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.

Grab your cup of coffee or tea and join us online to practice your English through informal conversation. Please note that this group is not a formal English instruction. *Registration is required by emailing stantone@cadl.org. Participants will receive instructions on joining our Zoom session.

Grab your cup of coffee or tea and join us online to practice your English through informal conversation. Please note that this group is not a formal English instruction. *Registration is required by emailing stantone@cadl.org. Participants will receive instructions on joining our Zoom session.

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.

Join us on Wednesday mornings for pretend play, engaging learning activities and a fun craft in a welcoming, drop-in environment. At 11:30 a.m., we read a book and sing together!

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

Come join us for stories, songs, crafts and activities to help build early literacy skills. 

Lively activities and stories for young children and their caregivers. 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: Movers & Readers Storytime will be held on the second floor of City Hall in the Maple Room on March 20.

Stories, songs and crafts for preschoolers. These sessions are designed for ages 3-6, but older and younger children are welcome (with adult supervision).

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

Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.

Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. 

Practice your English reading and speaking skills by reading articles, books and short stories aloud. Please note that this group is not a formal English instruction.

Connect with other community members to discuss local events, favorite books and more. Light refreshments will be provided.

Stop by our program room every Wednesday and unwind with some crafts (while supplies last). Enjoy a different craft each week!

Enjoy storytime geared for infants. 

Get your game on with board games and the Nintendo Switch.

Join us once a month for a one-shot campaign full of adventure, battles and, of course, treasure. *Registration required. Register by calling 517-694-9351, emailing walterk@cadl.org or clicking "register" below. Space is limited. 

Join us for a monthly Lego club meetup at Foster Labs. Complete themed challenges or free build!

Make your own chia pet with seeds, soil and craft supplies.