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Midwest Literary Walk 2025

2025-04-12 00:00:00 2025-04-12 23:59:00 America/New_York Midwest Literary Walk 2025 CDL presents the 2025 Midwest Literary Walk! Back for another year with nationally recognized, high-caliber authors speaking in small-town Chelsea. No tickets required. Visit midwestliterarywalk.org Chelsea District Library -

Saturday, April 12
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-04-12 00:00:00 2025-04-12 23:59:00 America/New_York Midwest Literary Walk 2025 CDL presents the 2025 Midwest Literary Walk! Back for another year with nationally recognized, high-caliber authors speaking in small-town Chelsea. No tickets required. Visit midwestliterarywalk.org Chelsea District Library -

CDL presents the 2025 Midwest Literary Walk! Back for another year with nationally recognized, high-caliber authors speaking in small-town Chelsea. No tickets required. Visit midwestliterarywalk.org

2025 Midwest Literary Walk | Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025


Now a staple in the library’s annual calendar, the Midwest Literary Walk is attended by people near and far. Lit Walk is a series of author interviews or presentations, all hosted on the same day and held at different venues within walking distance from one another. Lit Walk is intended to be a celebration of literature, reading, and the Chelsea community, featuring nationally recognized, high-caliber authors who speak right in our historic downtown.  


Lit Walk should remove barriers between everyday people and fantastic literature and authors. For this reason, we never require tickets or registration to attend. All three author talks are open to everyone with no admittance charge. 


Books by Lit Walk authors can always be borrowed from the library in print or ebook or audiobook formats; however, our fantastic Indie bookstore, Serendipity Books, will also offer print copies for sale during the event. Each author talk concludes with a book signing. 


New this year, we have altered the Lit Walk schedule to allow more time between author talks. Stop for lunch, check out the cute Chelsea shops, and take your time strolling from one venue to the next. 


New York Times Bestselling Author Shelby Van Pelt  | 11am | Main Street Church | 320 N Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118


Shelby Van Pelt’s novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures was one of the most borrowed books at CDL last year, and of course, was an instant New York Times bestseller. Library Journal declares that “Van Pelt has written an irresistibly wonderful, warm, funny, heartbreaking first novel, full of gentle people (and one octopus) bravely powering through their individual scars left by lives that have beaten them up but have not brought them dow.”


Edgar Award Winner Angie Kim  | 1:30pm | First Congregational Church of Chelsea | 121 E Middle St, Chelsea, MI 48118


Angie Kim is the winner of the 2020 Edgar Award and the Strand Critic’s Award among many others. Of her second novel, Happiness Falls, Publisher’s Weekly asserts that “Readers will be fascinated with how Kim bends the structure of a whodunit to serve a broader exploration of the dynamics of human relations and moved by her skill at wresting joy from tragedy.”

New York Times Bestselling Author Sarah Vowell  | 3:30pm | Chelsea First United Methodist Church | 128 Park St, Chelsea, MI 48118


Lit Walk culminates with the New York Times bestselling author of seven nonfiction books on American history and culture, Sarah Vowell! In addition to her career as an author, Vowell is also an accomplished journalist and a voice actor who played teen superhero Violet Parr in the Academy Award-winning The Incredibles, and its sequel, Incredibles 2. Her book Lafayette in the Somewhat United States made headlines again in 2024 during the Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour. Vowell challenges the notion of dusty history books with what Kirkus calls “An enlightening and entertaining blend of history and edged attitude.”

Thank you to all who make the Chelsea District Library’s Midwest Literary Walk possible. 


Friends of Chelsea District Library

Serendipity Books

Literati Books

Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Bookclubs & Author Talks |

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Chelsea District Library

Phone: 734-475-8732

Hours
Mon, Mar 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 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

Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
Emilee Fetters, the Community Social Worker for the City of Chelsea, holds open office hours at the Library on Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Thu, Mar 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Event will include regional meeting with discussion of the past year and plan going forward. This will include the meeting of all SRSLY towns. Event will include a St. Pat's day theme and discussions.

Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Do you work during the day, or simply not have time to visit the Ingenuity Engine during normal hours? Starting this spring, the Engine will be open two evenings a week each month.

Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
Emilee Fetters, the Community Social Worker for the City of Chelsea, holds open office hours at the Library on Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Fri, Mar 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Enjoy an introduction to Japanese culture and watch an anime favorite!

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Come Learn what's possible in the Ingenuity Engine with our Technology Librarian Matt!

Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
A fun yoga practice for the whole family!

Mon, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 7:15pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
This event will include a regional meeting that will look at the work being done in each of the towns and celebrate the past year. For additional information, contact Kara Nold at knnold11@gmail.com.

Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
A circle time lap-sit for babies ages 0-24mos and their caregivers! Thirty minute program followed by fifteen minutes of open play.

Tue, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
Emilee Fetters, the Community Social Worker for the City of Chelsea, holds open office hours at the Library on Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!

Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library
Adjacent property owners are invited to learn about environmental remediation and park construction.

