Category: Library Programs

From Sputnik to SpaceX: Our past and future journeys beyond Earth
Wednesday, April 18
7-8:30pm in the Chelsea District Library’s McKune Room
The past glories of the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs may be behind us, but what does man’s future in space look like? Join Authors in Chelsea author Jim Ottaviani and astronaut Tony England as they discuss highlights of the history of space flight and the future of space travel. Ottaviani is the author of T-Minus: The Race to the Moon, a history of the cold war race to achieve manned spaceflight, as well as a librarian at the University of Michigan. Dr. England is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Science at the University of Michigan. He was a support crewman for the Apollo 13 and 16 flights, and flew in a Spacelab-2 mission.

Register for the program or just come! Walk-Ins are welcome.

Ready to get your prom dress, but don’t want to spend a lot of money? Come down to Gemini Salon and Day Spa between now and April 14 to get a dress by simply donating to Faith in Action, or donating a gently used dress! 
Can’t make it?  Come to the library on April 15th from 1-4pm for one last chance, and register for a special hair styling program courtesy of the stylists at Gemini.  Read all about it on Annarbor.com.

Check out our Facebook photo album of Men on the Move transferring dresses to Gemini Salon & Day Spa!

See you at the SRSLY St. Patrick’s Day Party at 5:30pm tonight. Spin Cycle, Liquid Plasma and Company C performing!

And now for a video that has nothing to do with anything.

UPDATED: See photos on Facebook! Check out this article on Chelseamich.com.
Saturday April 7 to Saturday April 14        Prom Dress Exchange at Gemini Salon & Day Spa        | 1020 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118

Select a dress up to a week before the Library’s Prom Dress Exchange in the beautifully renovated Gemini Salon!  Dresses will be available during Salon Hours only, 8am to 8pm weekdays, and 8am to 4pm on weekends. Please bring a clean, gently used dress to be exchanged. If you don’t have a dress to exchange, please bring canned or boxed food to donate to Faith in Action. 

Sunday, April 15       Prom Dress Exchange at the Library | 1:00-4:00pm | McKune | Drop-In

Prom Dress Exchange is back, with new dresses! Please bring a clean, gently used dress to be exchanged. If you don’t have a dress to exchange, please bring canned or boxed food to donate to Faith in Action.

Sunday, April 15       Glamorous Hair at Home with Gemini Hair Salon | 2:00-3:00pm | Mckune | Ages 10 and up | Registration

The specialists from Gemini Salon and Day Spa will be teaching a class on how to prepare the perfect coif for any special event.  Bring equipment and a partner if you would like to try your hand at tricks and techniques.  Parents are welcome!

Hey, it’s Edith the librarian! I will be attending Miami Book Fair International, from November 17th to the 20th, interviewing top name authors that you may know, in partnership with Passionate World Radio’s PWRTALK Network.

I would like to involve kids and teens in the author interviews by asking questions that they come up with. If you submit questions I will mention you by name in the video-recorded interviews in Miami. These recording will be made available on this blog.

Grades K-2 Authors include:
Margaret Cardillo, (Just Being Audry)
Kelly DiPucchio, (Zombie in Love)
Victoria Griffith, (The Fabulous Flying Machines of Alberto Santos-Dumont)
Lee Bennett Hopkins, (Full Moon and Star)
Patricia Intriago, (Dot)
Tom Lichtenheld, (E-mergency)
Cedella Marley (One Love)
Amy Krouse Rosenthal, (Cookies Bite-Size Life Lessons, Little Pea)

Grade 3-5 Authors include:
Tommy Greenwald, (Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading)
Megan McDonald, (Judy Moody and Stink series)
Kadir Nelson, (We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball)
Geoffrey Philp, (Marcus and the Amazons)
Dan Santat (Sidekicks)
Jon Scieszka,(Spaceheadz Book #3!)

