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Merry Makerspace: Teen Edition
2025-12-11 18:00:00 2025-12-11 19:45:00 America/New_York Merry Makerspace: Teen Edition Create a holiday-themed book nook! Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine

Thursday, December 11
6:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-11 18:00:00 2025-12-11 19:45:00 America/New_York Merry Makerspace: Teen Edition Create a holiday-themed book nook! Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine

Chelsea District Library

Ingenuity Engine

Create a holiday-themed book nook!

Join Teen Librarian Stacey in the Ingenuity Engine for a special holiday-themed program: Holiday Houses!  This teens-only program provides you with the materials to decorate and build a book nook for yourself or as a present for someone else.  

Both dates are identical, so please only choose one.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Science, Health, or Technology | Crafts and DIY |

TAGS: | holidays | book nook |

Chelsea District Library
Phone: 734-475-8732
Hours
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Mon, Nov 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Nov 16 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

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Name That Game!
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Babytime
Tue, Nov 11, 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.
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Nov 11, 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.
The Rookery Chess Club
Tue, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
The Rookery Chess Club, led by Glenn Clapp, meets at the library on Tuesdays (beg. Sep. 9, no Chess Club Sep. 23 or Nov. 18) and is open to drop-ins! Join in to practice chess. Beginners welcome!
Be Ingenious Workshops
Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Join us in the Ingenuity Engine for a quick and easy workshop! All materials will be provided with instructions and Q&A in the lab.
Registration is now closed
Name That Game!
Wed, Nov 12, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Books & Banter Book Club - Beartooth: A Novel by Callan Wink
Wed, Nov 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Books available at the Checkout Desk beginning October 8.
Mobile CDL @ Sylvan Crossing - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Wed, Nov 12, 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!
Name That Game!
Thu, Nov 13, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Toddlertime
Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 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.
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Thu, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room D
Need help using your smartphone, tablet, or computer? Library staff can assist with basic questions like setting up email, navigating websites, using library apps, and more.
Evenings in the Engine
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
For anyone who works a 9–5 job or is just busy during the day, join us for Evenings in the Engine!
Name That Game!
Fri, Nov 14, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Yoga Storytime
Fri, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Yoga just right for littles ones ages 2-6!
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Fri, Nov 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room D
Need help using your smartphone, tablet, or computer? Library staff can assist with basic questions like setting up email, navigating websites, using library apps, and more.
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, Nov 14, 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.
Get Your Game On! - TEEN After Hours
Fri, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area,Kidspot
Who has the HIGH SCORE this year?
Registration is now closed
Name That Game!
Sat, Nov 15, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Be Ingenious Workshops
Sat, Nov 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Join us in the Ingenuity Engine for a quick and easy workshop! All materials will be provided with instructions and Q&A in the lab.
Name That Game!
Sun, Nov 16, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Name That Game!
Mon, Nov 17, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Name That Game!
Tue, Nov 18, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Babytime
Tue, Nov 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.
Rescheduled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Tuesday, November 18, 4:00pm - 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.
Tween Book Club - A Game of Noctis
Tue, Nov 18, 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
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 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.
CDL Board Meeting
Tue, Nov 18, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Monthly library board meeting.
Name That Game!
Wed, Nov 19, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Bring Your Device Day! - Ditch Subscriptions - Learn to Download Library Content !
Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Chelsea Senior Center
Learn how to download and/or stream e-books, cookbooks, magazines, audiobooks, and video with your library card to your phones, tablets, and laptops.
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Nov 19, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
Mobee at Ballet Chelsea - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ballet Chelsea
Come see us to sign up for (or renew) library cards, borrow books, and more!
Indigenous Perspectives on National Parks & Public Lands - with Kyle Whyte
Wed, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
University of Michigan Professor and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Kyle Whyte will discuss how indigenous practices can shape conservation and park management for the better.
Name That Game!
Thu, Nov 20, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Toddlertime
Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 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.
Cancelled
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library
Need help using your smartphone, tablet, or computer? Library staff can assist with basic questions like setting up email, navigating websites, using library apps, and more.
Name That Game!
Fri, Nov 21, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room D
Need help using your smartphone, tablet, or computer? Library staff can assist with basic questions like setting up email, navigating websites, using library apps, and more.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, Nov 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.
Read to the Library Dog - Read with Grace
Fri, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Children read books to our friendly therapy dogs who listen carefully to every single word! Please call to register: 734-475-8732 x 209
Read to the Library Dog - Read with Barnaby
Fri, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Children read books to our friendly therapy dogs who listen carefully to every single word! Please call to register: 734-475-8732 x 209
Name That Game!
Sat, Nov 22, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Chelsea Writers Workshop - Jet and Wiley critique (McKune)
Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Chelsea Writers Workshop - Jet and Wiley (novel) critique. For additional information contact Shanelle Boluyt at SHANELLE3@GMAIL.COM.
Name That Game!
