Children's books events at Capital Area District Library May 2010

The Capital Area District Library system offers a wide variety of events and activities for all ages. This is only a sample of some of the Children’s Books events offered at the CADL in the Lansing area for May. For more children’s books events you will find full schedules of events by clicking the link to your nearest library on the right panel of this page.
Recommended Children's Book: No Time for Mother's Day

Super Saturday: Spring Origami with Tom Novak
Event Type: Families & Kids
Date: Saturday, May 01, 2010 Start Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Downtown Lansing Library
Description: Learn to make your own spring creatures out of paper!
Recommended Children's Book: Fold-Along Stories : Quick & Easy Origami Tales For Beginners

Pizza & Pages Book Discussion Group (Ages 8-13)
Event Type: Book Discussions
Date: Monday, May 03, 2010 Start Time: 6:00 PM
Library: Dansville Library
Description: We’ll talk about books we’ve recently read and enjoy a pizza dinner.

Raising Financially Responsible Children
Date: Monday, May 03, 2010 Start Time: 6:30 PM
Library: Haslett Library
Description: A financial services professional will be on hand to teach practical strategies and fun tips for raising children to be smart with their money. Bring the kids and let them enjoy our special "Bunny Money" Evening Storytime while you attend the program.
Age(s): Adults, Young Children
Recommended Children's Book: Bunny Money (Max and Ruby)

Reading Dogs @ the Library
Event Type: Families & Kids
Date: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 Start Time: 4:00 PM
Library: Mason Library
Description: Sign up to read for 10 minutes to a dog from Therapy Dogs International. Bring your own book or use one of ours.
Age(s): All Children
Other: *Registration required; call (517) 676-9088.

Cinco de Mayo Drop-in Craft (All ages)
Event Type: Families & Kids
Date: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 Start Time: 4:00 PM
Library: South Lansing Library
Description: Make a craft to take home with you.
Recommended Children's Book: Celebrating Cinco De Mayo: Fiesta Time! (Learn to Read Read to Learn Holiday Series)

Michael Deren’s "Great Lakes Schooner Captain"
Event Type: Families & Kids
Date: Thursday, May 06, 2010 Start Time: 2:30 PM
Library: Stockbridge Library
Description: Homeschoolers with students at the 4th grade level are welcome to join fourth grade classes at Heritage Elementary for Michael Deren’s program, a lively look at Michigan’s schooner history.
Age(s): Elementary Age Children
Recommended Children's Book: Schooners (Great Lakes Album Series)

Drop-in LEGO ® Club (Ages 5-10)
Event Type: Families & Kids
Date: Thursday, May 06, 2010 Start Time: 3:00 PM
Library: Webberville Library
Description: Build and create for fun! You supply the imagination, we’ll provide the LEGOs.® Drop in anytime from 3-4:30 pm.

Pizza & Pages Book Discussion (Grades 4-8)
Event Type: Teen & Tween Events
Date: Thursday, May 06, 2010 Start Time: 4:00 PM
Library: Mason Library
Description: Bring a book that you have read recently to share with the group. Pizza and pop provided.

Make a Mother's Day Card
Event Type: Holidays
Date: Saturday, May 08, 2010 Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Haslett Library
Description: Dads are invited to bring their children to the Haslett Library to make a special Mother’s Day card. All materials are provided for this free drop-in program.
Age(s): All Children, All Ages
Recommended Children's Book: The Mother's Day Mice

New! Popcorn & Pages (Grades 3 & up)
Event Type: Book Discussions
Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Start Time: 4:00 PM
Library: Foster Library
Description: Books and snacks – what could be better? Bring a favorite book to share.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Party (Ages 3½ & up)
Event Type: Families & Kids
Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010 Start Time: 4:00 PM
Library: Haslett Library
Description: Join us for a springtime celebration of this classic book by Eric Carle! Kids ages 3½ & up will enjoy a story, activities, snacks and a craft.
Recommended Children's Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Pizza & Pages Book Discussion (Ages 8-12)
Event Type: Book Discussions
Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010 Start Time: 4:30 PM
Library: Holt-Delhi Library
Description: This month: The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt
Recommended Children's Book: The Wednesday Wars

Science Saturdays (Ages 6 – 12)
Event Type: Families & Kids
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010 Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: South Lansing Library
Description: Join us for hands-on science activities.
Other: * Registration required; call (517)272-9840.

Book Fiesta (Grades PreK-5)
Event Type: Families & Kids
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010 Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Mason Library
Description: Join Miss Kelly for a cultural celebration, including a Native American-themed craft and a real Mexican piñata.

Drop-In LEGO Club (Ages 6-12)
Event Type: Families & Kids
Date: Monday, May 17, 2010 Start Time: 4:00 PM
Library: Foster Library
Description: Build and create with LEGOs supplied by the library. Drop in anytime from 4-5:30 pm.
Recommended Children's Book: The LEGO Book

Pizza and Pages (Grades 4-12)
Event Type: Book Discussions
Date: Monday, May 17, 2010 Start Time: 5:00 PM
Library: Aurelius Library
Description: Bring a favorite book that you have read and discuss it with other readers. Pizza and other snacks will be provided. Runs 60 minutes.

Read to a Dog (Ages 3-10)
Event Type: Storytimes
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Start Time: 4:00 PM
Library: Williamston Library
Description: Therapy dogs make great listeners for little ones with a story to tell. Bring along your own “dog eared” book or read one of ours.
Other: *Registration required; call (517) 655-1191.
Recommended Children's Book: Ultimate Dog Book

Drop-in LEGO ® Club (Ages 5-10)
Event Type: Families & Kids
Date: Thursday, May 20, 2010 Start Time: 3:00 PM
Library: Webberville Library
Description: Build and create for fun! You supply the imagination, we’ll provide the LEGOs.® Drop in anytime from 3-4:30 pm.

South Lansing LEGO® Builders Club (Ages 6-14)
Event Type: Families & Kids
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010 Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: South Lansing Library
Description: Let your imagination soar by building something with the library's Lego collection. Runs to 2:30 pm.
Other: *Registration required; call (517) 272-9840.

Fancy Nancy Fashion Party (Ages 4-10)
Event Type: Families & Kids
Date: Monday, May 24, 2010 Start Time: 4:30 PM
Library: Holt-Delhi Library
Description: Dress up in your fanciest clothes and join us for stories, crafts, and fun Fancy Nancy style!
Other: *Registration required; call (517) 694-9351 ext. 3.

Don’t forget to visit your local Lansing library or visit their web site to the right here for many more children’s books events and activities in May.

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