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Book Banter

Thursday, May 7, 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.

Brooklyn by Colm Toibin

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.

Brooklyn by Colm Toibin

Criminally Good

Friday, May 8, 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.

Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara 

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.

Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara 

BYOBook Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Atrium at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
BYO Book Club:

Have a favorite book or two you’d like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Come tell us about them, get the scoop on new and upcoming releases, and discover recommendation...

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

Have a favorite book or two you’d like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Come tell us about them, get the scoop on new and upcoming releases, and discover recommendations for what to read next!

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Lansing Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library
Habitat for Humanity of Illinois logo

Habitat for Humanity Seminar

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Habitat for Humanity has specialized programs for people looking for housing. In this presentation, you will learn how to go about the process of finding a home. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 27, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Habitat for Humanity has specialized programs for people looking for housing. In this presentation, you will learn how to go about the process of finding a home. 

Book Banter

Thursday, June 4, 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.

Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

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.

Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

Closed 9-5, Block Party at 5:00

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lansing Public Library

Closed for library business. Block party hours 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library
Description:

Closed for library business. Block party hours 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Young Writer's Meetup

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Grades K-5

Do you enjoy writing or journaling and would like to meet others who do, too? Join us this summer for a casual meet-up with like-minded individuals to brainstorm and create a mini-magazine (Zine) that you can use to tell your own story.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Discussion, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy writing or journaling and would like to meet others who do, too? Join us this summer for a casual meet-up with like-minded individuals to brainstorm and create a mini-magazine (Zine) that you can use to tell your own story.

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.

Criminally Good

Friday, June 12, 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.

The Cutting Season by Attica Locke

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 Cutting Season by Attica Locke

JuneTEENTH

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

Want to go beyond social studies class? Learn more about the story of Juneteenth in a celebration curated for tweens and teens.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to go beyond social studies class? Learn more about the story of Juneteenth in a celebration curated for tweens and teens.

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.

Myths and Munchies: Campfire Series

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Enjoy campfire treats as we sit around a courtyard tabletop fire discussing realms of the paranormal! Have you heard of the Mandela Effect, explored lost lands, know if Paul is (really) dead, or encountered a cryptid?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy campfire treats as we sit around a courtyard tabletop fire discussing realms of the paranormal! Have you heard of the Mandela Effect, explored lost lands, know if Paul is (really) dead, or encountered a cryptid?

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.

Rainbow colored slices of popular anime like One Piece, Apothecary Diaries, etc.

Anime Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

Explore Japanese art and culture! We will be testing snacks, paper marbling, reviewing anime, and more!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore Japanese art and culture! We will be testing snacks, paper marbling, reviewing anime, and more!

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.

Many Voices, One Story Wall

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

Add your point of view to a collaborative visual narrative!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add your point of view to a collaborative visual narrative!

BYOBook Club

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Atrium at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
BYO Book Club:

Have a favorite book or two you’d like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Come tell us about them, get the scoop on new and upcoming releases, and discover recommendation...

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

Have a favorite book or two you’d like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Come tell us about them, get the scoop on new and upcoming releases, and discover recommendations for what to read next!

Campfire Chats

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Courtyard at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

Experience daytime camping! We will discuss the upcoming school year and the books we’re reading. S’mores and lemonade will be served!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Courtyard
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience daytime camping! We will discuss the upcoming school year and the books we’re reading. S’mores and lemonade will be served!

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 Banter

Thursday, July 2, 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.

How to Dodge a Cannonball by Dennard Dayle

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.

How to Dodge a Cannonball by Dennard Dayle

Closed for 4th of July

All Day
Lansing Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library

Criminally Good

Friday, July 10, 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.

Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

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.

Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

Myths and Munchies: Campfire Series

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Enjoy campfire treats as we sit around a courtyard tabletop fire discussing realms of the paranormal! Have you heard of the Mandela Effect, explored lost lands, know if Paul is (really) dead, or encountered a cryptid?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy campfire treats as we sit around a courtyard tabletop fire discussing realms of the paranormal! Have you heard of the Mandela Effect, explored lost lands, know if Paul is (really) dead, or encountered a cryptid?

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.

Anime Club

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

Explore Japanese art and culture! We will be testing snacks, paper marbling, reviewing anime, and more!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore Japanese art and culture! We will be testing snacks, paper marbling, reviewing anime, and more!

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.

BYOBook Club

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Atrium at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
BYO Book Club:

Have a favorite book or two you’d like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Come tell us about them, get the scoop on new and upcoming releases, and discover recommendation...

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

Have a favorite book or two you’d like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Come tell us about them, get the scoop on new and upcoming releases, and discover recommendations for what to read next!

Campfire Chats

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Courtyard at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

Experience daytime camping! We will discuss the upcoming school year and the books we’re reading. S’mores and lemonade will be served!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Courtyard
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience daytime camping! We will discuss the upcoming school year and the books we’re reading. S’mores and lemonade will be served!

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.

Design a Better Tomorrow

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

If every voice was heard, what would change? In this hands-on activity, teens will be given prompts and materials to design bold ideas for a stronger community and future, then pitch their creations in a rapid-fire showcase.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

If every voice was heard, what would change? In this hands-on activity, teens will be given prompts and materials to design bold ideas for a stronger community and future, then pitch their creations in a rapid-fire showcase.