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Thrilling Thursdays

Worms, Slugs, and Mud!
2026-06-11 10:30:00 2026-06-11 11:15:00 America/New_York Thrilling Thursdays Super special storytimes, guests, and activities just right for little ones ages 2-6! Chelsea District Library - Reading Garden

Thursday, June 11
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2026-06-11 10:30:00 2026-06-11 11:15:00 America/New_York Thrilling Thursdays Super special storytimes, guests, and activities just right for little ones ages 2-6! Chelsea District Library - Reading Garden

Chelsea District Library

Reading Garden

Super special storytimes, guests, and activities just right for little ones ages 2-6!

Thrilling Thursdays will be outside this summer (unless otherwise noted). Enjoy tons of fun each week in the Reading Garden with storytime and special guests and activities all summer long!

Jun. 11 | Worms, Slugs & Mud! | Meet worms and slugs and dig into the messy mud they love with Zach from the Eddy Discovery Center! Dress for a mess today.

Jun. 18 | Yoga Storytime | McKune Room | Enjoy some cheery summer yoga with Miss Chris!

Jun. 25 | Ballet Storytime | McKune Room | Our friends from Ballet Chelsea will be here to share stories and super fun dance moves!

Jul. 2 | Dinosaur Storytime | Unearth a story at this storytime filled with dino-delightful books, rhymes, songs, and a craft. RAWR!

Jul. 9 | Prehistoric Sensory Dig | Crack open ice, dig through dried beans, and scoop out shaving cream and other fun textures to free the dinos and prehistoric creatures. Dress for a mess today!

Jul. 16 | Dinosaur Romp | Stomp and romp like a dinosaur at this musical dance party, led by Kat Steih Music Studio.

Aug. 13 | Yoga Storytime | McKune Room | Another chance for yoga! Stretch, move, wiggle, and relax with Miss Chris.

AGE GROUP: | Babies to Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes |

TAGS: | Summer Reading Program | storytime | SRP | early literacy | early childhood |

