Bus Passes Coming to Collection
Posted Apr 6, 2019, 12:28 PM CADL is unveiling new initiatives and a partnership with Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) that will save riders money. Read More
Big Things are Cooking at CADL
Posted Apr 4, 2019, 2:10 PM An overview of newly donated footage and other historical items available through CADL Local History. Read More
Paul Crandall to Retire as CADL Stockbridge's Head Librarian
Posted Apr 3, 2019, 1:08 PM Wishing CADL Stockbridge Head Librarian Paul Crandall well as he prepares for retirement. Read More
What’s So Great About Storytime at the Library?
Posted Apr 1, 2019, 5:02 PM Plenty of great things happen when you spend time reading with a child. From school readiness to increased imagination, story time is time well spent. Read More
Angela Atkins-Eddins Receives Director's Award
Posted Mar 29, 2019, 2:21 PM I’m pleased to announce that the March Director’s Award was given to Angela Atkins-Eddins, Human Resources Assistant. Read More
Escape room is big hit in Williamston
Posted Mar 28, 2019, 10:07 PM Young wizards recently apparated to Capital Area District Libraries’ Williamston branch for a magical adventure—our first ever Harry Potter Escape Room! Read More
What's a Michigan Activity Pass?
Posted Mar 28, 2019, 9:52 PM CADL members can get free or discounted admission to destinations like the Great Lakes Children’s Museum in Traverse City. Read More
April is a busy time at Foster
Posted Mar 28, 2019, 9:32 PM So it’s good-bye to “March is Reading Month” and hello to April. Check out what we have planned for you and your family this month. Read More
Michigan Authors
Posted Mar 20, 2019, 12:42 PM Michigan doesn’t get enough credit for how many fabulous children’s authors we have! Read More
CADL’s To-Do List
Posted Mar 20, 2019, 12:32 PM As we head into a very welcome new season (see ya, Polar Vortex!), I’m taking a look at some big projects on our spring to-do list. Read More
The testimonial that rocked
Posted Mar 19, 2019, 2:12 PM Katie Krick from Liberty Mutual in Okemos stood up and said something WONDERFUL about CADL. 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
Library Collaborations Promote Literacy
Posted Mar 14, 2019, 11:22 AM While libraries are always working to promote literacy, those efforts are getting a little extra push at CADL Stockbridge this spring. Read More
Mason Library Feasibility Study
Posted Mar 7, 2019, 2:20 PM We have partnered with the City of Mason to conduct a feasibility study, to gain a scope of what improvements can be made to the library to enhance the patron experience and sustain services into the future. Read More
Try our Book-A-Librarian service
Posted Feb 28, 2019, 9:50 AM Make an appointment with CADL staff to get technology assistance, help with research projects, and more. Read More
Reading has benefits for everyone
Posted Feb 27, 2019, 11:06 AM CADL Foster Librarian shares why reading has benefits for everyone, no matter what their age. Read More
Webberville rolls out Student Service
Posted Feb 19, 2019, 2:27 PM Webberville students can check out items by verbally providing their student number or showing student ID. Read More
Do you like saving $$$?
Posted Feb 19, 2019, 10:12 AM Use your CADL card to get free access to subscription databases like ConsumerReports.org. Read More
Computers donated to RDC
Posted Feb 19, 2019, 9:08 AM CADL donated over two dozen older computers to the Refugee Development Center. Read More
Eric Stanton Receives Director's Award
Posted Feb 15, 2019, 4:47 PM I’m pleased to announce that the Director’s Award for February was given to Okemos Public Services Librarian Eric Stanton. Read More
Problem Solving is Good! Gaming is Good!
Posted Feb 15, 2019, 4:37 PM In this age of electronics, many parents worry that their children have checked out of society. Hours seem to be spent glued to a screen, and interaction with live people becomes a low priority. Then someone tells you, “Games can be educational,” and all you can think is “Really?!” Trust me, the right games can be educational in ways that you would never expect. Read More
Introduce your child to early literacy skills
Posted Feb 15, 2019, 4:20 PM Storytimes are a great way for children to have fun while learning early literacy skills Read More
Winter is for the Birds!
