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From Summer to School: Reading and Learning at the Library
Posted Jul 29, 2019, 10:55 AM With school season on the horizon and summer winding down, we're here to give a rundown of things to keep in mind from your local library! Read More
Science is Limiting, STEM is Invigorating!
Posted Jul 22, 2019, 1:14 PM Find out why we made the switch from "Drop-in Science" to "Drop-in STEM" Read More
Parents, We Salute You
Posted Jul 22, 2019, 11:55 AM Preparing your child for school can be difficult, and easier said than done. Library staff are here to help. Read More
Jimmy Fallon Announces Tonight Show Summer Book Club 2019
Posted Jul 20, 2019, 1:42 PM If you're as big of a Tonight Show fan as me, you may have noticed Jimmy announced the 5 titles being considered for the show's Summer book club. Voting for just one Summer Read will be hard, but reading all 5 will be a breeze with CADL's collection! Read More
Readers Roundtable Episode 15: Food & Fun in July!
Posted Jul 19, 2019, 3:22 PM CADL Collection Development Specialists Jessica Trotter, Mari Garza, and Cheryl Lindemann discuss book with a strong food element. Read More
Author Spotlight: Sarah Dessen
Posted Jul 15, 2019, 4:00 PM Have you ever experienced an author that feels as though you are going home? Read More
Celebrate Women in Space & STEM
Posted Jul 15, 2019, 1:00 PM We're gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 - the first manned mission to land on the Moon! Although women have made significant contributions to STEM fields, much of what's been done has been overlooked, making many of these career paths seem unattainable to previous generations. In celebration of this historic anniversary and of women everywhere here is a list of titles celebrating women in STEM and space! Read More
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
Great Reads & Grass Stains
Posted Jul 12, 2019, 3:08 PM Even with the 4th of July in the rearview mirror we still have plenty of summer ahead of us to enjoy! Read More
Book Recommendations by Grade
Posted Jul 9, 2019, 11:05 AM Although kids's interests vary widely, some books can catch the interest of nearly any child in a grade. Here are some of those books. Read More
Melissa Cole Announced as CADL Downtown Lansing's Head Librarian
Posted Jul 8, 2019, 3:52 PM Get to know more about CADL Downtown Lansing's new head librarian. Read More
Accessing CADL Downtown Lansing During the BWL Project
Posted Jul 8, 2019, 2:48 PM Here's what you need to know about accessing CADL Downtown Lansing through the BWL project. Read More
CADL Williamston to Close for Renovations
Posted Jul 8, 2019, 1:36 PM CADL Williamston is closing for renovations. Find out what you can do to prepare. Read More
Heather Goupil Announced as CADL Mason's Head Librarian
Posted Jul 5, 2019, 8:42 AM Get to know more about CADL Mason's new head librarian. Read More
Natty Daddy Salsa – A Local Teen’s Business Adventure
Posted Jun 28, 2019, 12:54 PM If you’re like me, you’ve entertained the thought of starting your own business. Whatever your age, it’s entirely possible to have your own business – big or small! Find out how Natalie L. of Williamston became her own boss as a teen entrepreneur. Read More
Farewell to the Little Library That Could
Posted Jun 21, 2019, 6:30 PM After seven years as the head librarian of CADL Mason, Cheryl Lindemann is joining CADL Administration as the new selection specialist for adult non-fiction and physical AV materials. Read More
Deb Martens Receives Director's Award
Posted Jun 20, 2019, 3:24 PM I’m pleased to announce that the June Director’s Award was given to Deb Martens, library assistant at the Aurelius Branch. Read More
We're Celebrating African-American Music Appreciation Month
Posted Jun 19, 2019, 10:19 AM Since June is African-American Music Appreciation Month, we're diving into the CADL collection to bring you a list of albums from a few extraordinary artists whose contributions to the world are revolutionary. Read More
June is Audiobook Month!
Posted Jun 19, 2019, 8:11 AM Listening to audiobooks is a reading experience unlike any other. You can sit back and relax, or get up and get moving while your story is brought to life with vivid readings. Join the Reader's Roundtable crew and a special guest to hear about some great audiobooks! Read More
Enter Summer Music Contest
Posted Jun 7, 2019, 4:09 PM EDIT: The contest is over, but that doesn't mean the fun has to be! Check out our digital music services for your favorite tunes anywhere, anytime. This online contest will provide three lucky members with the opportunity to attend the Common Ground Music Festival and a $100 gift card! Read More
Read Off Fines This Summer
Posted May 30, 2019, 1:18 PM Don’t let library fines stop you from enjoying summer reading at Capital Area District Libraries! From June 1 through August 31, CADL cardholders under the age of 18 can join our Read Off Fines program to erase up to $10 of fines from their account. Read More
Explore a “Universe of Stories” with Summer Reading
Posted May 29, 2019, 4:33 PM Join Capital Area District Libraries in our mission to get our community reading and defeat the dreaded “Summer Slide.” This reading challenge runs from June 7 to Aug. 10 and is packed with fun-filled events and great prizes. Blast off to your nearest library or read on to explore Summer Reading! Read More
Jay Jenks Receives Director's Award
Posted May 29, 2019, 2:30 PM I’m thrilled to say that the Director’s Award for May was given to Jay Jenks, a Graphic Designer in the Marketing Department. Read More
Summer Reads
Posted May 23, 2019, 1:59 PM What’s better than a long lazy day with a great book? Summer and reading go together! Get started with these picks from Capital Area District Libraries, all available in multiple formats. Read More
Battle of the Books 2019
Posted May 20, 2019, 2:49 PM The annual Battle of the Books is a wrap! Books were read, fun was had, and the winners got to meet an awesome Michigan author. Read More
Reading to "Jeopardy!" Success
Posted May 20, 2019, 2:12 PM You might be surprised where you can find out-of-this-world facts worthy of a “Jeopardy!” winner. Read More
A Universe of Stories at the Reader's Roundtable
Posted May 13, 2019, 2:41 PM Mari and Jessica give a preview of CADL’s Summer Reading 2019 with titles that fit the “Universe of Stories” theme. Read More
Let's Eat!
