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After School Science Snacks

Cozy Cocoa Science

2021-12-20 16:00:00 2021-12-20 16:45:00 America/New_York After School Science Snacks Attend this virtual program for tasty snacks and science with Miss Elisabeth! Recommended for Ages 6 to 11. Chelsea District Library -

Monday, December 20
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2021-12-20 16:00:00 2021-12-20 16:45:00 America/New_York After School Science Snacks Attend this virtual program for tasty snacks and science with Miss Elisabeth! Recommended for Ages 6 to 11. Chelsea District Library -

Attend this virtual program for tasty snacks and science with Miss Elisabeth! Recommended for Ages 6 to 11.

Nothing feels better after a chilly walk home from school than a cup of hot cocoa and a marshmallow.  Explore and play with that traditional cocoa cup with Miss Elisabeth!


Ingredients you will need for this week include:

  • Water
  • Hot cocoa mix
  • 3 jumbo marshmallows
  • 3 mini marshmallows
  • Three mugs
  • 3 Spoons
  • marker/pen and paper
  • Optional: Black and Orange edible ink marker or tooth picks with black and Orange food coloring

Coming up next month:

Jan. 24 | SNOW!

Feb. 14 | Polar Bear Science

Chelsea District Library

Phone: 734-475-8732

Hours
We're closed Monday February 17 due to President's Day
Mon, Feb 17 Closed
(President's Day)
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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

Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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 Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Thu, Feb 20, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Monthly library board meeting.

Thu, Feb 20, 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.

Fri, Feb 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 Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Fri, Feb 21, 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.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Join us this winter for a series of art workshops to beautify Chelsea! Make a pennant flag that will become part of banners strung in the downtown alleys.

Sun, Feb 23, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Stop by the library to watch Wicked, staring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Popcorn provided. Bring a blanket if you'd like to get cozy! Rated PG, Common Sense Media recommends viewers be 10+

Mon, Feb 24, 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!

Tue, Feb 25, 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.

Tue, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 6:30pm
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 Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Tue, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!

Rescheduled
Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Friday, February 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library
Join us every month for delicious pizza and discussion about a teen book for ages 13-17.

Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Cupid, draw back your bow...

Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!

Wed, Feb 26, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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 Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Wed, Feb 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
This month Books & Banter reads a short story collection by Michigan author RS Deeren ( also author of Dearborn: Stories). Explore Michigan's rural communities in nine stories.

Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Thousands of Mayan sites lay beneath the forest canopy and have yet to be uncovered and examined.

Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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 Tues-Fri. Stop by to find resources and support.

Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
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!

Fri, Feb 28, All day
Chelsea District Library
CDL is closed, but you have 24/7 access to our digital collections. Find ebooks, audiobooks, movies and more with apps like Hoopla, Kanopy & Libby. All you need is a library card!

Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Zoom Webinar
Cornhole! by David MacGregor

Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Kids ages 2-6 can join us for a musical morning!

Mon, Mar 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Calling all LEGO® aficionados ages 5-11!

Tue, Mar 04, 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.

Tue, Mar 04, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
The Pines
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!

Tue, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!

Tue, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
This book club for kids ages 9-12 meets every other month for a book discussion and activities.

Tue, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
A cooking class for any skill level.

Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!

Wed, Mar 05, 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, February 21 2025 at 10:30am

Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Thu, Mar 06, 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
This is meant to recruit volunteers for our non-profit in the community-Chelsea Area Friends for Recreation. For additional information contact Kristina Martin at WESENERK@GMAIL.COM.

Thu, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Do you work during the day, or simply not have time to visit the Ingenuity Engine during normal hours? Starting this spring, the Engine will be open two evenings a week each month.

Fri, Mar 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Play more games!

Sat, Mar 08, 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.

Mon, Mar 10, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
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!

Tue, Mar 11, 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.

Tue, Mar 11, 4:45pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
The Friends of the Chelsea District Library meet every second Tuesday of the month.

Tue, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Washington Street Education Center - Board Room
Meet this year's award-winning visiting authors!

Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area
Representatives from WAVE will be in the booth on the first floor of the library to answer questions and provide information about local public transportation options.

Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!

Wed, Mar 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Books available at the Checkout Desk starting Feb. 13.

Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sylvan Crossing
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!

Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Thu, Mar 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Event will include regional meeting with discussion of the past year and plan going forward. This will include the meeting of all SRSLY towns. Event will include a St. Pat's day theme and discussions.

Fri, Mar 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Enjoy an introduction to Japanese culture and watch an anime favorite!

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Come Learn what's possible in the Ingenuity Engine with our Technology Librarian Matt!

Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
A fun yoga practice for the whole family!

Mon, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 7:15pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
This event will include a regional meeting that will look at the work being done in each of the towns and celebrate the past year. For additional information, contact Kara Nold at knnold11@gmail.com.

Tue, Mar 18, 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.

Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!

Rescheduled
Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, March 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library
Come Learn what's possible in the Ingenuity Engine with our Technology Librarian Matt!

Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Thu, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Teens in grades 6 and up are welcome to find their voice in this writing series.
Registration opens Saturday, March 8 2025 at 9:30am

Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Zoom
Harness the power of this CDL-provided tool!

Thu, Mar 20, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Monthly library board meeting.

Fri, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot,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.

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Make a fused glass tile that will be used to decorate the Timbertown Park Pathway to Renewal! Open to community members who did NOT participate in the clay tile workshop in January or February.
Registration opens Saturday, March 1 2025 at 9:30am

Sat, Mar 22, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Join us for a series of art workshops to beautify Chelsea! Make a pennant flag that will become part of banners strung in the downtown alleys.