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Historic Chelsea Scavenger Hunt

with the Chelsea Area Historical Society and Museum

2024-10-08 00:00:00 2024-10-08 23:59:00 America/New_York Historic Chelsea Scavenger Hunt Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall! Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby

Tuesday, October 08
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-10-08 00:00:00 2024-10-08 23:59:00 America/New_York Historic Chelsea Scavenger Hunt Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall! Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby

Chelsea District Library

Library Lobby

Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

In partnership with the Chelsea Area Historical Society to celebrate their 50th year, we invite kids and families to participate in a scavenger hunt! Have you ever wondered why the trim on the Depot looks like a gingerbread house, or just who the McKunes were (and why their house is now part of the library)? You’ll learn all about Chelsea’s amazing history and earn a prize, along with entries into a grand prize drawing. Pick up a bingo card and map at the library or the CAHS museum (128 Jackson St.) and play between Sep. 9 – Oct. 27.

Chelsea District Library

Phone: 734-475-8732

Hours
Mon, Sep 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 05 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Oct 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Chelsea District Library is a single branch library serving the City of Chelsea and surrounding townships. The library has 4 small study rooms, one medium meeting room, and the McKune room, our main programming room.

Upcoming events

Sat, Oct 05, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Sat, Oct 05, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Sat, Oct 05, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Sun, Oct 06, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Sun, Oct 06, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Sun, Oct 06, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Mon, Oct 07, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Mon, Oct 07, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Mon, Oct 07, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Mon, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Calling all LEGO® aficionados ages 5-11!

Tue, Oct 08, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Tue, Oct 08, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Tue, Oct 08, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
A circle time lap-sit for babies ages 0-24mos and their caregivers! Thirty minute program followed by fifteen minutes of open play.

Tue, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!

Tue, Oct 08, 4:45pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
The Friends of the Chelsea District Library meet every second Tuesday of the month.

Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Join us every second Tuesday for our new History Book Club, led by local Tom Drinkwater. Stop by the checkout desk to request a copy of the book.

Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ingenuity Engine
The Ingenuity Engine is full of maker equipment that can help your crafting ideas come to life. Each month we will try a new craft that uses one of our machines.

Wed, Oct 09, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Wed, Oct 09, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Wed, Oct 09, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!

Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Damp, mist covered woods, a gloomy mansion, and of course a murder! Books & Banter celebrates spooky month with a atmospheric mystery. Pick up a copy at the checkout desk. We'll see you the

Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Learn about the history of the Detroit Lions with a presenter from the Detroit Historical Society.

Thu, Oct 10, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Thu, Oct 10, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Thu, Oct 10, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Thu, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Children read books to our friendly therapy dogs who listen carefully to every single word! Please register for a 15-minute time slot in advance by calling 734-475-8732, ext. 209.

Thu, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Sylvan Crossing
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our monthly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!

Fri, Oct 11, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Fri, Oct 11, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Fri, Oct 11, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Fri, Oct 11, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Robin Hills Farm - The Barn
We welcome Gary Louris to Chelsea!

Sat, Oct 12, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Sat, Oct 12, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Sat, Oct 12, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Basement
Stop by the Library for a used book sale provided by the Friends of the Chelsea District Library.

Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Reading Garden
Comer see your favorite local bands and musicians!
Registration is now closed

Sun, Oct 13, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Sun, Oct 13, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Sun, Oct 13, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Reading Garden
Outdoor yoga for the whole family!

Mon, Oct 14, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Mon, Oct 14, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Mon, Oct 14, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Mon, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Dancey House at Brio Living/UMRC
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our monthly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!

Mon, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Join Librarian Amelia for a fun afternoon of crafts and exploration! This program is for kids ages 5-18.

Mon, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Meets 2nd Mondays. Extension of makerChelsea embroidery with Ann Arbor Embroidery Club. Contact Bonnie Rahn for more information: brahn1229@att.net

Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lima Township Hall
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our monthly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!

Mon, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Serendipity Books
Meets at Serendipity Books--108 E. Middle St.

Tue, Oct 15, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Tue, Oct 15, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Tue, Oct 15, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
A circle time lap-sit for babies ages 0-24mos and their caregivers! Thirty minute program followed by fifteen minutes of open play.

Tue, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Join us every second Tuesday for our new History Book Club, led by local Tom Drinkwater. Stop by the checkout desk to request a copy of the book.

Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lyndon Township Hall
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our monthly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!

Wed, Oct 16, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Wed, Oct 16, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Wed, Oct 16, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library
Join Author Shetan Noir as she discusses the history and folklore of Halloween.

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Learn how to create a comic book character with author and artist Meggie Ramm, who wrote and illustrated the comic book BatCat.

Thu, Oct 17, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Thu, Oct 17, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Thu, Oct 17, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
A special book club just for new readers, ages 5 to 8! Sign up, pick up the book and read it ahead, then join in the fun! We will play games, read from the book, and more!

Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
That Thursday Thing is exclusively for teens. Join teen librarian Stacey for crafts, games, or just hangout time.

Fri, Oct 18, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Fri, Oct 18, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Fri, Oct 18, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Sat, Oct 19, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Sat, Oct 19, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Sat, Oct 19, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Sun, Oct 20, All day
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Perfect Shot takes visitors through inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft that transformed these moments into art. *Exhibit closes 30 mins prior to the library proper.*

Sun, Oct 20, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Sun, Oct 20, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Mon, Oct 21, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Mon, Oct 21, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
StoryBook Trail at Baker Woods Preserve
Come in costume to trick-or-treat on the trail!

Tue, Oct 22, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Tue, Oct 22, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
A circle time lap-sit for babies ages 0-24mos and their caregivers! Thirty minute program followed by fifteen minutes of open play.

Tue, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!

Tue, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Dexter Township Hall - Parking Lot
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our monthly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Join us every second Tuesday for our new History Book Club, led by local Tom Drinkwater. Stop by the checkout desk to request a copy of the book.

Wed, Oct 23, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Wed, Oct 23, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New venue Chelsea District Library - McKune Room,Zoom
Have you noticed sad, unhealthy pines and spruces around your neighborhood? Learn why and help your conifers thrive with tips from MSU Consumer Horticulture Educator, Dr. Brent Crain.

Thu, Oct 24, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Thu, Oct 24, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Fri, Oct 25, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Fri, Oct 25, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Fri, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
St. Mary Church Parking Lot
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our monthly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!

Sat, Oct 26, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Sat, Oct 26, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Sat, Oct 26, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Ingenuity Engine
The Ingenuity Engine is full of maker equipment that can help your crafting ideas come to life. Each month we will try a new craft that uses one of our machines.
This event is full

Sun, Oct 27, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Sun, Oct 27, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Geared toward kids and families, here's a fun scavenger hunt to explore Chelsea history this fall!

Mon, Oct 28, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Mon, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Silver Maples
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our monthly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!

Rescheduled
Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 7:15pm
New date Monday, November 18, 4:00pm - 7:15pm
Chelsea District Library
Michigan Department of Transportation planning meeting for Washtenaw County. (In McKune Room, for additional information contact Connie Morrison at cmorrison@val-engineering.com)

Mon, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Lake United Methodist Church, Parking Lot
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our monthly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!

Tue, Oct 29, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
A circle time lap-sit for babies ages 0-24mos and their caregivers! Thirty minute program followed by fifteen minutes of open play.

Tue, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!

Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Join us every month for delicious pizza and discussion about a teen book for ages 13-17.

Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Valiant Bar and Grill
Reading Glasses meets the first Tuesday of each month. Join us for good books and good brews! (CDL does not provide beverages).

Wed, Oct 30, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!

Rescheduled
Wed, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Wednesday, October 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Chelsea District Library
Join Martin Bandyke, longtime radio host of Ann Arbor's 107one, to view and discuss the film Summer of Soul, featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Rock, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, and Mahalia Jackson.

Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Join Martin Bandyke, longtime radio host of Ann Arbor's 107one, to view and discuss the film Summer of Soul, featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Rock, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, and Mahalia Jackson.

Thu, Oct 31, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Drop off outgrown costumes and take a "new" one home!

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Fri, Nov 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Mangafternoon is the place for fans of Japanese culture to drop in and hang out.

Sat, Nov 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Zoom Webinar - Zoom Webinar
Join CDL for a play reading and share your feedback.

Mon, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Calling all LEGO® aficionados ages 5-11!

Mon, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Zoom
This parenting series will focus on a different topic and age group each quarter, with a goal to foster impactful connections with your child!