Grade 6-8 Authors include:
Tom Angleberger, (Darth Paper Strikes Back: An Origami Yoda Book)
Jonathan Auxier, (Peter Nimble and his Fantastic Eyes)
Christina Diaz Gonzalez, (The Red Umbrella)
D.J. MacHale, (The Black (Morpheus Raod), Pendragon)
Christopher Paolini, (The Inheritance Cycle)
Ridley Pearson, (Kingdom Keeper IV: Power Play)

Grade 9-12 Authors include:
John Connolly, (The Infernals, Charlie Parker series(adult), The Book of Lost Things)
Sarah Dessen (What Happened to Goodbye, Just Listen)
Ramabai Espinet (The Swinging Bridge (adult novel) Nuclear Seasons (poetry))
Jessica Martinez,(Virtuosity)
Cristina Garcia, (Dreams of Significant Girls(adult novel))
Jeff Hirsch, (The Eleventh Plague)
Ellen Hopkins,(Perfect, Crank)
Colleen Houck, (Tiger’s Voyage, Tiger’s Curse)
Nancy Holder,(Damned (Crusade series), Wicked series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Debbie Viguie, (Damned (Crusade series))
Please email me questions by no later than November 16th, 2011. The preferred email address is eburney@chelseadistrictlibrary.org. Please use Miami Book Fair Author Questions in the subject line.

I’m going to be chatting with him at the Miami Book Fair. YA RLY.

I need YOUR QUESTIONS — please post them in the comments.

Read a biography of Mr. Poalini here.

UPDATE: Program cancelled due to low registration numbers.  If you’re still interested in a free ticket to the Heart of Detroit Fun Run, please contact me! — Edith Burney

Champions for Charity is offering teens in Chelsea the chance to train for a the Heart of Detroit 5k — and run in it — for free!

We need TEN teens to commit to 4 days a week(Monday-Thursday) of fun training, including running at your own pace, walking, yoga, and plyometrics. Each session is 9am -10am at the Chelsea District Library, and will happen outdoors if weather permits. The first day of training is July 18th, and the run is on August 6th. Participants do not have to come to every session, but it’s recommended. Participation in the Heart of Detroit race is purely optional, though it’s a great opportunity, because it’s free!

Can you commit to three weeks of moderate intensity training? The experience may change your life. SIGN UP ONLINE NOW!

Find this program on Facebook!

Looking for an inventive volunteer opportunity? Sign up for the Youth Service Group, a corps of volunteers that 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! Call Edith or Karen at 475-8732 for more information.

YSG Orientation is going on today, June 3, at 3:30pm. If you miss orientation, you can still volunteer at the library, just pick up a packet from the Youth Reference Desk.

You will recieve:

• Youth Service Group Volunteer Registration Form — Must be signed by a parent.
• 2011 Youth Service Group Guidelines
• YSG Task List — VERY IMPORTANT: Please fill this out and return it as soon as possible to make sure you recieve your preferred volunteer assignments.

Kids Read Comics is not just for little kids, there are tons of great teen events, too!

Saturday Teen Area
at the Clocktower:
• Artists’ alleys for teens to meet comics and animation professionals
• interactive art events
• Giant drawing wall
• hands-on comics workshops!
• Freestanding climbing tower at the Chelsea Clocktower Commons
• Cosplay classes and emporium at the Chelsea Depot Saturday Evening:
• Cosplay contest and Masquerade Party at the Chelsea Depot (5-8pm Lineup begins at 4:15)
• special artist reception at the River Gallery (6-8pm)

Sunday:
• Combined Artists’ Alley at the Chelsea district Library
• Free Giveaway of Comics and Books
• In-depth cartooning and storytelling workshops for teens (and interested adults)

Prom Dress Exchange is back, with new dresses and new ideas! Please bring a clean, gently used dress to be exchanged.

To see just a sample of the dresses available go to the library’s Flickr page!

Don’t forget that after the exchange, learn superior skin care and makeup tips from a professional makeup artist in the Get Glammed! Skin Care and Makeup Workshop. Includes do-your-own facials and makeup in a spa-like experience. Each participant will receive a free cosmetic gift. Excellent for those heading to prom or doing makeup for the very first time!

Registration REQUIRED FOR Get Glammed — go here!