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About Your Library

The Capital Area District Library serves most of Ingham County except the City of East Lansing. CADL operates thirteen libraries and a bookmobile, which stops throughout the County. All of these locations share resources and provide residents of each community with access to all materials and services offered by CADL.

Mission Statement

Committed to the values of a democratic society, the Capital Area District Library shall provide access to ideas and information that support continuous learning and enhance the quality of life through:

  • Community-based services and collections accessible to all,
  • Excellence in patron service, and
  • Technology linking its libraries to the world of information.

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CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
401 S. Capitol Ave.
P.O. Box 40719
Lansing, MI 48901–7919
Voice: 517.367.6300
FAX: 517.374.1068
Administrative Office Hours
8 am–5 pm, Monday – Friday

Visit the Hours + Locations section for contact information for individual locations.

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History of CADL

Formed in 1998 by agreement between Ingham County and the City of Lansing, Michigan, the Library is governed by a seven person board with five members appointed by the County and two by the City.

Voters approved 1.56 mil funding in August 2006 for the four year period ending December 2010. Other funding includes county penal fines, state aid, and donations.

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