Book Bound Episode 11: A Feast of Discovery
Posted Nov 19, 2024, 2:41 PM A cornucopia of wide-ranging titles celebrating discovery, family and food. Read More
Episode 10: An Autumn of Fear and Family
Posted Oct 10, 2024, 2:00 PM Mari, Jessica, and Cheryl discuss books on travel, messy times, and a few scary reads as autumn begins. Read More
Book Bound Episode 9: Back to School
Posted Sep 10, 2024, 2:14 PM Mari, Jessica, and Cheryl are back to discuss what they've been reading as summer comes to a close. School reading, nostalgia, slowing down and Hispanic Heritage Month with producers Cassidy and Rissa. Read More
Book Bound: Episode 8
Posted Aug 2, 2024, 12:59 PM Summary: Microhistory, finding self, and summer adventures. Read More
Book Bound: Episode 6
Posted Jun 7, 2024, 3:20 PM Celebrating summer reading and listening (It’s Audiobook Month!) with a range of titles. Read More
Book Bound: Episode 5
Posted May 6, 2024, 4:46 PM This episode explores environmentalism, international history, and adventure. Read More
Book Bound - Episode 4
Posted Apr 9, 2024, 12:46 PM Summary: Food memoir, academic mystery, fiction, and “strange” books Read More
Libraries Work Because We Do
Posted Apr 9, 2024, 11:59 AM A message of gratitude for our incredible library workers at CADL. Read More
Book Bound - Episode 3
Posted Mar 6, 2024, 12:31 PM We're going wild for Reading Month! Books with wild animals, wild girls, and bite sized reads. Read More
Our Journey to the Honorable Mention Michigan Healthy Worksite Award
Posted Mar 1, 2024, 10:00 AM We've been honored with a 2023 Honorable Mention Michigan Healthy Worksite Award. Read More
Celebrate Literacy During March is Reading Month
Posted Feb 29, 2024, 9:23 AM Celebrate reading for fun at your local library! Read More
Program Preview: March
Posted Feb 21, 2024, 9:37 AM Discover your pot of gold at the library this month! Read More
Book Bound: Episode 2
Posted Feb 12, 2024, 5:32 PM The picks in this episode give a nod to Black History Month, but we also talk non-fiction and ALA Award winners. Read More
Program Preview: February
Posted Jan 29, 2024, 1:57 PM While February may boast the fewest days, it certainly doesn't lack exciting events at your local library. Read More
Okemos Branch Youth Area Makeover Means Temporary Closure January 29-Feb 2
Posted Jan 25, 2024, 8:00 AM Read More
Book Bound - Episode 1
Posted Jan 18, 2024, 11:35 AM Get ready to expand your horizons and discover great reads. Read More
Frosty Pages & Cozy Reads: Join our Winter Reading Challenge
Posted Jan 8, 2024, 11:10 AM Readers of all ages are invited to join us on a cozy ready adventure. Read More
A Silver Anniversary Reflection
Posted Dec 21, 2023, 10:31 AM We're reflecting on our 25th-anniversary celebration and history as an organization. Read More
CADL Welcomes Jenny Marr as New Executive Director
Posted Dec 20, 2023, 2:08 PM CADL's Board of Trustees has appointed Jenny Marr as our new Executive Director. Read More
CADL Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Student Success Initiative Scholarship Program
Posted Dec 20, 2023, 10:27 AM Graduating high school seniors have the opportunity to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 89: Reading Wrap-Up
Posted Dec 12, 2023, 11:55 AM We're closing out our reading year with a selection of great picks! Read More
Celebrating 25 Years at CADL
Posted Dec 8, 2023, 10:10 AM Learn about our employees who've been with us from the beginning. Read More
Program Preview: December
Posted Nov 30, 2023, 8:54 AM It's the most wonderful time of year! Celebrate the holiday season at the library. Read More
Support the Library on Giving Tuesday!
Posted Nov 27, 2023, 8:47 AM Help us continue our mission of empowering our communities to learn, imagine and connect. Read More
Holiday Enrichment with Animals
Posted Nov 16, 2023, 3:10 PM At the heart of our programming is a commitment to ensuring the well-being of all creatures involved. Read More
CADL's Top of the Town Winners
Posted Nov 16, 2023, 10:54 AM Some of CADL's very own were recognized in this year's Top of the Town contest. Read More
Celebrating our Staff: The 2023 McConnell Awards
Posted Nov 13, 2023, 8:58 AM Learn about this year's winners and peek into our annual staff conference. Read More
Program Preview: November
Posted Nov 8, 2023, 10:30 AM Learn about our upcoming holiday festivities, special storytimes and crafting events. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 88: November Reads
Posted Nov 7, 2023, 1:56 PM We’re talking about books we enjoyed reading this month, including some picks by Indigenous authors for Native American Heritage Month. Read More
Jackie McDonald Receives Director's Award
Posted Oct 27, 2023, 10:29 AM Jackie is a calming, uniting force that brings her community together. Read More
Meet Our Best Friends: Lansing Libraries
Posted Oct 18, 2023, 11:25 AM Learn about the Friends of the Lansing Libraries for National Friends of Libraries Week. Read More
Meet Our Best Friends: Leslie Branch
Posted Oct 17, 2023, 12:00 PM Learn about the Friends of the Leslie Library for National Friends of Libraries Week. Read More
Meet Our Best Friends: Williamston Branch
Posted Oct 16, 2023, 4:09 PM Learn about the Friends of the Williamston Library for National Friends of Libraries Week. Read More
Meet Our Best Friends: Mason Branch
Posted Oct 11, 2023, 2:24 PM Learn about the Friends of the Mason Library for National Friends of Libraries Week. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 87: Free for All
Posted Oct 9, 2023, 12:29 PM Titles we loved outside of our themed reads. Read More