Posted Mar 14, 2019, 11:22 AMWhile libraries are always working to promote literacy, those efforts are getting a little extra push at CADL Stockbridge this spring. Read More
Posted Mar 7, 2019, 2:20 PMWe have partnered with the City of Mason to conduct a feasibility study, to gain a scope of what improvements can be made to the library to enhance the patron experience and sustain services into the future.Read More
Posted Feb 15, 2019, 4:47 PMI’m pleased to announce that the Director’s Award for February was given to Okemos Public Services Librarian Eric Stanton. Read More
Posted Feb 15, 2019, 4:37 PMIn this age of electronics, many parents worry that their children have checked out of society. Hours seem to be spent glued to a screen, and interaction with live people becomes a low priority. Then someone tells you, “Games can be educational,” and all you can think is “Really?!” Trust me, the right games can be educational in ways that you would never expect.Read More
Posted Feb 14, 2019, 12:10 PMFebruary is National Bird Feeding Month and with the blustery weather Michigan has faced recently, it is easy to understand that our feather friends may need some help finding food!
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Posted Jan 30, 2019, 2:53 PMI’ve encountered a lot of people lately who don’t visit the library due to some misconceptions. They don’t realize how libraries have evolved and improved over the years.Read More
Posted Jan 30, 2019, 2:22 PMIf you want your child to have a library card of their own but are worried about misplaced books and overdue fines, we have an option that is perfect for you. Read More
Posted Jan 17, 2019, 4:12 PMThe Downtown Lansing branch of Capital Area District Libraries will continue to carry tax forms for the convenience of residents.Read More
Posted Jan 12, 2019, 11:28 AMThe Reader's Roundtable Podcast is back! The ladies discuss comfort faves and CADL's Winter is for the Birds Reading Program.Read More
Posted Jan 9, 2019, 11:06 AMLibraries offer many opportunities and resources that bring knowledge to the community. Through programs, technology, movies, music, and books, they connect people to new ideas.Read More
Posted Jan 9, 2019, 9:38 AMThis is the time of year we get bombarded with a lot of “best of” lists. Although overkill is always a risk with these, I understand the urge to create them—especially when you had a year like CADL did in 2018! Read More
Posted Jan 4, 2019, 10:55 AMMany media outlets create year-end lists of favorites that cover a range of current events and popular culture. I especially enjoy the lists that highlight words and their usage. Read More
Posted Dec 27, 2018, 9:18 AMWhen former Aurelius Head Librarian Eileen Droscha passed away last year, we wanted to honor her memory in a special way. Read More
Posted Dec 27, 2018, 9:02 AMBibliotherapy is the idea of reading as a healing activity. I’m sharing a list of titles I found to be most helpful.Read More
Posted Dec 13, 2018, 1:28 PMIt’s the end of the year—time for an end-of-the-year list! Here are some favorite 2018 checkouts from the staff at CADL Williamston. Read More
Posted Dec 12, 2018, 3:56 PMWhen I was five years old I became obsessed with making paper bag puppets. Projects like this may seem wasteful, needlessly messy or overly simple, but there are countless benefits to such open-ended activities:Read More
Posted Dec 12, 2018, 3:41 PMCosplay has been gaining popularity over the years, and it’s no surprise – who wouldn’t want to treat every day like Halloween? Read More
Posted Dec 6, 2018, 9:23 AMWe highlight some of the best episodes from our CADLcast, Executive Edition and Reader's Roundtable podcasts for your listening pleasure.
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Posted Nov 27, 2018, 5:57 AMThe holidays are upon us, believe it or not! As you prepare for the hectic holiday shopping season, let the library help you out with access to our Consumer Reports database.Read More
Posted Sep 7, 2018, 9:59 AMCapital Area District Libraries is celebrating 20 years as a library system. Now the residents in our service area have added to the excitement by passing our millage renewal by 71%! Our heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone who helped spread the word and who came out to vote. That level of support tells us that people love their libraries and appreciate the value we add to their communities.Read More
Posted Sep 4, 2018, 11:14 AMAn article in one of my professional journals reminded me of the mission statement at Capital Area District Libraries: Empowering our diverse communities to learn, imagine and connect.Read More
Posted Sep 4, 2018, 10:06 AMAs school starts, I want to share some helpful and free resources that Capital Area District Libraries offers to students.Read More
Posted Sep 4, 2018, 10:03 AMBack to school time has quickly crept up on us. While you’re busily acquiring supplies for your child, college kid, or yourself, make sure to add another item to the list—a library card! It’s the coolest card you can own.
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Posted Aug 17, 2018, 10:27 AMWin a pair of brunch/tour tickets to the Historical Society of Greater Lansing's fall Moores River Drive walking tour on Sunday, September 16, 2018. All you have to do is submit a humorous caption to this photo from our collections. Read More
Posted Aug 17, 2018, 10:15 AMSoon after beginning my new adventure at the Leslie branch of Capital Area District Libraries, I quickly discovered that the Leslie community is passionate about two things—history and family. I share these passions, both for my own family and for family history.Read More
Posted Aug 17, 2018, 10:09 AMIt is an age old question. Which is better? The book or the movie? Our collection here at the library can help you explore just this question, and let you choose for yourself. Read More
Posted Aug 15, 2018, 10:18 AMAlthough most people don’t think “librarian” when they think of active lifestyles, I have managed to work some fitness routines in during my work day. It helps that my office is on the third floor of the Downtown Lansing branch, so a quick workout is always just a flight of stairs away.Read More
Posted Aug 14, 2018, 10:59 AMHave you heard of BTS? If not – well, let me tell you about the Pop/Hip-hop sensation from South Korea that is taking the world by storm!Read More
Posted Aug 13, 2018, 4:44 PMAs I’m out driving or cycling around, I enjoy watching the changing landscape. A significant change this summer has been the demolition of the old middle school to make way for the new Dansville High School.Read More
Posted Aug 13, 2018, 10:04 AMIn 2018, more than 700 participants were registered for the pre-reader program. We at CADL hope to grow this number in the future so that even more of our youngest patrons gain the tools they need to become super readers.Read More