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October 30, 2020

"YOU SAID" | [re. Yoga Storytime] "Evi and I had such a fun time with yoga today! I just wanted to tell Ms. Chris thank you, thank you, thank you!"
~Danielle C.
Upcoming Highlights
Chelsea Teens are Getting Crafty!
That Thursday Thing @ Home
Thursdays | Nov. 5 & 19 | Dec. 3 | 7–8pm | via Zoom | Registration Required
CLOUD SLIME
Kit Pickup: 10/31, 11/2. 11/3
Craft-Along: Thursday, Nov. 5
Register for a kit that includes everything you need to make fluffy cloud slime at home, and tune in on Thursday, November 5 for a How-To on Zoom with Teen Librarian Stacey.
T-SHIRT REVOLT
Kit Pickup: 11/12, 11/13, 11/14
Craft-Along: Thursday, Nov. 19
Register now to get a custom iron-on design to makeover your favorite t-shirt! Zoom with Stacey on Thursday, November 19 to see how and make a tote bag out of an old t-shirt. Note: this kit does not include a t-shirt.
DRAGON EGGS
Kit Pickup: 11/12, 11/13, 11/14
Craft-Along: Thursday, Dec. 3
Register fast for this Virtual That Thursday Thing, which includes a kit of supplies to make your own precious metal dragon egg at home. Come to the Zoom meeting on Thursday, December 3 to see how it's done!
CDL Honors Local Veterans
Veterans Day Video
Wednesday, Nov. 11 | CDL Website
On November 11, the Chelsea District Library invites you to celebrate Veterans Day by visiting chelseadistrictlibrary.org/veterans-day and viewing the Chelsea Community History Project: Vietnam Veterans documentary. This 50- minute documentary features Chelsea residents and their experience serving in the military during the Vietnam conflict. This year, the video will include a special message from Mayor Melissa Johnson and Howard Flintoff on behalf of the American Legion.
Tune in for a Special Storytime in November!
Dewey the Dragon Storytime
Friday, Nov. 13–Friday, Nov. 20 | CDL Virtual Program Page | Ages 3–12
CDL-favorite Alex Thomas and Friends are back with a special online storytime! Join Dewey the Dragon and his puppet friends while they read and act out a few of your favorite fun-filled fairy tales!
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Updates, Collections, and More!
Enjoy Frightfully Good Entertainment!
Hoopla offers Halloween fun for all ages! Get into the spooky spirit with eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies. Check out their collections for kids, teens, and adults. Each month library cardholders can check out up to 15 titles on Hoopla.
Don't Forget to Set Your Clocks Back!
Saturday, October 31 is more than Halloween! It marks the end of Daylight Savings Time. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night! Did you know Arizona & Hawaii are the only two states that do not change their clocks? Click here for more Daylight Savings Time fun facts.
Election Day is Right Around the Corner!
Tuesday, November 3 is Election Day! If you haven't already, make a plan to vote! Looking for information about your ballot, voting rules, or unbiased information about issues? CDL is committed to providing accurate and unbiased voting information to our community. Click here for our voting resources page.
Survey Says We Need Your Help!
The first ever virtual CDL Top 5 event is almost here, but before we can Zoom together and win prizes, we need answers to our rounds of questions. Fill out the survey below, then be sure to register for the online fun on November 17!
Events This Week
Zoom 3–5 Hangout
Monday, Nov. 2 | 3:30–4:15pm | Grades 3–5 | via Zoom | Registration Required

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. Monday's theme is "Build-it"—think LEGO®, house of cards, Magna Tiles, or whatever you have on hand! A librarian will always be present in the Zoom “room” during the program, but the kids run the show!
Virtual Yoga Storytime
Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 10:30–11:15am | via Zoom | Ages 2–5 | Registration Required

Find your inner zen! Miss Chris from Breathe Yoga will share a story and lead participants in a playful, interactive yoga practice. Stretch, relax, and have fun exploring movement and stories in a new way!
Desserts by Decade: the 1960s
Thursday, Nov. 5 | 6:30–8pm | CDL Virtual Program Page | Registration Required

The decade that started with Camelot and ended with Woodstock also brought us some choice food! Join certified pastry chef and owner of Lakehouse Bakery Keegan Rodgers and local writer/historian Patti Smith as they take you through the grooviest decade and the foods the cool kids were hip to! 
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