Capital Area District Libraries

10/20/2026

It's not too late to attend a frighteningly fun Halloween event! Here's a list of all upcoming events as of Oct 20: https://bit.ly/3VM5cxd
👻 Don't Fear Paranormal Tourism in Michigan with Dianna Stampfler (Okemos)
🕸️ Edible Spooky House (South Lansing)
😱 Tales of Small-Town Terror with Mitch Lutzke (Webberville)
🕊️ Scared of the Bible with Biblical Scholar Brandon Grafius (Okemos)
🎨 Pumpkin Painting (Okemos)
🦇 Haslett's Halloween Spooktacular (Haslett)
🎉 Little Boo Bash (Williamston)
🎃Boo Bash (Dansville)
🕷️ Halloweenza (Okemos)

10/19/2026

EDIT: Gargoyles program at Local History Center begins at 5:30 pm this Friday (not 6:30 pm).

Capital Area District Libraries is celebrating spooky season with free, family-friendly events across its branches, from cookie decorating to paranormal talks.

10/19/2026

Oct 19-25 🐝 This week on the Buzz with Buzzitta: Halloween parties, author events, neighborly know-how and so much more. Watch weekly for the latest on upcoming programs and events at our 14 locations, with Community Engagement Library Assistant, Mark Buzzitta.

10/19/2026

We heard it's gonna be a graveyard smash. 👻

Calling all little monsters! Join us at CADL South Lansing for a sweet afternoon of cookie decorating fun. Use frosting, candy, and other creepy-cute toppings to bring your delicious monster to life. Then complete a Monster Profile Card to introduce your creation to everyone before it's time for the tastiest part - eating it!

Our final Monster Mash Cookie Bash will be held on Monday October 19 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. All ages welcome.

10/17/2026

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10/17/2026

What are you reading this weekend? 📚

10/16/2026

Virtual Educator Training Event!
Join CADL staff members for an overview of CADL resources useful to Grades K-6 educators and students. Staff will present information about digital books, databases for younger learners, Bookflix, and more.
Register here: https://www.cadl.org/event/17581067

10/15/2026

🔎 BookSleuth Live is now closed! We will get any remaining recommendations to you shortly. 🔍
Reply with the last three you read below from now until 5 p.m. Then, our expert staff will hunt down your next great . Those who participate will be entered to win a $10 Celebration Cinema gift card!

10/14/2026

We made a few lists of our favorite Spooky Reads for you to check out!
🦇 For Adults: https://catalog.cadl.org/MyAccount/MyList/8640
👻 For Teens: https://catalog.cadl.org/MyAccount/MyList/8621
🎃 For Children: https://catalog.cadl.org/MyAccount/MyList/8620

10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous People's Day! What Indigenous author or story would you recommend to a friend? 📚