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Storyteller Gwendolyn Lewis as Coretta Scott King

2023-01-16 14:00:00 2023-01-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Storyteller Gwendolyn Lewis as Coretta Scott King Celebration Martin Luther King Day with this special event. Learn more about the civil rights movement from the perspective of Coretta Scott King through the powerful storytelling of Gwendolyn Lewis. Chelsea District Library - McKune Room

Monday, January 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-16 14:00:00 2023-01-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Storyteller Gwendolyn Lewis as Coretta Scott King Celebration Martin Luther King Day with this special event. Learn more about the civil rights movement from the perspective of Coretta Scott King through the powerful storytelling of Gwendolyn Lewis. Chelsea District Library - McKune Room

Celebration Martin Luther King Day with this special event. Learn more about the civil rights movement from the perspective of Coretta Scott King through the powerful storytelling of Gwendolyn Lewis.

Coretta Scott King, the widow of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was herself a civil rights leader and activist. We'll celebrate the life of Coretta Scott King with storyteller Gwendolyn Lewis. Ms. Lewis will portray Coretta Scott King as she tells stories from this courageous woman's life.

Gwendolyn Lewis received her B.S. in Library Science from Eastern Michigan University. Later she received her M.S.L.S. and Ed. S. in Administration from Wayne State University. She worked 38 years in the Detroit Public Schools District as a media specialist librarian, administrator and testing coordinator. Among the awards received by Gwendolyn was the Outstanding Administrator and Librarian of the Year Award.

Her true belief in family literacy that family and community involvement influences and reflects the quality of a child's learning inspired her to write the book, Plant A Seed Read!! 101 Activities To Motivate Youth To Read and host a family literacy radio show.

In 2010 she took on the role of storyteller which goes hand and hand with Plant a Seed ... Read!!. Storytelling encourages practical life and research skills. It develops readers and storywriters and a sense of creativity in our youth. The characters she portrays when sharing biographies are Mary MacLeod Bethune; Sojourner Truth; Coretta Scott King and Maya Angelou.

Her community service is an aid to all. It includes being self-appointed Hazelton Block Club Food Collector for Good Fellows; a Y.E.S Foundation volunteer, reading to kindergarten youths; storyteller at the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast in Redford, Michigan 2012-2014; 2012 Woman of the Year for the American Business Woman Association, Star of Detroit Chapter; Membership in the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and Beta Sigma Phi Fellowship ; a member of Oak Park and Professionally Speakers Toastmasters International. a member of Detroit Story League and Past Secretary of Detroit Association of Black Storytellers where she engages adults as well as youth.

Gwendolyn also does her job of representing Michigan. She has received local and national awards in race-walking through the Michigan Senior Olympics. She has been selected as its Ambassador for Wayne County. Gwen has also received 2nd and 3rd places in the Ms. Senior Michigan Pageant, 2011&2012.

Gwendolyn Lewis is married to Joseph B. Lewis, administrator at Wayne County Community College. They have one son. She lives by her favorite motto by Adele Schelle, "If you act like a winner people will treat you like one and give you every opportunity to achieve."

AGE GROUP: | Youth | Families | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Presentations | Storytimes | Music, Arts, & History |

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Chelsea District Library

Phone: 734-475-8732

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Fourth of July
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Fourth of July)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 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

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Chelsea District Library - Library Lawn
Join Yoga on the Lawn, a refreshing outdoor session for all levels. Breathe, stretch, and unwind, as you flow through mindful movements. Bring your mat and enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and serenity!

Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Kids ages 3-11 can play and build with our giant collection of bricks!

Tue, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn how to play D&D 5e!
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jul 08, 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.

Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Learn how to play chess, or get tips on how to be a better player!

Tue, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
New venue Chelsea District Library
Community organization's annual event. For additional information, contact Lori Coryell at lcoryell@chelseadistrictlibrary.org.

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TimberTown
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at Rec It Tuesday to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!

Wed, Jul 09, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.

Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn about classification with the Leslie Science Center. All Ages

Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn about classification with the Leslie Science Center. All Ages

Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Books available at the Checkout Desk beginning June 12.

Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - Reading Garden
Super special storytimes, guests, and activities just right for little ones ages 2-6!

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lawn
And security measures of every kind imaginable: Lasers, sharks, laser sharks...

Thu, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Join us to try your hand at a simple crafting project in the Engine! Use some of the tools and equipment in the room to craft something for your garden or home.
This event is full

Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Library Lawn
Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the 'How to Chalk' themed art stage and much more.