Posted Feb 14, 2019, 12:10 PM February is National Bird Feeding Month and with the blustery weather Michigan has faced recently, it is easy to understand that our feather friends may need some help finding food! Read More
Enter to win Disney on Ice tickets
Posted Feb 11, 2019, 11:53 PM Just check out or download any Disney title (book, movie or music) from CADL now until March 1. Read More
New resources to check out
Posted Feb 10, 2019, 8:26 AM CADL now offers special offers for select Wharton Center shows and more. Read More
Denelle Hobbs Receives Director's Award
Posted Feb 4, 2019, 3:58 PM I’m pleased to announce that the Director’s Award for January was given to Mobile Library Clerk Denelle Hobbs. Read More
How things really work at CADL
Posted Jan 30, 2019, 2:53 PM I’ve encountered a lot of people lately who don’t visit the library due to some misconceptions. They don’t realize how libraries have evolved and improved over the years. Read More
Youth One Cards
Posted Jan 30, 2019, 2:22 PM If you want your child to have a library card of their own but are worried about misplaced books and overdue fines, we have an option that is perfect for you. Read MoreCelebrate Black History Month
Posted Jan 24, 2019, 9:43 PM CADL Downtown Lansing is celebrating Black History Month with a theme of ‘Black Migrations.’ Read More
Find useful, free information at CADL.
Posted Jan 17, 2019, 4:12 PM The Downtown Lansing branch of Capital Area District Libraries will continue to carry tax forms for the convenience of residents. 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
Libraries bring knowledge to the community
Posted Jan 9, 2019, 11:06 AM Libraries offer many opportunities and resources that bring knowledge to the community. Through programs, technology, movies, music, and books, they connect people to new ideas. Read More
Looking Back, Moving Forward
Posted Jan 9, 2019, 9:38 AM This is the time of year we get bombarded with a lot of “best of” lists. Although overkill is always a risk with these, I understand the urge to create them—especially when you had a year like CADL did in 2018! Read More
An American Way with Words
Posted Jan 4, 2019, 10:55 AM Many media outlets create year-end lists of favorites that cover a range of current events and popular culture. I especially enjoy the lists that highlight words and their usage. Read More
Aurelius Unveils Eileen Droscha Room
Posted Dec 27, 2018, 9:18 AM When former Aurelius Head Librarian Eileen Droscha passed away last year, we wanted to honor her memory in a special way. Read More
Bibliotherapy
Posted Dec 27, 2018, 9:02 AM Bibliotherapy is the idea of reading as a healing activity. I’m sharing a list of titles I found to be most helpful. Read More
Enjoy our Holiday Titles
Posted Dec 18, 2018, 12:00 PM If you didn’t quite get to those holiday movies or music CDS before the big day arrives, it’s not too late. Read More
Morgan Doherty Receives Director's Award
Posted Dec 18, 2018, 9:11 AM Morgan Doherty, Public Services Librarian at CADL Downtown Lansing receives Director's Award for December. Read More
CADL Williamston staff chose their favorite checkouts from 2018
Posted Dec 13, 2018, 1:28 PM It’s the end of the year—time for an end-of-the-year list! Here are some favorite 2018 checkouts from the staff at CADL Williamston. Read More
Embrace the Mess
Posted Dec 12, 2018, 3:56 PM When I was five years old I became obsessed with making paper bag puppets. Projects like this may seem wasteful, needlessly messy or overly simple, but there are countless benefits to such open-ended activities: 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
CADL Talk Soup
Posted Dec 6, 2018, 9:23 AM We highlight some of the best episodes from our CADLcast, Executive Edition and Reader's Roundtable podcasts for your listening pleasure. Read More
Make Holiday Shopping Easier with Consumer Reports!
Posted Nov 27, 2018, 5:57 AM The holidays are upon us, believe it or not! As you prepare for the hectic holiday shopping season, let the library help you out with access to our Consumer Reports database. Read More
The Celebration Keeps Going
Posted Sep 7, 2018, 9:59 AM Capital Area District Libraries is celebrating 20 years as a library system. Now the residents in our service area have added to the excitement by passing our millage renewal by 71%! Our heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone who helped spread the word and who came out to vote. That level of support tells us that people love their libraries and appreciate the value we add to their communities. Read More
Libraries Build Community
Posted Sep 4, 2018, 11:14 AM An article in one of my professional journals reminded me of the mission statement at Capital Area District Libraries: Empowering our diverse communities to learn, imagine and connect. Read More
Back-to-school Resources
Posted Sep 4, 2018, 10:06 AM As school starts, I want to share some helpful and free resources that Capital Area District Libraries offers to students. Read More
The Most Important Back to School Supply
Posted Sep 4, 2018, 10:03 AM Back to school time has quickly crept up on us. While you’re busily acquiring supplies for your child, college kid, or yourself, make sure to add another item to the list—a library card! It’s the coolest card you can own. Read More
August is National Water Quality Month
Posted Aug 23, 2018, 11:51 AM Check out the best books and films about water quality, taken from our CADL's Reader's Advisory Newsletter. Read More