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Hometown Book Club

The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford
2023-04-19 19:00:00 2023-04-19 19:55:00 America/New_York Hometown Book Club NEW LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT. Due to popularity, we will now meet AT THE LIBRARY in the McKune Room! Chelsea District Library - McKune Room

Wednesday, April 19
7:00pm - 7:55pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-19 19:00:00 2023-04-19 19:55:00 America/New_York Hometown Book Club NEW LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT. Due to popularity, we will now meet AT THE LIBRARY in the McKune Room! Chelsea District Library - McKune Room

NEW LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT. Due to popularity, we will now meet AT THE LIBRARY in the McKune Room!

Serendipity Books & CDL team up for a quarterly book club! This spring we are discussing The Many Daughters of Afong Moy from our Midwest Literary Walk author, Jamie Ford! Make sure to join us as well on Saturday, April 22  for The Midwest Literary Walk where Jamie Ford will be speaking at 4pm at Chelsea United Methodist Church! Check out the MLW website for more event information, including our other two authors, Poet Tyehimba Jess and Singer/Writer Kristin Hersch! https://midwestliterarywalk.org/

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Bookclubs & Author Talks |

TAGS: | Serendipity Books | hometown | book club |

Chelsea District Library
Phone: 734-475-8732
Hours
Mon, Dec 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
(Christmas Eve and Christmas)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Eve and Christmas)
Thu, Dec 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Cozy Classics - The Family Stone
Sun, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Stop by the library most Sundays in December & the first Sunday in January for popcorn with cocoa, coffee, or tea and a classic winter movie. This week, see the '05 holiday favorite The Family Stone.
Closed for New Year's Eve
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Chelsea District Library
The Library is Closed
Closed for New Year's Day
Wed, Jan 01, All day
Chelsea District Library
The Library is Closed
That Thursday Thing - Paper Flowers & Succulents
Thu, Jan 02, 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.
PWNED Teen Gaming Club - But our princess is in another castle!
Fri, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Play more games!
Cozy Classics - Meet Me in St. Louis
Sun, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Stop by most Sundays in December & the first Sunday in January for popcorn, cocoa, coffee, tea and a classic winter movie. Our final film is Meet Me in St. Louis.
LEGO® Club
Mon, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Calling all LEGO® aficionados ages 5-11!
Babytime
Tue, Jan 07, 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.
Mobile CDL @ The Pines - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Tue, Jan 07, 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!
Chess Clinics with Chase
Tue, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!
Reading Glasses
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Valiant Bar and Grill
Reading Glasses meets the first Tuesday of each month. Join us for good books and good brews! (CDL does not provide beverages).
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!
Books & Banter - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Wed, Jan 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Books & Banter dives into 18th century Maine in this gripping historical mystery!
Toddlertime
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.
Girl Scouts Interest Meeting (in McKune)
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Meeting for girl scouts. For additional information, contact Samantha Sankey at Samib1993@gmail.com.
Mobile CDL @ Sylvan Crossing - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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!
Maki Mangafternoon
Fri, Jan 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Make some maki!
Friends Fill a Bag Book Sale
Sat, Jan 11, 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 - Zoom only; login emailed week of reading
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Zoom Webinar
Vineland Place a new play by Steven Dietz
Rescheduled
Blood Drive
Mon, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Friday, January 31, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library
The library is hosting a blood drive in the McKune Room at the Chelsea District Library.
Mobile CDL @ Dancey House
Mon, Jan 13, 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!
Babytime
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Chess Clinics with Chase
Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!
Tween Book Club - Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
This book club for kids ages 9-12 meets every other month for a book discussion and activities.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Tue, Jan 14, 4:45pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
The Friends of the Chelsea District Library meet every second Tuesday of the month.
Yoga Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Yoga just right for littles ones ages 2-6!
Teen Money Mojo
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Spend, save, invest? Grades 6-12 will learn all about money management.
Toddlertime
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.
Read to the Library Dog - Read with Barnaby
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
CDL Board Meeting
Thu, Jan 16, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Monthly library board meeting.
That Thursday Thing - Hobbit Holes & Fairy Doors
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
KinderConcert - with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Sing, dance, and learn about orchestral instruments at this concert just right for little ones ages 2-6.
Euchre Sunday
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Come solo or grab some friends for an afternoon of euchre!
Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Chelsea District Library - 1st Floor Youth Area,2nd Floor Lobby,Ingenuity Engine,Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn,Kidspot,Large Study Room,Library Basement,Library Lawn,Library Lobby,McKune Room,Reading Garden,Study Room A,Study Room B,Study Room C,Study Room D,Teenspace,Zoom
The Library will be closed on MLK Jr. Day to allow staff to participate in this day of service. Don't forget that you can still borrow books, audiobooks, and more through the Libby and Hoopla app!
Babytime
Tue, Jan 21, 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.
Chess Clinics with Chase
Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!
Wellness Within Reach: An Intro to Ayurveda - with Sue Whitmarsh
Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn about Ayurveda from Sue Whitmarsh.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!
Toddlertime
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.
Friends of CDL Annual Meeting
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
The Friends of Chelsea District Library host their Annual Meeting. For more information, contact Friends President Dayle Wright at dwright192900mi@comcast.net.
Pathway to Renewal Workshops - Pennants
Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
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.
Pathway to Renewal Workshops - Clay Tiles
Sat, Jan 25, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Join us this winter for a series of art workshops to beautify TimberTown's Pathway to Renewal. Make a clay tile that will become part of a permanent installation in the park.
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