Chelsea District Library
Phone: 734-475-8732
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Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 16 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, May 17 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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Babytime
Tue, May 12, 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, May 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.
Mobile CDL @ The Pines - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Tue, May 12, 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!
Tween Book Club - Faker by Gordon Korman
Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Monthly meeting of the Friends of CDL.
Family D&D - with Dungeon Master Mark!
Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
An intro to 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons!
Registration is now closed
Be Ingenious Workshops - Wooden Cover Notebook
Tue, May 12, 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
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
CDL's fun daytime book discussion group!
Envisioning a Dementia-Friendly Community
Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Community Support for Dementia
Toddlertime
Thu, May 14, 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 14, 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.
Teen D&D
Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn how to play D&D 5e!
Registration is now closed
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Fri, May 15, 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, May 15, 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, May 15, 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 Clarisse
Fri, May 15, 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 Barnaby
Fri, May 15, 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.
Mobee @ Saturday Soccer - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Sat, May 16, 9:00am - 11:00am
Pierce Lake Soccer Fields
Come see us to sign up for (or renew) library cards, borrow books, and more!
Purple Rose Theatre Play Reading - THERE'S NO BAD RAVIOLI by Paul Stroili
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library
Join CDL for a play reading and share your feedback.
Be Ingenious Workshops - Wooden Cover Notebook
Sat, May 16, 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.
Mobile CDL @ Silver Maples - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, May 18, 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, May 18, 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!
Board Meeting/Retreat
Tue, May 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
May Board Meeting, followed by the annual Board Retreat.
Babytime
Tue, May 19, 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.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, May 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.
Mobile CDL @ The Pines - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 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.
Tea Tasting - with S.TEA.P. Teas
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn about tea varieties and blends for the season with owner Samantha Musil.
This event is full
Cancelled
CDL Board Meeting
Tue, May 19, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library
Monthly Library Board Meeting
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, May 20, 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.
Sun Times News Student Showcase - See Chelsea 6th grade student ad artwork
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Come celebrate sixth grade artists at an open house showcasing ad artwork created by Chelsea School District students!
Toddlertime
Thu, May 21, 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 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.
Evenings in the Engine
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library
For anyone who works a 9–5 job or is just busy during the day, join us for Evenings in the Engine!
That Thursday Thing - World Goth Day: Geode Skulls
Thu, May 21, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 22, 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, May 22, 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, May 22, 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.
That Friday Thing - World Goth Day: Geode Skulls
Fri, May 22, 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.
Teen After Hours: Get Your Game On! - BOARD GAMES ONLY!
Fri, May 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area,McKune Room
Are you bored at home?
Library Closed
Sun, May 24, 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!
Library Closed
Mon, May 25, 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!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, May 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.
Mobile CDL @ The Pines - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Tue, May 26, 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!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, May 27, 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.
Foundation Building Church - Life principles
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Weekly session on various topics from the Foundation Building Church. For additional information contact Eric Beda at foundationbuilding.church@gmail.com.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, May 28, 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.
TSG Orientation
Thu, May 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The YSG has a new name!
Drop-in Tech Help - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Fri, May 29, 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, May 29, 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.
TSG Orientation
Mon, Jun 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The YSG has a new name!
Sit & Stitch - Non Library Program
Mon, Jun 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library
Monthly Sit & Stitch group; first Monday of every month.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Jun 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.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
Be Ingenious Workshop
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Try your hand at a simple crafting project in the Engine! Please note, this workshop is offered twice a month. The projects are the same for both workshops, please only register for one a month.
Registration opens Friday, May 22 2026 at 10:30am
Foundation Building Church - Life principles
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Weekly session on various topics from the Foundation Building Church. For additional information contact Eric Beda at foundationbuilding.church@gmail.com.
Reading Glasses
Wed, Jun 03, 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).
Registration opens Friday, May 22 2026 at 9:30am
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, Jun 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.
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Library Lawn
Music & entertainment performances are every Thursday in June and July. Each week brings something new, family-friendly, and free! Sounds & Sights is a non-library program run by CACC.
Summer Reading Kickoff - Unearth A Story
Fri, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area,Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Kidspot,Library Lawn,Library Lobby,McKune Room
School is out and Summer Reading is in! Celebrate on the Librayr Lawn at our annual kickoff with crafts, activities, and delicious ice cream. This year's theme is Unearth A Story!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, 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.
Be Ingenious Workshop
Sat, Jun 06, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Try your hand at a simple crafting project in the Engine! Please note, this workshop is offered twice a month. The projects are the same for both workshops, please only register for one a month.
Registration opens Friday, May 22 2026 at 10:30am
Summer LEGO® Club
Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Kids ages 3-11 can play and build with our giant collection of bricks!
A Sew Helpful Place - Sewing Help in the IE!
Mon, Jun 08, 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, Jun 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, Jun 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.
Friends Meeting
Tue, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Monthly meeting of the Friends of CDL.
Oddities and Rarities - with Michigan Back Roads
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Join us and Ron Rademacher to uncover all sorts of strange places in Michigan.
Registration opens Friday, May 22 2026 at 10:30am
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Jun 10, 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.
Wild Wednesdays - Leslie Science Center: Living Fossils
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn about evolutionary traits with the Leslie Science Center! Best for kids ages 6-11
Books & Banter Book Club - Meets 2nd Wednesdays
Wed, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
CDL's fun daytime book discussion group!
Wild Wednesdays - Leslie Science Center: Living Fossils
Wed, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn about evolutionary traits with the Leslie Science Center! Best for kids ages 6-11
Foundation Building Church - Life principles
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Weekly session on various topics from the Foundation Building Church. For additional information contact Eric Beda at foundationbuilding.church@gmail.com.
Thrilling Thursdays - Worms, Slugs, and Mud!
Thu, Jun 11, 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 VII: Re-DUCK-Oration
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Quack quack quack, Mr. Ducksworth!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, Jun 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.
Friends Used Purse & Jewelry Sale - Fundraising sale by the Friends of CDL
Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Reading Garden
Find the perfect new-to-you accessories and support the Friends of CDL!
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Library Lawn
Music & entertainment performances are every Thursday in June and July. Each week brings something new, family-friendly, and free! Sounds & Sights is a non-library program run by CACC.
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