Fri, Jul 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.

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Chelsea District Library - Library Lawn
Join Yoga on the Lawn, a refreshing outdoor session for all levels. Breathe, stretch, and unwind, as you flow through mindful movements. Bring your mat and enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and serenity!

Sat, Jul 12, 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.

Sat, Jul 12, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Join us to try your hand at a simple crafting project in the Engine! Use some of the tools and equipment in the room to craft something for your garden or home.
This event is full

Rescheduled
Sat, Jul 12, 11:30am - 1:00pm
New date Saturday, July 12, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Chelsea District Library
Join us to try your hand at a simple crafting project in the Engine! Use some of the tools and equipment in the room to craft something for your garden or home.

Sat, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 2:15pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
An open community that creates an opportunity to learn and play classical chamber music with people from all different backgrounds and experience. For more info contact: PAULWIGGINS1000@GMAIL.COM.

Rescheduled
Sat, Jul 12, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
New date Saturday, July 12, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Chelsea District Library
Join us to try your hand at a simple crafting project in the Engine! Use some of the tools and equipment in the room to craft something for your garden or home.

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mobile CDL
Follow the clues to discover Mobee's secret locations this summer and win sweet prizes!

Mon, Jul 14, 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, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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.

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn how to play D&D 5e!
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Learn how to play chess, or get tips on how to be a better player!

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TimberTown
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at Rec It Tuesday to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!

Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot,Reading Garden
Learn how DNA Tests can help you with your family history search.

Tue, Jul 15, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Monthly library board meeting.

Wed, Jul 16, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Art and natural science combine in this fun program with the Eddy Discovery Center! For kids ages 6-11

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - Reading Garden
Super special storytimes, guests, and activities just right for little ones ages 2-6!

Thu, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Join KJ Art for a professional face painting class

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Library Lawn
Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the 'How to Chalk' themed art stage and much more.

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

Fri, Jul 18, 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.

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Chelsea District Library - Library Lawn
Join Yoga on the Lawn, a refreshing outdoor session for all levels. Breathe, stretch, and unwind, as you flow through mindful movements. Bring your mat and enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and serenity!

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Robin Hills Farm
Join us at Robin Hills Farms to discuss 52 Ways to Walk

Sun, Jul 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Eastern Market
Detroit Bookfest is dedicated to promoting the joy of reading and the rich culture surrounding it.

Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Lake United Methodist Church
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, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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.

Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn how to play chess, or get tips on how to be a better player!

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Dana Baseball fields
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at Rec It Tuesday to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!

Wed, Jul 23, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn
CDL celebrates the end of the summer reading program with a Cotton Candy Science Show, where kids can discover the delicious science of cotton candy.

Wed, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn
CDL celebrates the end of the summer reading program with a Cotton Candy Science Show, where kids can discover the delicious science of cotton candy.

Thu, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Library Lawn
Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the 'How to Chalk' themed art stage and much more.

Fri, Jul 25, All day
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Library Lawn
KidZone features bounce houses, live entertainment, crafts, games, freebies and so much more!

Fri, Jul 25, 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.

Fri, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area,Kidspot
If you were one of the first 50 teens to complete the Summer Reading Program by reading 20 hours, you get an invitation to this party!

Sat, Jul 26, All day
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Library Lawn
KidZone features bounce houses, live entertainment, crafts, games, freebies and so much more!

Mon, Jul 28, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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.

Tue, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn how to play chess, or get tips on how to be a better player!

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TimberTown
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at Rec It Tuesday to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!

Wed, Jul 30, 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 Tuesdays and Fridays. Stop by to find resources and support.

Thu, Jul 31, 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.

Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Library Lawn
Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the 'How to Chalk' themed art stage and much more.

Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pierce Park - By the Rock
Where you a Youth Services Group volunteer this summer? If so, join us for ice cream and shenanigans at Pierce Park.

Fri, Aug 01, 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.

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Chelsea District Library - Library Lawn
Join Yoga on the Lawn, a refreshing outdoor session for all levels. Breathe, stretch, and unwind, as you flow through mindful movements. Bring your mat and enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and serenity!

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
TBA
The Giacopuzzi's are returning to delight us with their internationally renowned music. We will have a family-friendly concert in the morning, and a traditional concert in the afternoon.

Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
TBA
The Giacopuzzi's are returning to delight us with their internationally renowned music. We will have a family-friendly concert in the morning, and a traditional concert in the afternoon.

Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Kids ages 3-11 can play and build with our giant collection of bricks!