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)
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
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 Jan. 5.
Cottonball Snowman (Ages 3+)
Unravel a cotton ball for the snow and decorate your snowy friend with paper accessories.
Monday, January 19
Lunar New Year Horse (Ages 6+)
Gallop into a new lunar year with this festive horse!
Monday, February 16
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) |
Cipher Wheel (Ages 6-12)
Make your own cipher wheel and send codes to your fellow agents. Don't worry this message will not self-destruct in 5 seconds. Available while supplies last.
All January (while supplies last)
Paper Bento Box (Ages 6-12)
Travel with us to Japan and make your very own bento box, good enough to eat! Available while supplies last.
All February (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)