Our mission is to engage, inspire, and equip through evolving resources.
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March 5, 2021
"YOU SAID" | "I'm a theatre artist based in Cleveland, Ohio. A buddy of mine was one of the writers included in the February 6 readings by Purple Rose. I thought the readings were wonderful. Great writing. Great artists. What a lovely celebration of Michigan arts. Thank you for supporting them."
~Eric S.
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Midwest Literary Walk has Gone Virtual!
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Save the Date for Midwest Literary Walk
Saturday, Apr. 24 | Online | More Details Coming Soon!
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We are thrilled to announce the return of Midwest Literary Walk—reimagined virtually for 2021! The award-winning panel of authors originally slated for 2020 are back and ready to engage with our community. Azar Nafisi is the critically acclaimed author of Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books, a long-standing number one New York Times bestseller published in thirty-two languages. Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, were National Book Award finalists. Ross Gay is a 2015 National Book Award finalist and author of four books of poetry. His most recent work, The Book of Delights, was named one of the Best Books of 2019 by the Washington Independent Review of Books and Shelf Awareness, as well as one of the best reviewed books of 2019 by Lit Hub.
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Get Ready for Lit Walk at Serendipity Books AfterHours Book Club!
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Virtual AfterHours Book Club: The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
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Calling all Crafters! Check out This makerChelsea DIY Kit!
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makerChelsea: Floral Felt Hoop
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Just in time for spring, get your creative juices flowing with this beautiful floral felt hoop that will look amazing in any area of your home. These kits are available to Chelsea District Library card holders only. One kit per household, please. Sign up while supplies last!
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CDL is Excited to Welcome Alyssa Satin Capucilli!
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Authors in Chelsea: Meet the Authors Live!
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Learn Healthy Habits for Graceful Aging!
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Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
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"Aging Is Not Lost Youth, but a New Stage of Opportunity and Strength"
~Betty Friedan
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Curious what steps you can take to optimize your health as you age? Join us for a virtual education program with the Alzheimer's Association for the latest research in the areas of nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement. We’ll learn about lifestyle recommendations that may help strengthen our brains and our bodies in the long run.
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Know someone who might be interested in these programs? Please share!
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Updates, Collections, and More!
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Can You Give a Polar Bear a Home?
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Our friend A.R. Eader found this little polar bear who needs a home. He loves to snuggle and read books. He even will bring a special book about his adventures home with you. Enter to win during the month of March!
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Prize drawing will be held on April 1. One entry per day per child please. Don't forget to scan the QR code by the book drops when you are returning library materials!
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Support the Friends of Chelsea District Library!
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Did you know that while the Friends Used Book Sale is on COVID hiatus that you can support the Friends with Amazon Smile? If you find yourself ordering products online through Amazon, consider signing up for Amazon Smile, where .5% of eligible purchases will be donated to the Friends of Chelsea District Library!
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Purple Rose Theatre Concert Reading
Join the Purple Rose Theatre Company as they perform a reading of David MacGregory's Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine.
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Zoom 3–5 Hangout
It's hangout time on Zoom! Kids in grades 3–5 can sign up to log in and chat with friends while doing an informal activity. This month we are writing letters to librarians! A librarian will always be present in the Zoom “room” during the program, but the kids run the show!!
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Minecraft Meetup
Looking for a way to meet up with friends to play Minecraft? We are now offering you access to a special library Minecraft Server to play Minecraft together. All you need is a Minecraft account! Register to receive whitelisting and the server address. Don’t have an account? A temporary login will be emailed to you for the event. Library staff will be present virtually during events.
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