All CADL branches are closed May 25-27 for the Memorial Day weekend. 

Help nurture our Poet-tree during National Poetry Month! There will be poems for the picking, and we encourage you to submit a poem for someone else to enjoy. All participants who leave a poem will be entered into a raffle for a gift card to Daily Scoop in Mason.

It’s the third year of the seed library! The 2024 One Seed, One State selection is Mammoth Long Island Dill. Stop by the Seed Library (located inside the Dansville Library) to select flower, herb and vegetable seeds for your garden, along with planting instructions and a chance to enter into a raffle for a gardening gift pail.

Capital Area District Libraries and Meridian Township Parks are celebrating National Poetry Month together! Visit Marshall Park, Orlando Park, Cedar Bend Heights and Ottawa Hills, and watch for different poems to pop up in the parks all throughout the month. 

Capital Area District Libraries and Meridian Township Parks are celebrating National Poetry Month together! Visit Marshall Park, Orlando Park, Cedar Bend Heights and Ottawa Hills, and watch for different poems to pop up in the parks all throughout the month. 

Grow, save and share seeds from CADL's seed-sharing library from April–May. Visit participating branches and browse our seed libraries, including the 2024 One Seed, One State shared seed "Mammoth Long Island dill". Learn more at www.cadl.org/seeds.

Drop-in to use the computers. Staff will be available for assistance and questions.

Do you need assistance in obtaining basic needs? In partnership with Advent House, a member of their Street Outreach team will be available to connect patrons with assistance in obtaining identification, food, shelter, mental health, rehab, and similar services. Drop in during designated hours to receive assistance. This program is funded in part by an HRCS grant from the City of Lansing.

Stories, songs and movement for our youngest readers and their caregivers.

Enjoy storytime geared for infants.

Lively stories and activities for young children and their caregivers. 

Engaging stories, songs and activities to help build early literacy skills. PLEASE NOTE: During the CADL Mason renovation project, storytimes will take place on the first floor of City Hall in the Sycamore Room, 201 W. Ash Street. 
PLEASE NOTE: Preschool storytime will be held on the second floor of City Hall in the Maple Room on March 19 and April 16.

Early literacy in action! This storytime combines books, music, movements and interactivity for a lively learning adventure.

Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. 

Engaging stories, songs and activities to help build early literacy skills. 

Bring your project to craft, chat and share with others.

Join us for trivia puzzles at the Williamston Senior Center.

Join Garden Project at CADL Okemos for a free workshop covering gardening basics on any budget. Gain insights into soil fertility, garden site prep, seed selection, and more. Walk away with free seeds, educational guides, and the knowledge to start your own thriving garden. Don't miss out on this fun and informative event!

Bring your fiber arts project and work and learn along with members of the Spinner’s Flock, a local fiber arts group.

Experience Girl Scouts for free! Play fun games, create cool things (like slime!) and make new friends. Participants will also have the opportunity to sell Girl Scout Cookies and attend a day at camp later in the summer.

We will be using popsicle sticks, markers and yarn to make a cheery wall hanging. *Registration is required to attend; click "register" below.

Learn about the tulips during this presentation with MSU Consumer Horticulture Extension Educator Brent Crain, PhD. There will also be a tulip planting demonstration. All attendees will be entered to win a $50 VanAtta’s gift card awarded at the end of the program. Must be present to win.

Want to play Dungeons & Dragons, but having a hard time finding a group? Well then join Downtown’s resident Game Master for an adventure with a new adventuring party from the comfort of your own home. No prior dungeoneering required. *Registration required; call 517-272-9840 or click on "Register." Registrants will be emailed a link to our Microsoft Teams meeting a few days before. 

Help nurture our Poet-tree during National Poetry Month! There will be poems for the picking, and we encourage you to submit a poem for someone else to enjoy. All participants who leave a poem will be entered into a raffle for a gift card to Daily Scoop in Mason.

It’s the third year of the seed library! The 2024 One Seed, One State selection is Mammoth Long Island Dill. Stop by the Seed Library (located inside the Dansville Library) to select flower, herb and vegetable seeds for your garden, along with planting instructions and a chance to enter into a raffle for a gardening gift pail.