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Music and Movement

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Discovery Quarters 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
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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.

Elderly patrons doing Tai-Chi. Title, "Tai-Chi & Meditation".

Gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Start your afternoon strong with the right mind-set. Instructor Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE, teaches gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation to help you stay focused, alert, pain-fr...

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

Start your afternoon strong with the right mind-set. Instructor Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE, teaches gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation to help you stay focused, alert, pain-free and anxiety-free! 

A picture of records. Title "Paint in Place Records".

Paint in Place Records

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Painting is an amazing way to relax and relieve stress. Paint in Place offers you a place to paint an amazing piece of art, pre-drawn on by the talented artist, Betty Postma. ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Painting is an amazing way to relax and relieve stress. Paint in Place offers you a place to paint an amazing piece of art, pre-drawn on by the talented artist, Betty Postma.

Parents holding baby up on top of open book with tree growing out of it

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

Enjoy books, movement, songs, and more! Kids will learn important things like motor and literacy skills. After storytime, children can do a craft or play in the Youth Services play...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Enjoy books, movement, songs, and more! Kids will learn important things like motor and literacy skills. After storytime, children can do a craft or play in the Youth Services play area and make new friends. Ages 3-5.

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.

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

Coffee Break Cafe

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Department at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you enjoy specialty coffees, teas, and treats? Join us each week as we sip these delectable concoctions, mingle with like-minded individuals, and learn about what else the libra...

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Adult Department
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Do you enjoy specialty coffees, teas, and treats? Join us each week as we sip these delectable concoctions, mingle with like-minded individuals, and learn about what else the library has to offer!

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.

Tai-Chi Secrets. Image of a man doing Tai-Chi on a sunset beach.

Tai-Chi Secrets

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Grandmaster Gerald Warren will be in the library to explain some secrets of Tai-Chi. Learn how Tai-Chi can indeed help with a host of things, including anxiety, and learning how on...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Grandmaster Gerald Warren will be in the library to explain some secrets of Tai-Chi. Learn how Tai-Chi can indeed help with a host of things, including anxiety, and learning how one can calm the mind easily.
 

Clue board with hand holding magnifying glass over text "Lore Detective Club"

Lore Detective Club

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

What do Gravity Falls, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Kingdom Hearts have in common? Their stories are super confusing. Join us as we try to decode lore and timelines through guidebo...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What do Gravity Falls, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Kingdom Hearts have in common? Their stories are super confusing. Join us as we try to decode lore and timelines through guidebooks and discussions. 

Illustration of kids outside camping telling stories around a campfire

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

Read good night books and sing lullabies to prepare your little ones for bed.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Read good night books and sing lullabies to prepare your little ones for bed.

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.

The 6 Triple 8 movie poster

Lansing Library Cinema

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
Event Details:

Lansing Library Cinema provides free movies, drinks, and treats! Come see new flicks and some classics too on our 84in 4K TV! No registration required. Space is limited. Max 5...

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Lansing Library Cinema provides free movies, drinks, and treats! Come see new flicks and some classics too on our 84in 4K TV! No registration required. Space is limited. Max 50

 

Illustrated teacher pointing to chalkboard with text "Kindergarten Ready!" in front of a group of diverse children

Kindergarten Ready

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Discovery Quarters at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

Open to children of Lansing residents, this free 10-week program will help the whole family get ready for kindergarten. Kindergarten Ready is open to 4-year-olds who are starting k...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Open to children of Lansing residents, this free 10-week program will help the whole family get ready for kindergarten. Kindergarten Ready is open to 4-year-olds who are starting kindergarten within a year.

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.

Girl Scouts GCNWI Troop #65802

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Meetings

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

Monthly Meetings

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Consolidated General Election

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00am - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Election:

Vote at your assigned polling place.  To determine your polling place, visit The Cook County Clerk's election website.Go to the Voter Information Page.Residents living in Thor...

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Vote at your assigned polling place.  To determine your polling place, visit The Cook County Clerk's election website.
Go to the Voter Information Page.

Residents living in Thornton Township Precincts 18 and 68 ONLY

Election Day voting for Precincts 18 & 68 will be on the lower level of the library in the Community Room.
Please enter on the lower level.

baby age 0-12month crawling on floor

Music and Movement

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Discovery Quarters 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
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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.

Crystals and hand creating clay jewelry dish with text "DIY Jewelry Dish"

DIY Jewelry Dish

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Part 1 - April 1Teens can unleash their creativity and craft their own personalized jewelry dish in this fun, hands-on workshop!Part 2 - April 8Teens can add a splash of color and ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Part 1 - April 1

Teens can unleash their creativity and craft their own personalized jewelry dish in this fun, hands-on workshop!

Part 2 - April 8

Human Relations Commission of Lansing

Prevent Child Abuse Awareness

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Library Stage at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

HRC will host their 4th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Awareness event at the Lansing Library. Come out and hear experts share their insights to keeping children safe. Afterwards, f...

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Stage
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

HRC will host their 4th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Awareness event at the Lansing Library. Come out and hear experts share their insights to keeping children safe. Afterwards, follow us to the Lansing Municipal Center to plant blue pinwheels.

Parents holding baby up on top of open book with tree growing out of it

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

Enjoy books, movement, songs, and more! Kids will learn important things like motor and literacy skills. After storytime, children can do a craft or play in the Youth Services play...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Enjoy books, movement, songs, and more! Kids will learn important things like motor and literacy skills. After storytime, children can do a craft or play in the Youth Services play area and make new friends. Ages 3-5.

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.

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

Coffee Break Cafe

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Department at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you enjoy specialty coffees, teas, and treats? Join us each week as we sip these delectable concoctions, mingle with like-minded individuals, and learn about what else the libra...

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Adult Department
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Do you enjoy specialty coffees, teas, and treats? Join us each week as we sip these delectable concoctions, mingle with like-minded individuals, and learn about what else the library has to offer!

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.

silhouettes of Children jumping with text Move with Sol

Move with Sol

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

Let's burn some energy! Follow along as we have fun exercising to kid friendly YouTube dance videos.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Let's burn some energy! Follow along as we have fun exercising to kid friendly YouTube dance videos.

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.

Illustrated globe with major world city buildings on top

International Tasters Club - High School Edition

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Explore the world through your taste buds as we taste-test a selection of yummy snacks from different countries and learn fun facts about their origins.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Cooking, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Explore the world through your taste buds as we taste-test a selection of yummy snacks from different countries and learn fun facts about their origins.

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.

Graphic of real ID drivers license

How To Get A (Real) ID

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

The deadline for getting a Real ID is coming May 2025!  Find out the materials necessary and what you’ll need to do to get one.  Registration required.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

The deadline for getting a Real ID is coming May 2025!  Find out the materials necessary and what you’ll need to do to get one.  Registration required.

Variety of road signs

Rules of the Road Refresh

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Note: This session was originally scheduled on April 17, 2025 but was changed to April 3, 2025.Join our class where we'll refresh our knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving beh...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Note: This session was originally scheduled on April 17, 2025 but was changed to April 3, 2025.

helpful teens volunteering at an unspecified event

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours? Want to help the library out during special events and programs? Come to TVO to apply and learn the basics about volunteering. All teen volunteers must comple...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours? Want to help the library out during special events and programs?

Girl Scouts Troop 65732

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Meeting.

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

Monthly Meeting.

Illustration of kids outside camping telling stories around a campfire

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

Read good night books and sing lullabies to prepare your little ones for bed.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Read good night books and sing lullabies to prepare your little ones for bed.

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.