About Us

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The Friends of the Chelsea District Library have been in existence since 1949, and in that time they have raised thousands of dollars for the library and its programs. Many friends also donate their time and energies serving on the organization’s board, attending community events and in the planning and assisting with many fundraising efforts, including the used book sales.

The Friends have a variety of membership levels to choose from including $10 student/senior, $25 friend and family, $50 best friend, $100 supporting, $200 patron, $500 sustaining member. If you’re interested in becoming a Friend please click here to join.  To contact us email us at friends@chelseadistrictlibrary.org. As a small thank you, all new members will be given a free, eco-friendly Friends book bag, available from the Library’s front desk during regular hours.

Our Purpose:

Everybody needs friends, right? In additon to providing moral support and being a cheerleader for our library, The Friends of Chelsea District Library

• Provide financial assistance for special library programs, and supplements the purchase of necessary materials and equipment
• Increase the visibility of the library in the community
• Provide volunteer aid to the library, and
• Recognize and appreciate the work of our library staff.