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Midweek Makers

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with midweek makers. It will be a fun-filled hour of crafting, where teens can explore their artistic side and create unique projects.

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with midweek makers. It will be a fun-filled hour of crafting, where teens can explore their artistic side and create unique projects.

Closing Early (Open 9-5)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lansing Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Lansing Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library
drawing of unicorn and an ogre

Andertoons Cartoon Drawing

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Tweens will learn to draw all sorts of mythological, fantasy, and fairy tale characters, and then draw in their own stories! Will the ogre and unicorn fight? Have a dance party? Me...

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

Tweens will learn to draw all sorts of mythological, fantasy, and fairy tale characters, and then draw in their own stories! Will the ogre and unicorn fight? Have a dance party?

Dice, cricut, ice cream, board game, microphone, and game contoller

Library of Things Tour

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Things you need to checkout an item from our Library of Things: an adult’s Lansing Library cardThings you need to have fun with an item during this program: nothing at all!December...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Things you need to checkout an item from our Library of Things: an adult’s Lansing Library card

Things you need to have fun with an item during this program: nothing at all!

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.

Closed for Staff Training

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 12:00am - 6:00pm
Lansing Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library

Canvas Swap

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Make an art piece and a new friend at the same time!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Make an art piece and a new friend at the same time!

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.

woman wearing a scarf surounded by skeins of yarn. Text says no needles needed, fingerknitting.

Fingerknitting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Make a fashionable scarf with nothing but your fingers! No needles or experience necessary here—anyone can learn. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Make a fashionable scarf with nothing but your fingers! No needles or experience necessary here—anyone can learn. 

variety of international snacks

International Tasters Club - Family Edition

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Discussion
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
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 Closed
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Cooking, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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)

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.

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.

Midweek Makers

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with midweek makers. It will be a fun-filled hour of crafting, where teens can explore their artistic side and create unique projects.

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with midweek makers. It will be a fun-filled hour of crafting, where teens can explore their artistic side and create unique projects.

Red and white stars against a background with holly

Movie and Cocoa

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a festive afternoon at the library with a classic Christmas movie and hot cocoa. Families can relax with warm drinks, festive treats, and holiday cheer in a cozy setting. Bri...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Enjoy a festive afternoon at the library with a classic Christmas movie and hot cocoa. Families can relax with warm drinks, festive treats, and holiday cheer in a cozy setting. Bring your blankets and make holiday memories with us!

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.

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.

Purple orbeez on a mirror

Orbeez Olympics

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

The Summer Olympics are over but we can still have fun inside! Let’s complete challenges and conduct experiments with the iconic little water beads!

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

The Summer Olympics are over but we can still have fun inside! Let’s complete challenges and conduct experiments with the iconic little water beads!

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.

child in a santa hat singing into a microphone

Sip and Sing

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Event Details:

Let’s sing! We’ll start in Youth Services and we’ll travel throughout the library, singing Christmas carols. We’ll finish up in the Community Room with a relaxing cup of hot cocoa.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Let’s sing! We’ll start in Youth Services and we’ll travel throughout the library, singing Christmas carols. We’ll finish up in the Community Room with a relaxing cup of hot cocoa.

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.

Midweek Makers

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with midweek makers. It will be a fun-filled hour of crafting, where teens can explore their artistic side and create unique projects.

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with midweek makers. It will be a fun-filled hour of crafting, where teens can explore their artistic side and create unique projects.

BINGO / Loteria cards

Family Bingo/Loteria

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Loteria/Bingo:

Head to the library for a fun night of family BINGO/LOTERIA (Mexican BINGO) and a chance to win a tasty treat!¡Diríjase a la biblioteca para una noche divertida de BINGO/LOTERIA fa...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Head to the library for a fun night of family BINGO/LOTERIA (Mexican BINGO) and a chance to win a tasty treat!

¡Diríjase a la biblioteca para una noche divertida de BINGO/LOTERIA familiar y la oportunidad de ganarse algo delicioso!

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.

close up of orange Dragon Ball

Anime Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Explore anime and Japanese culture with snacks, poetry, and games! Meet new friends and learn new things!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Explore anime and Japanese culture with snacks, poetry, and games! Meet new friends and learn new things!

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.

Closed for Christmas Holidays

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Lansing Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library
Open invitation with image of balloons and bubbles against a red background

Balloons and Bubbles

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Department at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Event Details:

Get ready to soar at our Balloon and Bubbles Party! Join us for a fun-filled event featuring balloon play, games, bubbles, and a confetti popper craft. It's a celebration that's su...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Event Details:

Get ready to soar at our Balloon and Bubbles Party! Join us for a fun-filled event featuring balloon play, games, bubbles, and a confetti popper craft. It's a celebration that's sure to lift your spirits!

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.

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.

Closed for New Years Holidays

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Lansing Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library
Gold glitter background and text that says 2025, Family Vision Board, goals.

Family Vision Board Party

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of creativity where families work together to create a poster of their goals for the upcoming year. Enjoy crafting with provided materials in a fun, collabor...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of creativity where families work together to create a poster of their goals for the upcoming year. Enjoy crafting with provided materials in a fun, collaborative setting.

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.

Library of Things Tour

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Things you need to checkout an item from our Library of Things: an adult’s Lansing Library cardThings you need to have fun with an item during this program: nothing at all!January-...

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

Things you need to checkout an item from our Library of Things: an adult’s Lansing Library card

Things you need to have fun with an item during this program: nothing at all!

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.

Mousepuppet in the woods with text "the mystery of cacklewood forest"

Roz Puppets

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Event Details:

An original tale about a little mouse who sets off on a grand adventure into a dark and mysterious woodland realm that everyone seems to avoid. Why does he go into the forest? To f...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

An original tale about a little mouse who sets off on a grand adventure into a dark and mysterious woodland realm that everyone seems to avoid. Why does he go into the forest? To find food, of course! But why does everyone else avoid going?

variety of international snacks

International Tasters Club - Family Edition

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Discussion
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
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 Closed
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Cooking, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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)

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.

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.

Midweek Makers

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with midweek makers. It will be a fun-filled hour of crafting, where teens can explore their artistic side and create unique projects.

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with midweek makers. It will be a fun-filled hour of crafting, where teens can explore their artistic side and create unique projects.