Event List

Filters
Age Group
Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Lansing Historical Society Museum at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Lansing Historical Society Museum
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Handmade Holiday Ornaments

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Get in the holiday spirit and decorate your own ceramic ornaments! Have fun designing, decorating, and making them uniquely yours.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit and decorate your own ceramic ornaments! Have fun designing, decorating, and making them uniquely yours.

Night Owl Study Session

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Youth Department at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

Studying for finals is so much better when there are snacks and video games to break it up. Come early, stay late, and get ready for your exams. High School Only.

Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Games, Special Event, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Studying for finals is so much better when there are snacks and video games to break it up. Come early, stay late, and get ready for your exams. High School Only.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Alert

Food or drink will be served at this event. Please consult staff at the event regarding ingredients if you have food allergy concerns.

Museum Access

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Father holding son in lap and reading a picture book

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K

Enjoy books, movement, songs, and more! Kids will learn important things like motor and literacy skills. At the end, Grab and Go crafts will be available to take home. Ages 2-5.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy books, movement, songs, and more! Kids will learn important things like motor and literacy skills. At the end, Grab and Go crafts will be available to take home. Ages 2-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Lansing International Film Fest

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

Beat the cold with hot chocolate and a film from a different part of the globe! Explore the world of cinema with a new surprise every month.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beat the cold with hot chocolate and a film from a different part of the globe! Explore the world of cinema with a new surprise every month.

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Lansing Historical Society Museum at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Lansing Historical Society Museum
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Snow Globe Shake-Up!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Grades K-5

Join us to create your very own magical snowglobe with friends! A fun craft to celebrate the winter season together. 

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create your very own magical snowglobe with friends! A fun craft to celebrate the winter season together. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Multichoice question box with text Trivial Matters!

Trivial Matters!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Grab your squad or just yourself and join us each month as we challenge your brain with different themes and subjects.  Snacks will be provided.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your squad or just yourself and join us each month as we challenge your brain with different themes and subjects.  Snacks will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Alert

Food or drink will be served at this event. Please consult staff at the event regarding ingredients if you have food allergy concerns.

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Lansing Historical Society Museum at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Lansing Historical Society Museum
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Laptop with Cricut Design Space open creating a monogram design

Crafting with Cricut

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Don’t know where to start with Cricut? Get an introduction to Cricut’s design software and the library’s Cricut machine as we make a vinyl monogram sticker.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don’t know where to start with Cricut? Get an introduction to Cricut’s design software and the library’s Cricut machine as we make a vinyl monogram sticker.

Night Owl Study Session

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Youth Department at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

Studying for finals is so much better when there are snacks and video games to break it up. Come early, stay late, and get ready for your exams. High School Only.

Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Games, Special Event, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Studying for finals is so much better when there are snacks and video games to break it up. Come early, stay late, and get ready for your exams. High School Only.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Alert

Food or drink will be served at this event. Please consult staff at the event regarding ingredients if you have food allergy concerns.

Stack of books with holiday decorations on top with text "Holiday Book Bash"

Holiday Book Bash

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Celebrate the season with a literary-themed holiday party! Join the members of the library’s discussion groups for fun and games as well as light refreshments.

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a literary-themed holiday party! Join the members of the library’s discussion groups for fun and games as well as light refreshments.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Alert

Food or drink will be served at this event. Please consult staff at the event regarding ingredients if you have food allergy concerns.

Crafty Connections: Explore, Create, Enjoy

Crafty Connections: Explore, Create, Enjoy

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Enjoy craft stations where you can unwind, get creative, and try something new. Leave with your own unique creation — and maybe a new friend!

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy craft stations where you can unwind, get creative, and try something new. Leave with your own unique creation — and maybe a new friend!

Library@Nite Christmas Jazz

Library@Nite: Christmas Jazz with George Grunditz

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Stage at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Experience the magic of Library@Nite, where live concerts light up the library after hours from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm — come early, grab a seat, and enjoy an evening of music in an unexpected setting! 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Stage
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Experience the magic of Library@Nite, where live concerts light up the library after hours from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm — come early, grab a seat, and enjoy an evening of music in an unexpected setting! 

Friends of Lansing Library Book Sale

Book Sale

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraisers
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Book Sale:

Friends Members Access 9:30-10:30am. Memberships available for purchase at the door.General Public 10:30am-1:30pm

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraisers

Friends Members Access 9:30-10:30am. Memberships available for purchase at the door.

General Public 10:30am-1:30pm

Planning for the New Year

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

Kickstart your New Year goals by making a fun, crafty calendar! Use paint, collage, stickers, and your own materials to plan an awesome year ahead.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 11:30am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kickstart your New Year goals by making a fun, crafty calendar! Use paint, collage, stickers, and your own materials to plan an awesome year ahead.

Girl Scouts #65802

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Girl Scout monthly meeting. 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Girl Scout monthly meeting. 

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Lansing Historical Society Museum at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Lansing Historical Society Museum
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Paint the Winter Moon

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5

Create your own winter moon painting while listening to cool Lo-Fi beats. A fun, relaxing way to get creative and celebrate the season!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own winter moon painting while listening to cool Lo-Fi beats. A fun, relaxing way to get creative and celebrate the season!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

coffee beans and a cup of coffee with words coffee break cafe

Coffee Break Cafe

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Coffee Break Café is Lansing Public Library’s Micro Café that produces freshly made coffee right in front of you. Join us in conversation or grab a delicious cup of coffee on the go! Space is limited to 40.
 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Coffee Break Café is Lansing Public Library’s Micro Café that produces freshly made coffee right in front of you. Join us in conversation or grab a delicious cup of coffee on the go! Space is limited to 40.
 

baby dancing with father in background

Music & Movement

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Study Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Music and Movement:

Reading to babies is an important foundation for early literacy skills! There will be books, movement, songs, and more!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 16, 2025 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Study Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Reading to babies is an important foundation for early literacy skills! There will be books, movement, songs, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

person doing tai-chi motions with words Gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation

Gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Instruction Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE, teaches Tai-Chi & Meditation to help stay focused, alert, pain-free! Space is limited to 40.

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Instruction Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE, teaches Tai-Chi & Meditation to help stay focused, alert, pain-free! Space is limited to 40.

Dear Future Me

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

Write a letter addressed to your future selves, capturing your current thoughts, dreams, fears, and aspirations.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 16, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Write a letter addressed to your future selves, capturing your current thoughts, dreams, fears, and aspirations.