Mobile Library

Resources & Special Features

This colorful, state-of-the-art vehicle offers public wireless service along with a great assortment of books, movies, music and magazines. More importantly, it has knowledgeable CADL staff to assist you.

The Mobile Library artwork is by Elisa Chavarri, a freelance illustrator from Lima, Peru. She grew up in Northern Michigan where she now resides with her husband, two children, cat and dog. Elisa has provided illustrations for a number of books including Santa Goes Green by Anne Margaret Lewis and Fairly Fairy Tales by Esme Raji Condell.

Visit our online events calendar for detailed schedule information or download a printable schedule.

Food Packs 

The Mobile Library provides weekly food packs filled with items such as shelf-stable milk, fruit, vegetables, canned meals and more. There are no eligibility requirements. Food packs will be available starting on Monday of each week but pickup times are available throughout the week. Families who need more than one pack must register for each one separately. Call Mobile Library to register to receive one. Packs will only be given out during regularly scheduled stops.

Upcoming Events

Discovery Playtime

Friday Oct 17, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm Leslie - In Library

 Enjoy exploratory activities to help build early literacy skills. (Ages 3-5) 


Drop-in Basic Needs Assistance

Friday Oct 17, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm Downtown Lansing - In Library

Do you need assistance in obtaining basic needs? In partnership with Advent House a member of their ...


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Mobile Library Blog

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Libraries Work Because We Do

Posted Apr 9, 2024, 11:59 AM A message of gratitude for our incredible library workers at CADL. Read More

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Levi LaBruzzy Earns Director's Award

Posted Jul 20, 2023, 5:16 PM Read More