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Registration opens:
August 14th, 2026

Movie Murder Mystery Party

Find clues in CDL's Backstage Hollywood exhibit
2026-09-11 18:00:00 2026-09-11 19:30:00 America/New_York Movie Murder Mystery Party All attendees are assigned roles in this interactive murder mystery! Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby

Friday, September 11
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Chelsea District Library

Library Lobby

All attendees are assigned roles in this interactive murder mystery!

Cast and crew members come to celebrate the completion of their movie in high-glam Hollywood style. But suddenly during the party, someone literally drops dead. Figure out who the murderer is and why they committed murder before time runs out!

As a registered participant, you will receive emailed instructions concerning your role in this murderous evening. 

Two movie murder mysteries are planned this fall--please only register for one. Or you may be the next victim...

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Other |

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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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Fri, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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All attendees are assigned roles in this interactive murder mystery!
Registration opens Friday, August 14 2026 at 9:30am
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