Take & Make Kits

Many CADL branches offer a selection of free kits that include instructions and supplies to do a project or enjoy a storytime at home. Covering a variety of ages and interests, they are available to pick up while supplies last. Click on any branch name to see a list of what’s available this season.  Be sure to note dates and age ranges.

Aurelius (517-628-3743)

No Kits Available

Dansville (517-623-6511)

Storytime Craft to Go (Ages 2 – 6) 

Stop by to pick up a themed storytime craft to complete at home. A new project will be released every Monday, then available anytime while supplies last.  

Mondays, Sept. 9 – Nov. 25 (No Crafts to Go on Nov. 11) 

Craft Kits (Ages 3 & up)  

Get a free craft kit with instructions and supplies. Kits are released on select Mondays and available while supplies last.    

Mondays, Oct. 28 & Nov. 18 

STEM Lab to Go (Ages 5 & up)  

Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at home by picking up a kit with fun hands-on activities. A new kit with instructions and supplies will be released on select Mondays and available while supplies last.   

Mondays, Oct. 14; & Nov. 4  

Write Stuff (Ages 5 & up) 

Pick up a themed activity bundle with writing prompts, word games, and coloring sheets. Instructions and supplies included.  The kit is released on select Mondays and will be available while supplies last.   

Mondays, Oct. 21; Nov. 25 

Haslett (517-339-2324)

No Kits Available

Holt-Delhi (517-694-9351)

Kids Take & Make Crafts (Ages up to 10)

Fun to make crafts on request! Get a free kit from CADL Holt-Delhi with supplies and instructions for a craft, while supplies last.

Paint a Toy Car (Ages 3-18)

While supplies last: Pick up a kit from the library and take it home to paint. 

Teen Make & Take Activities (Ages 10-18)

For teens, come into the library and participate in a new activity specifically for teens. All supplies will be available. Located in the teen section.

Gifts! (Ages 13+)

For any of the reasons you give and get gifts, pick up a free young adult book and corresponding gift bag from our book display in the teen section. Whether you’re giving yourself a little holiday treat or present hunting for someone else, use the tags to decide what gift would fit the reader best and take it home for a bookish surprise. 

All December, While Supplies Lasts 

Downtown Lansing (517-367-6350), Foster (517-485-5185), and South Lansing (517-272-9840)

Adult/Teen Take & Make (Ages 13 & Up) 

Looking for fun crafts and activities to do at home? Every week we will provide supplies and instructions for an activity or craft in a bag. All you need to do is pick one up from the library, take it home and make.

New projects are released on the first Monday of the month. Take and Makes are available throughout the month while supplies last.

September 3, October 7, November 4, December 2 

  • Downtown Lansing: 517-367-6350
  • Foster: 517-485-5185
  • South Lansing: 517-272-9840

Leslie (517-589-9400)

No Kits Available

Mason (517-676-9088)

Take & Make: Corn Necklace (Ages 5 & up) 

Many staple foods, including corn and potatoes, were developed by indigenous Americans. Learn more and make a colorful corn necklace with this simple kit.  

Monday, Nov. 4, then while supplies last.  

 

 

Take & Make: Gingerbread Houses (Ages 5 & up) 

Grab a bag full of all the goodies you need to make your own mini–Gingerbread House. Each kit contains supplies for two houses.  

Monday, Dec. 2, then while supplies last.  

Okemos (517-347-2021)

Spice of the Month (Adults)

Spice up your life with some seasonings that may be new to you! Participants will receive a small amount of a different spice each month, plus recipes and reading suggestions. While supplies last. 

Available beginning the 1st of each month while supplies last. 

Stockbridge (517-851-7810)

No Kits Available.

Webberville (517-521-3643)

Bat Science 

Learn all about these creatures of the night in a fun, and spooky, way!  

Available in October while supplies last.

Williamston (517-655-1191)

Glass Gem Magnets (Ages 6 & up) 

Make your own magnet using a glass stone and decorative paper. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit or add it to your order on MyTime. 

Nov. 1 (while supplies last)