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The Detroit Lions and the Early NFL

with Jeremy Dimmick of the Detroit Historical Museum
2024-10-09 18:30:00 2024-10-09 19:30:00 America/New_York The Detroit Lions and the Early NFL Learn about the history of the Detroit Lions with a presenter from the Detroit Historical Society. Chelsea District Library - Kidspot

Wednesday, October 09
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-09 18:30:00 2024-10-09 19:30:00 America/New_York The Detroit Lions and the Early NFL Learn about the history of the Detroit Lions with a presenter from the Detroit Historical Society. Chelsea District Library - Kidspot

Learn about the history of the Detroit Lions with a presenter from the Detroit Historical Society.

The story of the Lions catching on in Detroit doubles as the story of professional football finding its place in American popular culture.  Before the Portsmouth Spartans relocated to Detroit and donned the Honolulu Blue in 1934, several pro football teams tried and failed to gain a foothold in the city. What made the Lions different?

This presentation examines the instability of the infant NFL, and how the Lions (and professional football) won the hearts of Detroiters to become the institution they are today tracking the team from its small town roots, through its golden age in the 1950’s, and into the present.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Science, Health, or Technology | Other |

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Chelsea District Library
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The Chelsea District Library is a single branch library serving the City of Chelsea and surrounding townships. The library has 4 small study rooms, one medium meeting room, and the McKune room, our main programming room.

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Cozy Classics - White Christmas
Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Stop by the library most Sundays in December & the first Sunday in January for popcorn with cocoa, coffee, or tea and a classic winter movie. This week, watch the incomparable White Christmas!
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Tue, Dec 24, All day
Chelsea District Library
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Cozy Classics - The Family Stone
Sun, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Stop by the library most Sundays in December & the first Sunday in January for popcorn with cocoa, coffee, or tea and a classic winter movie. This week, see the '05 holiday favorite The Family Stone.
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That Thursday Thing - Paper Flowers & Succulents
Thu, Jan 02, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
That Thursday Thing is exclusively for teens. Join teen librarian Stacey for crafts, games, or just hangout time.
PWNED Teen Gaming Club - But our princess is in another castle!
Fri, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
Play more games!
Cozy Classics - Meet Me in St. Louis
Sun, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Stop by most Sundays in December & the first Sunday in January for popcorn, cocoa, coffee, tea and a classic winter movie. Our final film is Meet Me in St. Louis.
LEGO® Club
Mon, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Calling all LEGO® aficionados ages 5-11!
Babytime
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
A circle time lap-sit for babies ages 0-24mos and their caregivers! Thirty minute program followed by fifteen minutes of open play.
Mobile CDL @ The Pines - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Tue, Jan 07, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
The Pines
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our monthly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
Chess Clinics with Chase
Tue, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!
Reading Glasses
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Valiant Bar and Grill
Reading Glasses meets the first Tuesday of each month. Join us for good books and good brews! (CDL does not provide beverages).
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Storytime introduces the world of books to kids ages 3-5 years old!
Books & Banter - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Wed, Jan 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
Books & Banter dives into 18th century Maine in this gripping historical mystery!
Toddlertime
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.
Girl Scouts Interest Meeting (in McKune)
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Lobby
Meeting for girl scouts. For additional information, contact Samantha Sankey at Samib1993@gmail.com.
Mobile CDL @ Sylvan Crossing - Driven to Engage, Inspire, Equip!
Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sylvan Crossing
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our monthly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
Maki Mangafternoon
Fri, Jan 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Make some maki!
Friends Fill a Bag Book Sale
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Library Basement
Stop by the Library for a used book sale provided by the Friends of the Chelsea District Library.
Purple Rose Theatre Play Reading - Zoom only; login emailed week of reading
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Zoom Webinar
Vineland Place a new play by Steven Dietz
Rescheduled
Blood Drive
Mon, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Friday, January 31, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library
The library is hosting a blood drive in the McKune Room at the Chelsea District Library.
Mobile CDL @ Dancey House
Mon, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Dancey House
Mobee, CDL's bookmobile, is on the road! Come see us at any of our monthly stops to sign up for library cards, borrow books, and more!
Babytime
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
A circle time lap-sit for babies ages 0-24mos and their caregivers! Thirty minute program followed by fifteen minutes of open play.
Chess Clinics with Chase
Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot
Learn or improve at chess with Chase!
Tween Book Club - Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
This book club for kids ages 9-12 meets every other month for a book discussion and activities.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Tue, Jan 14, 4:45pm - 7:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Large Study Room
The Friends of the Chelsea District Library meet every second Tuesday of the month.
Yoga Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Yoga just right for littles ones ages 2-6!
Teen Money Mojo
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Spend, save, invest? Grades 6-12 will learn all about money management.
Toddlertime
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Our storytime program for toddlers ages 18-36 months.
Read to the Library Dog - Read with Barnaby
Thu, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chelsea District Library - Kidspot,McKune Room
Children read books to our friendly therapy dogs who listen carefully to every single word! Please register for a 15-minute time slot in advance by calling 734-475-8732, ext. 209.
CDL Board Meeting
Thu, Jan 16, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Monthly library board meeting.
That Thursday Thing - Hobbit Holes & Fairy Doors
Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Chelsea District Library - Ingenuity Engine
That Thursday Thing is exclusively for teens. Join teen librarian Stacey for crafts, games, or just hangout time.
KinderConcert - with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Sing, dance, and learn about orchestral instruments at this concert just right for little ones ages 2-6.
Euchre Sunday
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chelsea District Library - McKune Room
Come solo or grab some friends for an afternoon of euchre!
Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20, All day
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The Library will be closed on MLK Jr. Day to allow staff to participate in this day of service. Don't forget that you can still borrow books, audiobooks, and more through the Libby and Hoopla app!
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