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Song to Table

Celebrating Alan Lomax's 1938 Michigan trip

2021-12-02 00:00:00 2021-12-02 23:59:00 America/New_York Song to Table CDL thanks Paul Burch, Fats Kaplin, and Catie Baumer Schwalb for sharing their insights into Michigan's music and culinary history. Enjoy these recordings of their presentations through December 14! Chelsea District Library -

Thursday, December 02
All day

Add to Calendar 2021-12-02 00:00:00 2021-12-02 23:59:00 America/New_York Song to Table CDL thanks Paul Burch, Fats Kaplin, and Catie Baumer Schwalb for sharing their insights into Michigan's music and culinary history. Enjoy these recordings of their presentations through December 14! Chelsea District Library -

CDL thanks Paul Burch, Fats Kaplin, and Catie Baumer Schwalb for sharing their insights into Michigan's music and culinary history. Enjoy these recordings of their presentations through December 14!

http://chelseadistrictlibrary.org/songtotable/

Song to Table celebrates Alan Lomax and the Library of Congress’s historic recording trips to Michigan during the Great Depression. Join Catfish & Onion,  an education initiative that investigates and celebrates American culinary and musical culture, to explore the close links between the area’s food and music traditions and how they live on in Michigan today.

In the late 1930s, the Library of Congress initiated the Archive of American Folk-Song to capture the sound and stories of America’s diverse population. Led by Alan Lomax, the Archive first documented the populations of Michigan and Wisconsin and recorded hundreds of songs by German, Finnish, French, Polish, Servian, Swedish, and Slovenian immigrants as well as African Americans who had moved north during the Great Migration. Using a mix of archival material, live performances, and cooking demonstrations, Song to Table looks at how Michigan’s food and music traditions have informed one another over generations. Share a picture of your delightful dish and tag it with #STTcooking and #CDLrecipe to Instagram.

Chelsea District Library

Phone: 734-475-8732

Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Easter Sunday
Mon, Mar 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Easter Sunday)

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, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Season opener! Share community garden plots in the city of Chelsea. For additional information contact Candace Pappas at 734-277-3245.

Sun, Mar 31, All day
Chelsea District Library
Library is Closed

Mon, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Calling all LEGO® aficionados ages 5-11!

Tue, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Work with nationally-ranked chess player Chase for tips and tricks.

Tue, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea Alehouse
Reading Glasses meets the first Tuesday of each month. Join us for good books and good brews! (CDL does not provide beverages).

Tue, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Sylvan Township Hall - Parking Lot
Mobee will be at Sylvan Township Hall every First Tuesday of the month!

Wed, Apr 03, 7:25am - 8:00am
Chelsea District Library - Reading Garden
Join us for Chelsea’s Walk to School Wednesday program! Walk to School Wednesdays is led by Chelsea District Library, Silver Solutions of Chelsea, and 5 Healthy Towns Foundation.

Rescheduled
Wed, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
New date Wednesday, April 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pines at Brio Living United Methodist Retirement Center
Mobeee is coming to The Pines!

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pines
Mobeee is coming to The Pines!

Wed, Apr 03, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Help those in need by giving the gift of blood!

Wed, Apr 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Chelsea Hospital - Main Entrance Parking Lot
Mobee is pleased to add the Chelsea Hospital to our spring schedule.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
This special storytime is for kids ages 2-6 and takes the place of our regular Storytime and Toddlertime programs this week.

Thu, Apr 04, 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.

Fri, Apr 05, All day
Chelsea District Library
Although not quite a total solar eclipse for us, on April 8, Chelsea will experience it at 98.2%!

Fri, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lakehouse Bakery
Join us at the Lakehouse Bakery for tasty treats and good books, as well as a storytime!

Fri, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lakehouse Bakery
Join us at the Lakehouse Bakery for tasty treats and good books, as well as a storytime!

Fri, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Play more games!

Mon, Apr 08, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Dancey House at Brio Living/United Methodist Retirement
Mobee is coming to Dancey House!

Mon, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Explore different types of art media with Librarian Amelia! This program is targeted towards kids ages 5-18.

Mon, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church - Parking Lot
Mobee is excited to add a stop at St. Barnabas this spring!

Mon, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lima Township Hall
Mobee is coming to Lima Township!

Tue, Apr 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.

Tue, Apr 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Chelsea District Library
Friends' Staff Appreciation Luncheon.

