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)
American Girl Doll Activity Packets (Children Ages 6+)
Step back in time and enjoy a packet of activities, historical information, reading suggestions, and other surprises. Each month will feature a different American Girl doll from CADL’s Library of Things Jr. collection. While supplies last.
- Monday, October 19: Josefina Montoya: Southwest America under Mexican rule (1824)
- Thursday, November 19: Addy Walker: the Civil War era and Reconstruction (1864)
- Monday, December 21: Claudie Wells: Harlem Renaissance (1922)
First Monday of the Month Craft Kits (Children)
We’ll have new festive crafts for you to try on the first Monday of the month while supplies last.
Monday, December 7
Storytime Craft Kits (Children)
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 December 7-14.
New Year’s Eve Party Kit (Children)
Looking for some ideas on how to celebrate New Year’s Eve with your family? Celebrate DIY-style with this fun kit filled with activities to ring in 2027.
Monday, December 21
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)
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, November 2, December 7
Letters to Santa (All Ages)
Does your child want to write a letter to Santa and his elves? All you need to do is pick up a Letters to Santa kit. If the letter is returned to the library, with a return address, then Santa will write back. Pick up a kit at one of the Lansing branches. While supplies last.
Tuesday, Dec. 1 –Tuesday, Dec. 15
Winter Activity Kit (All Ages)
Celebrate the winter season with a winter activity kit. Families can have fun learning about different traditions. All you need to do is pick one up from the Lansing libraries. The Winter Activity Kits are available while supplies last.
Tuesday, Dec. 1 – Friday, Dec. 18
DIY NYE 2022 Kit (All Ages)
Looking for something fun to do on New Year’s Eve with your family. Celebrate DIY-style with this fun kit filled with activities. The DIY NYE Kits are available at the Lansing branches, while supplies last.
Monday, December 21 –Tuesday, December 30
Leslie (517-589-9400)
Mason (517-676-9088)
Pumpkin Painting Kits
Take home a kit with locally grown mini-pumpkins and painting supplies to decorate for Fall!
Monday, October 19
Winter Bird Feeders
Make a fun treat for the birds with birdseed and pinecones!
Monday, December 14
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)
Flying Bunny Bats (Ages 6+)
In honor of Bunnicula by James Howe, make your own bunny bat that flies with the power of science. Available while supplies last.
All October (while supplies last)
Williamston (517-655-1191)
Leaf Critters Kit (Ages 8 & up)
Explore outside and collect your favorite fallen leaves to turn into critters! *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit.
Oct. 16 (while supplies last)
Fall Windsock Craft (Ages 6 and up)
Celebrate the spirit of autumn by making a fall-themed windsock. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit.
Sunday, November 15 (while supplies last)
Pipe Cleaner Candy Canes (Ages 6 and up)
Need a candy cane to hang on your stocking? Make some with this kit!
Monday, December 14 (while supplies last)
Christmas Tree Sun Catcher (Ages 4 and up)
Make a colorful Christmas tree suncatcher to hang in your window and enjoy all season long!
Monday, December 21 (while supplies last)