Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: The Rookery Chess Clinics

The Rookery Chess Clinics

Check and mate!
2026-12-01 16:00:00 2026-12-01 17:00:00 America/New_York The Rookery Chess Clinics What's a chess player's favorite band? Queen! Chelsea District Library - Kidspot

Tuesday, December 01
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar

What's a chess player's favorite band? Queen!

Learn how to play chess form our 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Glenn, or brush up your skills by playing against any of our regulars in randomly-chosen matches!

Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Presentations |

TAGS: | the rookery | chess |

Chelsea District Library
Phone: 734-475-8732
Hours
Skip Open Hours widget
Mon, Oct 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next
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

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Mobile CDL @ Silver Maples - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Nov 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Silver Maples
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our weekly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
Ingenuity Engine Walk-In Hours
Mon, Nov 02, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Stop by the IE, CDL's makerspace, for a tour, advice on a project, and to ask all your maker-related questions! Learn about the laser cutter, 3D printer, heat press, CNC Router, and more!
Mobee @ Dancey House - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Nov 02, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Dancey House
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our weekly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
LEGO® Club
Mon, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Calling all LEGO® aficionados ages 5-11!
Library Closed
Tue, Nov 03, 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!
Cancelled
The Rookery Chess Clinics
Tue, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library
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, Nov 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.
Ingenuity Engine Walk-In Hours
Wed, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Stop by the IE, CDL's makerspace, for a tour, advice on a project, and to ask all your maker-related questions! Learn about the laser cutter, 3D printer, heat press, CNC Router, and more!
Be Ingenious Workshop - Create a Thanksgiving Gratitude Box
Wed, Nov 04, 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.
Reading Glasses
Wed, Nov 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).
Toddlertime
Thu, Nov 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, Nov 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.
That Thursday Thing - World Kindness Day
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Tech Help By Request - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Fri, Nov 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, Nov 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, Nov 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.
Be Ingenious Workshop - Create a Thanksgiving Gratitude Box
Sat, Nov 07, 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.
Chelsea Community Foundation Grant Informational Session
Mon, Nov 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
This grant information session will cover focus areas of the Chelsea Community Foundation and the 2027 grantmaking round timeline and application guidelines. Contact Joe Newman at jnewman@cfsem.org.
Mobile CDL @ Silver Maples - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Nov 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Silver Maples
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our weekly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
Ingenuity Engine Walk-In Hours
Mon, Nov 09, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Stop by the IE, CDL's makerspace, for a tour, advice on a project, and to ask all your maker-related questions! Learn about the laser cutter, 3D printer, heat press, CNC Router, and more!
Mobee @ Dancey House - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Nov 09, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Dancey House
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our weekly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
A Sew Helpful Place - Sewing Help in the IE!
Mon, Nov 09, 6:30pm - 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 expert!
Babytime
Tue, Nov 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.
Ingenuity Engine Walk-In Hours
Tue, Nov 10, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Stop by the IE, CDL's makerspace, for a tour, advice on a project, and to ask all your maker-related questions! Learn about the laser cutter, 3D printer, heat press, CNC Router, and more!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Nov 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, Nov 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, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Monthly meeting of the Friends of CDL.
Tea Brewing Techniques - with S.TEA.P. Teas
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn the art of brewing the best cup of tea.
Meeting Group - Training Session
Wed, Nov 11, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
For additional information contact Jes at Jjett@starbucks.com.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Nov 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, Nov 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
CDL's fun daytime book discussion group!
Creatures in the Community - with Creature Conservancy
Wed, Nov 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Kids ages 6-11 will love meeting and learning all about unique animals!
Ingenuity Engine Walk-In Hours
Wed, Nov 11, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Stop by the IE, CDL's makerspace, for a tour, advice on a project, and to ask all your maker-related questions! Learn about the laser cutter, 3D printer, heat press, CNC Router, and more!
Toddlertime
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 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.
K-2 Books & Fun - Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
A special book club just for new readers, ages 5 to 8! Sign up, pick up the book and read it ahead, then join in the fun! We will play games, read from the book, and more!
Tech Help By Request - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Fri, Nov 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.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Nov 13, 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, Nov 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, Nov 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.
