Digital Escape Room
Posted Aug 5, 2020, 10:19 AM Find and play all of our Digital Escape Room Challenges! Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 27: Anticipated Reads
Posted Jul 20, 2020, 11:45 AM Find the titles podcast hosts Mari, Jessica and Cheryl are excited about this month! Read More
DeDe's Weekly Downloads: List 1
Posted Jul 1, 2020, 4:54 PM Listeners can tune in throughout the day for great music and to hear “DeDe’s Weekly Download”—a recommended book, movie or album from their morning personality. Read More
June is National Audiobook Month!
Posted Jun 19, 2020, 8:30 PM These titles from RBdigital speak volumes. Read More
In Honor of World Refugee Awareness Week
Posted Jun 15, 2020, 2:04 PM We want you to know that we are here, and welcome you to check out our online materials and services. Read More
Watch to Win
Posted Jun 14, 2020, 1:53 PM All summer long, CADL will be providing you with a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card by correctly answering a question about one of our virtual events. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 25: Imagine Your Story this Summer
Posted Jun 12, 2020, 5:44 PM Join us for a pair of fun discussions as we welcome Youth Services Librarian Robert from the Holt-Delhi Branch to the podcast! Read More
In Memory of Mary Antonia Granse
Posted Jun 12, 2020, 11:19 AM Remembering Toni Granse and her footprint at Capital Area District Libraries. Read More
Beating the Summer Slide
Posted May 21, 2020, 2:08 PM What is the "Summer Slide," and how can you prevent it from happening to your kids? Read More
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
Reader's Roundtable Episode 25: Summer Reading
Posted May 1, 2020, 3:54 PM With summer just beyond the horizon, the hosts talk about the Summer Reading Challenge, undue pressure in a pandemic, reading aloud and their current reads. Read More
Imagine Your Story—Summer Reading 2020
Posted Apr 30, 2020, 6:02 PM Capital Area District Libraries is on a quest to get Ingham County reading this summer—especially kids. The Summer Reading Challenge is a free reading project for all ages that runs from May 22 to August 8. Read More
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
Cassie Veselovsky and Robert Chartrand Receive Director's Awards
Posted Apr 27, 2020, 5:32 PM We're proud to highlight these two incredible librarians with this award. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 24: April is National Poetry Month!
Posted Apr 17, 2020, 5:24 PM Read More
United States Census 2020
Posted Mar 18, 2020, 5:15 PM Find out what you need to know about this once-in-a-decade questionnaire. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 22: Podcasts & Online Entertainment
Posted Mar 16, 2020, 3:55 PM In the wake of COVID-19, we're realizing that social distancing is no easy task. But never fear, podcasts are here! Entertaining and informative, podcasts connect people through topics they love - like books! Read More
31 Great Titles Celebrating Women
Posted Mar 3, 2020, 1:46 PM This month we're honoring Women's History Month with a list of titles that recognize, inform and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. Read More
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
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
March is Reading Month!
Posted Feb 25, 2020, 9:49 AM Each year CADL celebrates March is Reading Month by partnering with the Early Childhood Literacy Coalition, welcoming storybook characters at our branch libraries and area childhood centers. Read More
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
Capital Area Reads 2020
Posted Feb 14, 2020, 2:24 PM Join us this spring for our Capital Area Reads programs, based on the beautifully written debut novel "There There." Read More
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
Celebrating Black History and Culture
Posted Feb 10, 2020, 12:12 PM In honor of Black History Month, we've compiled a list of books and movies that celebrate black history and culture. Read More
Blind Date with a Book
Posted Feb 5, 2020, 10:13 AM You might just end up with the book of your dreams... Read More
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
Happy Lunar New Year!
Posted Jan 25, 2020, 1:18 PM Celebrate and learn more with these great titles from CADL. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 21: It's a Lifestyle
Posted Jan 15, 2020, 1:10 PM Listen before Jan. 26 to find out how you could win a FREE pair of tickets for the Mid-Michigan Women's Expo! Read More
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
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
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
Top 10 in 2019: Adult & Kids Reading
Posted Dec 18, 2019, 9:34 AM More people checked out these books than any other in 2019. Have you? Read More
It was a great year for CADL, but more is still to come!
Posted Dec 16, 2019, 4:55 PM We're reflecting on some of the 2019 highlights for Capital Area District Libraries. Read More
Reading and Reflection
Posted Dec 16, 2019, 1:50 PM We're closing the chapter on 2019 with reading tips and tricks. Read More
Cure the Winter Blahs!
Posted Dec 6, 2019, 11:27 AM For a fun time when the skies are gray, merge your love of books with the power of play! Read More
It's a Wrap - Almost!
Posted Dec 3, 2019, 10:46 AM As 2019 comes to a close, we reflect on the year and look forward to the future. Read More
Celebrating the Season at Dansville!
Posted Dec 3, 2019, 10:37 AM Jingle all the way to Dansville for fun library events! Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 19: Great November Reads!
Posted Nov 27, 2019, 12:37 PM Titles that honor Picture Book Month, Native American Heritage Month and Non-Fiction November are all discussed, plus more all-around great reads! Read More
Librarians are Here to Help
Posted Nov 25, 2019, 11:30 AM Make an appointment with a librarian for personalized technology and information help. Read More