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A Sew Helpful Place

Sewing Help in the IE!
2026-03-09 18:00:00 2026-03-09 19:30:00 America/New_York A Sew Helpful Place Need a hand with a tricky sewing project? Want to learn a bit about mending clothes? Want to start a project but don't know how? Join us for help from our volunteer sewist! Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine

Monday, March 09
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-09 18:00:00 2026-03-09 19:30:00 America/New_York A Sew Helpful Place Need a hand with a tricky sewing project? Want to learn a bit about mending clothes? Want to start a project but don't know how? Join us for help from our volunteer sewist! Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine

Chelsea District Library

Ingenuity Engine

Need a hand with a tricky sewing project? Want to learn a bit about mending clothes? Want to start a project but don't know how? Join us for help from our volunteer sewist!

No registration required, and all skill levels are welcome. We have sewing machines available. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts and DIY |

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Chelsea District Library
Phone: 734-475-8732
Hours
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Mon, Mar 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Mar 08 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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LEGO® Club
Mon, Mar 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Calling all LEGO® aficionados ages 5-11!
Sit & Stitch - Non Library Program
Mon, Mar 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Monthly Sit & Stitch group; first Monday of every month.
Babytime
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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.
Tween Book Club - Kakapo Rescue by Sy Montgomery
Tue, Mar 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
This book club for kids ages 9-12 meets every other month for a book discussion and activities.
Registration is now closed
The Rookery Chess Clinics
Tue, Mar 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.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 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, Mar 04, 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).
Foundation Building Church - Life principles
Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Biweekly session on various topics from the Foundation Building Church. For additional information contact Eric Beda at foundationbuilding.church@gmail.com.
Toddlertime
Thu, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Mar 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.
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Fri, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 06, 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.
PWNED Teen Gaming Club - You're the King of second bananas!
Fri, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Play more games!
A Sew Helpful Place - Sewing Help in the IE!
Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Need a hand with a tricky sewing project? Want to learn a bit about mending clothes? Want to start a project but don't know how? Join us for help from our volunteer sewist!
Babytime
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.
Friends Meeting
Tue, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Monthly meeting of the Friends of CDL.
An Evening with the Authors - Authors in Chelsea
Tue, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Washington Street Education Center - Auditorium
We are thrilled to host authors Ashley Wolff, Sy Montgomery, and Natalie Lloyd! Authors will give presentations and answer audience questions, followed by a book signing. Registration not required.
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Mar 11, 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.
Books & Banter Book Club - Meets 2nd Wednesdays
Wed, Mar 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
CDL's fun daytime book discussion group!
Toddlertime
Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.
A Disease, Not a Disgrace - A Caregiver's Dementia Journey
Thu, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Please join us as a caregiver describes their experience.
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, Mar 12, 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, Mar 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.
Yoga Storytime
Fri, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 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.
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
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.
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
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.
Adult Cardio Glow Drumming
Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New venue Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Have fun while getting fit!
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Mar 18, 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.
Rescheduled
Adult Cardio Glow Drumming
Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, March 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library
Have fun while getting fit!
Foundation Building Church - Life principles
Wed, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Biweekly session on various topics from the Foundation Building Church. For additional information contact Eric Beda at foundationbuilding.church@gmail.com.
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
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.
Evenings in the Engine
Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 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!
CDL Board Meeting
Thu, Mar 19, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Monthly Library Board Meeting
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.
Preschool Storytime
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!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, Mar 20, 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.
R.E.A.D to Library Dogs - Read with Grace
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.
R.E.A.D to Library Dogs - Read with Nugget
Fri, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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.
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.
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
Get the most out of your library! CDL staff will be at Chelsea Senior Center for library card sign-ups and information about the myriad of resources available to the community.
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Mar 25, 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Cancelled
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.
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.
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