Sun, Nov 23, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Name That Game!
Mon, Nov 24, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Mobile CDL @ Silver Maples - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Nov 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!
Hometown Book Club - Join our joint quarterly book club!
Mon, Nov 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Serendipity Books
Meets at Serendipity Books--1119 S. Main St.
Name That Game!
Tue, Nov 25, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Babytime
Tue, Nov 25, 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, Nov 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.
The Rookery Chess Club
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
The Rookery Chess Club, led by Glenn Clapp, meets at the library on Tuesdays (beg. Sep. 9, no Chess Club Sep. 23 or Nov. 18) and is open to drop-ins! Join in to practice chess. Beginners welcome!
Name That Game!
Wed, Nov 26, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Nov 26, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
Library Closed
Thu, Nov 27, 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!
Name That Game!
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, Nov 27, 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.
Library Closed
Fri, Nov 28, 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!
Name That Game!
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, Nov 28, 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.
Name That Game!
Sat, Nov 29, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Name That Game!
Sun, Nov 30, All day
Chelsea District Library
Celebrate International Games Month with CDL!
Helping Hands Teen Supply Drive
Mon, Dec 01, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Donate health and home supplies to the unhoused youth at Ozone House in Ann Arbor.
LEGO® Club
Mon, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Calling all LEGO® aficionados ages 5-11!
Rank MI Vote Town Hall (McKune)
Mon, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lawn
We will be holding a town hall meeting to educate the public about the current Ranked Choice Voting ballot proposal being circulated. For additional info contact Rubi at AIZVAINIA@GMAIL.COM.
Helping Hands Teen Supply Drive
Tue, Dec 02, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Donate health and home supplies to the unhoused youth at Ozone House in Ann Arbor.
Babytime
Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 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.
The Rookery Chess Club
Tue, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
The Rookery Chess Club, led by Glenn Clapp, meets at the library on Tuesdays (beg. Sep. 9, no Chess Club Sep. 23 or Nov. 18) and is open to drop-ins! Join in to practice chess. Beginners welcome!
Helping Hands Teen Supply Drive
Wed, Dec 03, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Donate health and home supplies to the unhoused youth at Ozone House in Ann Arbor.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Dec 03, 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.
Reading Glasses
Wed, Dec 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).
Helping Hands Teen Supply Drive
Thu, Dec 04, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Donate health and home supplies to the unhoused youth at Ozone House in Ann Arbor.
Nutcracker Ballet Storytime
Thu, Dec 04, 9:15am - 10:00am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Ages 2-6 can join this special storytime featuring dancers from Ballet Chelsea!
Nutcracker Ballet Storytime
Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Ages 2-6 can join this special storytime featuring dancers from Ballet Chelsea!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, Dec 04, 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.
That Thursday Thing - National Dice Day
Thu, Dec 04, 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.
Helping Hands Teen Supply Drive
Fri, Dec 05, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Donate health and home supplies to the unhoused youth at Ozone House in Ann Arbor.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, Dec 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.
That Friday Thing - National Dice Day
Fri, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
That Friday Thing is exclusively for teens. Join teen librarian Stacey for crafts, games, or just hangout time.
Helping Hands Teen Supply Drive
Sat, Dec 06, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Donate health and home supplies to the unhoused youth at Ozone House in Ann Arbor.
Tween & Teen Homemade Gifts for the Holidays copy
Sat, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Kids and teens ages 10-17 will make several gifts at this annual event!
Helping Hands Teen Supply Drive
Sun, Dec 07, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Donate health and home supplies to the unhoused youth at Ozone House in Ann Arbor.
makerChelsea: Holiday Village - with Rachel Mae Smith
Sun, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Creative, Colorful Crafting!
Registration opens Monday, November 24 2025 at 9:30am
Helping Hands Teen Supply Drive
Mon, Dec 08, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Donate health and home supplies to the unhoused youth at Ozone House in Ann Arbor.
Helping Hands Teen Supply Drive
Tue, Dec 09, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Donate health and home supplies to the unhoused youth at Ozone House in Ann Arbor.
Babytime
Tue, Dec 09, 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, Dec 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.
The Rookery Chess Club
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
The Rookery Chess Club, led by Glenn Clapp, meets at the library on Tuesdays (beg. Sep. 9, no Chess Club Sep. 23 or Nov. 18) and is open to drop-ins! Join in to practice chess. Beginners welcome!
Merry Makerspace
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Join us in the Ingenuity Engine to decorate a holiday-themed book nook!
Registration opens Thursday, November 13 2025 at 9:30am
Helping Hands Teen Supply Drive
Wed, Dec 10, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Donate health and home supplies to the unhoused youth at Ozone House in Ann Arbor.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Dec 10, 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.
Books & Banter Book Club - Meets 2nd Wednesdays
Wed, Dec 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Join us this month for some holiday fun--A White Elephant Book Exchange. All are welcome. Extra wrapped books will be available.
Helping Hands Teen Supply Drive
Thu, Dec 11, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Donate health and home supplies to the unhoused youth at Ozone House in Ann Arbor.
Toddlertime
Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.
Cuppa Conversations - Enjoy tea, biscuits, and conversation with Director Coryell
Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Share ideas and learn more about how ideas come to life at the library!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, Dec 11, 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.
Merry Makerspace: Teen Edition
Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Create a holiday-themed book nook!
Winter Wellness - with Sue Whitmarsh
Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Join us and Sue Whitmarsh for some winter relaxation.
Registration opens Friday, November 21 2025 at 9:30am
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