Posted May 13, 2019, 2:14 PM Calling all foodies! CADL Haslett is excited to bring the community a program celebrating diversity, inclusion and great cuisine. Read More
An Actual, Factual Black Hole!
Posted May 8, 2019, 10:15 AM History's been made with the first ever picture of a black hole! Celebrate this feat of science and quench your thirst for knowledge with CADL's many library services. Read More
Come Create with Us!
Posted May 8, 2019, 9:49 AM More than just a pretty picture, Art Tuesday's create an experience to remember. Read More
The One-Stop Celebration Shop
Posted May 8, 2019, 9:21 AM Whether you're looking for a new cause or just a reason to celebrate, CADL has you covered. Read More
Sherri McConnell announced as CADL Stockbridge's Head Librarian
Posted May 6, 2019, 4:19 PM Learn more about Sherri McConnell, the new Stockbridge head librarian! Read More
In Memory of Michele Brussow
Posted May 3, 2019, 10:38 AM Remembering Michele Brussow and her legacy at Capital Area District Libraries. Read More
A Snapshot Through Time
Posted May 2, 2019, 1:41 PM Check out this throwback to photography in Lansing before the digital era, in honor of National Photography Month! Read More
Add to your Summer of Fun with our Library of Things
Posted Apr 30, 2019, 8:35 AM Add to your summer of fun with outdoor games, cool toys and a GoPro action kit form CADL’s Library of Things collection. Read More
Sachiko Robison Receives Director's Award
Posted Apr 29, 2019, 7:37 PM I'm pleased to announce that the May Director's Award was given to Sachiko Robison, a Clerk at the Holt Branch. Read More
Community Conversations Helping to Gain Community Partners
Posted Apr 29, 2019, 2:55 PM Head Librarian Jeff Antaya poses near the community display case, where community groups can share information with CADL Leslie visitors. Read More
Events for Citizenship and English Language
Posted Apr 29, 2019, 2:25 PM An overview of new and recurring events pertaining to citizenship and English reading, writing and speaking. Read More
Spring Cleaning made Easy(ish)
Posted Apr 24, 2019, 12:12 PM The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and you're... inside cleaning? As necessary tidying up is, it's no easy feat when the outdoors is so enticing. If you need a little help getting motivated or figuring out where to start, we've got you covered. Read More
April Showers Bring May Flowers (and Peas and Spinach and…)
Posted Apr 24, 2019, 8:42 AM CADL Foster and Okemos are now offering a free Seed Library—check out some seeds with your CADL card! Read More
100th CADLcast Podcast
Posted Apr 22, 2019, 2:28 PM Jessica, Mari and Sherri talk about the titles we should all be excited about this spring! They start with a look at some of the great book-based picks coming to a screen near you and then dive into the spring book titles they've got their eyes on. Read More
Coming Soon & Spring Roundup
Posted Apr 22, 2019, 12:39 PM Have you listened to our Readers Roundtable Podcast? Check out all the great title picks by librarians Mari, Jessica and Sherri. Read More
Make Mother’s Day Brighter for Moms in Need
Posted Apr 17, 2019, 12:07 PM Celebrate Mother's Day by lifting up mothers in need. Read More
Craft bunnies are better than dust bunnies!
Posted Apr 16, 2019, 4:45 PM You could spend your time spring cleaning, but we think that time might be better spent with craft bunnies and not dust bunnies! Read More
Spring has Sprung, and so have the Gardens!
Posted Apr 16, 2019, 4:10 PM Find two of Downtown Lansing Head Librarian's favorite gardening books now that Spring is in the air! Read More
There's Nothing "Ghostly" about CADL Aurelius
Posted Apr 16, 2019, 4:02 PM Read to find out why this "Ghost Town" is anything but dead. Read More
Celebrate Poetry Month
Posted Apr 9, 2019, 5:13 PM "First a howling blizzard woke us, Then the rain came down to soak us, And now before the eye can focus – Crocus.” Lilja Rogers, New Hampshire poet, 1901-1998 Read More
Celebrate National Poetry Month at Webberville
Posted Apr 9, 2019, 4:53 PM Come create your own masterpiece with materials provided at the poetry creation station. Read More
2019 Michael Printz Honor Awards
Posted Apr 9, 2019, 11:11 AM Four powerful books have been awarded by the American Library Association. This year, they all feature young female protagonists struggling to overcome obstacles and move toward a surer sense of identity and self-worth. Read More
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