Stockbridge Capital Area District Library
From CADL Stockbridge
Celebrate National Reading Month in March by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell The month of March brings to mind many images — lions and lambs, kites, mud, and daffodils. Here at the library, we think of Dr. Seuss. March 2 is his birthday, and his real name was Theodor Geisel. In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library to offer ways for kids, adults to get creative by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell According to a 2021 Newsweek article, there are lots of benefits to crafting for adults. Creating arts and crafts can help us cope with stress, boost self-esteem, enhance fine motor skills and help reduce pain and encourage communication. The Scholastic […]
Capital Area District Libraries offer Christmas Eve radio storytime
Information from CADL For the second year in a row, Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) will be airing a Christmas Eve storytime on Lansing’s Christmas Station, 99.1 WFMK and 99wfmk.com. The storytime will air at 7 p.m. and will repeat at the top of every hour until midnight. This year, Tom Shilts, youth librarian for […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Some holiday events coming back to library by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell While some things have been put on hold, some of our much-anticipated holiday traditions have returned to the library this year. The reindeer are coming! Come by CADL Stockbridge on Monday, Dec. 13 from 3:30-5 p.m. to rub their noses and scratch their […]
How Friends of Library auction benefits community
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell As I write this it is National Friends of the Libraries Week. The week may be over now as you read this, but that’s not stopping me from writing about all the great things that the Friends of the Stockbridge Library do for us and the community. They’ve funded […]
CADL Stockbridge
Library faces a constant need to weed by Sherri McConnell, Head Librarian A photo of a dumpster filled to the brim with library books began circulating on social media, and people were angry. It got me thinking about the balancing act public libraries perform to provide the flow of new titles that our members expect, […]
Capital Area District Libraries Announces New Hours
Lansing, MI – September 6, 2021 – When residents return to work and school on September 7, new hours will be in place at the Aurelius, Downtown Lansing, Foster, Haslett, Holt-Delhi, Mason, Okemos, South Lansing, Stockbridge, and Williamston branches of Capital Area District Libraries. New hours for Dansville, Leslie, and Webberville went into effect previously. “We’re […]
Taking a road trip? The library can help
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell All CADL branches have lifted COVID restrictions, and we are so excited to welcome you back inside the Stockbridge Branch! Browse the shelves, use a computer, make copies or use the Wi-Fi with your own device. Take time to check out the free puzzle and game exchange and the […]
Capital Area District Libraries now fine free
Information from Capital Area District Libraries Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) is part of a growing list of libraries across the state and country that have gone fine free, which means daily fines will no longer be charged on overdue items. All overdue fines were removed in June 2021. There are separate fines for lost […]
CADL Stockbridge Branch bustling with activity this summer
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell It’s good to see people in the Stockbridge Branch again after so many months. The Summer Reading Challenge is in full swing as well! We’re offering activities and prizes for all ages including Project Squirrel, a citizen science activity to gather information about the fluffy-tailed critters in your neighborhood. Drop […]