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!
Activities at the library
Thursday, October 22, 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Led by Gabriel Le Marquand Perreault, radio reporter for CBC/Radio-Canada
Part of the Semaine des bibliothèques publiques du Québec, this workshop invites adults to better understand how misinformation spreads and to develop critical thinking skills when evaluating content they encounter online. It aims to restore residents’ confidence in their ability to make informed decisions and navigate today’s digital world safely.
In French only
Registration required via PiVOT (link to follow) or by calling 819-827-4019
Saturday, November 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Led by Vicky Blais, professional illustrator
Children ages 8 to 12 will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of manga through this hands-on workshop.
Registration required via PiVOT (link to follow); maximum of 15 participants
For reading enthusiasts. Join us to discuss books selected by book club members. Each month, a different member leads the discussion.
Always on a Tuesday, from 10:30 a.m. to noon
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September 8
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A truce that is not peace by Miriam Toews
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October 6
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James by Percival Everett
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November 3
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A hymn to life by Gisèle Pelicot
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December 1
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Pick a colour by Souvankham Thammavongsa
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January 12
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Tomorrow is yesterday by Hussein Agha, Robert Malley
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February 2
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The correspondent by Virginia Evans.
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March 2
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Wild dark shore: a novel by Charlotte McConaghy
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April 6
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The age of magical overthinking by Amanda Montell
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May 4
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Book Selection 2027-2028
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June 1
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Caste: the origins of our discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
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For reading enthusiasts. Join us to discuss books selected by book club members. Each month, a different member leads the discussion.
Always on a Wednesday, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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September 16
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La Gringa by Marie-Sarah Bouchard
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October 21
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Âme brisée by Akira Mizubayashi
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November 18
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Le garçon à la lavande by Burhan Kerim
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December 16
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Ordures ! : Journal d'un vidangeur by Simon Paré-Poupart
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January 20
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Kabasa by Michel Jean
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February 17
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L'âge fragile by Donatella Di Pietrantonio
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March 17
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Organique by Giulia Enders
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April 21
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Le prieur de Bethléem by Yasmina Khadra
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May 19
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C'était ça ou mourir by Thélyson Orélien
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Led by the Maison de la famille l’Étincelle. Stories followed by crafts.
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Saturday, October 24, from 10 to 11 a.m.
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Saturday, November 28, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Registration required via PiVOT (link to follow)
In French (with adjustments if there are English-speaking people on site)
Get creative with Lego. Your creations will be displayed in the library afterwards. Playtime.
- Saturday, October 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday, November 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday, December 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 29, from 1:30 to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 30, from 1 to 7 p.m.
A craft awaits you at the library. A model is there to inspire you. Playtime.
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Saturday, October 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Saturday, December 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Come socialize, play board games or knit. A time for adults 50 and over. Free.
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Wednesday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to noon
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Wednesday, November 18, from 10 a.m. to noon
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Wednesday, December 16, from 10 a.m. to noon
Registration through PiVOT (link to come) or by calling 819-827-4019
Come volunteer at the library. You must be at least 12 years old and live in Chelsea.
For inquiries and registration, email bibliotheque@chelsea.ca
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
Information
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This page was last updated on September 1, 2026
