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CADL Closed for holiday

Monday, May 27, 2024
Capital Area District Libraries (system-wide)
All CADL branches are closed May 25-27 for the Memorial Day weekend. 
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Seed Sharing at CADL (All ages)

All Day
Capital Area District Libraries (system-wide)
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.
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Family Storytime (Ages up to 6)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Lansing
Held in the library.
Engaging stories, songs and activities to help build early literacy skills.
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Lifeboat at the Library (Adults)

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Downtown Lansing
CADL is partnering with LIfeboat to bring recovery resources to patrons who might be struggling with substance use disorder. Through one-on-one conversations, they will identify possible barriers and provide local resources, including inpatient rehab, outpatient treatment, or therapy and employment. Drop in and find out more about the resources Lifeboat offers.
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Registration is open

*Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Junior 1 (Ages 8-12)

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Lansing
Held online
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. 
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Seed Sharing at CADL (All ages)

All Day
Capital Area District Libraries (system-wide)
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.
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Drop-in Basic Needs Assistance (Adults)

10:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Lansing
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.
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Seed Sharing at CADL (All ages)

All Day
Capital Area District Libraries (system-wide)
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.
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Lansing Poetry Festival (Adults)

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Downtown Lansing
Held in the library.
Join Richmond Poet Laureate and champion slam poet Roscoe Burnems, Poetry Room Host Masaki Takahashi and other poets from the community for a poetry workshop and performance. The workshop will take start at 3 p.m. and the performance will begin at 4:15 p.m.
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Seed Sharing at CADL (All ages)

All Day
Capital Area District Libraries (system-wide)
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.
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Seed Sharing at CADL (All ages)

All Day
Capital Area District Libraries (system-wide)
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.
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*U.S. Citizenship Test Practice by Appointment

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Downtown Lansing
Make an appointment to practice for the U.S. Citizenship test by calling 517-334-1519 or email aboodj@cadl.org.
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Drop-in Basic Needs Assistance (Adults)

10:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Lansing
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.
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Seed Sharing at CADL (All ages)

All Day
Capital Area District Libraries (system-wide)
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.
View More

Drop-in Basic Needs Assistance (Adults)

10:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Lansing
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.
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Baby Storytime (Ages 0 & up)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Lansing
Held in the library.
Stories, songs and movement for our youngest readers and their caregivers.
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Speculative Fiction Book Discussion (Adults)

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Downtown Lansing
Discussions featuring new and classic speculative fiction – fantasy, horror, traditional science fiction, alternate history and everything in between. The group meets at 6 pm on the last Tuesday of the month. This month's title is "Nettle & Bone" by T Kingfisher.
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Seed Sharing at CADL (All ages)

All Day
Capital Area District Libraries (system-wide)
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.
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Toddler Storytime (Ages 2 & up)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Lansing
Held in the library.
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. 
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Seed Sharing at CADL (All ages)

All Day
Capital Area District Libraries (system-wide)
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.
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Family Storytime (Ages up to 6)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Lansing
Held in the library.
Engaging stories, songs and activities to help build early literacy skills.
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Lifeboat at the Library (Adults)

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Downtown Lansing
CADL is partnering with LIfeboat to bring recovery resources to patrons who might be struggling with substance use disorder. Through one-on-one conversations, they will identify possible barriers and provide local resources, including inpatient rehab, outpatient treatment, or therapy and employment. Drop in and find out more about the resources Lifeboat offers.
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Mario Kart Tournament (Ages 10 and up)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Lansing
Held in the library.
Join us for Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch!
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Registration is open

*Virtual Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 13-18)

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Downtown Lansing
Held online
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; click on "Register" below. Email required. Registrants will be emailed a link to our Microsoft Teams meeting a few days before. 
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Seed Sharing at CADL (All ages)

All Day
Capital Area District Libraries (system-wide)
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.
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