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Chess Clinics with Chase
2025-05-27 15:30:00 2025-05-27 17:00:00 America/New_York Chess Clinics with Chase Learn or improve at chess with Chase! Chelsea District Library - McKune Room

Tuesday, May 27
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-27 15:30:00 2025-05-27 17:00:00 America/New_York Chess Clinics with Chase Learn or improve at chess with Chase! Chelsea District Library - McKune Room

Learn or improve at chess with Chase!

Learn how to play chess, or improve your skills with the help of our 2023 YSG Volunteer of the Year, Chase!

At this special event we'll also say goodbye to Chase, 2025 Chelsea Graduate, with a pizza party.

Photo by Mr. Hickmott on Unsplash

AGE GROUP: | Youth | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Presentations |

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Chelsea District Library
Phone: 734-475-8732
Hours
We're closed Sunday May 25 due to TLN Maintenance Day
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
(TLN Maintenance Day)
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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

Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 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.
Writing with the Trees of Childhood - with Wellspring Writing Workshops founder Julie Mariouw
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 22, 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, May 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.
Thursday Evenings in the Engine
Thu, May 22, 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.
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, May 23, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library
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.
Teen After-Hours - Animeshon Yuugata!
Fri, May 23, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone...
Registration is now closed
String Players Meetup (McKune)
Sat, May 24, 12:00pm - 2:15pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Meetup group for string players to form small chamber group to discuss and practice music together. For additional info contact Paul Wiggins at paulwiggins1000@gmail.com.
Library Closed
Sun, May 25, 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!
Library Closed
Mon, May 26, 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!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, May 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Chess Clinics with Chase
Tue, May 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!
Be Ingenious Workshops - Crafty Corner Projects
Tue, May 27, 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
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, May 28, 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.
Mindfulness Hikes - with Waterloo Park Interpreter Zach O’Dell
Wed, May 28, 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.
Rules of the Road Seminar (Edward Jones)/McKune Room
Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Financial education seminar. For additional information contact Stephanie Diebold at stephanie.diebold@edwardjones.com.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, May 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.
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, May 30, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library
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.
YSG Orientation - Volunteer with us!
Fri, May 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Teens entering the 7th grade in the 2025-2026 school year can start volunteering with the YSG this summer!
Mobile CDL @ Bulldog Soccer School - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Sat, May 31, 9:00am - 10:00am
Beach Middle School
Come see us to sign up for (or renew) library cards, borrow books, and more!
Chelsea Painters - A Conversation About Art and Color
Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn how the Chelsea Painters group Colors Our World! Join us for an in-depth discussion about being an artist.
YSG Orientation - Volunteer with us!
Mon, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Teens entering the 7th grade in the 2025-2026 school year can start volunteering with the YSG this summer!
Mobile CDL @ Pierce Lake Tee Ball - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Lake Elementary
Play Ball! The whole family can check out books before and after the game!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
The Pines
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
Reading Glasses
Tue, Jun 03, 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).
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Jun 04, 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.
YSG Orientation - Volunteer with us!
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Teens entering the 7th grade in the 2025-2026 school year can start volunteering with the YSG this summer!
Writing with the Trees of Childhood - with Wellspring Writing Workshops founder Julie Mariouw
Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, Jun 05, 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.
Kids Stage - Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Library Lawn
Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the 'How to Chalk' themed art stage and much more.
Color Our World! - Summer Reading Kickoff
Fri, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn
Kick off Summer Reading at the biggest party in town! This year’s reading theme is all about art and creativity.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, Jun 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.
Yoga on the Lawn - Chelsea Wellness Center's Yoga on the Library's Lawn
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Chelsea District Library - Library Lawn
Join Yoga on the Lawn, a refreshing outdoor session for all levels. Breathe, stretch, and unwind, as you flow through mindful movements. Bring your mat and enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and serenity!
Colorful Living with author Rachel Mae Smith - Learn DIYS, Home Décor, Color Crushes, and more!
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn how to use color to create a vibrant living space, a wardrobe you love, and a life filled with wonder from the color expert and DIY maven behind The Crafted Life.
Summer LEGO® Club
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Kids ages 3-11 can play and build with our giant collection of bricks!
Mobile CDL @ CRC Dancey House - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Lake Elementary
Play Ball! The whole family can check out books before and after the game!
Babytime
Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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 @ Rec It Tuesday - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beach Middle School
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at Rec It Tuesday to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Jun 11, 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.
Wild Wednesdays - Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn how color and science come together for this fun program. For kids ages 6-11
Books & Banter Book Club - The Women of Copper County by Mary Doria Russell
Wed, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Books available at the Checkout Desk beginning May 15.
Mobile CDL @ Sylvan Crossing - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Wed, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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.
Thrilling Thursdays - Colors Storytime
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - Reading Garden
Super special storytimes, guests, and activities just right for little ones ages 2-6!
Teen Summer Thursdays - Frankentoys: RETURN OF FRANKENTOYS!
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
What makes G.I. Joe tick? And can you make it do terrible, evil things?
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, Jun 12, 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.
Friends Used Purse & Jewelry Sale
Thu, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Reading Garden
Friends Jewelry Sale in the Reading Garden. For additional information contact Marilyn Kuehl at mmkuehl@sbcglobal.net.
Be Ingenious Workshops
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Join us to try your hand at a simple crafting project in the Engine! Use some of the tools and equipment in the room to craft something for your garden or home.
Kids Stage - Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Library Lawn
Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the 'How to Chalk' themed art stage and much more.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, Jun 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.
Friends Fill a Bag Book Sale
Sat, Jun 14, 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.
Yoga on the Lawn - Chelsea Wellness Center's Yoga on the Library's Lawn
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Chelsea District Library - Library Lawn
Join Yoga on the Lawn, a refreshing outdoor session for all levels. Breathe, stretch, and unwind, as you flow through mindful movements. Bring your mat and enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and serenity!
Where's Mobee? Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mobile CDL
Follow the clues to discover Mobee's secret locations this summer and win sweet prizes!
Mobile CDL @ North Lake United Methodist Church - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Jun 16, 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!
Mobile CDL @ Pierce Lake Tee Ball - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Lake Elementary
Play Ball! The whole family can check out books before and after the game!
CDL Board Meeting and Retreat
Tue, Jun 17, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The regular June meeting will begin at 9 o'clock, followed by a short break and then the Board Retreat.
Babytime
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Teen D&D
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn how to play D&D 5e!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Jun 17, 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 @ Rec It Tuesday - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TimberTown
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at Rec It Tuesday to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
CDL Board Meeting
Tue, Jun 17, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Monthly library board meeting.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
Wild Wednesdays - Zine Creation Day
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Spend the afternoon making fun art projects with Librarian Amelia! For kids ages 6-12
Library Closed
Thu, Jun 19, 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!
Kids Stage - Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Library Lawn
Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the 'How to Chalk' themed art stage and much more.
Family Art Fair
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lawn
Meet local artists and learn about their work!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, Jun 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Read to the Library Dog - Read with Bella and Milo
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - 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.
Read to the Library Dog - Read with Bella and Milo
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
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