Join the Chelsea District Library in Celebrating Art

Chelsea District Library is committed to celebrating the arts. With local artists featured on the quarterly newsletter, sculptures on the library lawn, live music events, paintings and historic photos within the library, and nationally touring exhibitions, the library strives to make the arts accessible to our community.

Director Lori Coryell shares, “Here at CDL we love to share stories and believe that the art of storytelling happens in a variety of mediums. Whether through song, writing, or visual arts, everybody has a story to tell and your library is a platform for the expression.  We believe in the power of the arts to enrich, educate, and inspire—and also create change. The arts make us think, and feel, and perhaps gain new perspectives. We are proud to provide access to these artistic endeavors for our community”.

Library Hours

Monday –Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Announcements

Did you make a quilt block for the Community Art Quilt? Send us your story or comments about your experience, a picture of your quilt block if you have one, your name, and address to marketing@chelseadistrictlibrary.org.

FEATURED

September 6–October 20

Explore some of the most iconic and inspiring moments in sports history in this family-friendly exhibition. From Muhammad Ali to Serena Williams, Walter Iooss Jr. has brilliantly photographed some of the greatest athletes of all time. As an artist, he captures on film carefully crafted moments of anticipation, perseverance, triumph, disappointment, and reflection—universal emotions of athletes and non-athletes alike.

Stitching together the fabric of a community

CDL partnered with Charlotte Wyche and the C.A.A.D.Y. Corner quilt group to honor the spirit and good work of Trinh Pifer, whose dedication to community inspired the idea. This multigenerational project is on display at the library.

View Our Collection Newsletter Artwork

In an initiative to encourage self-expression and to shine a light on our local artists and photographers, the Chelsea District Library will be showcasing the community’s artistic talents on the cover of its quarterly print newsletter.

Art at the Library

Chelsea District Library is committed to celebrating and elevating the arts! With local artists featured on the quarterly newsletter, sculptures on the library lawn, live music events, paintings and historic photos within the library, and nationally touring exhibitions, the library strives to make the arts accessible to our community.