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Mangafternoon

Celebrate Seollal!
2026-02-17 15:30:00 2026-02-17 17:00:00 America/New_York Mangafternoon 2026 is the Year of the Horse! Chelsea District Library - McKune Room

Tuesday, February 17
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-17 15:30:00 2026-02-17 17:00:00 America/New_York Mangafternoon 2026 is the Year of the Horse! Chelsea District Library - McKune Room

2026 is the Year of the Horse!

Seollal, or Korean Lunar New Year, is a major holiday in the lives of South Koreans. Seollal comes in January or February and involves family visits, ancestral rites, eating of traditional foods and playing of Korean games.  

We will have traditional Korean foods, games, and snack food to try!

Registration is REQUIRED for this event.

*Please email Teen Librarian Stacey (scomfort@chelseadistrictlibrary.org)if you have any allergies we need to know about.*

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Music, Arts, & History | Food & Cooking | Crafts and DIY |

TAGS: | seollal | new year | mangafternoon | manga | korean new year | korea |

Chelsea District Library
Phone: 734-475-8732
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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.

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Sonic Sundays - Film Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
Sun, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
We will be screening the film on Kanopy.
Closed for MLK Jr. Day of Service
Mon, Jan 19, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area,2nd Floor Lobby,Ingenuity Engine,Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Kidspot,Large Study Room,Library Basement,Library Lawn,Library Lobby,McKune Room,Privacy Booth - Solo,Privacy Booth Duo,Reading Garden,Study Room A,Study Room B,Study Room C,Study Room D,Teenspace
The Library will be closed on January 20.
Library Closed
Mon, Jan 19, All day
Chelsea District Library
The library closes on board-approved days for holidays, staff training, and system maintenance. Our digital services like Hoopla, Libby, and Kanopy are available 365 days of the year!
Babytime
Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 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.
The Rookery Chess Clinics
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Join our Volunteer of the Year 2025, Glenn Clapp, and learn how to play chess, or sharpen your skills.
We Are the Dream screening - in celebration of MLK Jr. Day
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Join us to watch We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest in honor of MLK Jr. Day. This film is rated G and Common Sense Media recommends for viewers 8 and up.
Hometown Book Club - Join our joint quarterly book club!
Wed, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Serendipity Books
Meets at Serendipity Books--1119 S Main St.
Toddlertime
Thu, Jan 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, Jan 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.
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Thu, Jan 22, 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.
That Thursday Thing - Don't Press That Button!
Thu, Jan 22, 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.
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Fri, Jan 23, 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.
Yoga Storytime
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Yoga just right for littles ones ages 2-6!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, Jan 23, 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 - Don't Press That Button!
Fri, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
That Thursday Thing is exclusively for teens. Join teen librarian Stacey for crafts, games, or just hangout time.
Friends of CDL Annual Meeting
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Enjoy refreshments, fellowship, and learn more about the Friends of CDL!
Meeting for Special Road Project - Queen Oaks Road Meeting
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Meeting about maintenance of Queen Oaks Road. For additional information contact Holly Taylor at 904-7088.
Intro to Urban Watercolor Sketching Workshop
Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Dive into the world of urban watercolor sketching with our hands-on workshop designed for beginners!
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Babytime
Tue, Jan 27, 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, Jan 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.
The Rookery Chess Clinics
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Join our Volunteer of the Year 2025, Glenn Clapp, and learn how to play chess, or sharpen your skills.
Toddlertime
Thu, Jan 29, 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, Jan 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.
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Thu, Jan 29, 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.
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Fri, Jan 30, 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.
Preschool Storytime copy
Fri, Jan 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
Fri, Jan 30, 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.
Early Childhood Resource Fair
Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Calling all parents! Learn about local childcare resources, support services, and more.
LEGO® Club
Mon, Feb 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Calling all LEGO® aficionados ages 5-11!
Sit & Stitch - Non Library Program
Mon, Feb 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Monthly Sit & Stitch group; first Monday of every month.
Be Ingenious Workshop
Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library
Adults, Teens, Families | Ingenuity Engine | Registration Required
Babytime
Tue, Feb 03, 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, Feb 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, Feb 03, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Mobile CDL
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
The Rookery Chess Clinics
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Join our Volunteer of the Year 2025, Glenn Clapp, and learn how to play chess, or sharpen your skills.
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Be Ingenious Workshop
Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Monday, February 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library
Adults, Teens, Families | Ingenuity Engine | Registration Required
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Feb 04, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Reading Glasses
Wed, Feb 04, 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).
Toddlertime
Thu, Feb 05, 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, Feb 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.
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Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Thu, Feb 05, 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.
That Thursday Thing - Celebrate Chocolate!
Thu, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
That Thursday Thing is exclusively for teens. Join teen librarian Stacey for crafts, games, or just hangout time.
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Fri, Feb 06, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Feb 06, 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
Fri, Feb 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.
Therapy Dogs for Adults
Fri, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - 2nd Floor Lobby
Come pet a therapy dog to relax and recharge before the weekend!
That Friday Thing - Celebrate Chocolate!
Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
That Thursday Thing is exclusively for teens. Join teen librarian Stacey for crafts, games, or just hangout time.
Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Looking for a way to get your child excited about reading? Take them to the library on Sat, Feb 7, 2026 for Take Your Child to the Library Day activities.
Another Great Puzzle Race! - Can your team complete a 500-piece puzzle in record time?
Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Were you on the wait list for last summer's puzzle race? We're bringing it back by popular demand!
This event is full
Mobile CDL @ CRC Dancey House - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Feb 09, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Mobile CDL
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!
Youth Creativity Zine
Mon, Feb 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Join Librarian Amelia for a fun afternoon of crafts and exploration! This program is for kids ages 5-18.
Babytime
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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.
The Rookery Chess Clinics
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Join our Volunteer of the Year 2025, Glenn Clapp, and learn how to play chess, or sharpen your skills.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Feb 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Books & Banter Book Club - Meets 2nd Wednesdays
Wed, Feb 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Books available January 14 from the Checkout Desk.
Toddlertime
Thu, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 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.
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Thu, Feb 12, 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.
Winter Wellness - with Sue Whitmarsh
Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Join us and Sue Whitmarsh for some winter relaxation.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 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, Feb 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.
PWNED Teen Gaming Club
Fri, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Play more games!
Friends Used Book Sale
Sat, Feb 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.
Be Ingenious Workshop
Sat, Feb 14, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Adults, Teens, Families | Ingenuity Engine | Registration Required
Library Closed
Mon, Feb 16, All day
Chelsea District Library
The library closes on board-approved days for holidays, staff training, and system maintenance. Our digital services like Hoopla, Libby, and Kanopy are available 365 days of the year!
Babytime
Tue, Feb 17, 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, Feb 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.
Mangafternoon - Celebrate Seollal!
Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
2026 is the Year of the Horse!
The Rookery Chess Clinics
Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Join our Volunteer of the Year 2025, Glenn Clapp, and learn how to play chess, or sharpen your skills.
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