Monday, April 27, 2009

Children's author comes to Chelsea Tot Spot

Next Wedneday May 6 Kasey Carter will be at the Chelsea Library Tot Spot. Kasey is a local author who lives off of Hwy 280. She will be reading her book Loving Others from the Faithful Crushers Series. Kasey has published one other book Forever altered yet unbroken which offers a message of hope and encouragement by having relentless faith in God and a dependence on Him despite the tragic loss of a child.
Please come out and spend time with Kasey after the program.
It has been a while since I have posted here and I apologize. We have been so busy getting ready for summer reading that I forgot. We finally have all 4 of our computers up and running. It has taken awhile and I appreciate everyone's patience.
The current newsletter is now availabl at www.cityofchelsea.com/library.html . If you would like to have a copy sent to your email box sent me an e-mail and I will add you to the list.

Remember the book for this month is 3 Weddings and Giggle by Liz Curtis Higgs. Our meeting will be on Thursday May 14 at 11:00am at Ekklesia Coffee House. The book for June is A salty piece of land by Jimmy Buffet. This meeting will be June 11 at 11:00am at Ekklesia Coffee House.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Summer Reading 2009

I think we have almost everything in place for the Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is becreative@yourlibrary. Our first program will be on June 3 at 10:00am. This is the only day that the program will be at 10. The Mobile Dairy classroom will be here. June 10th is TBA. June 17th the North Shelby Baptist Puppet Team, June 24th Wild West Entertainment, July 1 McWane Center and the finale July 8, Ashley Clinton a local magician and Alabama Snow (shaved ice). On July 8 we will be giving out door prizes. All programs except the first will be at 2:00pm.

The Chelsea Kiwanis provide the funding for the Summer Reading program.

Master the Art of Reading is the theme for the Adult Summer Reading program. To participate come by and pick up a pamphlet (After June 1). Read and list 5 books based on the categories listed and bring back to the library. This is your entry for the door prizes. We will be giving away 3 book bags with goodies in them.

For more information please call or come by the library.