Daily Archives: November 6, 2021


30-Day Shelf-Care Challenge

The Holidays (and stress) are approaching! Take our Shelf-Care Challenge to challenge yourself to take care of yourself this month through reading and other self-care activities. There is no prize for completing this challenge, not from the library anyway. We hope you enjoy taking a moment for yourself or your shelf this month!

  1. Write a Letter
  2. Visit a Library
  3. Read a Poem
  4. Sleep In
  5. Read a Magazine
  6. Read a Biography
  7. Go for a Walk
  8. Suggest a Book to Someone
  9. Go Out on the Town
  10. Spend Time in Nature
  11. Try Something New
  12. Donate Something
  13. Stretch
  14. Try a New Recipe
  15. Say Thank You
  16. Write a Journal
  17. Read a Graphic Novel
  18. Make a Card for Someone
  19. Help Someone
  20. Read a Mystery
  21. Try a DIY project
  22. Read a Book
  23. Visit a Book Shop
  24. Have Your Favorite Food
  25. Take a Nap
  26. Play with a Pet
  27. Hug Someone
  28. Watch the sunrise
  29. Go to a Library Program
  30. Join a Book Club

-The Dover Public Library Staff