Spadafore Introduces Resolution to Keep Library Downtown

Lansing, MI – Lansing City Council Member Peter Spadafore today introduced a resolution opposing the potential relocation of the downtown Capital Area District Library (CADL) from its current location. Highlighting the importance of the library as a vital resource for Lansing residents, Spadafore’s resolution urges the CADL board and leadership to explore alternatives that prioritize public access, community welfare, and equity.

“The downtown library is more than just a building—it’s a community hub that provides essential services, especially our most vulnerable neighbors,” said Spadafore. “For students, seniors, and residents without reliable transportation, CADL is their connection to education, literacy, and opportunity. Moving it out of downtown would create unnecessary barriers for the very people who rely on it most.”

Spadafore underscored the unique importance of the library’s central location, citing its accessibility and its role in serving Lansing’s diverse population. “Lansing’s downtown library has been a pillar of the community for decades. It serves as a lifeline for underserved residents and strengthens our city's identity by offering a space for learning, growth, and connection,” he noted.

In addition to emphasizing the community impact, Spadafore is calling for further dialogue with the CADL board and local stakeholders to explore alternatives to relocation.

“We need solutions that ensure CADL remains a vital resource for all Lansing residents, regardless of where they live,” Spadafore said. “I’m committed to working with the library's leadership and the broader community to find a path forward that preserves this essential service in downtown.”

The Lansing City Council is expected to vote on the resolution on October 14 at its regularly scheduled meeting.

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