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Plan Your Vacation Online

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

From bargain flights, booking hotels, tourist attractions, travel safety, and more this class will show you how to utilize your computer or smartphone devices to help you fulfill a quick getaway or finally make a vacation dream a reality.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 7, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

From bargain flights, booking hotels, tourist attractions, travel safety, and more this class will show you how to utilize your computer or smartphone devices to help you fulfill a quick getaway or finally make a vacation dream a reality.

Horse by Geraldine Brooks cover art with Book Banter logo

Book Banter

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Jan 8: Horse by Geraldine Brooks

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.

Jan 8: Horse by Geraldine Brooks

One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley cover art with Criminally Good logo

Criminally Good

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

 One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley

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.

 One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley

Crafty Connections: Explore, Create, Enjoy

Crafty Connections: Explore, Create, Enjoy

Friday, January 9, 2026 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!

Friends of Lansing Library Book Sale

Friends of Library: Book Sale

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraisers
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Get access to hundreds of books for sale! 

The Book Sale is cash only.

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

Get access to hundreds of books for sale! 

The Book Sale is cash only.

Information Station: Illinois Tollway

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult Department at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Informational Table
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Have questions or require help? Come see these organizations in person. See what free programs are available or ways to help you save. Check out our website for more details.

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

Have questions or require help? Come see these organizations in person. See what free programs are available or ways to help you save. Check out our website for more details.

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Intro to Google Docs

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Join us as we learn to use Google Docs to create, format, and edit documents for business or pleasure. A Google account is required, so make sure to know you Gmail sign-in and password. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we learn to use Google Docs to create, format, and edit documents for business or pleasure. A Google account is required, so make sure to know you Gmail sign-in and password. 

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Lansing Public Library Board Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Library Board Meeting:

Library Board of Trustees Meeting.Agendas, minutes and more.

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

Library Board of Trustees Meeting.

Agendas, minutes and more.

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Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour:

Patrons with sensory sensitivities can enjoy the Library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment.Las personas con sensibilidad sensorial pueden disfrutar de la bibliot...

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

Patrons with sensory sensitivities can enjoy the Library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment.

Las personas con sensibilidad sensorial pueden disfrutar de la biblioteca y sus servicios en un ambiente seguro y acogedor.

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.

Booked for Brunch!

Booked for Brunch

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Love books just as much as us? Love Brunch too? It’s time to combine both! The library will be hosting our first, Booked for Brunch!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 17, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love books just as much as us? Love Brunch too? It’s time to combine both! The library will be hosting our first, Booked for Brunch!

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

Lansing Historical Society Museum

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

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

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

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LinkedIn Learning

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Lansing Library Card Holder Exclusive   The Lansing Library offers no-cost access to LinkedIn Learning, a leading online learning platform that helps you achieve personal and professional goals with courses on AI, Cloud computin

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lansing Library Card Holder Exclusive   The Lansing Library offers no-cost access to LinkedIn Learning, a leading online learning platform that helps you achieve personal and professional goals with courses on AI, Cloud computin

Lansing Historical Society

Lansing Historical Society Museum

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

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

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

Keynote balancing work and life

KeyNote: Balancing Work & Life

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Life is all about balance. Learning to balance is the hard part, however, speaker and life coach, Karen Trimeul, will be here to go over the key to balancing work life and personal life in this engaging discussion.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 24, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Life is all about balance. Learning to balance is the hard part, however, speaker and life coach, Karen Trimeul, will be here to go over the key to balancing work life and personal life in this engaging discussion.

Lansing Historical Society

Lansing Historical Society Museum

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

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

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

Coffee Break Cafe

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Coffee Break:

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: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Other

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.

Tai-Chi & Gentle Meditation

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Instructor, Brian Thompson, from BNEW4LIFE, teaches Tai-Chi & Meditation to help stay focused, alert, and pain-free! Space is limited to 40 | Not in session March 10 & 17.

 

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

Instructor, Brian Thompson, from BNEW4LIFE, teaches Tai-Chi & Meditation to help stay focused, alert, and pain-free! Space is limited to 40 | Not in session March 10 & 17.

 

Book Banter

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Feb 5: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

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.

Feb 5: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

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Senior Bingo!

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Seniors
Bingo:

Love to play bingo? Like to win stuff too? This is the perfect opportunity for you to win some interesting prizes! 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Games

Love to play bingo? Like to win stuff too? This is the perfect opportunity for you to win some interesting prizes! 

Lansing Historical Society

Lansing Historical Society Museum

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

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

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

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Black History Month Celebration: All the People Mural

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Join the community and pitch in to create a beautiful painted mural for Black History Month!  This mural will become part of the library for the community to view and enjoy.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 14, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the community and pitch in to create a beautiful painted mural for Black History Month!  This mural will become part of the library for the community to view and enjoy.

The Soda Fountain: Valentine Edition

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Harken back to yesteryear as we concoct two mocktails and a snack specifically for Valentine's Day! Recipes available so you can make these delicious items at home as well. 

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Harken back to yesteryear as we concoct two mocktails and a snack specifically for Valentine's Day! Recipes available so you can make these delicious items at home as well. 

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.

Cloud Storage

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Learn how to save all your files without a flash drive using cloud based storage services from Google Drive to Microsoft OneDrive and more.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to save all your files without a flash drive using cloud based storage services from Google Drive to Microsoft OneDrive and more.