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Myths and Munchies

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Love mythology, but have no one to talk to about it? Join us for small group discussions focusing on a different pantheon each month while sampling munches from local eateries!&nbs...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Love mythology, but have no one to talk to about it? Join us for small group discussions focusing on a different pantheon each month while sampling munches from local eateries! 

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.

person doing tai-chi arm motions

Gentle Tai-Chi and Meditation

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 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! 

cup of coffee with coffee beans

Coffee Break Cafe

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Department at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Made with our French press, enjoy the freshest coffee around for free. Join us for a chat or grab and go!

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

Made with our French press, enjoy the freshest coffee around for free. Join us for a chat or grab and go!

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.

Citizens Utility Board Logo

Citizens Utility Board: Navigating Solar Energy

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for a presentation on solar and the benefits of clean energy. (CUB) will explain the different solar programs and incentives you can get involved ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for a presentation on solar and the benefits of clean energy.

Paper shredder

Shredding Event

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Parking Lot at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Have important documents you’d like to shred after tax season? Swing on by to have your papers shredded for free! - Provided by Illinois State Representative Marcus Evans. Lim...

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

Have important documents you’d like to shred after tax season? Swing on by to have your papers shredded for free! - Provided by Illinois State Representative Marcus Evans. Limit of 4 boxes.

person doing tai-chi arm motions

Gentle Tai-Chi and Meditation

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 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! 

The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger book cover

Reader's Guide to the Galaxy

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Book Discussion:

Pick up a copy of the book a month before the discussion, read, and discuss a different book each month.

Event Details:

The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger by Stephen KingHe is a haunting figure, a loner on a spellbinding journey into good and evil. In his desolate world, which frighteningly mirrors ou...

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

Pick up a copy of the book a month before the discussion, read, and discuss a different book each month.

The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger by Stephen King

cup of coffee with coffee beans

Coffee Break Cafe

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Department at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Made with our French press, enjoy the freshest coffee around for free. Join us for a chat or grab and go!

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

Made with our French press, enjoy the freshest coffee around for free. Join us for a chat or grab and go!

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.

Block Party informational graphic

Block Party

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Front Lawn at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Summer starts here! Don't miss out on an evening of fun! We'll have food trucks, games, live entertainment, and so much more for everyone's enjoyment!

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Front Lawn
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Summer starts here! Don't miss out on an evening of fun! We'll have food trucks, games, live entertainment, and so much more for everyone's enjoyment!

Spice Club

Spice Club

All Day
Info Desk at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Spice up your cooking! Register each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with the spice’s history and delicious recipes. Materials can be picked up at the Info Desk star...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Info Desk
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Spice up your cooking! Register each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with the spice’s history and delicious recipes.

Wooden toy family next to house and money

Estate Planning

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the importance from wills, trusts, and estate planning! The Chicago Title Land Trust Company will be here to answer all of your questions! Hosted by CTLT Company &&n...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn the importance from wills, trusts, and estate planning! The Chicago Title Land Trust Company will be here to answer all of your questions! Hosted by CTLT Company & The Chicago Title Land Trust Company

Book Bike

Book Bike: Ted's Feed Store

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Out In the Community
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Book Bike:

The book bike is at it again...Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card. From books to STEAM kits, come find us around Lansing!A special thanks t...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Out In the Community

The book bike is at it again...Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card. From books to STEAM kits, come find us around Lansing!

A special thanks to our Friends of Lansing Public Library for funding our bike. We are excited to provide library services to you on the go!!

Broken cables

Cut the Cable

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking to ditch cable? Take a look at local internet options as well as the equipment necessary for a streaming-only home. Registration required. Limit 25.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Looking to ditch cable? Take a look at local internet options as well as the equipment necessary for a streaming-only home. Registration required. Limit 25.

person doing tai-chi arm motions

Gentle Tai-Chi and Meditation

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 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! 

cup of coffee with coffee beans

Coffee Break Cafe

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Department at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Made with our French press, enjoy the freshest coffee around for free. Join us for a chat or grab and go!

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

Made with our French press, enjoy the freshest coffee around for free. Join us for a chat or grab and go!

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.

Book Bike

Book Bike: Gus Bock's Ace Hardware

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Out In the Community
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
Book Bike:

The book bike is at it again...Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card. From books to STEAM kits, come find us around Lansing!A special thanks t...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Out In the Community

The book bike is at it again...Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card. From books to STEAM kits, come find us around Lansing!

A special thanks to our Friends of Lansing Public Library for funding our bike. We are excited to provide library services to you on the go!!

The Seed Keeper book cover

Book Banter

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
Book Discussion:

Pick up a copy of the book a month before the discussion, read, and discuss a different book each month.

Event Details:

The Seed Keeper by Diane WilsonA haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakhóta family's struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacr...

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

Pick up a copy of the book a month before the discussion, read, and discuss a different book each month.

The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson

Seniors socializing over coffee

Senior Social Club

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Love to socialize and meet like-minded people in your community? Stop on by to meet others, play games, converse, and enjoy some freshly made coffee! 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Love to socialize and meet like-minded people in your community? Stop on by to meet others, play games, converse, and enjoy some freshly made coffee! 

Book Sale

Book Sale

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Book Sale Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraisers
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, 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: Book Sale Room
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, 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

Colorful brain illustration

Mind Games: The Science of Perception & Deception

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Our brains perceive, solve problems, and sometimes deceive us. In this program, presenter, William Pack explores brain tricks, optical illusions, and subconscious influences, offer...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Our brains perceive, solve problems, and sometimes deceive us. In this program, presenter, William Pack explores brain tricks, optical illusions, and subconscious influences, offering techniques for brain health.

Illustration of regional Illinois cryptids

Cryptid Creatures

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+
Event Details:

Do cryptids intrigue you? Have you had an experience with Bigfoot or another local monster? Come share knowledge and stories on the region’s cryptid creatures. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Do cryptids intrigue you? Have you had an experience with Bigfoot or another local monster? Come share knowledge and stories on the region’s cryptid creatures. 

Book Bike

Book Bike: Ted's Feed Store

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Out In the Community
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Book Bike:

The book bike is at it again...Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card. From books to STEAM kits, come find us around Lansing!A special thanks t...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Out In the Community

The book bike is at it again...Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card. From books to STEAM kits, come find us around Lansing!

A special thanks to our Friends of Lansing Public Library for funding our bike. We are excited to provide library services to you on the go!!