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Family Read Aloud Book Club

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett
2025-05-15 18:00:00 2025-05-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Family Read Aloud Book Club This book club is for families with children ages 6 and up who enjoy reading middle -grade level fiction out loud together. Chelsea District Library - McKune Room

Thursday, May 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 18:00:00 2025-05-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Family Read Aloud Book Club This book club is for families with children ages 6 and up who enjoy reading middle -grade level fiction out loud together. Chelsea District Library - McKune Room

This book club is for families with children ages 6 and up who enjoy reading middle -grade level fiction out loud together.

Please register under one person's name and add all family members who will be attending as "guests".

Egads! Someone has stolen a famous painting set to be on display in Chicago! Can a pair of unlikely friends solve the case? Join Calder and Petra as they navigate not only the trials and tribulations of middle school, but also attempt to solve the mystery of who stole Johannes Vermeer's A Lady Writing. The first book in a saga, Chasing Vermeer is sure to be a hit with lovers of both mystery and art. We will meet up, eat pizza, discuss the book, and have a fun craft or activity. Register now to get a free copy for your family. Supplies are limited!

AGE GROUP: | Youth | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Bookclubs & Author Talks |

TAGS: | pizza | Literacy | family book club | chasing vermeer | bookclub | book club | all ages |

Chelsea District Library
Phone: 734-475-8732
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter Sunday
Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter Sunday)
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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

Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, Apr 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Mobile CDL @ Bulldog Soccer School - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Sat, Apr 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Beach Middle School Soccer Fields
Come see us to sign up for (or renew) library cards, borrow books, and more!
Library Closed
Sun, Apr 20, All day
Chelsea District Library
CDL is closed, but you have 24/7 access to our digital collections. Find ebooks, audiobooks, movies and more with apps like Hoopla, Kanopy & Libby. All you need is a library card!
Mobile CDL @ North Lake United Methodist Church - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Lake United Methodist Church
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!
One Seed, One State - Celebrate Earth Day with free seeds!
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Plant Little Finger Carrots!
Babytime
Tue, Apr 22, 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.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Apr 22, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Chess Clinics with Chase
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!
Mobile CDL @ B.A.R.K Ranger Program Launch - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Park Lyndon North
🌎🐾 Join Us for Chelsea’s First Annual Earth Day Celebration & Bark Ranger Program Launch! 🐾🌎
Be Ingenious Workshops - Crafty Corner Projects
Tue, Apr 22, 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
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Apr 23, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Kids Writing Workshop
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
This event is full
Writing with the Trees of Childhood - with Wellspring Writing Workshops founder Julie Mariouw
Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New venue Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room,McKune Room
Can you picture a tree from when you were a child? Surprisingly, the answer is almost always yes! Find connection and mindfulness with this unique writing series. Attend one or all sessions.
Toddlertime
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, Apr 24, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Rescheduled
Teen Writing Workshop - with Michelle Webster-Hein
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, April 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library
Teens in grades 6 and up are welcome to find their voice in this writing series.
Teen Writing Workshop - with Michelle Webster-Hein
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Teens in grades 6 and up are welcome to find their voice in this writing series.
Thursday Evenings in the Engine
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Rescheduled
Thursday Evenings in the Engine
Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Thursday, April 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library
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.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, Apr 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Read to the Library Dog - Read with Nugget and Milo
Fri, Apr 25, 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.
Mobile CDL @ Bulldog Soccer School - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Sat, Apr 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Beach Middle School
Come see us to sign up for (or renew) library cards, borrow books, and more!
Be Ingenious Workshops - Crafty Corner Projects
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Come Learn what's possible in the Ingenuity Engine with our Technology Librarian Matt!
This event is full
makerChelsea: Spring Wreath Making
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Create a faux floral grapevine wreath to adorn your front door or embellish your interior décor!
This event is full
Mobile CDL @ Silver Maples - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Apr 28, 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!
Babytime
Tue, Apr 29, 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.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Apr 29, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Chess Clinics with Chase
Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!
Pizza and Paperbacks - Every Day
Tue, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Join us every other month for delicious pizza and discussion about a teen book for ages 13-17.
Michigan Native Plants
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Join Barbara Gregerson, MSU Extension Horticulture Educator, to discover native plants for your garden. Learn which plants thrive where, and get tips on how to locate native plants to purchase.
This event is full
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Apr 30, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Kids Writing Workshop
Wed, Apr 30, 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.
This event is full
Mindfulness Hikes - with Waterloo Park Interpreter Zach O’Dell
Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Waterloo State Recreation Area - Eddy Discovery Center
Join CDL and Zach O'Dell from the Waterloo State Recreation Area for guided nature hiking experiences this spring. Attend one or all sessions.
Toddlertime
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours copy - Emilee Fetters
Thu, May 01, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Rescheduled
Teen Writing Workshop - with Michelle Webster-Hein
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library
Teens in grades 6 and up are welcome to find their voice in this writing series.
Teen Writing Workshop - with Michelle Webster-Hein
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Teens in grades 6 and up are welcome to find their voice in this writing series.
That Thursday Thing - International Snack Spectacular!
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
That Thursday Thing is exclusively for teens. Join teen librarian Stacey for crafts, games, or just hangout time.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours copy - Emilee Fetters
Fri, May 02, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Therapy Dogs for Adults
Fri, May 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - 2nd Floor Lobby
Come pet a therapy dog to relax and recharge before the weekend!
PWNED Teen Gaming Club - Make life take the lemons back!
Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Play more games!
Mobile CDL @ Bulldog Soccer School - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Sat, May 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Beach Middle School
Come see us to sign up for (or renew) library cards, borrow books, and more!
Free Comic Book Day
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Pick up a free comic for kids and teens ages 4-17!
Mi-Go Michigan Geocaching Organization (McKune Room) - Perplexing Puzzles with a Passionate Physicist
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
We will solve online puzzles and chat. The puzzles are online on geocaching.com and anyone can register to play. People will bring their own computers, pens/ pencils, etc. to solve the puzzles.
100 Kids Who Care (McKune Room)
Sun, May 04, 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
100 Kids Who Care meeting. For additional information contact Laurie Cigan at lauriecigan1@gmail.com.
Friends Jewelry Sort
Mon, May 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Friends jewelry sort and pricing in preparation of their sale.
LEGO® Club
Mon, May 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Calling all LEGO® aficionados ages 5-11!
Mobile CDL @ Pierce Lake Tee Ball - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Lake Elementary
Play Ball! The whole family can check out books before and after the game!
Chelsea Soccer Club Annual Meeting
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Annual meeting of the Chelsea Soccer Club. For additional information contact Liz Ward at 734-674-7729.
Babytime
Tue, May 06, 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.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours copy - Emilee Fetters
Tue, May 06, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Mobile CDL @ The Pines - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Tue, May 06, 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!
Chess Clinics with Chase
Tue, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!
Reading Glasses - The God of Small Things
Tue, May 06, 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).
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!
Writing with the Trees of Childhood - with Wellspring Writing Workshops founder Julie Mariouw
Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New venue Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Can you picture a tree from when you were a child? Surprisingly, the answer is almost always yes! Find connection and mindfulness with this unique writing series. Attend one or all sessions.
Toddlertime
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours copy - Emilee Fetters
Thu, May 08, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Thursday Evenings in the Engine
Thu, May 08, 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.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours copy - Emilee Fetters
Fri, May 09, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Mobile CDL @ Bulldog Soccer School - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Sat, May 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Beach Middle School
Come see us to sign up for (or renew) library cards, borrow books, and more!
Friends Fill a Bag Book Sale
Sat, May 10, 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.
Purple Rose Theatre Play Reading - Zoom only; login emailed week of reading
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Zoom Webinar
Join CDL for a play reading and share your feedback.
KinderConcert - with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Sing, dance, and learn about orchestral instruments at this concert just right for little ones ages 2-6.
Mobile CDL @ Dancey House - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, May 12, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Dancey House
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!
Mobile CDL @ Pierce Lake Tee Ball - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Lake Elementary
Play Ball! The whole family can check out books before and after the game!
Babytime
Tue, May 13, 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.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours copy - Emilee Fetters
Tue, May 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Chess Clinics with Chase
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!
Tween Book Club - Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
This book club for kids ages 9-12 meets every other month for a book discussion and activities.
This event is full
WAVE Community Days - Learn about Local Public Transportation Options
Wed, May 14, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!
Books & Banter Book Club - The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan
Wed, May 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Books available at the Checkout Desk on April 10.
Mobile CDL @ Sylvan Crossing - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Wed, May 14, 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!
Mindfulness Hikes - with Waterloo Park Interpreter Zach O’Dell
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Waterloo State Recreation Area - Eddy Discovery Center
Join CDL and Zach O'Dell from the Waterloo State Recreation Area for guided nature hiking experiences this spring. Attend one or all sessions.
Toddlertime
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours copy - Emilee Fetters
Thu, May 15, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Family Read Aloud Book Club - Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
This book club is for families with children ages 6 and up who enjoy reading middle -grade level fiction out loud together.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours copy - Emilee Fetters
Fri, May 16, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Read to the Library Dog - Read with Grace and Barnaby
Fri, May 16, 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.
Be Ingenious Workshops - Crafty Corner Projects
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Come Learn what's possible in the Ingenuity Engine with our Technology Librarian Matt!
1000 Flowers Could Bloom Reception - Ceramic Flowers in the Reading Garden
Sat, May 17, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room,Reading Garden
Come see the beautiful ceramic artwork of the residents of St. Louis Center.
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