Overview

Family Literacy Calendar for K-1

See your child’s reading skills improve with a little practice every day. This calendar provides a daily activity idea related to an essential skill designed especially for children in kindergarten and first grade.

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Grade Level Reading Lists

One of the most common questions from kids and parents is for recommendations based on grade level. Here are our recommendations for grades one through six. 

Homework Help K-6

Online tools to help tackle elementary school homework.

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Learning Tools

Learn a language, explore careers, practice tests and more.

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Blog Posts

CADL youth librarians are your partner in nurturing your love of reading.

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Join us for our Summer Reading Challenge.
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Join us for a celebration of reading.
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Mari is joined at the mic by special guest Lynn Harper, Branch Head at CADL Dansville, to take a look back at the titles they're excited about.
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June 1–Aug. 6, 2022
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Join the celebration with reading and activities for your little ones. 

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Upcoming Events

Seed Sharing at CADL (All ages)

Thursday May 2, 2024 12:00am - 12:00am
All Locations
Grow, save and share seeds from CADL's seed-sharing library from April-May. Visit participating branches and browse our seed libraries, including the 2024 One Seed, One State shared seed "Mammoth Long Island dill". Learn more at www.cadl.org/seeds. Read More

Worry Shredder (All ages)

Thursday May 2, 2024 12:00am - 12:00am Okemos We all have things that make us worry or cause us anxiety. During May, stop by our Worry Shredder Stations to write down your worries, fears, anxieties, or negative self-talk and shred them away. Read More
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Staff Picks

Julie C. Recommends

Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters
I loved the authenticity and diversity Jones brought to this collection of traditional stories. His appreciation and respect for American Indian culture shine in both his first-hand accounts and...
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Tina G. Recommends

Jude Saves the World
Jude is a twelve year old nonbinary character. This is a beautiful book with amazing, brave characters who fiercely guard friendship as a safe space filled with unconditional love. I highly recommend...
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