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CADL Welcomes Jenny Marr as New Executive Director
Posted Dec 20, 2023, 2:08 PM CADL's Board of Trustees has appointed Jenny Marr as our new Executive Director. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/2017/0308/6574/Graduation.jpg)
CADL Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Student Success Initiative Scholarship Program
Posted Dec 20, 2023, 10:27 AM Graduating high school seniors have the opportunity to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Read More![#](https://www.cadl.org/application/files/8515/1846/9913/windows-8.png)
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Congratulations, Trent!
Posted Mar 22, 2023, 3:03 PM Trent is retiring from CADL, and pursuing a new opportunity. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/3216/7838/0284/Dig_Lansing.jpg)
We Won the Grant!
Posted Feb 20, 2023, 10:01 AM Thanks to your help, CADL received a digitization grant. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/3116/7605/3664/Steiner_photo.jpg)
Welcome, Sophie Steiner!
Posted Feb 10, 2023, 1:24 PM The IT team has a new Systems Administrator. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/2016/7518/5296/Black_History_Month_2023_Graphic.jpg)
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Amanda Vorce receives MLA Rising Star Award
Posted Oct 20, 2022, 10:01 AM Webberville Head Librarian Amanda Vorce received an award at the Michigan Library Association's Annual Conference. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/2616/6611/3622/Annie_Gordon.jpg)
Annie Gordon Announced as New Head of Public Services
Posted Oct 18, 2022, 1:06 PM Annie Gordon will serve as Head of Public Services at the Okemos Branch. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/6716/6568/6966/Tracy_Bruce.png)
Meet Tracy Bruce
Posted Oct 13, 2022, 2:48 PM Tracy has joined our team as the Staff Accountant. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/3316/6448/2440/MicrosoftTeams-image_277.png)
CADL Announces New Project with WKAR
Posted Sep 29, 2022, 1:41 PM This new project is just one of the ways we're strengthening our commitment to be more inclusive. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/3516/6361/8856/Robert_Chartrand.jpg)
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Welcoming Brian Baer to CADL's Board of Trustees
Posted Sep 17, 2022, 11:16 PM We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to our board of trustees: Brian Baer and Chris Waltz. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/1716/6197/3524/MicrosoftTeams-image_244.png)
Welcoming Chris Waltz to CADL's Board of Trustees
Posted Aug 31, 2022, 3:16 PM We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to our board of trustees: Chris Waltz and Brian Baer. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/7216/6137/5469/Picture1_edt.jpg)
Join Us Outdoors at CADL’s Leslie Branch
Posted Aug 24, 2022, 5:03 PM We're hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a brand-new space. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/5616/6058/4194/IMG_0856.jpg)
New Regional Head Librarian Announced
Posted Aug 15, 2022, 12:20 PM CADL Executive Director Scott Duimstra has announced the selection to serve as the Regional Head Librarian of CADL's Haslett & Okemos branches. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/3216/5851/9075/Betsy_Hull_favorite_books_1.jpg)
Over and out.
Posted Jul 22, 2022, 3:43 PM Goodbye and happy retirement to Okemos Head Librarian Betsy Hull! Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/8116/5851/8178/Q.Alexander.jpg)
Welcome to CADL, Quinn Alexander!
Posted Jul 22, 2022, 3:25 PM Quinn has joined our Marketing Dept. as the new Marketing & Communications Coordinator Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/1316/5402/3722/CD137-0069.jpg)
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Bye, bye fines!
Posted Jul 13, 2021, 10:36 AM For information about our fine free policy, please review these FAQs. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/2616/1774/4832/LinkedIn_Learning_graphic.jpg)
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Book & Brew Drawing
Posted Feb 11, 2021, 1:50 PM Enter to win a Kindle Fire, Strange Matter gift card and more! Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/1416/0926/1960/top_10_checkouts_2020_Facebook_Graphic.jpg)
Top 10 in 2020: Adult, Teen and Juvenile Titles
Posted Dec 29, 2020, 11:34 AM Check out the top stories getting CADL members through the year. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/3216/0469/6285/Food_Donation.jpg)
Help us create a hunger-free community!
Posted Nov 6, 2020, 1:36 PM We've partnered with the Greater Lansing Food Bank this holiday season to host a Virtual Food & Fun Drive. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/2316/0313/5467/Student_using_ipad_Med.jpg)
Capital Area District Libraries receives $25,000 grant for digital inclusion project
Posted Oct 19, 2020, 2:50 PM The grant will help CADL alleviate barriers to internet access and access to education. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/4215/9062/3666/Rayner_Park_Dragon_FULL.jpg)
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CLOSED: Enter to Win a Digital Device!