Tue, Apr 09, 2:55pm - 4:25pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Work with nationally-ranked chess player Chase for tips and tricks.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Join us the second Tuesday of the month to learn about an item in the Engine and complete a related activity.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
For National Poetry Month, Laszlo Slomovits of the popular local duo Gemini, and widely published poet Jennifer Burd, present a program of a wide range of classic poems that Laszlo has set to music.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lyndon Township Hall
Join Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, at Lyndon Township Hall.

Wed, Apr 10, 7:25am - 8:00am
Chelsea District Library - Reading Garden
Join us for Chelsea’s Walk to School Wednesday program! Walk to School Wednesdays is led by Chelsea District Library, Silver Solutions of Chelsea, and 5 Healthy Towns Foundation.

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

Wed, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
CDL is bringing back our daytime book club!

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

Thu, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Slyvan Crossing
Mobee is coming to Sylvan Crossing!

Thu, Apr 11, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Sharon Ann Apartments
Mobee is coming to Sharon Ann Apartments!

Thu, Apr 11, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Robin Hills Farm - The Nest
Mobee will be at Robin Hills Farm every second Thursday of the month!

Sat, Apr 13, 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.

Sun, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
In McKune. Writers group.

Canceled
Sun, Apr 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library
In McKune Room. We will be discussion the unpublished "Hoax of Odium" manuscript and offering feedback to the Author.

Sun, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ann Arbor District Library - Lobbytorium
Join us and fellow readers at the Ann Arbor District Library for a talk from the director of the Whitney Plantation.

Mon, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Zoom
This parenting series will focus on a different topic and age group each quarter, with a goal to foster impactful connections with your child!

Tue, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Michigan Library Association is promoting our right to read with a state wide Read-In at the Capital! If you can't head over to Lansing, consider joining us at CDL instead!

Tue, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Work with nationally-ranked chess player Chase for tips and tricks.

Tue, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Dexter Township Hall - Parking Lot
Mobee will stop at the Dexter Twonship Hall

Tue, Apr 16, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
New Harvest Church
Mobee is coming to a stop near you! 

Tue, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Join us for a few meditation sessions with True Nature's Sue Whitmarsh.

Wed, Apr 17, 7:25am - 8:00am
Chelsea District Library - Reading Garden
Join us for Chelsea’s Walk to School Wednesday program! Walk to School Wednesdays is led by Chelsea District Library, Silver Solutions of Chelsea, and 5 Healthy Towns Foundation.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Return of Dungeon Master Mark! For kids ages 5-12 with a parent.

Wed, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Serendipity Books
Meets at Seredipity Books--108 E. Middle St.

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

Thu, Apr 18, 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.

Thu, Apr 18, 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Official Library Board Meeting

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
That Thursday Thing is exclusively for teens. Join teen librarian Stacey for crafts, games, or just hangout time.

Sat, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Various Downtown Chelsea locations
Meet authors Roz Chast (I Must Be Dreaming) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (Independence) and Wade Rouse/Viola Shipman (Magic Season/Famous in a Small Town). Talks and signings held at mulitple locations.

Mon, Apr 22, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Silver Meadows
Mobee is coming to Silver Maples, and Silver Meadows! 

Mon, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Silver Maples
Mobee is coming to Silver Maples, and Silver Meadows! 

Mon, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Kids ages 6-11 will learn about plastics pollution through science experiments and activities.

Mon, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
North Lake United Methodist Church - Parking Lot
Mobee will be at the North Lake United Methodist Church every Fourth Monday!

Mon, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Michigan’s climate is changing. Learn more from Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services on how to prepare yourself and others.

Tue, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Work with nationally-ranked chess player Chase for tips and tricks.

Tue, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Join us for a few meditation sessions with True Nature's Sue Whitmarsh.

Wed, Apr 24, 7:25am - 8:00am
Chelsea District Library - Reading Garden
Join us for Chelsea’s Walk to School Wednesday program! Walk to School Wednesdays is led by Chelsea District Library, Silver Solutions of Chelsea, and 5 Healthy Towns Foundation.

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!

Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Return of Dungeon Master Mark! For kids ages 5-12 with a parent.

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Sat, Apr 27, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Looking locally!

Sat, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Join us the fourth Saturday of the month to learn about some of the many exciting pieces of equipment and their uses.