Rescheduled
Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, March 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library
Come Learn what's possible in the Ingenuity Engine with our Technology Librarian Matt!

Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!

Wed, Mar 19, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
Emilee Fetters, the Community Social Worker for the City of Chelsea, holds open office hours at the Library on Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Thu, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
Emilee Fetters, the Community Social Worker for the City of Chelsea, holds open office hours at the Library on Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Thu, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Teens in grades 6 and up are welcome to find their voice in this writing series.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Zoom
Harness the power of this CDL-provided tool!

Thu, Mar 20, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Monthly library board meeting.

Fri, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
Emilee Fetters, the Community Social Worker for the City of Chelsea, holds open office hours at the Library on Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Fri, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot,McKune Room
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.

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Make a fused glass tile that will be used to decorate the Timbertown Park Pathway to Renewal! Open to community members who did NOT participate in the clay tile workshop in January or February.
This event is full

Sat, Mar 22, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Join us for a series of art workshops to beautify Chelsea! Make a pennant flag that will become part of banners strung in the downtown alleys.

Sun, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
A group discussion of selected readings. For additional information contact Joanne Ladio at jladio21@comcast.net.

Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
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!

Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
Emilee Fetters, the Community Social Worker for the City of Chelsea, holds open office hours at the Library on Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Tue, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Come Learn what's possible in the Ingenuity Engine with our Technology Librarian Matt!
This event is full

Tue, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Join us and historian Andrew Kercher to learn about the Great Thumb Fire.

Wed, Mar 26, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
Emilee Fetters, the Community Social Worker for the City of Chelsea, holds open office hours at the Library on Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
Emilee Fetters, the Community Social Worker for the City of Chelsea, holds open office hours at the Library on Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Spring business meeting of the Chelsea Community Garden Club. For additional information contact Paul Gottschalk at p-gottschalk@comcast.net.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Spring business meeting of the Chelsea Community Garden Club. For additional information contact Paul Gottschalk at p-gottschalk@comcast.net.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Do you work during the day, or simply not have time to visit the Ingenuity Engine during normal hours? Starting this spring, the Engine will be open two evenings a week each month.

Fri, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
Emilee Fetters, the Community Social Worker for the City of Chelsea, holds open office hours at the Library on Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Join us for a series of art workshops to beautify Chelsea! Make a pennant flag that will become part of banners strung in the downtown alleys.

Sat, Mar 29, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Make a fused glass tile that will be used to decorate the Timbertown Park Pathway to Renewal! Open to community members who did NOT participate in the clay tile workshop in January or February.
This event is full

Sun, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Meeting of concerned citizens to create plans of action to engage and inspire our community. For additional information, contact Kelsey Cohen at kelseycohen360@proton.me.

Mon, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Calling all who-dun-it fans ages 6-11!

Mon, Mar 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
One World, One Family hosts a training session on rights. For additional information Joanne Ladio at jladio21@comcast.net.

Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
A circle time lap-sit for babies ages 0-24mos and their caregivers! Thirty minute program followed by fifteen minutes of open play.

Tue, Apr 01, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
The Pines
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, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!

Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Kids ages 8-11 will learn to write poems and short stories based on the five senses.

Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Valiant Bar and Grill
Reading Glasses meets the first Wednesday of each month. Join us for good books and good brews! (CDL does not provide beverages).

Thu, Apr 03, 9:15am - 10:00am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
This special storytime for kids ages 2-6 takes the place of our regular Storytime and Toddlertime programs this week.

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
This special storytime for kids ages 2-6 takes the place of our regular Storytime and Toddlertime programs this week.

Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Teens in grades 6 and up are welcome to find their voice in this writing series.

Thu, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
That Thursday Thing is exclusively for teens. Join teen librarian Stacey for crafts, games, or just hangout time.

Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Play more games!

Sat, Apr 05, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Come meet local employers!

Sun, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Join us for a family friendly musical rendition by the Chelsea Chamber Players! This concert is for anyone aged 4 to 104!

Mon, Apr 07, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Give the Gift of Life!

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

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

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

Tue, Apr 08, 4:45pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
The Friends of the Chelsea District Library meet every second Tuesday of the month.

Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Serendipity Books
Meets at Seredipity Books--108 E. Middle St.

Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Representatives from WAVE will be in the booth on the first floor of the library to answer questions and provide information about local public transportation options.

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

Wed, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Books available at the Checkout Desk beginning March 13.

Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Kids ages 8-11 will learn to write poems and short stories based on the five senses.

Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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!

Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Friends of CDL luncheon for staff.

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

Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Teens in grades 6 and up are welcome to find their voice in this writing series.

Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Do you work during the day, or simply not have time to visit the Ingenuity Engine during normal hours? Starting this spring, the Engine will be open two evenings a week each month.

Sat, Apr 12, All day
Chelsea District Library
CDL presents the 2025 Midwest Literary Walk! Back for another year with nationally recognized, high-caliber authors speaking in small-town Chelsea. No tickets required. Visit midwestliterarywalk.org

Sat, Apr 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.