January Service & Program Update
Due to rising COVID-19 case numbers in Washtenaw County and in response to recommendations from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC, Chelsea District Library is adjusting our plans for January programming. Where possible, programs will be moved to a virtual format. Otherwise, programs are currently being rescheduled. Look for updates on the CDL event calendar, eNewsletters, and website.
Library Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9am–8pm
Friday: 10am–6pm
Saturdays: 10am–3pm
Sunday: 1–5pm
Library Highlights
Online! Behind the Seen: In the Garden
Tuesday, Feb. 8
6:30–7:30pm
Zoom
Registration required
Join us to hear a docent from the Detroit Institute of Arts discuss the hidden meanings behind images of flowers, plants, and gardens in some of our most favorite works of art. After the program, be sure to visit Frida Kahlo's Garden to see how plants influenced her art!
Parent Education Series
Managing Screen time & Social Media Use
Thursday, Feb. 10
6:30–8pm | Zoom
Registration required
Join author and therapist Holli Kenley, MA, LMFT to discuss the ramifications of extended screen time and social media use for K-12 students as well as tips and tools to help families find balance in device use. (more…)
READ to the Library Dog!
Thursday, Feb. 3
3:30–5pm | For Readers
KidSpot
Registration required
Health conditions allowing, we hope to bring READ to Library Dogs back in February! Nugget loves to listen! Visit the first floor information desk or call 734-475-8732 x209 to sign up for your 10-minute slot today! (more…)
Let it Snow!
After School Science Snacks: SNOW!
Monday, Jan. 24
4–4:45pm | Zoom
Ages 6–11
Registration required
Join Ms. Elisabeth for wintry experimentation—no actual snow is needed. For the best program experience, please purchase ingredients from registration page prior to the program.
Online! Behind the Seen: In the Garden
Tuesday, Feb. 8
6:30–7:30pm
Zoom
Registration required
Join us to hear a docent from the Detroit Institute of Arts discuss the hidden meanings behind images of flowers, plants, and gardens in some of our most favorite works of art. After the program, be sure to visit Frida Kahlo's Garden to see how plants influenced her art!
Parent Education Series
Managing Screen time & Social Media Use
Thursday, Feb. 10
6:30–8pm | Zoom
Registration required
Join author and therapist Holli Kenley, MA, LMFT to discuss the ramifications of extended screen time and social media use for K-12 students as well as tips and tools to help families find balance in device use. (more…)
READ to the Library Dog!
Thursday, Feb. 3
3:30–5pm | For Readers
KidSpot
Registration required
Health conditions allowing, we hope to bring READ to Library Dogs back in February! Nugget loves to listen! Visit the first floor information desk or call 734-475-8732 x209 to sign up for your 10-minute slot today! (more…)
Let it Snow!
After School Science Snacks: SNOW!
Monday, Jan. 24
4–4:45pm | Zoom
Ages 6–11
Registration required
Join Ms. Elisabeth for wintry experimentation—no actual snow is needed. For the best program experience, please purchase ingredients from registration page prior to the program.
Online! Behind the Seen: In the Garden
Tuesday, Feb. 8
6:30–7:30pm
Zoom
Registration required
Join us to hear a docent from the Detroit Institute of Arts discuss the hidden meanings behind images of flowers, plants, and gardens in some of our most favorite works of art. After the program, be sure to visit Frida Kahlo's Garden to see how plants influenced her art!
Parent Education Series
Managing Screen time & Social Media Use
Thursday, Feb. 10
6:30–8pm | Zoom
Registration required
Join author and therapist Holli Kenley, MA, LMFT to discuss the ramifications of extended screen time and social media use for K-12 students as well as tips and tools to help families find balance in device use. (more…)
READ to the Library Dog!
Thursday, Feb. 3
3:30–5pm | For Readers
KidSpot
Registration required
Health conditions allowing, we hope to bring READ to Library Dogs back in February! Nugget loves to listen! Visit the first floor information desk or call 734-475-8732 x209 to sign up for your 10-minute slot today! (more…)
Let it Snow!
After School Science Snacks: SNOW!
Monday, Jan. 24
4–4:45pm | Zoom
Ages 6–11
Registration required
Join Ms. Elisabeth for wintry experimentation—no actual snow is needed. For the best program experience, please purchase ingredients from registration page prior to the program.
The 2022 Washtenaw Read, Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist, by Judith Heumann and Kristen Joiner is available to check out on the second floor of the library. Read the book and then join us for a CDL librarian-led book discussion on February 16 and an online author event on February 17 at 4pm.
The Collaborative Community Quilt Days have been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 3 & Feb. 10 from 3:30–5:30pm (click your preferred date to register). Join us in the Ingenuity Engine to participate in this community art effort! Or, would you prefer to sew from home? Click here for more information and quilting instructions.
