelseadistrictlibrary.org 

But is it Art? by Dave Roman 

We’d like to thank Deb Greer and Patti Schwarz of the River 

Gallery for a generous art donation. In 2011, River Gallery 

held a comic art exhibition, Comic Jam! . The gallery purchased 

10 pieces of original comic art and donated them to the 

library. The artists include our 2011 Artist–in–Residence Jerzy 

Drozd, Anne Marie Drozd, Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman, and 

Kasey Van Hise. Pieces are now on display in KidSpot, the main 

stair landing, TeenSpace and near the 2nd Level Information 

Desk. Look for them the next time you visit the library. 

Thank you, Deb and Patti! 

The mission of the Chelsea District Library is to provide equal access to quality resources that 

serve the life-long cultural, educational, and informational needs and interests of all people. 

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Chelsea, MI 48118 

(734) 475–8732 


SUMMER HOURS 

(Memorial Day –Labor Day) 

Monday–Thursday 10am–8pm 

Friday 10am–6pm 

Saturday 10am–3pm 

Sunday 1–5pm 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

City of Chelsea, Susan Brown 

Dexter Township, Janis Miller 

Lima Township, Elizabeth Sensoli 

Lyndon Township, Mary Budzinski 

Sylvan Township, Dawn Caplis 

At Large, Gary Zenz 

At Large, Robin Wagner 

DIRECTOR 

Bill Harmer 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 

Linda Ballard 

DEPARTMENT HEADS 

Adult Services, Sara Wedell 

Youth & Teen Services, Karen Persello 

CIRCULATION SUPERVISOR 

Terri Lancaster 

MARKETING COORDINATOR 

Anna Cangialosi 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS 

Wednesday, July 3 | Close at 5pm 

Thursday, July 4 | Independence Day

Summer Reading Program Kicks Off June 7!

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