Sow the Seeds of the Season
Posted Nov 4, 2019, 1:49 PM In this season of giving, consider donating seeds to the Foster Seed Library! Also attend one of Foster's many seasonal events. Read More
Celebrate International Picture Book Month
Posted Nov 2, 2019, 3:19 PM Here's to the joys of quality time and a well-illustrated book! Read More
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
Andy Bourgeois Appointed CADL Downtown Lansing's New Public Service Head
Posted Oct 29, 2019, 2:43 PM Read on to learn about Andy, or stop into the branch to say hi! Read More
2019 State Librarian's Award Acceptance Speech by Scott Duimstra
Posted Oct 17, 2019, 4:13 PM Read More
Thank You, Friends of the Leslie Library
Posted Oct 15, 2019, 11:43 AM We're fortunate to have support from the Leslie Friends, who have done some incredible things this year! Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 18: Standout Titles and TeenTober featuring Haslett Teen Advisory Group!
Posted Oct 15, 2019, 9:09 AM CADL Collection Development Specialists Cheryl and Jessica chat about new standouts in this high publishing season, while Marisela chats with the teens from the Haslett Teen Advisory Group. Read More
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
Fall Frenzy
Posted Oct 7, 2019, 11:14 AM Make friends and celebrate fall at these great events! Read More
Thank You to our Generous Community
Posted Oct 7, 2019, 10:52 AM This month I’d like to highlight and express my gratitude for two examples of community support for the library. Read More
CADL to Participate in Libraries for Life
Posted Oct 2, 2019, 2:10 PM Find out how you can save lives and help those in need find their happily ever after. Read More
Endangered Trees in a Beautiful Garden
Posted Oct 1, 2019, 11:21 AM Help us breath new life into the Japanese inspired garden at Downtown Lansing! Read More
Peg Mawby Receives Director's Award
Posted Sep 30, 2019, 1:29 PM We're pleased to announce that the Director’s Award for September was given to Peg Mawby, Head Librarian at the Webberville Branch. Read More
Joining the League of Michigan Bicyclists
Posted Sep 30, 2019, 12:09 PM We're making accessing the library easier for patrons who ride bikes. Read More
Enjoy a New Member Discount at Launch Trampoline Park!
Posted Sep 26, 2019, 9:09 AM We've partnered with Launch Lansing Trampoline Park to bring you savings worth jumping for! Read More
Miss Mari Recommends Spooky Stories for CADL Kids!
Posted Sep 23, 2019, 3:21 PM Miss Mari found some of CADL's most frighteningly-fantastic books, perfect for the Halloween season! Read More
Getting a Card has Never Been Easier
Posted Sep 23, 2019, 12:34 PM Find out what CADL's done to improve your library experience! Read More
Get Library Carded
Posted Sep 20, 2019, 11:02 AM Selfie or not, having a library card pays off in a big way! Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 17: Hispanic Heritage Month Picks
Posted Sep 17, 2019, 9:49 AM CADL's Collection Development Specialists chat about Hispanic Heritage Month picks, a few titles they’re reading now and a few they're looking forward to. Read More
I Drive Home with Comedians in My Car
Posted Sep 16, 2019, 12:25 PM Improve your daily commute by downloading your favorite comedies, musical tracks and more - before you hit the road! Read More
Start Literacy Skills Early!
Posted Sep 13, 2019, 11:07 AM Storytimes at CADL incorporate early literacy practices Read More
Bilingual Storytime with Sandra Centeno
Posted Sep 10, 2019, 1:52 PM Host Mari Garza interviews Sandra Centeno, a library clerk at CADL South Lansing and the storyteller behind the Bilingual Storytime programs. Get a sneak peek into one of the newest storytime programs and learn what makes storytime at the library so special. Read More
Literacy, Multilingualism and Education
Posted Sep 8, 2019, 2:42 PM The theme of this year's International Literacy Day is "Literacy and Multilingualism." To celebrate we sat down with Everett High School Japanese teacher Sensei Kelly to talk about literacy and language diversity in our area. Read More
Apply to be a CADL Craft Fair Vendor
Posted Sep 6, 2019, 10:18 AM Read on for application details, event info and more. Read More
Reposted: Circulation Policy Changes at CADL
Posted Aug 30, 2019, 2:53 PM CADL takes great pride in providing a positive experience to our members.That commitment includes being responsive to changing use and demands for our collections. We are excited to have made several changes to our circulation policy for audio-visual items. Read More
A Friendship Built to Last
Posted Aug 26, 2019, 10:35 AM The Friends of the Mason Library do many wonderful things for our branch, and for the community! Read More
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
Beat the Back-To-School Blues
Posted Aug 16, 2019, 11:14 AM Celebrate back-to-school and beat the blues with resources that can make the transition as easy as ABCs. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 16: Summer Wrap-up Titles
Posted Aug 15, 2019, 9:29 AM Here are the titles discussed in both the Reader's Roundtable podcast and the Okemos Teen Advisory Group bonus segment. Read More
Reading and Responsibility with Youth CADL Cards
Posted Aug 13, 2019, 11:31 AM Did you know we have two different types of Kids CADL Cards? Find out more about both and discover if this is the year to get your child their own card. Read More
The Library is the Best Addition to Your Schedule
Posted Aug 12, 2019, 12:24 PM With back-to-school on the horizon, many are finding themselves shifting into a new schedule to fulfill new goals. We can help. Read More
The Power of Play
Posted Aug 12, 2019, 11:44 AM Not sure what playtime has to do with the library, or learning? Read on to find out. Read More
Everything Right Here...and There... and Over There
Posted Aug 6, 2019, 12:07 PM One CADL card unlocks everything 13 branches have to offer, so what are you waiting for? Read More
Jim Bouton's Book Ball Four - A Home Run for Sports Writing
Posted Jul 31, 2019, 3:32 PM The legacy Jim Bouton left behind from his book Ball Four affected more than the world of sports writing, but greatly influenced the "tell-all" memoirs and stories that grace shelves across America today. Read More
Sarah Van Acker Receives Director's Award
Posted Jul 30, 2019, 2:22 PM We're pleased to announce that the Director's Award for July was given to Sarah Van Acker, library assistant in Local History. Read More
Media and Memories
Posted Jul 29, 2019, 11:06 AM Whether you're blasting your favorite song on the radio or bonding over a book, media can help make the memory. Read More
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
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
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