October is in full swing and do we have a lot going on! There is something for everyone so join us at the library this month.
The Friends of the Chelsea Library Patio Books Sale is Saturday October 14 from 9:00am - 1:00pm.
Come shop for books and chat with the Friends members. Ask what the group is all about. You just might want to get involved.
All proceeds stay with the Friends who in turn spend it on the library. Thank you for your support!
October 16, 2023 at 6:00pm
Join us on the patio as Master Scarcsella's World Class Tae Kwond Do presents a self defense class. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
This class is for 18 years and up! Please register so we know you are coming.
Register
Join us Thursday October 19, 2023 at 6:00 pm for Book Talk.
So many of you have asked for a Book Club at night so here it is! Come to the first meeting and see what it is all about.
Snacks will be provided.
October 20, 2023 | 1:00-2:00pm
Join us every 3rd Friday from 1:00 - 2:00pm for Homeschool Hangout!
This month come decorate a pumpkin!
We will provide the pumpkins (foam) and the decorating materials. Use your imagination and create the best pumpkin ever!
Web Page for Registration
Dungeons and Dragons is back!!! We have two groups now meeting at the library.
One group meets on Mondays from 4:00 - 6:00pm beginning September 11. This group is for 12 - 14 year olds. This group is limited to 8.
The second group meets on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 6:00 pm beginning September 13. This group is for 15 years and up. This group is limited to 6.
Please make sure you register for these groups. We do have a wait list so if the group is full we will bring in someone on the waitlist. If we have enough on the waitlist and someone willing to lead the group we will consider forming another group!
Registration
Join us on Saturdays at the Library!
2nd Saturday is LEGO Saturday from
10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Join us each week to build, participate in challenges, and just have a great time!
3rd Saturday from 10:00am - 11:30pm for Pokemon Trading Club! This meets on the patio.
4th Saturday is STEAM. Join Ms. Kim on the patio for all kinds of activities and challenges each Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
School Tools
Tutor List
Did you know that we have a list of Tutors on our website? Click here to see our list of tutors. If you are looking for a tutor that is a place to start. If you are a tutor and looking for more students send us your contact infomation and we will add you to the list. You can email us the information here or contact the library at 205-847-5750.
Did you know that ABC Mouse is free at your Chelsea Public Library?
You must be on our WI-FI to access it free.
Come in and use your device or ask us for a chromebook and stay as long as your like exploring and learning.
Does your child need help with their homework after school?
Receive free online tutoring from education professionals.
HomeworkAlabama.org provides free homework tutoring and test prep materials in over 40 subjects, including math, science, social studies, and language arts.
Tutors are available seven days a week from 3PM to 10PM.
Also includes Princeton Review’s SAT/ACT Essentials and live online career coaching seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Homework Alabama is available remotely to all Alabamians.
Check these flyers out:
How it works
Top 10 for Parents
The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers, and citizens of the State of Alabama with 24/7 online access to premier library and information resources free of charge.
AVL provides access to several types of resources such as: Dictionary/Encyclopedias, Literature, Current Events, Business, and E-Books to name a few.
Achieve your goals in school, at work and in life
Whether you’re looking to improve your core skills, prepare for college admissions tests, obtain your high school equivalency or join the workforce, Learning Express Library - a powerful e-learning platform from EBSCO LearningExpress ? has everything you need. LearningExpress Library contains a collection of practice tests, quizzes, tutorials, microlessons, e-books, articles and flashcards to help you achieve your goals.
Using LearningExpress Library, you can:
- Prepare for the ACT, SAT and AP college admissions exams
- Build skills in math, reading, writing, social studies, science and technology
- Explore potential careers (including military service), build workplace skills, and prepare for the WorkKeys Assessments, the ASVAB and career licensure exams
- Prepare for ACCUPLACER college placement tests and CLEP exams
- Study for graduate school admissions exams (DAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT and PCAT)
- Study for the GED (Resources also available in Spanish)
- Prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam (Resources also available in Spanish)
In addition, elementary and middle school educators will find a variety of supplementary instructional resources aligned to math, reading, writing and social studies curricula.
Click the logo above or HERE to check out the website and start learning!
Check out these handouts to learn more:
Learning Express Handout
Learning Express GED Prep Handout
Have a child in school that needs extra practice in a foreign language? Traveling abroad for work or vacation? We're excited to let you know that Transparent Language Online is available to all Chelsea Library cardholders. With over 110 languages to choose from, you can learn at home, in the library, or on the go. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities will help you learn the words and phrases needed to communicate effectively in a foreign language.
Click on the images above to go to Transparent Language
Homeschool parents - you can use this for your foreign language curriculum.
Check out how here
Or here is a step by step guide for Homeschool
Here is how to get started with KidSpeak
Visit your App Store and get apps for Flipster, Cloud Library, Libby, Hoopla, and Transparent Language.
Creative Bug has to be accessed through the Library website.
Here are three of the new classes offered this month on CreativeBug. Check them out here You just need your library card