Purple Rose Theatre Play Reading - PERIL IN THE ALPS by Steven Dietz
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library
Join CDL for a play reading and share your feedback!
Mobile CDL @ Silver Maples - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Nov 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Silver Maples
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our weekly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
Ingenuity Engine Walk-In Hours
Mon, Nov 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Stop by the IE, CDL's makerspace, for a tour, advice on a project, and to ask all your maker-related questions! Learn about the laser cutter, 3D printer, heat press, CNC Router, and more!
Mobee @ Dancey House - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Nov 16, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Dancey House
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our weekly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
Babytime
Tue, Nov 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.
Ingenuity Engine Walk-In Hours
Tue, Nov 17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Stop by the IE, CDL's makerspace, for a tour, advice on a project, and to ask all your maker-related questions! Learn about the laser cutter, 3D printer, heat press, CNC Router, and more!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Nov 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.
Tween Book Club - Holes by Louis Sachar
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
CDL Board Meeting
Tue, Nov 17, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Monthly Library Board Meeting
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Ingenuity Engine Walk-In Hours
Wed, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Stop by the IE, CDL's makerspace, for a tour, advice on a project, and to ask all your maker-related questions! Learn about the laser cutter, 3D printer, heat press, CNC Router, and more!
Toddlertime
Thu, Nov 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, Nov 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.
That Thursday Thing - Oreo Taste Test!
Thu, Nov 19, 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.
Tech Help By Request - Get help with basic computing and technology needs
Fri, Nov 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, Nov 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, Nov 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.
Read to the Library Dog
Fri, Nov 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.
Carmen Bugan's memoir-writing workshops - Learn from an internationally-acclaimed author
Fri, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Chelsea State Bank - Meeting Room
On the heels of Carmen Bugan's Midwest Literary Walk appearance, CDL is excited to welcome her back, this time as a memoir-writing instructor.
Get Your Game On! - Teen After-Hours Party
Fri, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Video games, board games, and the WINNER of the 2026 Leaderboard!
This event is full
Mobile CDL @ Silver Maples - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Nov 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Silver Maples
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our weekly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
Ingenuity Engine Walk-In Hours
Mon, Nov 23, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Stop by the IE, CDL's makerspace, for a tour, advice on a project, and to ask all your maker-related questions! Learn about the laser cutter, 3D printer, heat press, CNC Router, and more!
Mobee @ Dancey House - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Nov 23, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Dancey House
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our weekly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
Babytime
Tue, Nov 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.
Ingenuity Engine Walk-In Hours
Tue, Nov 24, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Stop by the IE, CDL's makerspace, for a tour, advice on a project, and to ask all your maker-related questions! Learn about the laser cutter, 3D printer, heat press, CNC Router, and more!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Nov 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, Nov 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.
Pizza and Paperbacks - My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, & Jodi Meadows
Tue, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Join us every month for delicious pizza and discussion about a teen book for ages 13-17.
Library Connections Day - The library at your fingertips!
Wed, Nov 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, info, and book checkouts!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Nov 25, 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.
Library Closes at 5pm
Wed, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library
The Library will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
Library Closed
Thu, Nov 26, 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
Fri, Nov 27, 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, Nov 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Silver Maples
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our weekly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
Ingenuity Engine Walk-In Hours
Mon, Nov 30, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Stop by the IE, CDL's makerspace, for a tour, advice on a project, and to ask all your maker-related questions! Learn about the laser cutter, 3D printer, heat press, CNC Router, and more!
Mobee @ Dancey House - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Nov 30, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Dancey House
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our weekly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
Helping Hands Teen Supply Drive
Tue, Dec 01, All day
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Help homeless teens in the area!
Babytime
Tue, Dec 01, 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.
The Rookery Chess Clinics - Check and mate!
Tue, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
What's a chess player's favorite band? Queen!
Author Visit with Bonnie Jo Campbell - The Spirits
Tue, Dec 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea First Congregational Church - Sanctuary
Hear from National Book Award finalist Bonnie Jo Campbell! Her latest novel, The Spirits, is a spooky retelling of Dickens’ The Christmas Carol. Registration required at serendipity-books.com
See all events