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Kids Writing Workshop
2026-04-08 15:30:00 2026-04-08 16:45:00 America/New_York Kids Writing Workshop Kids ages 8-12 will hone their creative writing skills at this popular workshop. Chelsea District Library - McKune Room

Wednesday, April 08
3:30pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-08 15:30:00 2026-04-08 16:45:00 America/New_York Kids Writing Workshop Kids ages 8-12 will hone their creative writing skills at this popular workshop. Chelsea District Library - McKune Room

Kids ages 8-12 will hone their creative writing skills at this popular workshop.

Join author and local parent Michelle Webster-Hein for another round of the Kids Writing Workshop! Participants will explore the concept of "what if" and stretch their imaginations into new and exciting possibilities. This workshop will help budding writers find stories anywhere and learn how to get the words onto the page. Each participant will choose 1-2 pieces to add to a Writing Zine, to be published at the conclusion of the workshop.

AGE GROUP: | Youth |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Presentations |

TAGS: | writing workshop | stories | poetry | National Poetry Month |

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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Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
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Wed, Mar 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
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Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
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Thu, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
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Fri, Mar 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room D
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Yoga Storytime
Fri, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
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Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
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Friends Used Book Sale
Sat, Mar 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 Workshops - "Paint By Number" Kit
Sat, Mar 14, 11:30am - 1:00pm
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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.
We the People Indivisible Chelsea - General Membership Meeting
Sat, Mar 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
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Mobile CDL @ Silver Maples - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Mon, Mar 16, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
CRC 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!
Babytime
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
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Tue, Mar 17, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
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Adult Cardio Glow Drumming
Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New venue Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Have fun while getting fit!
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Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
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Toddlertime
Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
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Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
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CDL Board Meeting
Thu, Mar 19, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Monthly Library Board Meeting
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Fri, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
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R.E.A.D to Library Dogs - Read with Nugget
Fri, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
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Fri, Mar 20, 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 register for a 15-minute time slot in advance by calling 734-475-8732, ext. 209.
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Babytime
Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 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.
Mobile CDL @ The Pines - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Tue, Mar 24, 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!
The Rookery Chess Clinics
Tue, Mar 24, 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.
Library Connections Day - The library at your fingertips!
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Chelsea Senior Center
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Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library
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Teen Money Mojo - with your award-winning Chelsea State Bank!
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Teens can learn about managing money and ask questions from bank employees during this fun event!
Toddlertime
Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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.
Chelsea Community Garden - Annual Meeting
Thu, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
For additional information please contact Karen Chalmer at pklchalmer@earthlink.net.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 @ Silver Maples - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Mar 30, 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!
Mobile CDL @ CRC Dancey House - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Mar 30, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
CRC 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!
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Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Mar 31, 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.
Mobile CDL @ The Pines - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Tue, Mar 31, 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!
The Rookery Chess Clinics
Tue, Mar 31, 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.
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Cuppa Conversations - Enjoy tea, biscuits, and conversation with Director Coryell
Thu, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Share ideas and learn more about how ideas come to life at the library!
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, Apr 02, 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.
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Fri, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Sun, Apr 05, 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!
Mobile CDL @ Silver Maples - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Apr 06, 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!
Mobile CDL @ CRC Dancey House - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Apr 06, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
CRC 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!
LEGO® Club
Mon, Apr 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Calling all LEGO® aficionados ages 5-11!
Sit & Stitch - Non Library Program
Mon, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Monthly Sit & Stitch group; first Monday of every month.
Babytime
Tue, Apr 07, 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 07, 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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Tue, Apr 07, 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!
The Rookery Chess Clinics
Tue, Apr 07, 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.
Be Ingenious Workshops - WildFlower Seed Bombs
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library
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.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
CDL's fun daytime book discussion group!
Kids Writing Workshop
Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Kids ages 8-12 will hone their creative writing skills at this popular workshop.
Reading Glasses
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Valiant Bar and Grill
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