Secrets of Droon Author to Visit Chelsea District Library

Get ready for Tony Abbott's visit to Chelsea! Secrets of Droon Party         Tony Abbott, the author of the children's fantasy series The Secrets of Droon, will be coming to Chelsea as part of our Authors in Chelsea program this month. To celebrate, we are inviting kids ages 6-11 to join us for a Secrets of Droon party! Join us on our quest to stop Gethwing the dragon from taking over Chelsea! Find the magic pearl and return it to the sea to capture your very own dragon to take home. After the quest, we will recharge our magic powers with an enchanted snack and have a drawing to give away The Secrets of Droon and other books by Tony Abbott. Remember to come back to the library on March 27th to meet author, Tony Abbott in person! Saturday, March 24 | 1-2:30pm McKune Room | Ages 6-11 Register Here Give the Gift of Life American Red Cross Blood Drive       Without willing donors, the American Red Cross could not meet the blood needs at southeastern Michigan hospitals.     The library will be hosting its next blood drive:     Thursday, March 29    1-7pm | McKune Room To schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org   and type in sponsor code "chelsealibrary".   Read these tips for a successful donation. Library Closings       The library will be closed: Friday, March 23 |Staff in-service Sunday, April 8 | Observance of Easter Sunday   Quick Links Library Website Online Calendar Renew Items Spring Newsletter Endowment Fund   The Chelsea District Library Endowment Fund was established in 1998 under the auspices of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Its mission is to provide a permanent source of income to ensure continued excellence in the programs and services provided by the Chelsea District Library.    Your contribution to the Endowment Fund is a gift that grows. The principal remains intact, while the interest gained supports the programs and services you enjoy, and promises a rich library experience for future generations. In addition, your gift earns special tax credits.    For additional information about giving opportunities, please contact  Library Director, Bill Harmer, at (734) 475-4268 or   bharmer@chelseadistrictlibrary.org   To make your donation online, Go to the library's endowment fund page and follow the steps under Make Your Donation Online.       To be sure your gift goes to the Chelsea District Library: Choose Agency Endowment Funds.       In the window that opens, scroll down to find Chelsea District Library and select by checking the box. Click Finished at the bottom of that page.       Continue completing the form with your information.   Feel good about your contribution to the future of your library. 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. 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. For more information, visit chelsea.lib.mi.us.    Sincerely, Anna Cangialosi, Marketing Coordinator Chelsea District Library Chelsea District Library | 221 South Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118