Your Summer of Possibilities Starts Here!
Posted May 24, 2022, 12:17 PM June 1–Aug. 6, 2022 Read More
Jurassic Quest Drive-thru Adventure Sweepstakes
Posted May 14, 2021, 12:21 PM The winners have been announced. Read More
Collection Highlights for Women's History Month
Posted Feb 22, 2021, 12:01 PM These new titles bring a fresh viewpoint to both historic events and contemporary life. Read More
CADL Staff’s Best Books of 2021
Posted Dec 31, 2020, 1:05 PM This year we’re introducing our very own year’s best list! Read More
Top 10 in 2020: Adult, Teen and Juvenile Titles
Posted Dec 29, 2020, 11:34 AM Check out the top stories getting CADL members through the year. Read More
Digital Escape Room
Posted Aug 5, 2020, 10:19 AM Find and play all of our Digital Escape Room Challenges! Read More
Watch to Win
Posted Jun 14, 2020, 1:53 PM All summer long, CADL will be providing you with a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card by correctly answering a question about one of our virtual events. Read More
Beating the Summer Slide
Posted May 21, 2020, 2:08 PM What is the "Summer Slide," and how can you prevent it from happening to your kids? Read More
CLOSED: Enter to Win a Digital Device!
Posted May 20, 2020, 2:28 PM This contest is now closed. Any CADL Children or Teens who completed their Summer Reading Challenge track were eligible to enter this essay contest. Read More
Imagine Your Story—Summer Reading 2020
Posted Apr 30, 2020, 6:02 PM Capital Area District Libraries is on a quest to get Ingham County reading this summer—especially kids. The Summer Reading Challenge is a free reading project for all ages that runs from May 22 to August 8. Read More
31 Great Titles Celebrating Women
Posted Mar 3, 2020, 1:46 PM This month we're honoring Women's History Month with a list of titles that recognize, inform and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. Read More
Literacy, Multilingualism and Education
Posted Sep 8, 2019, 2:42 PM The theme of this year's International Literacy Day is "Literacy and Multilingualism." To celebrate we sat down with Everett High School Japanese teacher Sensei Kelly to talk about literacy and language diversity in our area. Read More
Author Spotlight: Sarah Dessen
Posted Jul 15, 2019, 4:00 PM Have you ever experienced an author that feels as though you are going home? Read More
Partnership with MSU Class Provides Educational Experience
Posted Jul 13, 2019, 12:54 PM We had the unique opportunity to pose as a client for Michigan State University Professor Dr. Kononova’s Digital Analytics class as part of the MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences. Read More
Natty Daddy Salsa – A Local Teen’s Business Adventure
Posted Jun 28, 2019, 12:54 PM If you’re like me, you’ve entertained the thought of starting your own business. Whatever your age, it’s entirely possible to have your own business – big or small! Find out how Natalie L. of Williamston became her own boss as a teen entrepreneur. Read More
We're Celebrating African-American Music Appreciation Month
Posted Jun 19, 2019, 10:19 AM Since June is African-American Music Appreciation Month, we're diving into the CADL collection to bring you a list of albums from a few extraordinary artists whose contributions to the world are revolutionary. Read More
Explore a “Universe of Stories” with Summer Reading
Posted May 29, 2019, 4:33 PM Join Capital Area District Libraries in our mission to get our community reading and defeat the dreaded “Summer Slide.” This reading challenge runs from June 7 to Aug. 10 and is packed with fun-filled events and great prizes. Blast off to your nearest library or read on to explore Summer Reading! Read More
2019 Michael Printz Honor Awards
Posted Apr 9, 2019, 11:11 AM Four powerful books have been awarded by the American Library Association. This year, they all feature young female protagonists struggling to overcome obstacles and move toward a surer sense of identity and self-worth. Read More
New Episode of Reader's Roundtable
Posted Mar 15, 2019, 8:20 AM This month we’re looking at the Capital Area Reads title The Hate U Give and highlights from the CADL produced resource guide, as well as a segment on the ALA Youth Media awards and some of our recent favorite winners and honor books. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Podcast Returns!
Posted Jan 12, 2019, 11:28 AM The Reader's Roundtable Podcast is back! The ladies discuss comfort faves and CADL's Winter is for the Birds Reading Program. Read More
Cosplay it Cool
Posted Dec 12, 2018, 3:41 PM Cosplay has been gaining popularity over the years, and it’s no surprise – who wouldn’t want to treat every day like Halloween? Read More