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.
Kits Available at All Branches
Take & Make Kit: Button Bouquet Salt & Pepper Shaker
Monday, Apr. 17
A wide variety of kits for all ages are also available at specific branches:
Aurelius (517-628-3743)
Take and Make Spring Break Crafts
Stop by to pick up a craft kit to make at home.
DATES: March 24-April 1
Take and Make Mother’s Day Crafts
Stop by to pick up a craft kit to make at home.
DATES: Monday, May 8-Saturday, May 13 • Open hours
Dansville (517-623-6511)
Storytime to Go at CADL Dansville (Ages 2 – 6)
Stop by to pick up a themed storytime kit that includes songs, activities, a simple craft and a list of titles appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. A new theme will be released each week, then available anytime while supplies last.
DATES: Mondays, May 1, 8, 15 & 22
Creative Writing Kit (Ages 5 & up)
This month’s writing activity is a nature journal. This kit is released on Monday and will be available while supplies last.
DATES: Monday, May 8
Craft Kit (Ages 3 & up)
Get a free craft kit with instructions and supplies. This kit is released on Monday and will be available while supplies last.
DATES: Mondays, May 1 & 15
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. Instructions and supplies included. This kit is released on Monday and available while supplies last.
DATES: Monday, May 22
Haslett (517-339-2324)
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 Monday of each month while supplies last.
Pick Me Up! Postcard
Whether it is a few kind words, an encouraging phrase or a little inspiration, we all could use a bit of positivity to pick us up at times. Help us spread some cheer this summer by designing your very own Pick Me Up! Postcard. From May 1-June 4, pick up a postcard from the Haslett or Okemos Branch and return your postcard design to the library (postcards must be returned by Sunday, June 4). All submissions will be displayed in the library and the winning designs will be printed as postcards and made available at the Haslett and Okemos Circulation Desk for people to take and give to family, friends or whoever may need a little bit of pick me up. This project is inspired by PepTalk Postcards from emandfriends.com.
DATES: Monday, May 1-Sunday, June 4
Holt-Delhi (517-694-9351)
Coloring for All
Ask for coloring sheets to be added to your holds.
Comic Creations
Ask for blank comic book sheets to make your own comics. These will be added to your holds at pickup.
Teen Lit Kits (Ages 13-18)
Be your own book club! For teens with an active library account, choose two books from our themed display and receive a kit complete with themed activities and prizes. This month explore the theme ‘Revenge’.
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.
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.
Downtown Lansing (517-367-6350), Foster (517-485-5185), and South Lansing (517-272-9840)
FAMILY FUN
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. Take and Makes are available throughout the week while supplies last. Call 517-272-9840 (SL) or 517-367-6350 (DL) or 517-485-5185 (FO) or stop in, while supplies last.
DATES: Mondays, March 6 – May 29
Adult/Teen Take & Make (Ages 13 & Up)
Looking for fun crafts and activities to do at home? 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 released on the first Monday of the month. Take and Makes are available throughout the month while supplies last. Call 517-272-9840 (SL) or 517-367-6350 (DL) or 517-485-5185 (FO) or stop in.
DATES: March 6, April 3, May 1
Leslie (517-589-9400)
No Kits Available
Mason (517-676-9088)
Seed Packet Tin (Ages 8 & up)
Create a tin for flowers or plants using seed packets and decoupage techniques.
DATES: Monday, May 1, then while supplies last.
Upcycled Tea Tin Pansy Planter (Ages 6 & up)
Plant a cheery spring pansy in an upcycled tea tin planter.
DATES: Monday, May 15, then while supplies last.
Mother’s Day Bookmark (Ages 10 & up)
Hand-sewn felt and button bookmark for your favorite mom/person.
DATES: Monday, May 8, then while supplies last.
Bunny Spoon Puppet (Ages 5 & up)
Make a cute bunny puppet out of a recyclable spoon.
DATES: Monday, May 22, 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 Monday of each month while supplies last.
Pick Me Up! Postcard
Whether it is a few kind words, an encouraging phrase or a little inspiration, we all could use a bit of positivity to pick us up at times. Help us spread some cheer this summer by designing your very own Pick Me Up! Postcard. From May 1-June 4, pick up a postcard from the Haslett or Okemos Branch and return your postcard design to the library (postcards must be returned by Sunday, June 4). All submissions will be displayed in the library and the winning designs will be printed as postcards and made available at the Haslett and Okemos Circulation Desk for people to take and give to family, friends or whoever may need a little bit of pick me up. This project is inspired by PepTalk Postcards from emandfriends.com.
DATES: Monday, May 1-Sunday, June 4
Stockbridge (517-851-7810)
Webberville (517-521-3643)
Butterfly & Moth Automatons
Make your own working models of a butterfly and a moth then compare and contrast to decide which is better!
Williamston (517-655-1191)
*Passport to the World (Ages 8 & up)
Travel the world with us as we tour different countries that you might have heard about in the news. Explore an exciting and unique country through activities and reading suggestions, plus a stamp for your pretend passport every month. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a packet or add it to your order on MyTime. While supplies last.
DATES: May 1: Saudi Arabia
*Mother’s Day Craft (Ages 3 and up)
Create a flower-powered craft perfect for a Mother’s Day gift. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit or add it to your order on MyTime.
DATES: May 7 (while supplies last)
*Craft Take and Make (Adults)
Reserve a packet with a different craft each month. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit or add it to your order on MyTime.
DATES: May 8-12 (while supplies last)
*Jellyfish Friendship Bracelet Take and Make (Ages 8 & up)
Jellyfish Friendship bracelets use a wheel to create a round woven bracelet. Pick up a kit to make this fun and easy fashion statement. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit or add it to your order on MyTime.
DATES: May 15 (while supplies last)