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What We Fed to the Manticore

Writer's Book Discussion
2023-10-17 18:30:00 2023-10-17 19:30:00 America/New_York What We Fed to the Manticore Whether you are an aspiring writer, an established writer looking for tips and techniques, or just in the mood for a great book discussion, join us for this workshop led by CDL's own Jeni McFarland! Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room

Tuesday, October 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-17 18:30:00 2023-10-17 19:30:00 America/New_York What We Fed to the Manticore Whether you are an aspiring writer, an established writer looking for tips and techniques, or just in the mood for a great book discussion, join us for this workshop led by CDL's own Jeni McFarland! Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room

Chelsea District Library

Large Study Room

Whether you are an aspiring writer, an established writer looking for tips and techniques, or just in the mood for a great book discussion, join us for this workshop led by CDL's own Jeni McFarland!

Jeni holds an M.F.A in Fiction and has had her writings recognized by NPR, Kirkus, Publisher's Weekly, Library Journal and more. Jeni will use short story collection What We Fed to the Manticore by Talia Lakshmi Kolluri to highlight excellent writing and storytelling techniques. The first five people to sign up will receive a free copy of What We Fed to the Manticore to keep.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Presentations | Bookclubs & Author Talks |

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Chelsea District Library
Phone: 734-475-8732
Hours
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, May 11 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

Mobile CDL @ Dancey House - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, May 12, 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!
Mobile CDL @ Pierce Lake Tee Ball - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Lake Elementary
Play Ball! The whole family can check out books before and after the game!
Babytime
Tue, May 13, 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.
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Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Tuesday, May 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
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Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Chess Clinics with Chase
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library
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Tween Book Club - Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures
Tue, May 13, 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.
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WAVE Community Days - Learn about Local Public Transportation Options
Wed, May 14, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 14, 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
Wed, May 14, 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.
Books & Banter Book Club - The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan
Wed, May 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Books available at the Checkout Desk on April 10.
Family D&D - with Dungeon Master Mark!
Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn D&D or join our favorite dungeon master for a brand new adventure!
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Mobile CDL @ Sylvan Crossing - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Wed, May 14, 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!
Mindfulness Hikes - with Waterloo Park Interpreter Zach O’Dell
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Waterloo State Recreation Area - Eddy Discovery Center
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Toddlertime
Thu, May 15, 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, May 15, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Study Room C
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Family Read Aloud Book Club - Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
This book club is for families with children ages 6 and up who enjoy reading middle -grade level fiction out loud together.
Registration is now closed
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Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library
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 - Read with Grace and Barnaby
Fri, May 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.
Be Ingenious Workshops - Crafty Corner Projects
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Come Learn what's possible in the Ingenuity Engine with our Technology Librarian Matt!
1000 Flowers Could Bloom Reception - Ceramic Flowers in the Reading Garden
Sat, May 17, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room,Reading Garden
Come see the beautiful ceramic artwork of the residents of St. Louis Center.
Art for the Resistance: Protest Art History Poster Workshop - McKune Room
Sun, May 18, 1:30pm - 4:15pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Art Seminar and Poster making workshop. For additional information, contact Kelsey Cohen at kelseycohen360@gmail.com.
Mobile CDL @ Silver Maples - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, May 19, 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!
Mobile CDL @ North Lake United Methodist Church - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, May 19, 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!
Mobile CDL @ Pierce Lake Tee Ball - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Lake Elementary
Play Ball! The whole family can check out books before and after the game!
Babytime
Tue, May 20, 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.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, May 20, 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.
Chess Clinics with Chase
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!
Chess Clinics with Chase
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!
CDL Board Meeting
Tue, May 20, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Monthly library board meeting.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 21, 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
Wed, May 21, 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.
Writing with the Trees of Childhood - with Wellspring Writing Workshops founder Julie Mariouw
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Can you picture a tree from when you were a child? Surprisingly, the answer is almost always yes! Find connection and mindfulness with this unique writing series. Attend one or all sessions.
Toddlertime
Thu, May 22, 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, May 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.
Thursday Evenings in the Engine
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, May 23, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library
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.
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Fri, May 23, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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String Players Meetup (McKune)
Sat, May 24, 12:00pm - 2:15pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
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Library Closed
Sun, May 25, 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!
Library Closed
Mon, May 26, 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!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, May 27, 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.
Be Ingenious Workshops - Crafty Corner Projects
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
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This event is full
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, May 28, 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.
Mindfulness Hikes - with Waterloo Park Interpreter Zach O’Dell
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Waterloo State Recreation Area - Eddy Discovery Center
Join CDL and Zach O'Dell from the Waterloo State Recreation Area for guided nature hiking experiences this spring. Attend one or all sessions.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, May 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.
Cancelled
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, May 30, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Chelsea District Library
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.
YSG Orientation - Volunteer with us!
Fri, May 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
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Chelsea Painters - A Conversation About Art and Color
Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
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YSG Orientation - Volunteer with us!
Mon, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Teens entering the 7th grade in the 2025-2026 school year can start volunteering with the YSG this summer!
Mobile CDL @ Pierce Lake Tee Ball - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Play Ball! The whole family can check out books before and after the game!
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Jun 03, 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.
Mobile CDL @ The Pines - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Tue, Jun 03, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
The Pines
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Reading Glasses
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Reading Glasses meets the first Tuesday of each month. Join us for good books and good brews! (CDL does not provide beverages).
Registration opens Friday, May 16 2025 at 10:30am
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Wed, Jun 04, 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.
YSG Orientation - Volunteer with us!
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Teens entering the 7th grade in the 2025-2026 school year can start volunteering with the YSG this summer!
Writing with the Trees of Childhood - with Wellspring Writing Workshops founder Julie Mariouw
Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
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Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Thu, Jun 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.
Kids Stage - Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
Thu, Jun 05, 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.
Color Our World! - Summer Reading Kickoff
Fri, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Katie's Korner on the Library Lawn
Kick off Summer Reading at the biggest party in town! This year’s reading theme is all about art and creativity.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Fri, Jun 06, 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.
Yoga on the Lawn - Chelsea Wellness Center's Yoga on the Library's Lawn
Sat, Jun 07, 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!
Colorful Living with author Rachel Mae Smith - Learn DIYS, Home Décor, Color Crushes, and more!
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn how to use color to create a vibrant living space, a wardrobe you love, and a life filled with wonder from the color expert and DIY maven behind The Crafted Life.
Summer LEGO® Club
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Kids ages 3-11 can play and build with our giant collection of bricks!
Mobile CDL @ CRC Dancey House - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Jun 09, 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!
Mobile CDL @ Pierce Lake Tee Ball - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Lake Elementary
Play Ball! The whole family can check out books before and after the game!
Babytime
Tue, Jun 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.
Community Social Worker Walk In Hours - Emilee Fetters
Tue, Jun 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.
Mobile CDL @ Rec It Tuesday - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
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