What`s All the Hoopla?

What’s All the Hoopla?
Introducing Lynda
We’re making a lot of noise lately about
Hoopla, a great new service for our
cardholders. Now you can borrow free digital
music, audiobooks, movies and TV shows—
all ready to instantly view or listen to on
your computer or digital device.
Once you’ve met Lynda, you might
think you’ve found a new best friend!
Lynda.com is an online service offering
free, unlimited access to instructional
videos in the fields of business,
technology and the creative arts.
You’ll be amazed at the variety you’ll find.
We have hundreds of thousands of titles,
from Hollywood blockbusters and bestselling
authors to hard-to-find artists and niche genres.
Sign on with your CADL card to brush
up on your skills or learn new ones.
We have hundreds of exciting topics
to choose from, such as video editing,
logo design, 3D animation, data
analysis and social media marketing.
The loan period is seven days, and then the
items are automatically returned. You never
have to worry about due dates
or overdue fines. Borrow up to
eight titles a month, mixing and
matching formats as much
as you like.
It’s time to make a
date with Lynda—you’ll
be going places in
no time. Get started
at cadl.org/lynda.
Grab your CADL
card and get
in on all the
Hoopla. Visit
cadl.org/downloads or any CADL
branch for help getting started.
Don’t have a CADL card? Visit cadl.org/card to sign up!
Get the App
Using our services has never been easier!
We’re excited to announce the debut of
CADL Mobile, an app that puts the library
right in your pocket.
Welcome to
the Digital Diner
Our menu of online services for kids and
adults is available 24/7. Fresh selections of
enticing eBooks, delicious digital magazines,
and mouth-watering music are ready to be
instantly borrowed and enjoyed. And it’s all
free with a CADL card!
Here’s a sampling of the delicious dishes
you’ll find at cadl.org/downloads:
eBooks
Here are some features you’re going to love:
• Use the digital card to check out items
• Keep tabs on your checkouts and holds
• Get library news and notices
• Easily explore our collections of digital
books, audiobooks, magazines, movies
and music
• Available for both iOS and Android
CADL Mobile will be launched in mid-April,
to coincide with our celebration of National
Library Week. More details coming to your
branch and cadl.org soon!
Our eBook titles range from the newest
bestsellers for adults to beloved classics
for kids, with more being added every day.
Download them to your PC, laptop, tablet,
eReader or smartphone. After the loan
period, they are automatically returned, so
there is never any overdue fines. Kids can
browse safely in a child-friendly “eReading
Room,” with
titles that are
searchable by
reading level,
age group
and interest.
Serving up fresh selections every day at cadl.org/downloads.
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Digital Magazines
Our digital magazine service is called
Zinio, offering a hundred popular titles
to view via the Zinio App or with your
web browser. Current and past issues
are instantly available on the day they
hit newsstands,
with no hold lists
or expiration
dates. After the
loan period, they
are automatically
returned.
Tumblebooks
How fun is this? You and your kids
will both love our collection of online
animated, talking picture books you can
take with you anywhere. The site includes
puzzles, games and National Geographic
videos, too.
BookFlix
This fun service from Scholastic pairs
classic video storybooks with related,
nonfiction eBooks. It’s a great way
to reinforce early reading skills while
introducing kids to a world of
knowledge and exploration.
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Research & Learn
A treasure trove of resources is
available to CADL cardholders. Find
dozens of trusted, reliable research
sites under the Research & Learn tab
at cadl.org, including:
Databases
It’s expensive to subscribe to research
databases like Ancestry.com and
Consumer Reports. That’s why we’ve
done it for you! Most can be accessed
anywhere from any device; others require
that you be in a CADL branch.
Pronunciator
Imagine being able to learn 80 different
languages, all at your own pace and in the
comfort of your home. Pronunciator does
just that! Check out Pronunciator, with
downloadable audio lessons, conversation
practice, quizzes and more. You’ll be
fluent in no time!
Find more free research sites in the Research & Learn tab at cadl.org.
Money Smart Week
April 18-24
This annual public awareness campaign was
designed to help consumers better manage
their personal finances. CADL is
pleased to partner with the Center
for Financial Health to provide
free, expert presentations
for children and adults.
Older adults and their loved
ones will appreciate several
presentations on the topic of
Elderlaw. Learn about tools for planning
and transferring property, plus how to get
the most from pensions and other benefits.
Since it’s never too early to learn about
managing money, our events also include
Money Smart storytimes. Children ages
3-6 will enjoy stories and crafts, plus
receive a free copy of Berenstain Bears’
Dollars and Sense. They’ll also learn
how they can read to earn
their own CADL savings bank.
Get details on all our Money
Smart Week events by visiting
cadl.org/events and entering
“money smart” into the
keyword search.
Adults of all ages
will benefit from
learning how to
protect themselves
from identity theft
and scams. Those
in the process of
house hunting
can get tips from several local experts, including
Ingham County Treasurer Eric Schertzing, who
will explain the process, benefits and risks of
buying a home in a tax lien sale.
