Activities, events and exhibits

The Chelsea Library also offers a multitude of activities, events and exhibitions as a cultural venue for everybody.

Thanks to the employees and its many volunteers, your library offers a wide range of programs all year round! 

A special programming as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations is offered by the library. To find out more, click here.

 


Activities at the library

 

 

 

Pyjama party Invitation as part of the Leacross Foundation's "Meet the Authors" Weeks 

The municipal library is inviting children and their parents to meet the children's authors.

 

When: Thursday, March 20,2025

Hours: 7 to 8 p.m.

Where: municipal library (100, chemin d'Old Chelsea)

Language: French

When: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Hours: 7 to 8 p.m.

Where: municipal library (100, chemin d'Old Chelsea)

Language: English

For reading enthusiasts. Come and discuss books chosen by book club members. Each month, a different member leads the discussion.

Tuesday10:30 a.m.Library

 

September 10: Horse by Geraldine Brooks

October 1st: What Storm What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancey

November 5: The Guest List by Lucy Foley

December 3: Small things like these by Claire Keegan

January 7: Gather by Janet Fletcher

February 4: Snow Road Station by Elizabeth Hay

March 4: Tom’s story: my 16-year friendship with a Homeless by Jo-Ann Oosterman  

April 8: Passionate Mothers Powerful Sons by Charlotte Gray

May 6: Book Selection for 2025-2026

June 3: Rage the Night by Donna Morrissey

 

For reading enthusiasts. Come and discuss books chosen by book club members. Each month, a different member leads the discussion.

Wednesday7:00 p.m.Library

 

September 18: Les rafales du carême by Zachary Richard

October 16: Que notre joie demeure by Kevin Lambert

November 20: Louise Latraverse by Louise Latraverse

December 18: Le destin c’est les autres by Claudine Bourbonnais

January 15: Le mage du Kremlin by Guiliano Da Empoli

February 19: Sur les hauteurs du Mont Thoreau by Catherine Mavrikakis

March 19: Rue Duplessis, ma petite noirceur by Jean- Philippe Pleau

April 16: L'avenir by Catherine Leroux

May 21: Éden by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir

Get creative with Lego. Your creations will be displayed in the library afterwards. Playtime.

  • Saturday, January 25, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, February 15, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Tuesday, March 4, 1:00 to 8:00 p.m.

  • Wednesday, March 5, 1:00 to 8:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, April 26, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Bring your little ones to listen to great stories and do crafts with other kids their age. A great opportunity to meet other parents. Afterwards, you'll have time to choose books.

  • Friday, April 11, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

 

Take part in the Seniors' Social at the library: come and socialize, play board games, knit or choose books, all in a moment reserved just for you, free of charge and with no registration required!

  • Friday, January 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Friday, January 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Friday, February 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Friday, February 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    • Workshop Fostering Kindness Toward and Amoing Seniors: a space for listening, sharing, and strengthening ties, enabling each participant to leave with resources and strategies for promoting a respectful and inclusive environment in everyday life.

  • Friday, March 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Canceled
  • Friday, April 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Friday, April 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

A craft awaits you at the library. A model is there to inspire you. Playtime.

  • Saturday, February 8, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Valentine's Day

  • Saturday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Come and volunteer at the library!

 

You must be at least 12 years old and a resident of Chelsea. Interested? Sign up by email at bibliotheque@chelsea.ca.

The following dates are available for volunteering:

  • Saturday, January 25, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, February 1, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, February 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, February 15, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, March 1, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, April 26, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

Registration is required.


Exhibits

The library offers exhibition spaces available for artists wishing to exhibit their work.

For more information, please contact 819-827-4019 or bibliotheque@chelsea.ca

 


This page was last updated on December 18, 2024.

 

Information
Municipal Library

Privacy policy

By agreeing to share certain navigation information with us, you are helping us to improve and offer you an optimal browsing experience. Privacy policy

Activate the categories you want to share. Privacy policy

  • Google Analytics
  • None for the moment
  • Google Analytics