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 (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
Weekly Take and Make Kits for Summer (Children)
Each kit includes materials and instructions for a simple craft or activity.
New kits released for pick-up on Mondays and available while supplies last, June 1 -August 31.
Haslett (517-339-2324)
Mario Day (All Ages)
Make your very own Mario pixel art using provided construction paper squares and templates.
Tuesday, March 10, while supplies last.
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, June 1 – August 31
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 - June 1, July 6, August 3
Leslie (517-589-9400)
Mason (517-676-9088)
It’s Popsicle Season!
Make your own icy treats with free popsicle molds and recipes.
Monday, June 8
Paper Bag Books
Create a story using your 5 senses.
Monday, June 22
Dinosaur Puppets
Make some dino friends with this quick craft!
Monday, July 6
Pop Up Dino Eggs
Hatch some fun with these pop-up dino eggs!
Monday, July 20
Creepy Crawly Caterpillar
Bring a furry green caterpillar to life!
Monday, August 10
Paper Airplanes!
Celebrate aviation history with a simple project!
Monday, August 24
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)
Pterodactyl Flyer (Ages 6-12)
Create your own ancient terror of the skies!
All June (while supplies last)
Dinosaur Party Necklace (Ages 6-12)
Craft your own glamorous necklace and be the envy of all the dromaeosaurids you know at your next cretaceous period soiree.
All July (while supplies last)
Williamston (517-655-1191)
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)
3D Dinosaur Activity (Ages 4-10)
Cut, fold, and glue to make two dinosaurs. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit.
Monday, June 8 (while supplies last)
Fizzing Dinosaur Eggs (Ages 8 & up)
Play with baking soda and vinegar to hatch your own dinosaur eggs. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit.
Tuesday, June 16 (while supplies last)
Patriotic Star Kit (Ages 4-10)
Create your own red, white, and blue decorative stars. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit.
Wednesday, July 1 (while supplies last)
Bean Mosaic Art (Ages 6 & up)
Create some lovely mosaic art using beans and airdry clay. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit.
Wednesday, July 15 (while supplies last)
Dinosaur Collage Art
Create your own dinosaurs using glue and collage materials. *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit.
Monday, August 3 (while supplies last)
Space-themed Wreath (Ages 8 & up)
Get familiar with our solar system by creating a space-themed wreath! *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit.
Monday, August 17 (while supplies last)