Find a list of spring events at
your CADL branch or cadl.org/events.
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Spring Gardening
Series
If you’re a gardener, you know the
feeling of anticipation that comes from
poring through seed catalogs all winter.
Then a spell of warm weather hits, with
that smell of fresh air and rich dirt, and
suddenly you know it’s time to get outside
and start digging!
This spring we’ve gathered experts from
across mid-Michigan to share tips to help
you start or improve your garden.
For beginners we have Gardening 101,
presented by staff from the Greater Lansing
Food Bank’s Garden Project. They’ll not only
outline the basics, they’ll point you to local
resources for everything you need to get
started.
The Greater Lansing Food Bank will also
stop by to talk about their “Grow-a-Row”
initiative. It encourages gardeners to plant
a little extra, so they can share their
homegrown bounty with those in need in
our community. They’ll even help get you
started with free seeds and recipes.
For a unique approach to gardening, try
Beekeeping 101, with local beekeeping
expert and MSU researcher Dr. Zachary
Huang. He’ll offer advice on starting up and
maintaining a beehive, which can be very
beneficial to gardens as well as producing
honey. To sweeten the deal, he’ll bring
honey from MSU that can be purchased
onsite.
We’re offering a total of twelve
different topics at various CADL
branches. So pick up that shovel
and pull on those gloves—it’s
time to get growing!
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Get details at your CADL branch, or visit
cadl.org/events and enter “gardening” in the keyword box.
MSU Science Festival
April 15-19
CADL is a proud supporter of the STEM
movement, offering resources and events
to strengthen skills in the areas of science,
technology,
engineering
and math.
This spring we
have partnered
with MSU to
participate in
their annual Science Festival. This free,
five-day-long event includes more than
150 science-themed presentations, spread
out all over campus. Find a map and a
schedule at sciencefestival.msu.edu.
Don’t miss a fun show called “Wacky
Science,” sponsored by CADL and featuring
Doug Scheer (aka
“Dr. Science”). He’ll
take the stage on
Saturday, April 15 at
11 a.m. to show kids
how much fun science
with everyday objects
can be.
On Saturday and Sunday, stop by CADL’s booth
in the Lansing State Journal Expo Zone. Kids
can do a fun experiment and learn about cool
science resources and events at the library.
Meet the
Curious Crew
The cast from
WKAR’s local
science show
is going on the
road! Get in on
the fun when
they stop by
our Holt-Delhi
branch to meet
with kids and
present a live science demonstration. It takes
place on Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m. and
is recommended for ages 6 and up.
If you haven’t checked out the show yet,
or you missed an episode, get the DVDs
at the library! They’re listed in our online
catalog at cadl.org/catalog.
For more science events, visit your
CADL branch or cadl.org/events and click on “Science and Animals.”
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Minecraft
Game Nights
Chances are if you’re a parent, you
know all about the Minecraft craze.
Your teens and tweens are probably
addicted—and maybe you are, too!
We’ve created after-hours game nights
so that tweens and teens ages 8–15
can come together in a fun environment
to play Minecraft. All skill levels are
welcome, and younger children may
attend with adult supervision.
Registration is required, which opens
two weeks prior to each event.
Get a schedule at cadl.org/events,
or at these participating branches:
DOWNTOWN LANSING, HOLT-DELHI,
MASON, SOUTH LANSING and OKEMOS.
LIBRARY BRANCHES
AURELIUS
1939 S. Aurelius Road
Mason, MI 48854
517-628-3743
DANSVILLE
1379 E. Mason Street
PO Box 249
Dansville, MI 48819
517-623-6511
DOWNTOWN
LANSING
401 S. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
517-367-6363
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FOSTER
200 N. Foster Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912
517-485-5185
HASLETT
1590 Franklin Street
Haslett, MI 48840
517-339-2324
HOLT-DELHI
2078 Aurelius Road
Holt, MI 48842
517-694-9351
LESLIE
201 Pennsylvania Street
Leslie, MI 49251
517-589-9400
MASON
145 W. Ash Street
Mason, MI 48854
517-676-9088
OKEMOS
4321 Okemos Road
Okemos, MI 48864
517-347-2021
SOUTH LANSING
3500 S. Cedar Street
Lansing, MI 48910
517-272-9840
STOCKBRIDGE
200 Wood Street
PO Box 245
Stockbridge, MI 49285
517-851-7810
WEBBERVILLE
115 S. Main Street
Webberville, MI 48892
517-521-3643
WILLIAMSTON
201 School Street
Williamston, MI 48895
517-655-1191
OUTREACH
SERVICES
Bookmobile
Books-by-Mail
517-367-6308
401 S. Capitol Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
On Saturday, May 2, bring your superhero
fans to NCG Cinemas in Lansing for a screening
of Avengers 2: Age of Ultron (PG-13). We’ll
have early bird registration for our Summer
Reading program, plus a free popcorn/drink
combo for the first 150 people who show
(or sign up for) a CADL card.
Visit cadl.org/summer for more about our
reading program and this special event.