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)

Dansville (517-623-6511)

Turkey Hat (Kids)

Get ready for Thanksgiving by making a turkey hat. 

Monday, November 3

Pie Garland (Ages 8+)

What kind of pie is your favorite? Make this festive decoration with paper and string. 

November 10 

Storytime Craft Kits (Kids)

Each kit includes materials and instructions for a simple craft related to the weekly storytime theme. 

New kits released for pick-up on Mondays and available while supplies last, starting November 3 

Holiday Ornament (Kids)

Make a festive decoration to celebrate the season. 

Monday, December 1

Gnome Ornament  (Ages 12+)

Make this bearded friend with yarn and some glue. 

Monday, December 15

Haslett (517-339-2324)

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.

Puzzle Swap (All Ages) 

We have a perpetual puzzle swap located by our Information Desk. Please bring in puzzles to leave and feel free to take one in exchange! 

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

Leslie (517-589-9400)

Mason (517-676-9088)

Pumpkin Painting 

Take home a kit with locally grown mini-pumpkins and painting supplies to decorate for Fall! 

Monday, Oct. 20, then while supplies last. 

Jacob’s Ladder Toy 

Make a classic retro fidget toy – Jacob’s Ladder! 

Monday, Nov. 3, then while supplies last. 

Paper Owls 

Hoot hoot! Make an owl from paper plates! 

Monday, Nov. 17, then while supplies last. 

Gingerbread House Kits 

A Fall favorite is back! All supplies are provided to make two Gingerbread Houses per kit, while supplies last. 

Monday, Dec. 8, 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)

Webberville (517-521-3643)

Dragon Puppet (Ages 6-12)

Make a dragon puppet just like the dragons in Tui Sutherland's Wings of Fire series. Available while supplies last.  

All November (while supplies last)

 

Winter Wreath  (Ages 6-12)

Make a cheery wreath to brighten up your door for the winter months. Available while supplies last. 

All December (while supplies last)

Williamston (517-655-1191)

Make a Monster (Ages 6 & up) 

Try your hand at being a mad scientist during this spooky season and create a (friendly) creature of your own! *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit. 

Oct. 16 (while supplies last) 

Scarecrow Craft (Ages 4-7) 

Use popsicles sticks and other supplies to make a cute scarecrow. He may be too cute to scare the crows away though!  *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit. 

Nov. 3 (while supplies last) 

Gratitude Turkey (Ages 4-7) 

Nov. is gratitude month. Make a craft that will encourage you to ponder the people and things to be grateful for this season (and create a turkey friend along the way). 

Nov. 14 (while supplies last)

Crafting Cookies (Ages 6 & up) 

Make your own paper cookies to leave for Santa or keep them for yourself! *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit or add it to your order on MyTime. 

Dec. 13 (while supplies last)