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)
Lunar New Year Horse (Ages 6+)
Gallop into a new lunar year with this festive horse!
Monday, February 16
Storytime Craft Kits (Ages 6+)
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, March 2- May 18
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)
Take & Makes (All Ages)
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.
Mondays, January 5 – February 23
Adult/Teen Take & Make
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.
1st Mondays of the month - January 5, February 2
Leslie (517-589-9400)
Mason (517-676-9088)
Love Bugs
Paper plates and tissue paper combine to make a heartwarming craft.
Monday, Feb 9, then while supplies last.
Button Bouquet Brooch
For older children, teens, and adults, practice slow stitching on felt and make a beautiful brooch!
Monday, Feb 23, 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)
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)
Love Potion Sensory Bottle (Ages 10 & up)
Make yourself a calming and Valentine’s Day themed sensory bottle. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit.
Friday, February 13 (while supplies last)
Book Bouquet (Ages 8 & up)
Make a cute bouquet of paper flowers that look like books. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit or add it to your order on MyTime. DATES: March 1 (while supplies last)
March 1 (while supplies last)
Dancing Popcorn (Ages 10 & up)
Watch popcorn dance with the STEM-powered reaction of baking soda and vinegar! *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit.
March 16 (while supplies last)
Glass Bead Lady Bugs (Ages 8 & up)
Spring has sprung, and that means ladybug season will start soon! Welcome them back by making a cute ladybug magnets. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit or add it to your order on MyTime.
April 15 (while supplies last)
Fairy Lanterns (Ages 8 & up)
Have you ever wanted to befriend a fairy? Make a home for our little friends with this kit! *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit or add it to your order on MyTime.
May 15 (while supplies last)