Posted May 20, 2020, 2:28 PM This contest is now closed. Any CADL Children or Teens who completed their Summer Reading Challenge track were eligible to enter this essay contest. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/7315/8819/9320/Amanda_Vorce_580x400.jpg)
Meet Amanda, CADL Webberville's New Head Librarian!
Posted Apr 29, 2020, 5:52 PM Learn more about Webberville's new Head Librarian. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/2515/8336/2007/DL_2019_CATA_Bus_Pass_Announcement_in_CADL.jpg)
With CATA, We're Going Places
Posted Mar 2, 2020, 2:47 PM We're achieving our mission like never before thanks to the generous support of community partners like CATA. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/9115/7920/6884/Blind-Date-With-a-Book_Header-Image.jpg)
Blind Date with a Book: The results are in!
Posted Feb 25, 2020, 3:19 PM Whose Blind Date resulted in a grand prize, and how many people braved the mysterious stacks to find their next great read? This and more inside. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/5015/8249/5443/Mobile_Museum_Logo.jpg)
Interview with the Founder and Curator of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum.
Posted Feb 21, 2020, 2:24 PM To celebrate Black History Month, we're revisiting a presenter we had back in July, Dr. Khalid el-Hakim. He's been called the "Schomburg of the Hip-Hop generation" because of his passionate commitment to carry on the rich tradition of the Black Museum Movement. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/4115/8169/1399/Never_Stop_Learning.jpg)
Stockbridge 3rd to Join the Student Success Initiative
Posted Feb 14, 2020, 10:22 AM Find out how this will impact the students of Stockbridge Community Schools. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/6215/8048/1935/2-Million-Checkouts-Photo_Final.jpg)
MCLS OverDrive Hits Over 2 Million Checkouts for 2019
Posted Jan 31, 2020, 1:04 PM How many of these were checked out by CADL members? Read on to find out... Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/1215/7902/2910/WEBBERVILLE_-_Peg_Mawby.jpg)
It's Been a Pleasure, Webberville!
Posted Jan 14, 2020, 12:27 PM Peg Mawby will be retiring after 8 years as CADL Webberville's Head Librarian. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/5715/7901/5962/HASLETT_-_Ann_Chapman.jpg)
Farewell, Haslett, It's Been a Privilege
Posted Jan 14, 2020, 10:21 AM Ann Chapman is retiring after 15 years as the head librarian of CADL Haslett. Read More![#](https://www.cadl.org/application/files/3915/7842/7283/HYGGE.jpg)
Hygga: Winter Wellness Inspiration
Posted Jan 7, 2020, 2:49 PM Winter blahs? Embrace Hygge! Cozy up and find out what it means. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/8115/7342/9655/Marc_of_Excellence.jpg)
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2019 McConnell Award Winners Announced
Posted Nov 8, 2019, 1:24 PM Congratulations to Eyal Suseela for winning the Award for Innovation, and Hung Wu for the Award for Customer Service! Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/8915/7289/6788/Car_in_Snow.jpg)
Reposted: CADL Offers Curbside Pickup Service
Posted Nov 1, 2019, 4:53 PM CADL Aurelius and Okemos have provided this service since June of 2019. With winter quickly approaching, consider utilizing Curbside Pickup on your next visit. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/7915/7049/2909/Excellence_Award.jpg)
CADL Earns Excellence Award for Superior Customer Service
Posted Oct 7, 2019, 4:32 PM We're proud to announce that Capital Area District Libraries is the recipient of the 2019 State Librarian's Excellence award for superior customer service. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/6915/6691/2431/Frozen-2-Blog-Graphic.jpg)
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Haslett Public School District is next to take part in Student Success Initiative
Posted Aug 23, 2019, 10:14 AM Through an initiative Haslett students K-12 are being provided with easier access to our library this fall. Read More![#](/application/files/thumbnails/small/8015/6303/7861/MSU_Class_Visit_2.jpg)
Partnership with MSU Class Provides Educational Experience
Posted Jul 13, 2019, 12:54 PM We had the unique opportunity to pose as a client for Michigan State University Professor Dr. Kononova’s Digital Analytics class as part of the MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences. Read More![#](https://www.cadl.org/application/files/1815/5691/3134/Michele_Brussow_2.jpg)