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)
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)
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.
Monday, Dec. 1 - Monday, 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.
Monday, Dec. 1 - Friday, Dec. 19
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 22 –Tuesday, December 30
Leslie (517-589-9400)
Mason (517-676-9088)
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.
Fuzzy Caterpillars
It’s Winter, but we’re thinking of Spring with these adorable caterpillars!
Monday, Jan 12, then while supplies last.
Winter Wonderland Activity Kit
Build vocabulary and express your artistic side with this themed activity kit.
Monday, Jan 26, then while supplies last.
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)
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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)
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.
Saturday, December 13 (while supplies last)
Snowball Shooters (Ages 8 & up)
Are you ready for target practice? Launch pom poms across the room with this kit! *Call 517-655-1191 to request a kit.
Thursday, January 15 (while supplies last)
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)